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!

Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness

Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness

May 26, 2023 - August 26, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Exhibiting Artists Mary Bergs Alexa Horochowski Ben Moren Galilee Peaches OPEN – Wednesdays – Saturdays, June-August 10 AM – 3 PM Member Preview May 26 [...]
Reconsidering Fire in the BWCAW

Reconsidering Fire in the BWCAW

June 25, 2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The BWCAW is a place known and loved by many. The connection that many people feel to the waters and forests of this Border Lakes [...]
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Best Stargazing June
June 15, 2026 - June 16, 2026    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing June - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
Events on June 15, 2026
Best Stargazing June
15 Jun 26
Silver Bay
Events on June 16, 2026
Best Stargazing June
15 Jun 26
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fried walleye and wine at gunflint lodge
aerial view of grand marais harbor marina and campground
upcoming events
Best Stargazing June
15 Jun 26
Silver Bay
Best Stargazing July
15 Jul 26
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Best Stargazing August
13 Aug 26
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Best Stargazing September
12 Sep 26
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Best Stargazing October
12 Oct 26
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sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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