North Shore Events

Each small town celebrates nature, arts and history, the great outdoors, local and regional talents, holidays and community. And you’re invited to join in. This North Shore Calendar of Events lists all kinds of goings-on; guided hikes, 99-mile bike races, fine art exhibits, pie-eating contests, solstice celebrations, historical talks, workshops, classes, summer festivals, small town parades, and the annual lighting of Split Rock Lighthouse.

Check out what’s going on during your visit!

George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit

April 18, 2022 - September 30, 2022

12:00 am

Grand Portage National Monument

At Grand Portage National Monument’s Heritage Center, the George Morrison Exhibit “Connections” will open the week of April 18, 2022. For this exhibit, the National Park Service (NPS) [...]

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Sailing on the Hjørdis

June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022

10:00 am

North House Folk School

The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the mythical Norse goddess of war. Take a trip on this 50’ traditionally-rigged [...]

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Guided Tenkara Fly Fishing

August 31, 2022

9:00 am

Caribou Highlands Lodge

Join us for Tenkara fly fishing on one of the many tributaries of Lake Superior! This type of fishing is ideal for the narrow rivers [...]

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Introduction to Wilderness Canoeing

August 31, 2022

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Caribou Highlands Lodge

Join us on a paddling adventure as we take you on the pristine waters near the Superior National Forest! We’ll show you the paddling basics, [...]

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Burger Night & Live Music

August 31, 2022

6:00 pm

Raven Rock Grill

Join us every other Wednesday night and enjoy an acoustic performance by Pat Eliasen. Heis known for his stellar vocals and soulful interpretations of classic [...]

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