Join us for our annual Mountain Meltdown Festival to celebrate another great season of skiing at Lutsen Mountains. Come join the celebration! More information at www.lutsen.com/plan-your-trip/ APRIL 4 - 6
SOFT SNOW, SUNNY SKIES, & THREE DAYS OF LIVE MUSIC — YA GOTTA LOVE SPRING SKIING!
TUESDAY, APRIL 1
Eric Frost
North Shore Winery Lutsen, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Lutsen Yoga
Lutsen Town Hall, 6-6:45 p.m.
Open Stage
Up Yonder on 61
Grand Marais, 6-9 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
Northern Lotus Meditation
Two Birds Healing Arts Center
Grand Marais, 7-8 p.m.
Moors & McCumber
Wednesday Songwriter Series
Lofty Gondola at Lutsen Mountains Lutsen, 8-9:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3
Art Night at Joy & Co.
Grand Marais, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore Through the Lens of Arts & Health
Photography Exhibit
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Gordon Thorne
Date Night in the Barrel Room
North Shore Winery, Lutsen, 6-8 p.m.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
Lutsen Mountains Meltdown Festival
Live Music & Spring Skiing
Lutsen, daily April 4-6
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore Through the Lens of Arts & Health
Photography Exhibit
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Emma Tweten
North Shore Winery Lutsen, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Cards, Cribbage & Comfort Foods!
Hungry Hippie Tacos
Grand Marais, 4 – 8 p.m.
Tina Hegg and Drew
Cascade Restaurant & Pub Lutsen, 6-8 p.m.
Joe Paulik
The Raven, Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8-10 p.m.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
Lutsen Mountains Meltdown Festival
Live Music & Spring Skiing Lutsen, daily April 4-6
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore Through the Lens of Arts & Health
Photography Exhibit
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Cook County Winter Market
The Hub/Senior Center
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Lutsen, 7 a.m.
Beyond the Reel 2025 Film Fundraiser For the Violence Prevention Center Arrowhead Center for the Arts
Grand Marais, 5:30 p.m.
Bump Blomberg
The Raven, Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8-10 p.m.
SUNDAY, APRIL 6
Lutsen Mountains Meltdown Festival Live Music & Spring Skiing Lutsen, daily April 4-6
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore Through the Lens of Arts & Health
Photography Exhibit
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery Grand Marais, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Bump Blomberg
Live From the Barrel Room North Shore Winery, Lutsen, 3-5 p.m.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8
Eric Frost
North Shore Winery Lutsen, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Chamber Connect
Minnesota Children’s Press
The Letteracy Desk
Cook County History Museum Grand Marais, 5-6 p.m.
Lutsen Yoga
Lutsen Town Hall, 6-6:45 p.m.
The Grand Marais Ole Opry returns with an unforgettable evening of timeless country, Americana, and roots music, headlined by none other than The Cactus Blossoms. Expect stunning harmonies, compelling storytelling, and music that bridges past and present—this is a show you won’t want to miss! Brought to you by the North Shore Music Association. Tickets: $10 - $30 | Under 12 Free www.northshoremusicassociation.com
TUESDAY, APRIL 8 cont.
Open Stage
Up Yonder on 61
Grand Marais, 6-9 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
Northern Lotus Meditation
Two Birds Healing Arts Center
Grand Marais, 7-8 p.m.
THURSDAY, April 10
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore Through the Lens of Arts & Health
Photography Exhibit
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Art Night at Joy & Co.
Joy & Co., Grand Marais
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Gordon Thorne
Date Night in the Barrel Room
North Shore Winery, Lutsen, 6-8 p.m.
North Shore Swing Band
Up Yonder on 61
Grand Marais, 7-9 p.m.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore Through the Lens of Arts & Health
Photography Exhibit
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m..
Joe Paulik
The Raven, Gun Flint Tavern
Grand Marais, 8-10 p.m.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore Through the Lens of Arts & Health
Photography Exhibit
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
April Film Screening
Grand Marais Film Society
Arrowhead Center for the Arts
Grand Marais, 7 p.m.
Pure Honey
The Raven, Gun Flint Tavern
Grand Marais 7:30-11:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, APRIL 13
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore Through the Lens of Arts & Health
Photography Exhibit
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Full Moon Poetry
Drury Lane Books
Grand Marais, 6-8 p.m.
MONDAY, APRIL 14
Cook County PRIDE
Country Western Dance Night
Community Center 4-H Log Cabin
Grand Marais, 7-9 p.m.
TUESDAY, APRIL 15
Slow Flow Yoga Practice
Ravenwood Hermitage
Grand Marais, 9-10 a.m.
Eric Frost
North Shore Winery Lutsen, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Open Stage
Up Yonder on 61
Grand Marais, 6-9 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
Northern Lotus Meditation
Two Birds Healing Arts Center
Grand Marais, 7-8 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 17
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore Through the Lens of Arts & Health
Photography Exhibit
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Art Night at Joy & Co.
Grand Marais, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Gordon Thorne
Date Night in the Barrel Room
North Shore Winery, Lutsen, 6-8 p.m.
Trivia Night at Up Yonder!
Hosted by WTIP
Grand Marais, 6-8 p.m.
FRIDAY, APRIL 18
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore Through the Lens of Arts & Health
Photography Exhibit
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Joe Paulik
The Raven, Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8-10 p.m.
DJ Unity LIVE at Up Yonder
Up Yonder on 61
Grand Marais, 8 p.m.-midnight
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore Through the Lens of Arts & Health
Photography Exhibit
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Bump Blomberg
The Raven, Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8-10 p.m.
