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!

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

October 6, 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 [...]
October Full Moon

October Full Moon

October 6, 2025    
All Day
October Full Moon - 1st of 3 supermoons in a row A perigee is when the moon 's orbit is closest to the earth and [...]
Draconids Meteor Shower

Draconids Meteor Shower

October 6, 2025 - October 10, 2025    
10:00 pm - 5:00 am
The Draconids meteor shower has staged some dramatic outbursts in the past but nowadays its show is far from extravagant. In recent years the Draconids [...]
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fried walleye and wine at gunflint lodge
snow covered cascade lodge on north shore with stunning blue sky
upcoming events
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
6 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
6 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
7 Aug 25
Grand Marais
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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