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!

Lyrids Meteor Shower

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

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

April 16, 2025 - May 28, 2025

11:00 pm - 5:00 am

North Shore

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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fried walleye and wine at gunflint lodge

fried walleye and wine at gunflint lodge

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Perseids Meteor Shower

Perseids Meteor Shower

17 Jul 25

Silver Bay

96th Annual Fisherman's Picnic

96th Annual Fisherman's Picnic

30 Jul 25

Grand Marais

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

30 Jul 25

Grand Marais

Live Music at Bluefin Grille

Live Music at Bluefin Grille

30 Jul 25

Tofte

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

31 Jul 25

Grand Marais

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