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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!

Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Stephanie Irwin

Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Stephanie Irwin

September 1, 2024 - September 21, 2024    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse
Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and [...]
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Plein Air Grand Marais

Plein Air Grand Marais

September 6, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
All Day
Johnson Heritage Post
Plein Air Grand Marais is an annual tradition since 2008 bringing outdoor painters to the North Shore of Lake Superior for a week of painting, learning, competition, and [...]
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Grand Portage Fishing Tournament

Grand Portage Fishing Tournament

September 13, 2024 - September 15, 2024    
All Day
Grand Portage Lodge & Casino
$5,800 in Cash Prizes to the Winners! Grand Portage Lodge & Casino will host a Fishing Tournament on the beautiful waters of Grand Portage and [...]
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Split Rock Lighthouse event: Bob's Stairs guided hike

Split Rock Lighthouse event: Bob's Stairs guided hike

September 13, 2024    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
Join us on a guided hike down Bob's Stairs to a beautiful cove on Lake Superior. The hike takes visitors through boulders of anorthosite, an [...]
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Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 Opening Reception

Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 Opening Reception

September 13, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Join us as we celebrate the Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 opening reception, a gallery exhibition featuring 60 artists competing for a variety of awards. [...]
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Nate Weiler

Nate Weiler

September 13, 2024    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Nate Weiler in the fireside room and bar.
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Orionids Meteor Shower
Orionids Meteor Shower
October 2, 2026 - November 10, 2026    
11:45 pm - 5:00 am
North Shore
Like the Eta Aquarids, the Orionids meteor shower is a by-product of Halley's Comet. The Orionids are active from October 2 -November 10, with peak [...]
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Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Opening Reception
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Opening Reception
November 6, 2026    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is pleased to host the 15th annual Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, themed "The Art of Sabbath." [...]
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Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
November 7, 2026 - November 29, 2026    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is pleased to host the 15th annual Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, themed "The Art of Sabbath." [...]
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Best Stargazing November
Best Stargazing November
November 8, 2026    
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
North Shore
Best Stargazing November - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
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Taurids Meteor Shower
Taurids Meteor Shower
November 9, 2026 - November 12, 2026    
9:00 pm - 5:00 am
North Shore
The Taurids meteor shower is an annual meteor shower that occurs every November and is composed of two streams, the Southern Taurids and the Northern Taurids. [...]
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Leonids Meteor Shower
Leonids Meteor Shower
November 17, 2026 - November 18, 2026    
9:00 pm - 4:00 am
North Shore
The Leonids meteor shower offers clear-sky meteor rates of about 10 to 15 shooting stars per hour. They are active between Nov. 6 - 30 [...]
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November Full Moon
November Full Moon
November 24, 2026    
All Day
North Shore
November Full Moon - 1st of 3 supermoons in a row A perigee is when the moon 's orbit is closest to the earth and [...]
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Museum by Candlelight
Museum by Candlelight
November 28, 2026    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cook County History Museum
The Cook County Historical Society is excited to announce a brand new event, “Museum by Candlelight.” The 1st annual “Museum by Candlelight” will take place [...]
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Scandinavian Eats at Julebyen | Ledge Rock Grille
Scandinavian Eats at Julebyen | Ledge Rock Grille
December 5, 2026 - December 6, 2026    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Julebyen Christmas Village
Scandinavian Eats at Julebyen | Ledge Rock Grille Ledge Rock Grille’s Blue Stuga at Julebyen’s Christmas Village is back! Stop by our Julebyen Pølsevogn for [...]
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Events on November 1, 2026
Orionids Meteor Shower
Orionids Meteor Shower
2 Oct 26
Silver Bay
Events on November 2, 2026
Orionids Meteor Shower
Orionids Meteor Shower
2 Oct 26
Silver Bay
Events on November 3, 2026
Orionids Meteor Shower
Orionids Meteor Shower
2 Oct 26
Silver Bay
Events on November 4, 2026
Orionids Meteor Shower
Orionids Meteor Shower
2 Oct 26
Silver Bay
Events on November 5, 2026
Orionids Meteor Shower
Orionids Meteor Shower
2 Oct 26
Silver Bay
Events on November 6, 2026
Orionids Meteor Shower
Orionids Meteor Shower
2 Oct 26
Silver Bay
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Opening Reception
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Opening Reception
6 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Events on November 7, 2026
Orionids Meteor Shower
Orionids Meteor Shower
2 Oct 26
Silver Bay
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Events on November 8, 2026
Orionids Meteor Shower
Orionids Meteor Shower
2 Oct 26
Silver Bay
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Best Stargazing November
Best Stargazing November
8 Nov 26
Silver Bay
Events on November 9, 2026
Orionids Meteor Shower
Orionids Meteor Shower
2 Oct 26
Silver Bay
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Taurids Meteor Shower
Taurids Meteor Shower
9 Nov 26
Silver Bay
Events on November 10, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Taurids Meteor Shower
Taurids Meteor Shower
9 Nov 26
Silver Bay
Events on November 11, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Taurids Meteor Shower
Taurids Meteor Shower
9 Nov 26
Silver Bay
Events on November 12, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Events on November 13, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Events on November 14, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Events on November 15, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Events on November 16, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Events on November 17, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Leonids Meteor Shower
Leonids Meteor Shower
17 Nov 26
Silver Bay
Events on November 18, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Events on November 19, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Events on November 20, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Events on November 21, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Events on November 22, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Events on November 23, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Events on November 24, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
November Full Moon
November Full Moon
24 Nov 26
Silver Bay
Events on November 25, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Events on November 26, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Events on November 27, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Events on November 28, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Museum by Candlelight
Museum by Candlelight
28 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Events on November 29, 2026
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Events on December 5, 2026
Scandinavian Eats at Julebyen | Ledge Rock Grille
Scandinavian Eats at Julebyen | Ledge Rock Grille
5 Dec 26
Knife River

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upcoming events
Orionids Meteor Shower
Orionids Meteor Shower
2 Oct 26
Silver Bay
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Opening Reception
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Opening Reception
6 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
7 Nov 26
Grand Marais
Best Stargazing November
Best Stargazing November
8 Nov 26
Silver Bay
Taurids Meteor Shower
Taurids Meteor Shower
9 Nov 26
Silver Bay
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