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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!

Navigating by Color Series

Navigating by Color Series

September 6, 2025 - December 31, 2025    
All Day
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 [...]
Small Engine Repair and Maintenance 2 Day Training

Small Engine Repair and Maintenance 2 Day Training

October 24, 2025 - October 25, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Small Engine Repair and Maintenance 2 Day Training October 24 & 25 | 9am-5pm | At CCHE Instructor: Jordan Getty, Marine and Powersports Lab Instructor [...]
Fiber Circle

Fiber Circle

October 25, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Fiber Circle Saturdays | 10am-11:30am Want to join but don't know where to start with fiber arts? Come anyway! We offer a selection of beginner [...]
Finland Halloween Party

Finland Halloween Party

October 25, 2025    
12:00 pm
You're invited to the Finland Halloween Party! The 2nd annual event is in the works with games, fall decorations, candy and a costume contest plus [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

October 25, 2025    
4:00 pm
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
Author Talk with Janis A Fairbanks

Author Talk with Janis A Fairbanks

October 25, 2025    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Author Talk with Janis A Fairbanks, Sugar Bush Babies, Storeis of My Grandmother Join us for this evening Author Talk with Janis A. Fairbanks as she discusses [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

October 25, 2025    
6:00 pm
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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Best Stargazing June
June 15, 2026 - June 16, 2026    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing June - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
Events on June 15, 2026
Best Stargazing June
15 Jun 26
Silver Bay
Events on June 16, 2026
Best Stargazing June
15 Jun 26
Silver Bay

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aerial view of caribou highlands lodge and pool with Lake Superior in background
upcoming events
Best Stargazing June
15 Jun 26
Silver Bay
Best Stargazing July
15 Jul 26
Silver Bay
Best Stargazing August
13 Aug 26
Silver Bay
Best Stargazing September
12 Sep 26
Silver Bay
Best Stargazing October
12 Oct 26
Silver Bay
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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