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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!

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

April 16, 2025 - May 28, 2025    
11:00 pm - 5:00 am
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is active between Apr. 16 and May 28 and peaks on May 5-6. The maximum rate for shooting stars in [...]
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show

Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show

April 26, 2025 - May 18, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Featuring the work of 19 artists from the community of Hovland, Minnesota, this show will offer a cornucopia of styles and mediums. The exhibit will [...]
Minnesota Fishing Opener 2025

Minnesota Fishing Opener 2025

May 10, 2025    
All Day
Minnesota Fishing Openeer 2025 for walleye, sauger and northern pike is May 10. Whether you're going out at the stroke of midnight or heading out [...]
Take a Mom Fishing in Minnesota

Take a Mom Fishing in Minnesota

May 10, 2025 - May 11, 2025    
All Day
Take a Mom Fishing in Minnesota Let’s get reel, moms! Join the 2025 Minnesota Moms Fishing Challenge: a free, virtual fishing challenge held Saturday May [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

May 10, 2025    
4:00 pm
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
May Full Moon

May Full Moon

May 12, 2025    
All Day
The May full moon is known as the Flower Moon reflecting the abundance of flowers that bloom in May - yay!
Grand Marais Ole Opry VIII

Grand Marais Ole Opry VIII

May 16, 2025    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Grand Marais Ole Opry VIII Cactus Blossoms, Clare Doyle, & Lynden Blomberg This popular showcase offers a lively mix of classic country, old-time, and bluegrass [...]
Superior Spring Trail Race

Superior Spring Trail Race

May 17, 2025    
All Day
The Superior Spring Trail Races 50KM, 25KM & 12.5KM are extremely hilly, rugged and technical trail-races which traverse the Sawtooth Mountain Range via the Superior [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

May 17, 2025    
4:00 pm
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast

Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast

May 18, 2025 - May 31, 2025    
7:30 pm - 4:30 am
Northern Lights May 2025 The extended forecast shows a chance of northern lights for the northern half of Minnesota from on May 18 and then [...]
Finland Heritage Site opens for the season

Finland Heritage Site opens for the season

May 23, 2025    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Finland Heritage Site opens for the season May 23. The Heritage Site is open to the public from 11 a.m until 4 p.m. on [...]
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center opens for the season

Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center opens for the season

May 24, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center opens for the season Saturday, May 24th. This year, we’re thrilled to introduce a captivating new temporary exhibit that honors [...]
Le Grand Du Nord | Gravel Bike Classic

Le Grand Du Nord | Gravel Bike Classic

May 24, 2025    
All Day
110 Mile, 50 Mile, & 26 Mile Gravel Classic Le Grand represents one of the most amazing gravel courses in the United States. Beginning in [...]
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