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!

Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health

March 29, 2025 - April 20, 2025

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery

The photography of Ladona Tornabene, Ph.D., MCHES, celebrates the beauty of hiking trails on the North Shore. As an artist and educator, Tornabene’s work explores [...]

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Lyrids Meteor Shower

April 16, 2025 - April 25, 2025

8:00 pm - 11:45 pm

North Shore

The Lyrid meteor shower is a medium-strength shower that's active between April 16-25 each year, according to the American Meteor Society (AMS). It will peak on the night of [...]

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Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

April 16, 2025 - May 28, 2025

11:00 pm - 5:00 am

North Shore

Stargazing

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is active between Apr. 16 and May 28 and peaks on May 5-6. The maximum rate for shooting stars in [...]

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Tour the North House Campus

April 19, 2025

4:00 pm

North House Folk School

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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