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 [...]
Ann Reed | Arrowhead Center for the Arts

Ann Reed | Arrowhead Center for the Arts

April 29, 2023    
7:00 pm
For more than forty years, Ann Reed has used her rich, resonant voice and songwriting skills to tell stories of the human experience with humor, [...]
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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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snow covered cascade lodge on north shore with stunning blue sky
upcoming events
Agate Bay Crafters Show
7 Jun 25
Two Harbors
Cook County Market
7 Jun 25
Grand Marais
Two Harbors Farmers Market
7 Jun 25
Two Harbors
Children's Story Hour at Drury Lane
7 Jun 25
Grand Marais
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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