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!

Perseids Meteor Shower

Perseids Meteor Shower

July 17, 2025 - August 24, 2025    
11:00 pm - 5:00 am
The Perseid smeteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks.  The Perseids are active from mid-July until [...]
Lake County Fair

Lake County Fair

August 7, 2025 - August 10, 2025    
All Day
The Lake County Fair is an educational and fun weekend for all residents of Lake County and surrounding area. Presentations, judging, entertainment, food, and family [...]
Northern Lights early August

Northern Lights early August

August 7, 2025 - August 14, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Northern Lights early August - The northern lights forecast - which like the weather, can change as the dates approach - show a chance of [...]
Grand Portage Rendezvous Days Celebration Pow Wow

Grand Portage Rendezvous Days Celebration Pow Wow

August 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025    
All Day
Grand Portage Rendezvous Days Celebration Pow Wow with over 300 re-enactors in the historically recreated clothing. This year the focus is clothing of Grand Portage's [...]
Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography

Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography

August 8, 2025 - August 9, 2025    
8:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography Gather at the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse for a sunrise photography workshop with North Shore photographers John Gregor and Hayes [...]
August Full Moon

August Full Moon

August 9, 2025    
All Day
August Full Moon, Sturgeon Moon The August full moon is known as the Sturgeon Moon because it was a good month to catch sturgeon in [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

August 9, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
August Arrowhead Artist Exhibition-Nancy Carlson

August Arrowhead Artist Exhibition-Nancy Carlson

August 9, 2025    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
August Arrowhead Artist Exhibition-Nancy Carlson :: Nancy is an accomplished children’s book author and illustrator living in Hovland, MN. Throughout the month of August Nancy [...]
Cook County Market

Cook County Market

August 9, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Cook County Market, featuring the work of local artists and artisans, is an outdoor market held every Saturday from Memorial Day Weekend through Moose [...]
The Market

The Market

August 9, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This local shopping experience showcases the best of the North Shore! Featuring fresh produce, handmade goods, baked treats, and artwork from our community’s talented farmers, [...]
Photography & Art at the Rock: Eric Klepinger

Photography & Art at the Rock: Eric Klepinger

August 9, 2025    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Photography & Art at the Rock is a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center, showcasing the work of local [...]
Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co.

Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co.

August 9, 2025    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co. Every Friday & Saturday from 12 - 2 pm $5.00 Suggested Donation Join us at Joy & Co. [...]
Book Signing Greg Gaut, author

Book Signing Greg Gaut, author

August 9, 2025    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Book Signing Greg Gaut, author of The War at Home: Minnesota During the Great War 1914-1920, will be at Split Rock Lighthouse for a book [...]
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