summer events on the north shore

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!

Gallery Exhibit: "A Walk in the Woods," featuring work from The Glass Group

Gallery Exhibit: "A Walk in the Woods," featuring work from The Glass Group

August 16, 2025 - September 7, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Glass Group consists of Sharon Frykman, Tony Rau, Veronica Weadock, Bob Pranis, Nancy Seaton, Mary Bebie, Jeri Person, Lee Ross, and Lissa Grover, who [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

August 19, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

August 19, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

August 19, 2025    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3 pm Joe Paulik or Medicine River Mondays 7pm Pete Kavanuagh Tuesdays 5pm Briand Morrison Wednesdays 5pm Joe Paulik Thursdays 5pm Bump Blomberg ** [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

August 19, 2025    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Never-Forgotten: Col. William Colvill, Minnesota’s Magnificent Civil War Hero featuring Steve Hoffbeck

Never-Forgotten: Col. William Colvill, Minnesota’s Magnificent Civil War Hero featuring Steve Hoffbeck

August 19, 2025    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Never-Forgotten: Col. William Colvill, Minnesota’s Magnificent Civil War Hero featuring Steve Hoffbeck Why did Minnesotans love and admire Colonel William Colvill, Minnesota’s gigantic 6’5” Civil [...]
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Hygge: the Warmth of Winter Gallery Exhibition
February 3, 2024 - February 25, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and admire the 5th annual members’ show from the North Shore Artists League, Hygge: the Warmth of Winter. With art from over 20 artists, [...]
Photography and Art at the Rock: Lynn Zsidov-Steiner
March 2, 2024 - March 31, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Photography & Art at the Rock is a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape, [...]
Winter Plein Air Gallery Exhibition
March 8, 2024 - March 24, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us to admire our latest exhibition, Winter Plein Air, a collection of works from over 15 different artists painted over a week long gathering [...]
Winter Plein Air Opening Reception
March 8, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate opening our exhibition of Winter Plein Air, a collection of works from over 15 different artists painted over a week [...]
Snow Day in the Bay
March 9, 2024    
All Day
Silver Bay is hosting their first annaul Snow day in the Bay, even without snow! The day includes a vintage snowmobile show, craft fair, food [...]
Film Showing of Lost But Not Forgotten: A History of Commercial Fishing on Minnesota's North Shore and Isle Royale, Parts 1-3
March 10, 2024    
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
The Cook County Historical Society, along with the Historical Alliance of Cook County, will be showing parts 1-3 of the film Lost But Not Forgotten: A [...]
North House Folk School Wood Week
March 11, 2024 - March 18, 2024    
All Day
Wood Week explores the many ways wood can be shaped into useful, beautiful and satisfying objects. Each course offering dives deep into a particular form or tool, [...]
Spring Equinox
March 19, 2024    
All Day
The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. This is also [...]
22 Mar
March 22, 2024    
5:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Join David Coleman (aka Dr. Scotch), Chris LaVigne, and the Trustees of the Cook County Community Fund (CCCF) for a tour of the finest cuisine [...]
Soaps & Salves Workshop at Tettegouche State Park
March 23, 2024    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
In this workshop, participants will learn to make soap from fats and lye, just like in the old days. Additionally, we will use natural materials [...]
Finland Spring Market March
March 24, 2024    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Bringing our farm and craft market into spring offering canned and baked goods, a seed swap table, food demo and live music! Join us March [...]
Borders and Boundaries
March 30, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Stop by the naturalist table as we reflect on the significance of he multilayered borders and boundaries near the park, including how they influence the [...]
Brian Morrison
March 30, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Briand Morrison in the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live [...]
Lutsen Mountains Easter Egg Hunt
March 31, 2024    
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Slopes of Lutsen Mountains Kids of all ages are invited to hunt for over 500 Easter eggs hidden along the slopes! Lift ticket required.
Twin Ports History Fest at Two Harbors
April 5, 2024    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Twin Ports Festival of History aims to provide those with an interest in history an opportunity to listen and discuss various history topics with authors [...]
Artist Reception - Greg Feinberg
April 5, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tettegouche hosts year-round art shows in the Visitor Center. We hold a reception for these artists on the first Friday of the month. This month's [...]
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Borders and Boundaries
30 Mar 24
Grand Portage
Brian Morrison
30 Mar 24
Two Harbors
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