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!

Perseids Meteor Shower

July 17, 2025 - August 24, 2025

11:00 pm - 5:00 am

North Shore

The Perseid smeteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks. The Perseids are active from mid-July until [...]

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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

July 23, 2025

12:00 am - 11:59 pm

North House Folk School

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]

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Gooseberry Falls event A Bird's Diet

July 23, 2025

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Gooseberry Falls State Park

State Parks

state parks

Gooseberry Falls event A Bird's Diet - Stop by the nature cart to play fun matching games while learning about different birds' diets and how [...]

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Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

July 23, 2025

3:00 pm - 12:00 am

Gun Flint Tavern

Sundays 3 pm Joe Paulik or Medicine River Mondays 7pm Pete Kavanuagh Tuesdays 5pm Briand Morrison Wednesdays 5pm Joe Paulik Thursdays 5pm Bump Blomberg ** [...]

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