North House Folk School

See a selection of program highlights below and check back here for updates this fall. 

Weekend Highlights

All Weekend

Presentations

From climate studies to stories from northern travels, performances celebrating northern geographies and cultures to winter sport or camping secrets, these inspiring presentations offer something for everyone and take place throughout the weekend. All presentations are free.

Skill Share Demonstrations

These short, intensive sessions focus on particularly handy skills. Free to attend, materials fee occasionally applies, payable at the door. 

Arctic Film Festival

This one-of-a-kind festival features films from around the globe that visually tell the story of the North. Documentaries, features, and shorts showcase arctic landscapes, traditional cultures, northern adventures, and changing climates. All film screenings are free and held in the Blue Building. Check this page later this fall for the film schedule.

Friday Highlights

Friday, November 20

Open Fire Dinner on a Stick & Outdoor Shorts Film Festival

Gather around a bonfire and cook over an open fire as a community. Participants bring their own food; we’ll provide the fire and the pointy sticks. Sausages to steaks, pudgie pies to home fries, it’s all welcome. Beginning at 6pm, we’ll enjoy a selection of winter-themed short films.

Snowshoe Shuffle Traditional Community Contra Dance

6:30pm family dance, 7:30pm community dance
Don your winter wardrobe and warm up at this friendly community contra dance. The dance takes place in the historic timbered woodshop. 

Cold Snap Poetry Celebration

Cold Snap Poetry Celebration is a friendly gathering highlighting spoken word and the glories of the frozen North! Join in the fun by reading one of your own works or any seasonal poetry of your choosing. By sharing your favorite hibernal verse, presenters will receive wide recognition as cultural icons, as well as a free bottomless bag of popcorn for the weekend! Registration will open in the fall. 

Saturday Highlights

Saturday, November 21

The Great Gear & Ski Sale

Bring your outdoor equipment to sell or get in on some great bargains & buy. Registration forms will be ready in the fall. Backcountry skis to winter canvas tents. Ice skates to kites. Winter boots to down jackets. All are welcome.

The Deep Freeze Chili Feed

Bundle up and grab your bowl for this traditional winter favorite: chili & freshly baked cornbread. Hot chili (your choice: vegetarian or meat) is cooked up in the kettle and enjoyed in the company of other hearty winterers. Details coming in the fall!

Sunday Highlights

Sunday, November 22

Family Morning Fun

Kids of all ages will enjoy family-focused activities Sunday morning. Bundle up for plenty of fun outside! More info to come this fall.