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!

Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life

Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life

June 21, 2025 - July 13, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life Join us to celebrate the work of Brock Larson, a Duluth-based artist [...]
Best Stargazing June

Best Stargazing June

June 25, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
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skaters on ice rink in front of gunflint lodge
skaters on ice rink in front of gunflint lodge
aerial view of Lutsen Sea Villas from above Lake Superior
upcoming events
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
15 May 25
Grand Marais
North Shore Winery events
15 May 25
Lutsen
Up Yonder Events
15 May 25
Grand Marais
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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