Italian Gardens Wine Dinner

Indulge in an enchanting wine dinner experience within the picturesque Italian Gardens, where guests will savor a family-style dinner expertly complemented by a curated selection of paired wines. Presented by Alfonso Aiello with Wine Merchants.

Golftoberfest

Enjoy unlimited golf throughout the weekend and soak up the stunning fall foliage on our championship courses. When the sun goes down, it's time to party! Join us for a Saturday night extravaganza featuring live music, ice-cold beer, and delicious food. This is the ultimate golf getaway!

STARTING AT $577pp

Family Weekend

Here in Minnesota, kids get a long weekend in October known to most as “MEA.” Use that school break for a family folk school break and come on up to Grand Marais for Family Weekend at North House Folk School, October 16 - 19, 2025. Fall weather, apple cider, and families learning crafts of all kinds on the shore of Lake Superior—what could be better?! 

Fall Break

Perfect for families seeking fun fall adventures! Choose from our Rise & Dine package with daily breakfast or our lodging-only option.

A Couple of Reasons to Escape this Fall

Looking for a fall getaway that has it all? Our "A Couple of Reasons to Escape This Fall" package offers the perfect combination of relaxation, adventure, and indulgence. Enjoy a round of golf at two of the area's finest courses, pamper yourself with a spa treatment, and savor delicious local cuisine. Shop 'til you drop at your favorite boutiques, or rent a pontoon and enjoy the autumn views. With so many incredible perks included, our package is the ideal way to create unforgettable memories together.

Sunday-Thursday Only

Brilliant at 50 Gala

Step inside the historic Grain Belt Brewery on Oct. 10 as it transforms into a night of celebration for The Bakken Museum’s Brilliant at 50 Gala. This evening, filled with lively festivities, powers our mission to ignite curiosity and inspire the innovators of tomorrow.

 Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, two complimentary drinks, live entertainment, and a one-of-a-kind auction. Don't forget to take advantage of our complimentary valet to ebb the stress of city parking.

Minnesota's Arrowhead

Discover Minnesota's Arrowhead Region. An Unforgettabel Journey through the Northland. Cook County, Crank Lake, The Ely Area, Grand Rapids, The Iron Range, Lake County and Rainy Lake.

North Shore Swing Band Christmas Show

The fabulous North Shore Swing Band will play a Christmas Show at Up Yonder on 61 in Grand Marais, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, part of their monthly "Third Thursday Jazz" series at the venue. 

Don't miss this talented group of players, including saxophonist Erik Hahn, trombonist Eric Anderson, and vocalists Carah Thomas and Ben Nichols.

The North Shore Swing Band, centered out of the Grand Marais, MN area, is dedicated to the performance of music from the Big Band era, performing at many events throughout the year.

Grand Portage Fishing Tournament

GRAND PORTAGE FISHING TOURNAMENT

Fri, August 22 - Sun, August 24, 2025

$5,800 in Cash Prizes to the Winners!

Grand Portage Lodge & Casino will host a Fishing Tournament on the beautiful waters of Grand Portage and Lake Superior. The tournament will take place Friday, August 22 through Sunday, August 24. Participants will fish for Lake Trout and Salmon (King and Coho) to qualify. Fishing will take place on Grand Portage waters in Lake Superior. 

Dick Beardsley 1/2 Marathon, 10K & 5K

Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the half marathon, 10K, 5K and youth run on Saturday September 6 in Detroit Lakes. 
It's the 30th year of the Dick Beardsley Races! Meet the legendary runner Dick Beardsley at the Friday 6 pm pasta feed at the Detroit Lakes Pavilion, 1361 Washington Avenue. 
Entertainment at the pasta feed by Dick Beardsley and hear inspirational speaker and marathon legend Bill Rodgers.