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!

Navigating by Color Series

September 6, 2025 - December 31, 2025

All Day

Silver Bay Public Library

Navigating by Color series debuts featuring Catherine Meier art at two stops The recent works by Finland MN resident can be seen and enjoyed at [...]

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Art Exhibit: Plein Air Grand Marais 2025

September 13, 2025 - October 5, 2025

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery

Now in its 23rd year, Plein Air Grand Marais 2025 is an annual tradition since 2008 bringing outdoor painters to the North Shore of Lake [...]

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2025 ATV Ride and Rally

September 26, 2025 - September 27, 2025

12:00 am

Silver Bay Shopping Center

The 2025 ATV Ride and Rally registration is now open —no membership required! It is essential to secure your lodging ASAP, as hotels and campgrounds sell out quickly during [...]

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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

September 26, 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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Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

September 26, 2025

12:00 am

Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center

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 [...]

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Annual Lake Superior 20/20 Studio & Art Tour

September 26, 2025 - September 28, 2025

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Two Harbors

Lake Superior 20/20 Studio Art Tour is a local artist studio tour along the North Shore. Along an approximately 20-mile route, you can visit 10 host [...]

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Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour

September 26, 2025 - October 5, 2025

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Art Along the Lake is a ten-day, self-led art tour along Minnesota’s north shore of Lake Superior during peak fall colors. From Tofte to Grand [...]

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Fall Hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park

September 26, 2025

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Gooseberry Falls State Park

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Fall Hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park: Join Naturalist Bryn for a hike along the ski trails to see the sugar maple trees at Gooseberry [...]

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Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

September 26, 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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North Shore Winery events

September 26, 2025

3:30 pm

North Shore Winery

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 [...]

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