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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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Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
November 7, 2026 - November 29, 2026    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is pleased to host the 15th annual Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, themed "The Art of Sabbath." [...]
Scandinavian Eats at Julebyen | Ledge Rock Grille
December 5, 2026 - December 6, 2026    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Scandinavian Eats at Julebyen | Ledge Rock Grille Ledge Rock Grille’s Blue Stuga at Julebyen’s Christmas Village is back! Stop by our Julebyen Pølsevogn for [...]
Best Stargazing December
December 8, 2026    
7:00 pm
Best Stargazing December - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
Geminids Meteor Shower
December 13, 2026 - December 14, 2026    
10:00 pm - 3:00 am
The Geminids meteor shower occurs between November 19 to December 24 and this year will peak on the nights of December 13 and 14.  The [...]
December Full Moon
December 23, 2026    
All Day
December Full Moon - 2nd of 3 supermoons in a row A perigee is when the moon 's orbit is closest to the earth and [...]
Events on December 5, 2026
Events on December 6, 2026
Events on December 8, 2026
Best Stargazing December
8 Dec 26
Silver Bay
Events on December 13, 2026
Geminids Meteor Shower
13 Dec 26
Silver Bay
Events on December 23, 2026
December Full Moon
23 Dec 26
Silver Bay

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fried walleye and wine at gunflint lodge
charming Larsmont Cottages from over Lake Superior
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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