Upcoming Events
Make Music Superior Concert at Fairlawn
Fairlawn Mansion is participating in Make Music Superior Day! Enjoy a free concert on the lawn of the mansion featuring the following performers:
Jason Schooler Band, a local group that plays country/blues/folk/rock music
Misisipi Mike Wolf & Rick Brunner, recent winners of the official Dylan Fest Songwriter Competition
Perpetual Hiatus, a group from Cloquet, MN that plays classic rock
Bring a lawn chair or a picnic blanket and enjoy an afternoon of music!
Make Music Superior Lineup: https://makemusicday.org/superior/
Bayside Sounds Concert at the Old Firehouse & Police Museum
Enjoy an evening of music at the Old Firehouse & Police Museum! Join us for a free Bayside Sounds concert on the lawn adjacent to the Firehall. Bring a lawn chair or a picnic blanket to take in the music. The Firehall will be open during the concert for you to purchase a tour ticket, use the restrooms, or browse the museum gift shop!
Click Here to see the full summer concert lineup: https://www.superiorwi.gov/215/Bayside-Sounds-Concerts
Fairlawn Fundraiser & Ice Cream Social
Join us for the annual Fairlawn Fundraiser and Ice Cream Social! Filled with community fun, sweet treats, music, activities and more, all to support preserving one of Superior’s most treasured historic landmarks.
This year, the event will feature all the things you know and love about the Ice Cream Social, along with some exciting new additions we can’t wait to share with you! Stay tuned for more event updates coming soon.
SS Meteor Extended Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Go beyond the standard tour and experience the SS Meteor like never before. Step behind the scenes aboard the historic SS Meteor during this exclusive two-hour guided adventure. Explore areas rarely seen by the public, hear fascinating stories from our expert guides, and witness a live Engine Room demonstration that brings the ship's powerful machinery to life.
To create a truly immersive experience, tour groups are intentionally kept small, giving guests unparalleled access and opportunities to engage with the ship's history. This special extended tour offers a rare chance to discover the SS Meteor from a unique insider's perspective—an experience not available on a standard visit.
Advanced booking is required for this event. Tickets cost $50 per person.
SS Meteor Extended Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Go beyond the standard tour and experience the SS Meteor like never before. Step behind the scenes aboard the historic SS Meteor during this exclusive two-hour guided adventure. Explore areas rarely seen by the public, hear fascinating stories from our expert guides, and witness a live Engine Room demonstration that brings the ship's powerful machinery to life.
To create a truly immersive experience, tour groups are intentionally kept small, giving guests unparalleled access and opportunities to engage with the ship's history. This special extended tour offers a rare chance to discover the SS Meteor from a unique insider's perspective—an experience not available on a standard visit.
SS Meteor Extended Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Go beyond the standard tour and experience the SS Meteor like never before. Step behind the scenes aboard the historic SS Meteor during this exclusive two-hour guided adventure. Explore areas rarely seen by the public, hear fascinating stories from our expert guides, and witness a live Engine Room demonstration that brings the ship's powerful machinery to life.
To create a truly immersive experience, tour groups are intentionally kept small, giving guests unparalleled access and opportunities to engage with the ship's history. This special extended tour offers a rare chance to discover the SS Meteor from a unique insider's perspective—an experience not available on a standard visit.
Advanced booking is required for this event. Tickets cost $50 per person.
Old Firehouse & Police Museum Grand Reopening
Join us for the grand reopening of the Old Firehouse & Police Museum for the 2026 season! Enjoy free treats, interactive activities for kids, and more!
SS Meteor's 130th Birthday Party
Help us celebrate the SS Meteor’s 130th birthday! Take a tour of the ship and see our new exhibits and interactive features. Birthday cake will be served all day, and there will be giveaways throughout the entire day!
Mother's Day Tour Special: Mom's Tour Free
Moms tour Fairlawn free during Mother’s Day Weekend! From May 8th-10th, use code MOM26 to get one free admission ticket for your mom. Walk-ins welcome too!
SS Meteor Volunteer Work Week
Help us reset the SS Meteor for the upcoming season! Volunteers projects include painting, setting up the tour route, cleaning, and de-winterizing the last remaining above-ground whaleback ship before we open to the public. This year, the projects will be spread out throughout an entire week rather than just one weekend. All volunteers will be required to sign a liability form prior to helping. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
History Talk at Fairlawn Mansion: Grace Pattison, Her Life, Her Legacy
Step beyond the familiar story of the Pattison family and discover the remarkable life of Grace Pattison—far more than the wife of lumber baron Martin Pattison. As matriarch of one of Superior’s most prominent families, Grace played a vital role in shaping both her household and her community. Refreshments will be provided.
Echoes of Elegance
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.