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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!

Photography and Art at the Rock Featuring Jeff Benson

Photography and Art at the Rock Featuring Jeff Benson

June 14, 2025 - June 21, 2025    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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 [...]
Summer Solstice

Summer Solstice

June 20, 2025 - June 21, 2025    
All Day
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 [...]
Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival

Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival

June 20, 2025 - June 21, 2025    
All Day
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 [...]
Superior Hiking Trail Work Day: Cascade River Loop (all-femme)

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

June 20, 2025 - June 24, 2025    
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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 [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

June 20, 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 [...]
Opening Reception: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life

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

June 20, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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 [...]
Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

June 20, 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
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, [...]
Tour the North House Campus
December 13, 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 20, 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 27, 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 December 6, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
6 Dec 25
Grand Marais
Events on December 13, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
13 Dec 25
Grand Marais
Events on December 20, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
20 Dec 25
Grand Marais
Events on December 27, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
27 Dec 25
Grand Marais

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