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

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

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

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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Grand Portage Car Show!

September 14, 2024

12:00 am

Grand Portage Lodge & Casino

Car Show with food, fun and wicked cool cars & trucks on September 14, 2024, at Grand Portage Lodge & Casino Same Day registration: 8:00 [...]

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Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 Gallery Exhibition

September 14, 2024 - October 6, 2024

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery

Join us for the Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 gallery exhibition featuring 60 artists competing for a variety of awards. Plein Air Grand Marais is [...]

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Murder Mystery Panel

September 14, 2024

5:45 pm - 7:30 pm

Drury Lane Books

An exciting evening panel with three local murder mystery authors! Jess Lourey writes about secrets. She's the two-time Edgar-nominated, Amazon Charts bestselling, International Thriller Award, Anthony Award, and Minnesota Book Award-winning author [...]

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14 Sep

Claudia Schmidt & Sally Rogers in Concert

September 14, 2024

7:00 pm

Arrowhead Center for the Arts

The North Shore Music Association presents Claudia Schmidt and Sally Rogers in concert. Claudia Schmidt and Sally Rogers have been weaving their voices, dulcimers, and [...]

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Tettegouche Summer Concert Series: Root River Jam

September 14, 2024

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Friends of Tettegouche are pleased to announce the Tettegouche Summer Concert Series for 2024. We have awesome bands lined up for the summer. June [...]

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