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!

Now that summer has ended: An exhibit about winter at Grand Portage during the fur trade Era

March 15, 2023 - May 26, 2023

All Day

Grand Portage National Monument

Learn about the ways people spent their winter at the time of the fur trade - work, survival, and even some leisure activities, during the [...]

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Bald Eagle Chicks Hatch

May 5, 2023 - May 19, 2023

All Day

Bald eagles migrate back up the North shore in March, lay 1-3 eggs in April and incubate them for about five weeks. Chicks hatch mid-May. [...]

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Live Music & Events at Castle Danger Brewery

May 12, 2023

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Castle Danger Brewery

Wednesdays: Cribbage Nights 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cribbage fans! This one is for you. Register to play by 5:45pm on Wednesday nights. Game play [...]

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North Shore Swing Band Dance

May 12, 2023

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cook County Community Center

The North Shore Swing Band will perform for a free community dance. Don't miss this amazing group of talented musicians, playing some of your big [...]

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