SUNDAY, APRIL 20
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore Through the Lens of Arts & Health
Photography Exhibit
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
TUESDAY, APRIL 22
Eric Frost
North Shore Winery Lutsen, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Lutsen Yoga
Lutsen Town Hall, 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Open Stage Up Yonder on 61 Grand Marais, 6-9 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
Northern Lotus Meditation
Two Birds Healing Arts Center Grand Marais, 7-8 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Lutsongs – A Songwriters Retreat
Cascade Lodge & Restaurant Lutsen, April 24-27
Art Night at Joy & Co. Grand Marais, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Gordon Thorne
Date Night in the Barrel Room
North Shore Winery, Lutsen, 6-8 p.m.
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
Lutsongs – A Songwriters Retreat
Cascade Lodge & Restaurant
Lutsen, April 24-27
Hovland Arts Group Spring Show
Opening Reception
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery Grand Marais, 5-7 p.m.
Medicine River Up Yonder on 61 Grand Marais, 7-11 p.m.
Joe Paulik
The Raven, Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8-10 p.m.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Lutsongs – A Songwriters Retreat
Cascade Lodge & Restaurant Lutsen, April 24-27
Hovland Arts Group Spring Show
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Bump Blomberg The Raven, Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8-10 p.m.
Charlie Parr & JT Bates
North Shore Music Association Up Yonder on 61 Grand Marais, 8 p.m.
SUNDAY, APRIL 27
Cascade Lodge & Restaurant Lutsen, April 24-27
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery Grand Marais, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. MAY 16 | DOORS 6PM | SHOW 7PM
Southpaws
Up Yonder on 61
Grand Marais, 8 p.m.-midnight
Lutsongs – A Songwriters Retreat
Hovland Arts Group Spring Show
TUESDAY, APRIL 29
Eric Frost
North Shore Winery
Lutsen, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Lutsen Yoga
Lutsen Town Hall, 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Open Stage
Up Yonder on 61
Grand Marais, 6-9 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
Northern Lotus Meditation
Two Birds Healing Arts Center
Grand Marais, 7-8 p.m.
THURSDAY, MAY 1
Hovland Arts Group Spring Show
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Art Night at Joy & Co.
Grand Marais, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Gordon Thorne
Date Night in the Barrel Room
North Shore Winery, Lutsen, 6-8 p.m.
FRIDAY, MAY 2
Hovland Arts Group Spring Show
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Joe Paulik
The Raven, Gun Flint Tavern
Grand Marais, 8-10 p.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 3
Hovland Arts Group Spring Show
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Bump Blomberg
The Raven, Gun Flint Tavern Grand Marais, 8-10 p.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 4
Hovland Arts Group Spring Show
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
TUESDAY, MAY 6
Eric Frost
North Shore Winery
Lutsen, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Open Stage
Up Yonder on 61
Grand Marais, 6-9 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
Hovland Arts Group Spring Show
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Northern Lotus Meditation
Two Birds Healing Arts Center
Grand Marais, 7-8 p.m.
THURSDAY, MAY 8
Hovland Arts Group Spring Show
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Art Night at Joy & Co.
Grand Marais, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Gordon Thorne
Date Night in the Barrel Room
North Shore Winery, Lutsen, 6-8 p.m.
Trivia Night at Up Yonder
Hosted by WTIP
Grand Marais, 6-8 p.m.
FRIDAY, MAY 9
Hovland Arts Group Spring Show
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 10
Hovland Arts Group Spring Show
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 11
Hovland Arts Group Spring Show
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
MONDAY, MAY 12
Full Moon Poetry w/Shelly Getten
Drury Lane Books
Grand Marais, 6-8 p.m.
Cook County PRIDE
Country Western Dance Night
Community Center 4-H Log Cabin
Grand Marais, 7-9 p.m.
TUESDAY, MAY 13
Eric Frost
North Shore Winery
Lutsen, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Chamber Connect: All Welcome!
Superior Creamery
Grand Marais, 5-6 p.m.
Open Stage
Up Yonder on 61
Grand Marais, 6-9 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
Hovland Arts Group Spring Show
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Northern Lotus Meditation
Two Birds Healing Arts Center
Grand Marais, 7-8 p.m.
THURSDAY, MAY 15
Hovland Arts Group Spring Show
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Art Night at Joy & Co.
Grand Marais, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Gordon Thorne
Date Night in the Barrel Room
North Shore Winery, Lutsen, 6-8 p.m.
North Shore Swing Band
Up Yonder on 61
Grand Marais, 7-9 p.m.
FRIDAY, MAY 16
Hovland Arts Group Spring Show
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Grand Marais Ole Opry VIII
North Shore Music Association
Arrowhead Center for the Arts
Grand Marais, 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 17
Superior Spring Trail Races
Caribou Highlands Lodge Lutsen, 4:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Hovland Arts Group Spring Show
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
DJ Unity LIVE at Up Yonder! Up Yonder on 61
Grand Marais, 8 p.m.-midnight
SUNDAY, MAY 18
Hovland Arts Group Spring Show
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Grand Marais, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
APRIL 25-27
Lutsong Productions (producers of the annual Lutsong Music Festival) invite you to join us at Cascade Lodge & Restaurant this April for a creative cold plunge into writing great songs! Draw inspiration from the rocky shores of Lake Superior and unlock your creativity. www.lutsongmusicfestival.com
MAY 17 Lutsen
APRIL & MAY
The Superior Spring Trail Races 50KM, 25KM & 12.5KM are extremely hilly, rugged and technical trail-races which traverse the Sawtooth Mountain Range via the Superior Hiking Trail in far Northern Cook County, Minnesota. The course parallels Lake Superior and climbs to near 2000’ peaks while traversing through boreal forests.
Spring is Waterfall Season in Cook County! Spring visits to the North Shore provide time to enjoy yourself with family and friends, and the opportunity to get out and explore nature before the busy summer season. Scan code to download the Cook County Waterfall Map.
