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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!

Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series

Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series

July 19, 2024 - September 6, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Rocky Wall Productions is hosting a free outdoor concert series, consisting of different performers every Friday for 8 weeks! The shows will be held at [...]
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition

Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition

July 20, 2024 - August 11, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Of Place and Time, featuring local artists Paula Gustafson and Linda Ricklefs Baudry. Celebrating light, life, and the [...]
Split Rock Lighthouse event: Tree ID Walk

Split Rock Lighthouse event: Tree ID Walk

August 4, 2024    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
We are surrounded by forest on the North Shore, but how many of its trees do we know by name? Come join a park naturalist [...]
Music in the Park, Grand Marais

Music in the Park, Grand Marais

August 4, 2024    
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The Grand Marais Music Collaborative (GMMC) and Visit Cook County invite you to enjoy live music in the park, on the waterfront in downtown Grand [...]
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Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
August 31, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Clover Valley Farm Trail
August 31, 2025    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Clover Valley Farm Trail is a co-operative group of locally-owned, small farms located in or near Clover Valley, a farming community between Duluth and [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
August 31, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 1, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 2, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Harbor Rail Pub events
September 2, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 4, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Intro to Wood-Fired Baking
September 4, 2025    
1:00 pm
Experience the delight of baking in our outdoor wood-fired oven! In this two-hour course, students will be introduced to baking bread and using a wood [...]
Grand Marais Farmer's Market
September 4, 2025    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where the food producers of Cook County MN and their fans gather to share the bounty of the season!
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 5, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Radio Waves 2025
September 5, 2025 - September 7, 2025    
All Day
18th Annual Radio Waves Music Festival features 19 musical acts, including six performers who are new to Radio Waves.” Those new to the festival are [...]
Live Music at the Birch Terrace
September 5, 2025    
4:00 pm
Summertime means live outdoor music at the Birch Terrace Supper Club & Lounge overlooking Grand Marais harbor! June Friday :: 27 | Mysterious Ways, 5-8pm [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 6, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing
September 6, 2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class on the rooftop at Voyageur Brewing Company. The class is free to participants, but donations are encouraged and graciously accepted! [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 7, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Clover Valley Farm Trail
September 7, 2025    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Clover Valley Farm Trail is a co-operative group of locally-owned, small farms located in or near Clover Valley, a farming community between Duluth and [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 8, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 9, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Harbor Rail Pub events
September 9, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 11, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Grand Marais Farmer's Market
September 11, 2025    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where the food producers of Cook County MN and their fans gather to share the bounty of the season!
Finland Farmers Market
September 11, 2025    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Locally grown produce, and handmade goods from the Finland MN area. The Finland Farmers Market 2025 season runs from June 12th through October 2nd, every [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 12, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Live Music at the Birch Terrace
September 12, 2025    
4:00 pm
Summertime means live outdoor music at the Birch Terrace Supper Club & Lounge overlooking Grand Marais harbor! June Friday :: 27 | Mysterious Ways, 5-8pm [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
September 12, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 13, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing
September 13, 2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class on the rooftop at Voyageur Brewing Company. The class is free to participants, but donations are encouraged and graciously accepted! [...]
Two Harbors Farmers Market
September 13, 2025    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Two Harbors Farmers Market is back for their 14th season, and they can’t wait to welcome you to our new home at Seagren’s Home Hardware [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 14, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Clover Valley Farm Trail
September 14, 2025    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Clover Valley Farm Trail is a co-operative group of locally-owned, small farms located in or near Clover Valley, a farming community between Duluth and [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
September 14, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 15, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 16, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Harbor Rail Pub events
September 16, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 18, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Grand Marais Farmer's Market
September 18, 2025    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where the food producers of Cook County MN and their fans gather to share the bounty of the season!
Finland Farmers Market
September 18, 2025    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Locally grown produce, and handmade goods from the Finland MN area. The Finland Farmers Market 2025 season runs from June 12th through October 2nd, every [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 19, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
North House Folk School Unplugged 2025
September 19, 2025 - September 20, 2025    
All Day
North House Folk School Unplugged 2025 - Under the Stars Unplugged returns this fall, September 19-20, 2025, with a fantastic harborside celebration of the mission [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
September 19, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 20, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing
September 20, 2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class on the rooftop at Voyageur Brewing Company. The class is free to participants, but donations are encouraged and graciously accepted! [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 21, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Clover Valley Farm Trail
