The Great Northern is an invitation to outdoor enthusiasts, film buffs, art lovers, foodies, families, visitors, and community members to engage and get together during an isolating part of the year.
While our next winter festival will take place January 29 - Feb 8, 2026, we’re not going anywhere! Take a look at our event calendar for a full list of our year-round events.
The Great Northern and Lake Street Lift have teamed up to present Stories, by Twin Cities-based installation artist Eric Rieger, also known as HOTTEA. The project, a large-scale public art piece inspired by the artist’s conversations with community members who live or work along East Lake Street, features Rieger’s signature street art style and incorporate yarn as a featured medium. The work is a celebration of the stories and experiences of all those who call this area home.
Due to challenges caused by the wildfires in Southern California, this Mack Lecture has been postponed until April 8.
This winter, leading environmentalist and founder of ClientEarth, James Thornton, comes to the Walker. An innovator of legal strategies to address climate change and environmental degradation, Thornton will discuss new ways to think about and tackle global environmental challenges. A short, moderated dialogue and Q&A follows Thornton’s presentation.
