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North Shore Events

Each small town celebrates nature, arts and history, the great outdoors, local and regional talents, holidays and community. And you’re invited to join in. This North Shore Calendar of Events lists all kinds of goings-on; guided hikes, 99-mile bike races, fine art exhibits, pie-eating contests, solstice celebrations, historical talks, workshops, classes, summer festivals, small town parades, and the annual lighting of Split Rock Lighthouse.

Check out what’s going on during your visit!

Fiber Circle

Fiber Circle

March 7, 2026    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Fiber Circle Saturdays | 10am-11:30am Want to join but don't know where to start with fiber arts? Come anyway! We offer a selection of beginner [...]
Snowmobile Drag Races at Poplar Haus

Snowmobile Drag Races at Poplar Haus

March 7, 2026    
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Snowmobile Drag Races at Poplar Haus Registration is at 11am to Noon (NO late entries) Races will kick off ~12:15/12:30 $20 per class; $5 bib [...]
Grand Marais Film Society monthly screenings

Grand Marais Film Society monthly screenings

March 7, 2026    
7:00 pm
The Grand Marais Film Society hosts monthly film screenings through the winter at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais. For more details, [...]
Igloo Fondue

Igloo Fondue

March 8, 2026    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

March 8, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

March 10, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

March 10, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Open Curling

Open Curling

March 10, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Open Curling - show up if you can; no obligation or commitment. Each session typically starts with some warm-up shots. Next, players are divided into [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

March 11, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Open Curling

Open Curling

March 11, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Open Curling - show up if you can; no obligation or commitment. Each session typically starts with some warm-up shots. Next, players are divided into [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

March 12, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Igloo Fondue

Igloo Fondue

March 13, 2026    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

March 13, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
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19th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Run
February 18, 2023    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
19th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Run in Finland, MN Registration 9-10:30 Guided ride leaves at 10:30 Trailer parking on site Food & Beverages Auction & Raffle [...]
Moose lick salt on road
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023    
All Day
When temps warm in the spring, roads are salted to keep ice from forming. Like many of us, moose crave a little salt. Carefully drive [...]
A Song Without a Name | Friday Night Reels at Grand Marais Public Library
March 3, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday Night Reels is a wintertime film series with a line-up of award winners, international and indie titles. A new film is shown each Friday [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events
20 Jan 26
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North Shore Winery events
20 Jan 26
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Open Curling
20 Jan 26
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Castle Danger Brewery events
21 Jan 26
Two Harbors
Open Curling
21 Jan 26
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