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!

Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice

December 21, 2025

All Day

Winter Solstice - The sun will be at it's farthest point and it will be the shortest day of the year. This is also the [...]

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Ursids Meteor Shower

Ursids Meteor Shower

December 21, 2025 - December 22, 2025

10:00 pm - 3:00 am

North Shore

Stargazing

The Ursids meteor shower is active between Dec. 17-26 and this year will peak on Dec. 21-22. The moon will be slight over half full. [...]

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Check out these North Shore Favorites

stunning sunrise at golden eagle lodge on the gunflint trail

view of Grand Superior Lodge from above Lake Superior shoreline

family waterfall bucket list north shore mn

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