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!

Finland Farmers Market

Finland Farmers Market

September 10, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Finland Farmers Market season runs from June 11th through October 1st every Thursday from 5-6:30pm at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN! Locally grown [...]
Best Stargazing September

Best Stargazing September

September 10, 2026    
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing September - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
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fried walleye and wine at gunflint lodge
fried walleye and wine at gunflint lodge
charming Larsmont Cottages from over Lake Superior
upcoming events
Finland Farmers Market
1 Oct 26
Finland
Orionids Meteor Shower
2 Oct 26
Silver Bay
Draconids Meteor Shower
6 Oct 26
Silver Bay
Best Stargazing October
10 Oct 26
Silver Bay
October Full Moon
25 Oct 26
Silver Bay
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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