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!

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

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
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 [...]
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

April 16, 2025 - May 28, 2025    
11:00 pm - 5:00 am
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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Best Stargazing June
June 15, 2026 - June 16, 2026    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing June - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
Events on June 15, 2026
Best Stargazing June
15 Jun 26
Silver Bay
Events on June 16, 2026
Best Stargazing June
15 Jun 26
Silver Bay

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fried walleye and wine at gunflint lodge
fried walleye and wine at gunflint lodge
charming Larsmont Cottages from over Lake Superior
upcoming events
Best Stargazing June
15 Jun 26
Silver Bay
Best Stargazing July
15 Jul 26
Silver Bay
Best Stargazing August
13 Aug 26
Silver Bay
Best Stargazing September
12 Sep 26
Silver Bay
Best Stargazing October
12 Oct 26
Silver Bay
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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