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!

Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest

Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest

November 20, 2025 - November 23, 2025    
All Day
Winter is the longest and most defining season in the North. With snowy days and dark nights, this season is a time both for outdoor [...]
Harbor Rail Pub events

Harbor Rail Pub events

November 20, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Best Stargazing November

Best Stargazing November

November 20, 2025    
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing November - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
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snow covered cascade lodge on north shore with stunning blue sky
upcoming events
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
96th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
30 Jul 25
Grand Marais
FinnFest 2025
31 Jul 25
Duluth
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
3 Aug 25
Grand Marais
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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