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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.

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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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Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 Gallery Exhibition

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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Drury Lane Book Club, September

Drury Lane Book Club, September

September 15, 2024    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Drury Lane Books
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard Our book club is free and open to the public! People can pick or choose what books to participate [...]
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Finland Farmers Market
Finland Farmers Market
September 3, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Clair Nelson / Finland Community Center
Finland Farmers Market season runs from June 11th through October 1st every Thursday from 5-6:30pm at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN! Locally grown [...]
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Finland Farmers Market
Finland Farmers Market
September 10, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Clair Nelson / Finland Community Center
Finland Farmers Market season runs from June 11th through October 1st every Thursday from 5-6:30pm at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN! Locally grown [...]
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Best Stargazing September
Best Stargazing September
September 10, 2026    
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
North Shore
Best Stargazing September - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
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Finland Farmers Market
Finland Farmers Market
September 17, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Clair Nelson / Finland Community Center
Finland Farmers Market season runs from June 11th through October 1st every Thursday from 5-6:30pm at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN! Locally grown [...]
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Finland Farmers Market
Finland Farmers Market
September 24, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Clair Nelson / Finland Community Center
Finland Farmers Market season runs from June 11th through October 1st every Thursday from 5-6:30pm at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN! Locally grown [...]
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September Full Moon
September Full Moon
September 26, 2026    
All Day
North Shore
September Full Moon Full moons have many names derived from various cultures reflecting what was happening in the natural world. The Fall Harvest Moon is [...]
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Finland Farmers Market
Finland Farmers Market
October 1, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Clair Nelson / Finland Community Center
Finland Farmers Market season runs from June 11th through October 1st every Thursday from 5-6:30pm at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN! Locally grown [...]
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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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Events on September 3, 2026
Finland Farmers Market
Finland Farmers Market
3 Sep 26
Finland
Events on September 10, 2026
Finland Farmers Market
Finland Farmers Market
10 Sep 26
Finland
Best Stargazing September
Best Stargazing September
10 Sep 26
Silver Bay
Events on September 17, 2026
Finland Farmers Market
Finland Farmers Market
17 Sep 26
Finland
Events on September 24, 2026
Finland Farmers Market
Finland Farmers Market
24 Sep 26
Finland
Events on September 26, 2026
September Full Moon
September Full Moon
26 Sep 26
Silver Bay
Events on October 1, 2026
Finland Farmers Market
Finland Farmers Market
1 Oct 26
Finland
Events on October 2, 2026
Orionids Meteor Shower
Orionids Meteor Shower
2 Oct 26
Silver Bay

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Orionids Meteor Shower
Orionids Meteor Shower
2 Oct 26
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October Full Moon
25 Oct 26
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Best Stargazing November
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Taurids Meteor Shower
9 Nov 26
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Leonids Meteor Shower
17 Nov 26
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