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!

Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition

Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition

April 27, 2024 - May 19, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest exhibit, Species of Special Concern from artist Tanya Piatz. Piatz is a self-taught artist who focuses on raising awareness for [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 3, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Sauna Days 2024

Sauna Days 2024

May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024    
All Day
Larsmont Cottages brings the best of Finland to the North Shore May 3 – 5th. Experience many unique saunas with the world’s best cold plunge, [...]
River Water Walk at Gooseberry State Park

River Water Walk at Gooseberry State Park

May 3, 2024    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Water walks have gained momentum over the last 20 years as an Anishinaabe led initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of water and [...]
Artist Reception - Lance Wurst

Artist Reception - Lance Wurst

May 3, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tettegouche hosts year-round art shows in the Visitor Center. We hold a reception for these artists on the first Friday of the month. This month's [...]
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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.
Lunafest
August 20, 2022    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join the Violence Prevention Center for our 11th annual Lunafest! Lunafest is a traveling film festival featuring short films made by women about women. This [...]
Events on July 31, 2022
Events on August 20, 2022
Lunafest
20 Aug 22
Grand Marais

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skaters on ice rink in front of gunflint lodge
spiral waterslide and pool at americinn silver bay on the north shore
upcoming events
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
The Fox Bikepacking Race
26 Jul 25
Finland
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
27 Jul 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
27 Jul 25
Grand Marais
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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