summer events on the north shore

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!

Moose lick salt on road

Moose lick salt on road

March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023    
All Day
When temps warm in the spring, roads are salted to keep ice from forming. Like many of us, moose crave a little salt. Carefully drive [...]
Mountain Meltdown Festival

Mountain Meltdown Festival

April 14, 2023 - April 15, 2023    
All Day
Details coming soon! For more information check here.
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Split Rock Lighthouse Beacon Lighting
July 31, 2022    
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
As the culmination of an evening presentation about Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Split Rock Lighthouse will be lit. 2022 is the 112th anniversary of the lighthouse.
Events on July 31, 2022

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view of Grand Superior Lodge from above Lake Superior shoreline
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upcoming events
The Lutsen 99er
27 Jun 25
Lutsen
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
27 Jun 25
Two Harbors
Up Yonder Events
27 Jun 25
Grand Marais
Roger Lee
27 Jun 25
Silver Bay
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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