Superior Dark Sky Experience

 October 15, 16 & 17, 2026

Join us in Lake County, Minnesota for a Dark Sky celebration along the shores of western Lake Superior, a region that boasts some of the clearest and vibrant skies in the United States.

The Superior Dark Sky Experience is an all-age free event happening over a three-day period at the Silver Bay Library, Tettegouche State Park, Black Beach Inn Silver Bay, and Black Beach Park.

Presentations, Activities and Workshops To Include:

• Astro Bob: Talks and Telescopes, Night Vision Stargazing, Dark Sky Photography
• Todd Burlet of Starry Skies North: Dark Skies & Light Pollution Awareness
• Sam Zimmerman: Native American Author and Artist, Book Signing
• Kurt Mead - Tettegouche State Park Naturalist: Nature & Light Pollution
• Explora Dome from the University of Minnesota
• Silver Bay Public Library: Sidewalk Astronomy with a Solar Telescope
• Saw – Whet Owl Banding
• Wolf Ridge ELC: Creatures of the Night
• North Shore Area Partners: Painting Class
• MN Power: Night Lights and Energy Conservation
• Low Light Experience with Night Vision Goggles
• Nighttime Mini Golf
• Live Music 

Where to Stay & Save!

Enjoy up to five nights at 15% off the room rate at the Black Beach Inn Silver Bay by entering the Promo Code: DARKSKY

More local business events and specials are to be announced.

For more details, go to SuperiorDarkSky.org

Questions? Contact: blackbeachinn@grandstay.net or call 507 254-4449