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

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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Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show

April 26, 2025 - May 18, 2025

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery

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 [...]

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Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

May 16, 2025

3:00 pm - 12:00 am

Gun Flint Tavern

Sundays 3 pm Joe Paulik or Medicine River Mondays 7pm Pete Kavanuagh Tuesdays 5pm Briand Morrison Wednesdays 5pm Joe Paulik Thursdays 5pm Bump Blomberg ** [...]

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Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

May 16, 2025

5:00 pm

Mogul's Grille & Tap Room

Join us for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille and Tap Room! Thursdays - 7-10pm | Silent Disco Party [...]

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Grand Marais Ole Opry VIII

May 16, 2025

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Arrowhead Center for the Arts

Grand Marais Ole Opry VIII Cactus Blossoms, Clare Doyle, & Lynden Blomberg This popular showcase offers a lively mix of classic country, old-time, and bluegrass [...]

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