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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!

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 [...]
John Cron

John Cron

August 9, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with John Cron in the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live [...]
Pick-up Truck Opera

Pick-up Truck Opera

August 9, 2024    
6:30 pm
The North Shore Music Association and Mixed Precipitation Present: The Pick-up Truck Opera Vol. 4, Faust, Friday, August 9 at 6:30 pm at the Hovland [...]
Artist Reception: Emily Donovan

Artist Reception: Emily Donovan

August 9, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tettegouche hosts year-round art shows in the Visitor Center. We hold a reception for these artists on the first Friday of the month. This month's [...]
Silver Bay Music in the Park : 4 on the floor

Silver Bay Music in the Park : 4 on the floor

August 9, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The fourth season of a series of eight free Friday night outdoor concerts will be held every Friday night from July 19, 2024, through September [...]
Indecent Proposal

Indecent Proposal

August 9, 2024    
8:00 pm
Good music can make you forget about your troubles and simply enjoy the vibe. Known for covering Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, John Mayer, Kings of [...]
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Finland Farmers Market
June 11, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Finland Farmers Market season runs from June 11th through October 1st every Thursday from 5-6:30pm at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN! Locally grown [...]
Best Stargazing June
June 15, 2026 - June 16, 2026    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing June - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
Finland Farmers Market
June 18, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Finland Farmers Market season runs from June 11th through October 1st every Thursday from 5-6:30pm at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN! Locally grown [...]
Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival
June 19, 2026 - June 20, 2026    
All Day
The Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival celebrates the best of summer on Lake Superior's North Shore. Come to North House Folk School for a [...]
Opening Reception: "Natural Gestures," a Solo Exhibition Featuring Artist Emily Donovan
June 19, 2026    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is pleased to present Natural Gestures, a solo exhibition by Emily Donovan. Drawing inspiration from the landscape, Donovan utilizes [...]
Harbor History Walking Tours
June 19, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Harbor History Walking Tours on Fridays with the Cook County Historical Society. The Grand Marais Harbor has a rich history, with many small artifacts left [...]
Finland Farmers Market
June 25, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Finland Farmers Market season runs from June 11th through October 1st every Thursday from 5-6:30pm at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN! Locally grown [...]
Harbor History Walking Tours
June 26, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Harbor History Walking Tours on Fridays with the Cook County Historical Society. The Grand Marais Harbor has a rich history, with many small artifacts left [...]
2026 Speaker Series featuring Dick Dorr: "Chasing Justice"
June 27, 2026    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Former Cook County Deputy Sheriff Dick Dorr offers a firsthand account of his nearly three-decade career patrolling the North Shore. Moving to Grand Marais at [...]
Gooseberry Falls State Park July Events
July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026    
12:00 am
Gooseberry Falls State Park July Events have fun and learn something about the North Shore at these free events. All are at Gooseberry Falls State [...]
Grand Portage State Park July Events
July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026    
12:00 am
Grand Portage State Park July Events have fun and learn something about the North Shore at these free events. All are at Grand Portage State [...]
Temperance River State Park July Events
July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026    
12:00 am
Temperance River State Park July Events have fun and learn something about the North Shore at these free events. All are at Temperance River State [...]
Events on June 11, 2026
Finland Farmers Market
11 Jun 26
Finland
Events on June 15, 2026
Best Stargazing June
15 Jun 26
Silver Bay
Events on June 16, 2026
Best Stargazing June
15 Jun 26
Silver Bay
Events on June 18, 2026
Finland Farmers Market
18 Jun 26
Finland
Events on June 20, 2026
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Finland Farmers Market
25 Jun 26
Finland
Events on June 26, 2026
Harbor History Walking Tours
26 Jun 26
Grand Marais
Events on June 27, 2026
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