The Moose is Loose in Grand Marais during the annual Moose Madness Family Festival! This annual event is the ultimate family-focused celebration of all things moose. Enjoy the outdoors and learn a few facts about our celebrated mascot along the way with activities, scavenger hunts, quizzes and more.

Schedule

October 19, 2023

10 a.m-2p.m: Free Art Activities at David Hahn Memorial Art Days
Grand Marais Art Colony's Studio 21
David Hahn was a beloved community member and artist who passed away in 2022. He attended Washington University School of Fine Arts and the University of Minnesota. David was Art Director for Miller Publishing. After retiring to Hovland, David focused on watercolor and enjoyed teaching youth classes at the Art Colony as well as working within the public school, creating portrait cards for the Viking athletic teams. His generous memorial gifts support the funding for this event. We will be offering Paint-a-bowl for Empty Bowls, explore a fun printmaking activity in our new print shop, and experience the magic of Suminagashi. All classes will be offered as drop-in events from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., kids under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

October 20, 2023

Moose On A Stoop - Earn Moose Bucks
The Moose on a Stoop educational scavenger hunt will take families across downtown Grand Marais searching for six signs that include unique moose facts.
Just look for the moose with the voice bubbles to learn about our favorite animal and collect the code letter from each sign.
Unscramble the code letters to create the code word.
Mention it at the Cook County Visitor Information Center (116 West Hwy 61, Grand Marais, MN)
RECEIVE FIVE MOOSE BUCKS!
One Moose Buck = $1. Moose bucks will be able to be spent from Oct. 20-22 at participating Grand Marais businesses.

Grand Marais State Bank Moose Medallion Hunt
For the sleuths in the crowd, the Grand Marais State Bank Moose Medallion Hunt is a hoot.
The medallion search area includes anywhere within the city limits of Grand Marais !

Meet Murray The Moose
Come say hi to our beloved mascot, murray the moose, who will make appearances and take photos with fans.

Happenings

10 a.m.-2p.m: Free Art Activities at David Hahn Memorial Art Days
Grand Marais Art Colony's Studio 21
David Hahn was a beloved community member and artist who passed away in 2022. He attended Washington University School of Fine Arts and the University of Minnesota. David was Art Director for Miller Publishing. After retiring to Hovland, David focused on watercolor and enjoyed teaching youth classes at the Art Colony as well as working within the public school, creating portrait cards for the Viking athletic teams. His generous memorial gifts support the funding for this event. We will be offering Paint-a-bowl for Empty Bowls, explore a fun printmaking activity in our new print shop, and experience the magic of Suminagashi. All classes will be offered as drop-in events from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., kids under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Moose Droppings Guessing Game, throughout the weekend | Lake Superior Trading Post
Can you guess the right number of moose droppings in the jar at the Lake Superior Trading Post? You might win a gift certificate!

11 a.m-1 p.m: Author Meet & Greet with Molly Beth Griffin and Meleck Davis
Drury Lane Books
Author Molly Beth Griffin and illustrator Meleck Davis will be discussing “The Big Leaf Leap.”

Make a Basketball Shot for a Cookie
Grand Marais Subway
Swing by the Subway of Grand Marais for an opportunity to win a free cookie if you make a basketball shot.

Scavenger Hunt Bingo
Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply
Bingo Scavenger Hunt within Stone Harbor. Completion of the Bingo game will result in Moose Bucks being worth DOUBLE at Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply.

9 a.m.-3 p.m:Jewelry & Purse Sale
The Hub
The Hub will be running it's fall fundraisers, a garage sale selling jewelry, purses and bags.

October 21, 2023

Moose On A Stoop - Earn Moose Bucks
The Moose on a Stoop educational scavenger hunt will take families across downtown Grand Marais searching for six signs that include unique moose facts.
Just look for the moose with the voice bubbles to learn about our favorite animal and collect the code letter from each sign.
Unscramble the code letters to create the code word.
Mention it at the Cook County Visitor Information Center (116 West Hwy 61, Grand Marais, MN)
RECEIVE FIVE MOOSE BUCKS!
One Moose Buck = $1. Moose bucks will be able to be spent from Oct. 20-22 at participating Grand Marais businesses.

Grand Marais State Bank Moose Medallion Hunt
For the sleuths in the crowd, the Grand Marais State Bank Moose Medallion Hunt is a hoot.
The medallion search area includes anywhere within the city limits of Grand Marais !

1 P.M:  Murray Says In Harbor Park
Kids can join the one and only Murray the Moose in Harbor Park on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 1-1:30 p.m. and play our version of Simon Says with views of Lake Superior and the Grand Marais Lighthouse in the background. Be the last contestant standing and take home the top prize!

Make a Basketball Shot for a Cookie
Grand Marais SubwaySwing by the Subway of Grand Marais for an opportunity to win a free cookie if you make a basketball shot.

Scavenger Hunt Bingo
Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply
Bingo Scavenger Hunt within Stone Harbor. Completion of the Bingo game will result in Moose Bucks being worth DOUBLE at Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply.

9 a.m.-3 p.m: Jewelry & Purse Sale
The Hub
The Hub will be running it's fall fundraisers, a garage sale selling jewelry, purses and bags.

Date: October 20 - 21, 2023

Location: Various Venue, Grand Marais, MN 55604

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