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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 [...]
Transitions Navigating Change - community art show

Transitions Navigating Change - community art show

November 7, 2025 - November 29, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Transitions Navigating Change is the 14th Annual Spirit of the Wilderness Episcopal Church community art show. This exhibition highlights how art serves as a necessary [...]
Keeper's Tour at Split Rock Lighthouse

Keeper's Tour at Split Rock Lighthouse

November 14, 2025    
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Keeper's Tour at Split Rock Lighthouse - Experience the site like the keepers and their families did and immerse yourself in their stories. This private [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

November 14, 2025    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Murder Mystery - Showdown at the Kar-a-OK-e Corral

Murder Mystery - Showdown at the Kar-a-OK-e Corral

November 14, 2025    
5:00 pm
Murder Mystery - Showdown at the Kar-a-OK-e Corral. Every year, the most talented singers from around the north shore meet up at the famed Kara-OK-e [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

November 14, 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 [...]
Pete Heiden poetry reading

Pete Heiden poetry reading

November 14, 2025    
6:00 pm
Join local poet Pete Heiden for a reading and discussion of his book Tossed Stones Clearly Know Where to Fall. Heiden’s poetry invites readers to [...]
Grand Marais Film Society monthly screenings

Grand Marais Film Society monthly screenings

November 14, 2025    
7:00 pm
The Grand Marais Film Society hosts monthly film screenings through the winter at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais. For more details, [...]
Zakk Grandahl

Zakk Grandahl

November 14, 2025    
8:00 pm
Zakk Grandahl is a Traditional Country Artist from Duluth, MN that Fuses Traditional and Outlaw Country. He has opened for national acts such as Diamond [...]
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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
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