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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 [...]
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast

Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast

May 18, 2025 - May 31, 2025    
7:30 pm - 4:30 am
Northern Lights May 2025 The extended forecast shows a chance of northern lights for the northern half of Minnesota from on May 18 and then [...]
Fishing Museum Opens for the Season

Fishing Museum Opens for the Season

May 23, 2025    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum Opens for the Season Open May 23, 24, 26, 30 & 31 :: 10 am - 5 pm Admission [...]
Finland Heritage Site opens for the season

Finland Heritage Site opens for the season

May 23, 2025    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Finland Heritage Site opens for the season May 23. The Heritage Site is open to the public from 11 a.m until 4 p.m. on [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

May 23, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

May 23, 2025    
6:00 pm
Tuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North SHore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music May 17  DJ Unity, 9pm May [...]
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Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
September 28, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
Cook County Market
October 4, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Cook County Market, featuring the work of local artists and artisans, is an outdoor market held every Saturday from Memorial Day Weekend through Moose [...]
Tour the North House Campus
October 4, 2025    
4:00 pm
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, [...]
Split Rock Lighthouse Fall Color Photography
October 10, 2025 - October 11, 2025    
8:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse Fall Color Photography Gather at the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse for a fall photography workshop with North Shore photographers John Gregor and [...]
Cook County Market
October 11, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Cook County Market, featuring the work of local artists and artisans, is an outdoor market held every Saturday from Memorial Day Weekend through Moose [...]
Tour the North House Campus
October 11, 2025    
4:00 pm
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, [...]
Cook County Market
October 18, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Cook County Market, featuring the work of local artists and artisans, is an outdoor market held every Saturday from Memorial Day Weekend through Moose [...]
Tour the North House Campus
October 18, 2025    
4:00 pm
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, [...]
Tour the North House Campus
October 25, 2025    
4:00 pm
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, [...]
Tour the North House Campus
November 1, 2025    
4:00 pm
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, [...]
Events on September 28, 2025
Events on October 4, 2025
Cook County Market
4 Oct 25
Grand Marais
Tour the North House Campus
4 Oct 25
Grand Marais
Events on October 10, 2025
Events on October 11, 2025
Cook County Market
11 Oct 25
Grand Marais
Tour the North House Campus
11 Oct 25
Grand Marais
Events on October 18, 2025
Cook County Market
18 Oct 25
Grand Marais
Tour the North House Campus
18 Oct 25
Grand Marais
Events on October 25, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
25 Oct 25
Grand Marais
Events on November 1, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
1 Nov 25
Grand Marais

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view of Grand Superior Lodge from above Lake Superior shoreline
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upcoming events
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
North Shore Winery events
13 May 25
Lutsen
Up Yonder Events
13 May 25
Grand Marais
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
15 May 25
Grand Marais
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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