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: 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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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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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

October 3, 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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Celebrate the Salmon Run at Gooseberry Falls State Park

October 3, 2025

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Gooseberry Falls State Park

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Celebrate the Salmon Run at Gooseberry Falls State Park - Celebrate the Pink Salmon run up the Gooseberry River! This unique salmon run happens in [...]

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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

October 3, 2025

6:00 pm

Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages

Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]

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Artist Reception: Aquila Watercolor

October 3, 2025

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Tettegouche State Park Visitor's Center

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Artist Reception: Aquila Watercolor Tettegouche State Park hosts monthly art shows at the Visitor Center and our November artist is Jess Lindell. Please join us [...]

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Artist Reception: Marti Mullen

October 3, 2025

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Tettegouche State Park Visitor's Center

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Artist Reception: Marti Mullen Tettegouche State Park hosts monthly art shows at the Visitor Center and our October artist is Marti Mullen. Please join us [...]

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