September 21, 2025    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Clover Valley Farm Trail is a co-operative group of locally-owned, small farms located in or near Clover Valley, a farming community between Duluth and [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
September 21, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 22, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 23, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Harbor Rail Pub events
September 23, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 25, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Grand Marais Farmer's Market
September 25, 2025    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where the food producers of Cook County MN and their fans gather to share the bounty of the season!
Finland Farmers Market
September 25, 2025    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Locally grown produce, and handmade goods from the Finland MN area. The Finland Farmers Market 2025 season runs from June 12th through October 2nd, every [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 26, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
September 26, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
September 26, 2025    
6:00 pm
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 27, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing
September 27, 2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class on the rooftop at Voyageur Brewing Company. The class is free to participants, but donations are encouraged and graciously accepted! [...]
Two Harbors Farmers Market
September 27, 2025    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Two Harbors Farmers Market is back for their 14th season, and they can’t wait to welcome you to our new home at Seagren’s Home Hardware [...]
Clover Valley Farm Trail
September 28, 2025    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Clover Valley Farm Trail is a co-operative group of locally-owned, small farms located in or near Clover Valley, a farming community between Duluth and [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
September 28, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
Harbor Rail Pub events
September 30, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Grand Marais Farmer's Market
October 2, 2025    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where the food producers of Cook County MN and their fans gather to share the bounty of the season!
Finland Farmers Market
October 2, 2025    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Locally grown produce, and handmade goods from the Finland MN area. The Finland Farmers Market 2025 season runs from June 12th through October 2nd, every [...]
Harbor Rail Pub events
October 2, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
October 3, 2025    
6:00 pm
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
Heck of North Gravel Bike Race
October 4, 2025    
All Day
Heck of North Gravel Bike Race - a 100 mile, 60 mile or 19 mile gravel bike classic.  2025 marks the 17th anniversary of The [...]
Events on August 31, 2025
Events on September 1, 2025
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
1 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events on September 2, 2025
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
2 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Harbor Rail Pub events
2 Sep 25
Two Harbors
Events on September 4, 2025
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
4 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Intro to Wood-Fired Baking
4 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Grand Marais Farmer's Market
4 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events on September 5, 2025
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
5 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Radio Waves 2025
5 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at the Birch Terrace
5 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events on September 6, 2025
Radio Waves 2025
5 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
6 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing
6 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events on September 7, 2025
Radio Waves 2025
5 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
7 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events on September 8, 2025
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
8 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events on September 9, 2025
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
9 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Harbor Rail Pub events
9 Sep 25
Two Harbors
Events on September 11, 2025
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
11 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Grand Marais Farmer's Market
11 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Finland Farmers Market
11 Sep 25
Finland
Events on September 12, 2025
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
12 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at the Birch Terrace
12 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events on September 13, 2025
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
13 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing
13 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Two Harbors Farmers Market
13 Sep 25
Two Harbors
Events on September 14, 2025
Events on September 15, 2025
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
15 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events on September 16, 2025
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
16 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Harbor Rail Pub events
16 Sep 25
Two Harbors
Events on September 18, 2025
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
18 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Grand Marais Farmer's Market
18 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Finland Farmers Market
18 Sep 25
Finland
Events on September 19, 2025
Events on September 20, 2025
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
20 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing
20 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events on September 21, 2025
Events on September 22, 2025
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
22 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events on September 23, 2025
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
23 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Harbor Rail Pub events
23 Sep 25
Two Harbors
Events on September 25, 2025
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
25 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Grand Marais Farmer's Market
25 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Finland Farmers Market
25 Sep 25
Finland
Events on September 26, 2025
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
26 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
26 Sep 25
Two Harbors
Events on September 27, 2025
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
27 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing
27 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Two Harbors Farmers Market
27 Sep 25
Two Harbors
Events on September 28, 2025
Events on September 30, 2025
Harbor Rail Pub events
30 Sep 25
Two Harbors
Events on October 2, 2025
Grand Marais Farmer's Market
2 Oct 25
Grand Marais
Finland Farmers Market
2 Oct 25
Finland
Harbor Rail Pub events
2 Oct 25
Two Harbors
Events on October 3, 2025
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
3 Oct 25
Two Harbors
Events on October 4, 2025
Heck of North Gravel Bike Race
4 Oct 25
Two Harbors

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