two sled dog teams race the gunflint mail run

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!

Northern Lights March 2025

Northern Lights March 2025

March 17, 2025 - March 28, 2025    
7:30 pm - 4:30 am
Chance of Northern Lights March 2025 The extended forecast shows a good chance of northern lights for the northern half of Minnesota from March 17-18 [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

March 22, 2025    
4:00 pm
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
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skaters on ice rink in front of gunflint lodge
view of Grand Superior Lodge from above Lake Superior shoreline
clearwater historic lodge on gunflint trail check out check in pun
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sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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