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Staying cozy by the fire during Hygge Season
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Staying cozy by the fire during Hygge Season
Daily | Winter Fireplace Tour of Cook County - Cook County, MN | Enjoy the fine art of Hygge at its finest. Through the month of February, you can cozy up by a roaring fire with your nearest and dearest at some of the most spectacular fireplaces in the region.
Daily | Fiber Week at North House Folk School - Grand Marais, MN | February 11 - 17 | Wool, woodstoves, and winter weave together for a cozy week at North House. This special week-long gathering celebrates all manner of fiber arts. Featuring speakers, demonstrations, community gatherings, and coursework from long-time North House instructors as well as new guest artisans; tuck in to the warm and wooly camaraderie this winter.
Daily | Sauna at Hungry Jack Lodge - Gunflint Trail/Grand Marais, MN | Get your Hygge on at HJL's Lakeside Sauna for complimentary/FREE use during Hygge Festival! Hike nearby Caribou Rock or Honeymoon Bluff that overlooks Hungry Jack Lake. Treat yourself with a warm beverage or meal in the Loggers Lounge at Hungry Jack Lodge this Hygge Season.
Daily | North Shore Winery - Lutsen, MN | Fires Daily/Music: Tues, Thurs, Sunday/Sauna: Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat.
Daily | Hygge Drink Specials AND Activities at Justine's/Gunflint Lodge! - Gunflint Trail/Grand Marais, MN
Warm up by the fire with Gunflint Fireball Hot Chocolate or take in the beautiful view of Gunflint Lake while sipping on a Northern Lights Margarita. If dining in, reservations required. Gunflint Lodge also has on Friday - Tuesday's Guided Snowshoe Hikes. Open all the time: WILD ICE and Skating paths - across Gunflint Lake! When the entire path is open you can skate up to 6 miles on the outer loop visiting Gunflint Lodge, Borderland Lodge, and Gunflint Pines. Nordic Skates for rent at Gunflint Lodge. They also have ATV Tours you can inquire about - take a trip in an enclosed side-by-side with heat and learn about animal tracking or take a trip over to the access for a short hike to Bridal Falls! SLEIGH RIDES: cozy up for a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride with their Clydesdales, Heather and Hannah, as your guides! Nordic Skiing: enjoy over 70km of Nordic skiing on the Upper Gunflint Trails that are regularly groomed with a Pistenbully. ICE FISHING - book a guide or rent equipment! SNOWMOBILE: take a guided tour or rent one and head straight to the trails from the property!
Weekly | Thurs - Sat: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sun 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 100 Years of Art Gallery Exhibition - Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery, Grand Marais, MN | Exhibition featuring artwork created in the 1920's through today, highlighting extraordinary breadth of talent that appreciates the wonders of Cook County.
See below at the bottom of the schedule on this page: shopping and lodging specials!
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Cozy Borderland Weekends - Borderland Lodge, Gunflint Trail/Grand Marais, MN | Stop by Borderland Lodge during the Hygge Festival for winter fun & cozy fireside dining! Bring your skates and the 6-mile Gunflint Lake Skate Loop, then stop in for dinner by the fire. We're watching the snowfall over Gunflint Lake and serving up lodge-made pasta, dreamy hot cocoa, and more! *Reservations Required* (Skate rentals available at Gunflint Lodge).
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | February of Love Four-course Valentine's Day Dinner Special at Justine's, Gunflint Lodge, Gunflint Trail/Grand Marais, MN | Available every Friday in February! Treat that special someone to an incredible 4-course culinary experience created by our gourmet chefs at Justine’s restaurant, then cozy up by the fireplace or take a walk on the frozen Gunflint Lake and create lasting memories in the heart of nature’s beauty. Extend the magic by booking a cozy cabin—creating a perfect retreat for love to blossom. Make it an enchanting evening that lingers in your hearts forever. Reserve your dinner and cabin now!
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Many Tiny Lights, Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais, MN | The Many Tiny Lights luminary display is a fundraiser for the Cook County Schools ISD 166 Parent Teacher Association (PTA). This annual community event will take place outside amongst 100+ ice globe lanterns and a roaring campfire. This year’s event will also include a song circle led by Britt Malec starting at 6 pm.
6 p.m. | Fire in the Village: Winter Fire - Cook County Community Center 4-H Log Cabin - Grand Marais, MN | North Shore Music Association & WTIP have partnered to present Fire in the Village, a night of art, music, and community gathering featuring music from Anishinaabe artist and activist Annie Humphrey, backed by Sean Carey (Bon Iver) and Jeremy Ylvisaker (Suburbs) at the Community Center 4-H Log Cabin in Grand Marais. The evening starts with a 6 - 7 p.m. Social Hour with printmaking activity, followed by 7 p.m. Upcycled Fashion Show and 7:30 p.m. Music! Tickets available: northshoremusicassociation.com
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Live Music at the Bluefin Grille with Pete Kavanaugh, Bluefin Bay Resort, Tofte, MN
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Squid City Slingers LIVE at Up Yonder - gypsy jazz trio - Grand Marais, MN
8:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Timmy Haus LIVE at the Lofty Gondola - Lutsen Mountains - Lutsen, MN
February 7th - 9th | Hygge Specials at Cascade Lodge! Enjoy a warm beverage and cozy comfort specials!
