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!

Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series

Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series

July 19, 2024 - September 6, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Rocky Wall Productions is hosting a free outdoor concert series, consisting of different performers every Friday for 8 weeks! The shows will be held at [...]
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition

Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition

July 20, 2024 - August 11, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Of Place and Time, featuring local artists Paula Gustafson and Linda Ricklefs Baudry. Celebrating light, life, and the [...]
Gooseberry Falls event: Tenacious Trees

Gooseberry Falls event: Tenacious Trees

August 1, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us on a leisurely guided nature walk as we learn to identify 5-10 common trees found along the North Shore. We'll explore the remarkable [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - Chasing Waterfalls

Gooseberry Falls event - Chasing Waterfalls

August 1, 2024    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join Park Naturalist on an accessible tour of Gooseberry Falls State Park's major waterfalls. On this walk, you can see views of Upper, Middle and [...]
Day Hill Naturalist Guided Hike at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

Day Hill Naturalist Guided Hike at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

August 1, 2024    
2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Day Hill Naturalist Guided Hike - Join Interpretive Park Naturalist on a guided hike up Day Hill. The hike takes visitors up a mass of [...]
Gooseberry Falls event: Flowers and Fruit of the Forest

Gooseberry Falls event: Flowers and Fruit of the Forest

August 1, 2024    
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
On this leisurely walk, Park Naturalist Michaela will identify flowers that are in bloom, and we will be on the look for fruit! Play bingo [...]
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Two Harbors Winter Frolic
February 10, 2023 - February 12, 2023    
All Day
Embrace the fun of winter at the annual Two Harbors Winter Frolic with curling, winter kick-ball, smoosh races, outhouse races, outdoor bean bag tournament, photo scavenger [...]
19th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Run
February 18, 2023    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
19th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Run in Finland, MN Registration 9-10:30 Guided ride leaves at 10:30 Trailer parking on site Food & Beverages Auction & Raffle [...]
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 [...]
A Song Without a Name | Friday Night Reels at Grand Marais Public Library
March 3, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday Night Reels is a wintertime film series with a line-up of award winners, international and indie titles. A new film is shown each Friday [...]
Events on February 10, 2023
Two Harbors Winter Frolic
10 Feb 23
Two Harbors
Events on February 11, 2023
Two Harbors Winter Frolic
10 Feb 23
Two Harbors
Events on February 12, 2023
Two Harbors Winter Frolic
10 Feb 23
Two Harbors
Events on February 18, 2023
Events on March 1, 2023
Events on March 2, 2023
Events on March 4, 2023

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spiral waterslide and pool at americinn silver bay on the north shore
upcoming events
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
96th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
30 Jul 25
Grand Marais
FinnFest 2025
31 Jul 25
Duluth
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
1 Aug 25
Grand Marais
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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