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!

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 [...]
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show

Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show

April 26, 2025 - May 18, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Featuring the work of 19 artists from the community of Hovland, Minnesota, this show will offer a cornucopia of styles and mediums. The exhibit will [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

May 6, 2025    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3 pm Joe Paulik or Medicine River Mondays 7pm Pete Kavanuagh Tuesdays 5pm Briand Morrison Wednesdays 5pm Joe Paulik Thursdays 5pm Bump Blomberg ** [...]
Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

May 6, 2025    
6:00 pm
Inga EtheosTuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music July 3  Josh Schmidt as [...]
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family in horse drawn sleigh at gunflint lodge
aerial view of grand marais harbor marina and campground
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sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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