9:00 a.m. (& all day) | Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids - Grand Portage Lodge & Casino, Grand Portage, MN
11:00 a.m. (& all day) | 10th Annual Blast from the Past Vintage Snowmobile Weekend - Cascade Lodge & Restaurant, Lutsen, MN
8:00 a.m. (& all day) | Gunflint Mail Run - dog sled races! - Trail Center Lodge & Restaurant, Gunflint Trail, MN
12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 4th Annual Galentine's Day Market - North Shore Winery, Lutsen, MN
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Apres-Ski Music at the Lofty Gondola with Joe Paulik, Lutsen Mountains, Lutsen, MN
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Cozy Borderland Weekends - Borderland Lodge, Gunflint Trail, MN | Stop by Borderland Lodge during the Hygge Festival for winter fun & cozy fireside dining! Bring your skates and the 6-mile Gunflint Lake Skate Loop, then stop in for dinner by the fire. We're watching the snowfall over Gunflint Lake and serving up lodge-made pasta, dreamy hot cocoa, and more! *Reservations Required* (Skate rentals available at Gunflint Lodge).
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Brothers Burn Mountain LIVE at Cascade Restaurant & Pub, Lutsen, MN
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Bonfires at Moguls/Caribou Highlands - featuring hot drinks & camaraderie of a true North Shore Winter - Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen, MN
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Squid City Slingers LIVE at Up Yonder - gypsy jazz trio - Grand Marais, MN
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | The Hoolies LIVE at Grand Portage Lodge & Casino - Grand Portage, MN
February 7th - 9th | Hygge Specials at Cascade Lodge! Enjoy a warm beverage and cozy comfort specials!
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Apres-Ski Music at North Shore Winery with Bump Blomberg, North Shore Winery, Lutsen, MN
February 7th - 9th | Hygge Specials at Cascade Lodge! Enjoy a warm beverage and cozy comfort specials!
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Dinner Music with Gordon Thorne - Lofty Gondola at Lutsen Mountains, Lutsen, MN
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Dinner Music with Barbara Jean - Lofty Gondola at Lutsen Mountains, Lutsen, MN
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Eric Frost LIVE at the Winery - North Shore Winery, Lutsen, MN
6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | Lutsen Yoga - Lutsen Town Hall, Lutsen, MN
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Open Mic Night at Up Yonder - Up Yonder on 61, Grand Marais, MN
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Full Snow Moon Watch Party at East Bay Suites - Grand Marais, MN
Perfect opportunity to capture the moonlit magic of the North Shore! Snacks & Hot Drinks will be provided. All are welcome!
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Full Moon Poetry and Bonfire - Drury Lane Books - Grand Marais, MN
7:00 p.m. | Private Shop Tour & Fiber Circle at Dappled Fern Fibers - Grand Marais, MN
8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Songwriter Series at Lutsen Mountains - Lofty Gondola at Lutsen Mountains, Lutsen, MN
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Art Night at Joy & Co. - Grand Marais, MN
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Paint & Sip at Surfside - Tofte, MN
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Cozy Borderland Weekends - Borderland Lodge, Gunflint Trail/Grand Marais, MN | Stop by Borderland Lodge during the Hygge Festival for winter fun & cozy fireside dining! Bring your skates and the 6-mile Gunflint Lake Skate Loop, then stop in for dinner by the fire. We're watching the snowfall over Gunflint Lake and serving up lodge-made pasta, dreamy hot cocoa, and more! *Reservations Required* (Skate rentals available at Gunflint Lodge).
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Four-course Valentine's Day Dinner Special at Justine's, Gunflint Lodge | - Available every Friday in February, Gunflint Lodge, Gunflint Trail, MN | Treat that special someone to an incredible 4-course culinary experience created by our gourmet chefs at Justine’s restaurant, then cozy up by the fireplace or take a walk on the frozen Gunflint Lake and create lasting memories in the heart of nature’s beauty. Reservations Required. Extend the magic by booking a cozy cabin—creating a perfect retreat for love to blossom. Make it an enchanting evening that lingers in your hearts forever. Reserve your dinner and cabin now!
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Valentine's Day Dinner with jazz guitarist Briand Morrison at Cascade Lodge Restaurant & Pub - Lutsen, MN | Join us for a night of romance with decadent food specials and live music performed by renowned jazz guitarist Briand Morrison, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Now taking reservations for all sized groups.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Color Alchemy & Homemade Inks: Couples or Friends Night Out - Grand Marais Art Colony, Grand Marais, MN
7:00 p.m. | Fiber Friday at North House Folk School (feat. speaker Emma Ewadotter) - Grand Marais, MN
8:00 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Date Night: Pure Honey LIVE at the Raven, Gunflint Tavern - Grand Marais, MN
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Tabla Blake Pop-Up at Lady Lake Superior NA Bottle Shop - Grand Marais, MN
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Cozy Borderland Weekends - Borderland Lodge, Gunflint Trail/Grand Marais, MN | Stop by Borderland Lodge during the Hygge Festival for winter fun & cozy fireside dining! Bring your skates and the 6-mile Gunflint Lake Skate Loop, then stop in for dinner by the fire. We're watching the snowfall over Gunflint Lake and serving up lodge-made pasta, dreamy hot cocoa, and more! *Reservations Required* (Skate rentals available at Gunflint Lodge).
6:00p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Bonfires at Moguls/Caribou Highlands - featuring hot drinks & camaraderie of a true North Shore Winter - Lutsen, MN
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Candlelit Ski & Snowshoe - Oberg Mountain Trailhead, Lutsen, MN
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Color Alchemy & Homemade Inks: Couples or Friends Night Out - Grand Marais Art Colony, Grand Marais, MN
7:00 p.m. | Show & Share, Hosted by Northwoods Fiber Guild - North House Folk School, Grand Marais, MN
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Pincushion Winter Festival - Pincushion Ski & Run Club, Pincushion Mountain Trails, Grand Marais, MN
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Apres-Ski Music with Eric Frost - North Shore Winery, Lutsen, MN
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