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!

Lyrids Meteor Shower

Lyrids Meteor Shower

April 16, 2026 - April 25, 2026    
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
The Lyrids meteor shower is a medium-strength shower that's active between April 16-25 each year, according to the American Meteor Society (AMS). It will peak [...]
Finland Winter Market April

Finland Winter Market April

April 19, 2026    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Finland Winter Market April 19 - Bringing our farm and craft market into the winter. We will offer markets on November 23, December 21, January [...]
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fried walleye and wine at gunflint lodge
upcoming events
Orionids Meteor Shower
2 Oct 26
Silver Bay
October Full Moon
25 Oct 26
Silver Bay
Best Stargazing November
8 Nov 26
Silver Bay
Taurids Meteor Shower
9 Nov 26
Silver Bay
Leonids Meteor Shower
17 Nov 26
Silver Bay
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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