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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 9, 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 [...]
Harbor Rail Pub events

Harbor Rail Pub events

October 9, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
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Split Rock Lighthouse Beacon Lighting
July 31, 2022    
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
As the culmination of an evening presentation about Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Split Rock Lighthouse will be lit. 2022 is the 112th anniversary of the lighthouse.
Events on July 31, 2022

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skaters on ice rink in front of gunflint lodge
charming Larsmont Cottages from over Lake Superior
upcoming events
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
21 Jul 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
21 Jul 25
Grand Marais
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
22 Jul 25
Grand Marais
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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