two sled dog teams race the gunflint mail run

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!

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 [...]
North House Folk School Northern Landscapes Festival

North House Folk School Northern Landscapes Festival

May 30, 2025 - June 1, 2025    
All Day
North House Folk School Northern Landscapes Festival Spring is an explosion of life in the North! Discovering the birds, wildflowers, insects and more of this [...]
Wildflower Walk at Gooseberry Falls State Park

Wildflower Walk at Gooseberry Falls State Park

May 30, 2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wildflower Walk at Gooseberry Falls State Park Take a leisurely walk to see, smell, and learn about North Shore wildflowers. Naturalist Mic will take the [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

May 30, 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 30, 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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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, [...]
Tour the North House Campus
November 8, 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 15, 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 22, 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, [...]
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
November 28, 2025    
All Day
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and there's a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans [...]
Tour the North House Campus
November 29, 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
December 6, 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 November 1, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
1 Nov 25
Grand Marais
Events on November 8, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
8 Nov 25
Grand Marais
Events on November 15, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
15 Nov 25
Grand Marais
Events on November 22, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
22 Nov 25
Grand Marais
Events on November 28, 2025
Events on November 29, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
29 Nov 25
Grand Marais
Events on December 6, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
6 Dec 25
Grand Marais

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family in horse drawn sleigh at gunflint lodge
snow covered cascade lodge on north shore with stunning blue sky
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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