Bow-Wow-a-Rama
Bring your favorite canine friend out to meet pet friendly vendors, participate in Art Block activities, enjoy Food Trucks and watch demonstrations. This inaugural event will be fun for the whole family. No admission fee.
Bouquets: Wine, Beer and Food Event at Como
Bouquets is Como Friends' most spirited fundraiser, combining fine wines, craft beers, and delicious tastings from area restaurants in an elegant after-hours benefit for Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Tickets to this popular event cost $75 for individual tickets, and $125 for a special VIP ticket. Members receive a $5 discount.
Boundary Waters Winter Adventure
Enjoy the splendor of winter in the North Woods while sampling the activities it has to offer. Dogsled across frozen lakes. Cross-country ski through snow-covered pine boughs. Snowshoe under the stars. Enjoy the benefits of a wood-fired Finnish sauna, followed by a refreshing dip in the lake. Relax at night by a cozy fire in the lodge recounting the day’s adventures.
Boundary Waters Lodge-based Adventure
Canoe and explore Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) from the cozy comfort of Paul and Sue Schurke’s Wintergreen Lodge on beautiful White Iron Lake. You’ll enjoy many day trip options including canoeing from the lodge to beautiful wilderness lakes and trails, or hiking to Kawishiwi Falls – a tumbling 67 foot cascade! Spend your evenings at Wintergreen Lodge, located on a remote, pine-studded peninsula of White Iron Lake, complete with the comforts of hot showers, comfortable beds, great food and a wood-fired Finnish sauna.
Boundary Waters Family Canoe and Hike
Explore, paddle, fish and swim from a base camp on Crescent Lake in the Superior National Forest. Take day canoe trips into the famed Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and experience portaging with only a day pack to carry. Take a break from paddling to hike up Eagle Mountain, the highest point in Minnesota. Return to the group campsite each afternoon with time for fishing and swimming before dinner. Enjoy s’mores around the fire under the star-filled sky as you plan the adventure for the next day. This is a great trip for the whole family and no experience is necessary.
Boundary Waters Expo
Join us at the edge on the Boundary Waters for a celebration of canoeing, camping and wilderness travel, June 10 & 11, 2023.
The Boundary Waters Expo is a family friendly two-day event featuring speakers, vendors, and activities. Located at Bearskin Lodge & Wilderness Outfitters on East Bearskin Lake, 26 miles from Grand Marais on the scenic Gunflint Trail.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Paddle Adventure - Women's Trip
Located along the Canadian border, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is known for its expansive wilderness. Join our five-day Boundary Waters trip to paddle the pristine lakes of this northern gem. Experience stillness, silence and solitude as you travel among the pines, birch and cedar. Listen to loons call as the sun rises to burn mist off of a mirror-still lake. Relax around an evening campfire and watch for shooting stars and the northern lights. In a park of one million acres with over 60 starting points each route offers its own unique sights and adventures!
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Paddle Adventure
Located along the Canadian border, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is known for its expansive wilderness. Join our five-day Boundary Waters trip to paddle the pristine lakes of this northern gem. Experience stillness, silence and solitude as you travel among the pines, birch and cedar. Listen to loons call as the sun rises to burn mist off of a mirror-still lake. Relax around an evening campfire and watch for shooting stars and the northern lights. In a park of one million acres with over 60 starting points each route offers its own unique sights and adventures!
Boundary Waters Blues Festival & Dog Jam Sunday
3 Great Days of the Blues at the Long Branch in Winton MN, just 3 short miles from Ely. On the shores of beautiful Fall Lake. Back by popular request - Dog Jam Sunday! Sunday is a eclectic day of fantastic music - don't miss it!
Born to Run - A celebration of the Music of Bruce Springsteen
Mick Sterling Presents Born to Run, a full-throated and passionate night of E Street Band rock and soul. Mick Sterling leads a huge band featuring horns and strings through the epic songs of Springsteen’s extraordinary career. Featuring songs like “Thunder Road,” “Backstreets,” “Kitty’s Back,” “American Land,” “Jungleland” and “Rosalita.” Come see Fireside veteran Mick Sterling lead his remarkable band honoring “The Boss!”