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!

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
Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and [...]
Plein Air Grand Marais

Plein Air Grand Marais

September 6, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
All Day
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
Adam Moe

Adam Moe

September 20, 2024    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Adam Moe in the fireside room and bar.
Moonlight Music & Market

Moonlight Music & Market

September 20, 2024    
6:00 pm
Moonlight Music & Market: live music in the street with The Northwood’s Band 6 pm – 10 pm GAME ON with Mike Proulx Extended business [...]
Jim Holbeck

Jim Holbeck

September 20, 2024    
8:00 pm
Jim Holbeck is BACK @ the SILVER BAY LOUNGE. Friday, September 20th, starting @ 8:00pm!! Stop in and Listen to some Awesome Music! See YOU [...]
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Split Rock Lighthouse Beacon Lighting
July 31, 2022    
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
As the culmination of an evening presentation about Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Split Rock Lighthouse will be lit. 2022 is the 112th anniversary of the lighthouse.
Lunafest
August 20, 2022    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join the Violence Prevention Center for our 11th annual Lunafest! Lunafest is a traveling film festival featuring short films made by women about women. This [...]
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Events on August 20, 2022
Lunafest
20 Aug 22
Grand Marais

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view of Grand Superior Lodge from above Lake Superior shoreline
snow covered cascade lodge on north shore with stunning blue sky
upcoming events
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
18 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
18 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
19 Aug 25
Grand Marais
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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