two sled dog teams race the gunflint mail run

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!

North House Folk School Northern Landscapes Festival

North House Folk School Northern Landscapes Festival

May 31, 2024 - June 2, 2024    
All Day
Spring is an explosion of life in the North! Discovering the birds, wildflowers, insects and more of this dynamic and rich northern landscape is the [...]
Northern Landscapes Festival

Northern Landscapes Festival

May 31, 2024 - June 2, 2024    
All Day
Spring is an explosion of life on the North Shore! The Northern Landscapes Festival celebrates the birds, wildflowers, and geology of this iconic region. Grab [...]
Tettegouche event - Skulls Nature Cart

Tettegouche event - Skulls Nature Cart

June 2, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Can you tell the difference between an herbivore, omnivore, or carnivore just by looking at their teeth? Stop by the nature cart to learn how [...]
Tettegouche event - Primitive Fire Starting

Tettegouche event - Primitive Fire Starting

June 2, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Without matches, lighters, or other modern tools, most of us would be in big trouble if we needed a fire. Learn traditional and historic fire [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
October 4, 2025    
4:00 pm
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
Split Rock Lighthouse Fall Color Photography
October 10, 2025 - October 11, 2025    
8:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse Fall Color Photography Gather at the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse for a fall photography workshop with North Shore photographers John Gregor and [...]
Tour the North House Campus
October 11, 2025    
4:00 pm
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
Tour the North House Campus
October 18, 2025    
4:00 pm
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
Tour the North House Campus
October 25, 2025    
4:00 pm
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
Tour the North House Campus
November 1, 2025    
4:00 pm
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
Events on October 4, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
4 Oct 25
Grand Marais
Events on October 10, 2025
Events on October 11, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
11 Oct 25
Grand Marais
Events on October 18, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
18 Oct 25
Grand Marais
Events on October 25, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
25 Oct 25
Grand Marais
Events on November 1, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
1 Nov 25
Grand Marais

Check out these North Shore Favorites

family in horse drawn sleigh at gunflint lodge
view of Grand Superior Lodge from above Lake Superior shoreline
aerial view of Lutsen Sea Villas from above Lake Superior
upcoming events
Lyrids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Tour the North House Campus
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Tour the North House Campus
3 May 25
Grand Marais
Tour the North House Campus
10 May 25
Grand Marais
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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