Murray the Moose shakes hooves with a little tot at the Moose Madness Family Festival. Although Murray is big—as are all moose—he doesn’t possess a mean bone in his brown furry body!
The Moose Madness Family Festival is back this year beginning on Friday, October 20 and running through Sunday, October 22. Throughout Moose Madness weekend, there are events for everyone. Activities range from the athletic to the artistic with the weekend centered on earning and spending “moose bucks.”
Kiddos can earn moose bucks by participating in scavenger hunts, races, and arts activities all around town. Moose bucks can then be spent on prizes at Moose Headquarters aka the Visitor Information Center in Grand Marais.
But wait, there’s more! In addition to the activities at the Information Center, there are fun things to do all around town. The Lake Superior Zoomobile will be at East Bay Suites on Friday from 2-5 p.m. The Moose Medallion hunt begins Friday morning at 9 a.m. and goes until the medallion is found. The annual Moose Mosey will be Saturday at 2 p.m. Most importantly, Moose Madness Festival encourages families to unplug and play. Reconnect by doing the planned activities, enjoying the outdoors or learning a few facts about our celebrated mascot. Moosey memories are waiting to be made!
Moose Madness Family Festival is hosted by Visit Cook County. Find more information and the full schedule of events at visitcookcounty.com.
MOOSE HEADQUARTERS
Moose HQ is the Visit Cook County Grand Marais Information Center at 116 W. Highway 61.
Moose HQ has activity packets, downtown Grand Marais maps, Moose Medallion Hunt clues, Moose Bucks and prizes!
Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
. Grand Marais Art Colony will host Mask-making, Paint-a-tile sessions, Glass Coasters etc. To learn more Visit www.grandmaraisartcolony.org
. A Moose Coloring Contest will be held at Joynes Ben Franklin. Pick up your moose coloring sheet and return it for a moose buck.
. Guess how many moose droppings there are in a jar at Lake Superior Trading Post.
. Decorate your own caramel apple and moose cookie on Saturday from 2-5 p.m. at Gunflint Mercantile.
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