Events & Activities

Join Linnaea Borealis Rose for opening night at the Tettegouche Visitor Center, May 2nd at 7:00pm. Half of the funds raised from the event during the month of May will be donated to the Superior Hiking Trail Organization. Artwork will be shipped in June.

Split Rock Lighthouse and the Bell Museum are teaming up to bring hands-on STEAM fun to the North Shore! Families and kids of all ages can explore exciting activities, and everyone will have the chance to safely view the Sun through a special solar-filtered telescope (weather permitting). While the lighthouse is closed for construction, you can still enjoy a full day of free fun—with FREE admission!
Come soak up the science, sunshine, and stunning views of northern Minnesota!
This event is free and open to the public.

Happy Mother’s Day Week! We will use a variety of fresh spring florals to make a lush, compote arrangement. Think tulips, ranunculus, hyacinth & other spring favorites. Each participant will create their own compote arrangement to take home & enjoy. Grand Superior Lodge will be crafting up a variety of artisanal floats available for purchase.
Join Layla of S&G for a demonstration and guided work time. All materials included, just bring yourself and get ready to DIY. Please note that organic materials can stain or cause allergic reactions; if you have concerns regarding either, we recommend long-sleeved work shirts, gardening gloves, and/or your own apron. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
Thursday, May 8 at 5:30 PM // 5:30-6 social time// enjoy a float!
6-7:30 design time
7:30-8 // clean-up & depart
If you can’t make it to class, you can send someone to class in your place, and have the designers create an arrangement or an arrangement kit for you to pick up in-store.
*All class participants must pre-register. Space is limited, one seat is allotted per student- no guests or observers.

The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to host Going To Bartalina: Songs & Stories of Commercial Sailing on the Great Lakes, a performance by Minnesota folksinger Charlie Maguire.
Marking the 50th Anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald and the 120th Anniversary of the Mataafa wreck off Duluth’s Canal Park on Lake Superior in 2025, songwriter and musician Charlie Maguire brings a program of songs and stories unequaled in authenticity. He is the only songwriter ever granted passage expressly to write about two working vessels: Nordic Trader and William Clay Ford, as well as an embedded crew member on USCG Sundew. What Charlie Maguire personally experienced from these unprecedented opportunities turned into songs with insightful narratives behind each one in time for this important anniversary. In addition, Maguire’s program includes Gordon Lightfoot’s “The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald” and Woody Guthrie’s “Story” songs round out a solid hour of deep water adventure.
This is a one hour event suitable for all ages.

This Year 7th Annual Outdoor Sports Expo is coming together..... The date is Saturday, May 17th, 2025. Mark your Calenders.

The 4th annual Historic Green Door Smelt Fry in Beaver Bay, MN. This is a long held tradition that was brought back in 2022 and we are looking forward to another year of celebration. Planning has begun and we cannot wait to see you all on May 17th.
Follow the event on facebook for details including ticket sales, volunteer opportunities, and schedule!

Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and wildlife photographers of the area.
For the month of May our featured artist is Jill Beim
Artist Statement:
Based in Silver Bay, Minnesota, my creative focus spans the wild landscapes of northeastern Minnesota, from the rocky shores of Lake Superior to the serene beauty of boreal forests and remote northern bogs. I’m inspired by the dynamic relationship between land, water, and sky, often chasing the aurora borealis and capturing the starry nightscapes that define this remarkable region. I also find endless inspiration in the winter season, from the icy shoreline to the raw power of winter gales. My work celebrates these environments while emphasizing the need for their conservation.
My journey into nature and conservation photography began while volunteering at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, where I was captivated by the behaviors and habitats of sandhill cranes, bald eagles, trumpeter swans, and countless grassland and forest birds. What started as a personal passion soon evolved into a dedicated mission to use photography as a tool for illuminating conservation issues and inspiring environmental stewardship.
Through my photography and storytelling, I aim to deepen connections to the natural world and inspire action to protect it. I welcome opportunities to collaborate and connect with others who share a passion for conservation and creative expression.
Beim’s show will run from May 1-31. She will be onsite:
May 17, 1-3 pm
May 24, 10 - 4 pm
This event is included in regular site admission.

Try your chances at a meat and 50/50 raffle while supporting a good cause! Don't miss out. It will only last until the meat is all gone.
Thanks to Cooperative Light & Power for sponsoring the event!

We hope to see you there! If you are alumni, we love having our former classmates and good friends return to this community to reminisce, have some fun and make new memories! We also hope to welcome new visitors to our community! Come for a day or weekend of fun with the whole town! Visit local businesses, parks + don't forget to stop down to Lake Superior.


Bay Days will be a great weekend packed with activities for everyone. From the parade, kids games, food + craft vendors, car show, street dance and numerous activities in between, there will be something for everyone! See you there!

Fishing tournament
https://www.facebook.com/lakesuperiorsalmonclassic

In partnership with The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium for their yearly Dark Sky Caravan, Split Rock Lighthouse is hosting Darky Sky Night.
To celebrate our dark skies, the evening will begin with a presentation by John Gregor, owner of Coldsnap Photography. John will share his approach to night sky photography, covering the Milky Way and Aurora. He will discuss how he prepares for a shoot, including selecting locations, timing, and the apps he uses for planning. Additionally, he will explain his camera techniques, from lens selection and exposure settings to composition. To conclude, John will demonstrate his post-processing workflow in Adobe Camera Raw and Photoshop, showing how he enhances his images to achieve his creative vision.
After the presentation, Planetarium staff will set up telescopes for everyone to enjoy and give live tours of the night sky. In addition, John will be on hand to give hands-on demonstrations on how to photograph the night sky. If it’s cloudy, don’t worry! We will still have fun activities and digital sky tours so you can learn what to look for when it clears up.
If you have ever wanted to look up at the stars above Split Rock Lighthouse, now is your chance!
Please be sure to pack bug spray, a head lamp, and dress appropriately for the weather.
This event is free and open to the public and registration is not required, but attendees are encouraged to RSVP. Tickets are not required for admission. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dark-sky-night-at-split-rock-lighthouse-tickets-1291715759609?fbclid=IwY2xjawJiaflleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHvUPd9Z9K_q96bqvFFOtWNyKngdxxWTs2avNQYYMlJBzK_uyucbkwhovYAlB_aem_ETRqe-Zn-oodPpelVc53-A

The Rock Splitter Trail Fest is back and better than ever! New this year is the Rock Splitter Enduro, showcasing the best backcountry descents in the region! After a full day of gravity fueled adventures on Saturday, we return on Sunday for the classic XC race. A 20+ mile singletrack loop with technical climbs, fast descents and Grade A views of the North Shore! Registration is open now! Muscle bike and E-bike classes for both the Enduro and XC race!
Register Here:
https://www.coggs.com/events-/split-rock-rocksplitter

Cody Dylan Brown at the Silver Bay Lounge Friday, Oct. 3rd starting at 8:00pm!
Stop in and listen to some awesome music!
FREE entry, 21+