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!

Photography and Art at the Rock Featuring Jeff Benson

June 14, 2025 - June 21, 2025

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site

State Parks

Photography and Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and [...]

More Info

Summer Solstice

June 20, 2025 - June 21, 2025

All Day

North Shore

Stargazing

Summer solstice is a wonderful day to be outside all day long because it is the longest day of the year. Which means the shortest [...]

More Info

Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival

June 20, 2025 - June 21, 2025

All Day

North House Folk School

The Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival celebrates the best of summer on Lake Superior's North Shore. Come to North House Folk School for a [...]

More Info

Superior Hiking Trail Work Day: Cascade River Loop (all-femme)

June 20, 2025 - June 24, 2025

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Cascade River State Park

Superior Hiking Trail Work Day: Cascade River Loop (all-femme) In partnership with Unruly Women (unrulywomen.org), this project is reserved as an all-femme event, which means [...]

More Info

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

June 20, 2025

5:00 pm

Mogul's Grille & Tap Room

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 [...]

More Info

Opening Reception: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life

June 20, 2025

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery

Opening Reception: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life Join us to celebrate the work of Brock Larson, a Duluth-based artist [...]

More Info