summer events on the north shore

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 [...]
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition

Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition

August 17, 2024 - September 8, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Northwoods Quilts featuring artist Beret Borson Nelson. Putting on display just how versatile thread and fabric can be, [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - Get Hooked on Flies

Gooseberry Falls event - Get Hooked on Flies

August 18, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Get hooked on the intricate art of fly tying and even make a fly you can test out the next time you go fishing. Learn [...]
Split Rock Lighthouse event: Moose-sterious Mammals

Split Rock Lighthouse event: Moose-sterious Mammals

August 18, 2024    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Stop on by the nature cart as we uncover and discuss one of North America's most elusive and moose-sterious creatures found in our neck of [...]
Split Rock Lighthouse event: Tenacious Trees Walk

Split Rock Lighthouse event: Tenacious Trees Walk

August 18, 2024    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join us on a leisurely guided nature walk as we learn to identify 5-10 common trees found along the North Shore. We'll explore the remarkable [...]
Writing as Listening

Writing as Listening

August 18, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Diver Van Avery will lead a tour around Sugarloaf Cove and offer writing prompts to help people practice writing as an act of opening up, [...]
Music in the Park, Grand Marais

Music in the Park, Grand Marais

August 18, 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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Perseids Meteor Shower
July 17, 2025 - August 24, 2025    
11:00 pm - 5:00 am
The Perseid smeteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks.  The Perseids are active from mid-July until [...]
The Fox Bikepacking Race
July 26, 2025 - July 27, 2025    
All Day
The Fox Bikepacking Race - a 300 Mile, 3 Day/2 Night Bikepacking Race Finland to Grand Marais to Finland The Fox is a two day [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
July 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 [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
July 28, 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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
July 28, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
July 29, 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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
July 29, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
96th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
July 30, 2025 - August 3, 2025    
All Day
96th Annual Fisherman's Picnic - This is way more than just shore lunch! It’s the Annual Fisherman's Picnic in downtown Grand Marais, filled with family, [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
July 30, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
July 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 [...]
FinnFest 2025
July 31, 2025 - August 3, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:30 pm
FinnFest 2025! This family-friendly festival celebrates Finnish culture - including live music, dances, tours, seminars, demonstrations, exhibits and the Tori Nordic Fair with shopping and [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
August 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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 4, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
August 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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 5, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 6, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
August 6, 2025    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. July 2 - Pete Kavanaugh July 4 - Emma [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
August 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 [...]
Lake County Fair
August 7, 2025 - August 10, 2025    
All Day
The Lake County Fair is an educational and fun weekend for all residents of Lake County and surrounding area. Presentations, judging, entertainment, food, and family [...]
Northern Lights early August
August 7, 2025 - August 14, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Northern Lights early August - The northern lights forecast - which like the weather, can change as the dates approach - show a chance of [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
August 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 [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
August 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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 13, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
August 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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 15, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
August 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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 16, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
August 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 [...]
Gallery Exhibit: "A Walk in the Woods," featuring work from The Glass Group
August 16, 2025 - September 7, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Glass Group consists of Sharon Frykman, Tony Rau, Veronica Weadock, Bob Pranis, Nancy Seaton, Mary Bebie, Jeri Person, Lee Ross, and Lissa Grover, who [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 17, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 18, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 19, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 20, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 21, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 22, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 23, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 24, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
August 24, 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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 25, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
August 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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 26, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
August 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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 27, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 28, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
August 28, 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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 29, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
August 29, 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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 30, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
August 30, 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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 31, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 1, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 2, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 3, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 4, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 5, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 6, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
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 [...]
Events on July 27, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
The Fox Bikepacking Race
26 Jul 25
Finland
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
27 Jul 25
Grand Marais
Events on July 28, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
28 Jul 25
Grand Marais
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
28 Jul 25
Grand Marais
Events on July 29, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
29 Jul 25
Grand Marais
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
29 Jul 25
Grand Marais
Events on July 30, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
96th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
30 Jul 25
Grand Marais
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
30 Jul 25
Grand Marais
Events on July 31, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
96th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
30 Jul 25
Grand Marais
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
31 Jul 25
Grand Marais
Events on August 1, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
96th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
30 Jul 25
Grand Marais
FinnFest 2025
31 Jul 25
Duluth
Events on August 2, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
96th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
30 Jul 25
Grand Marais
FinnFest 2025
31 Jul 25
Duluth
Events on August 3, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
96th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
30 Jul 25
Grand Marais
FinnFest 2025
31 Jul 25
Duluth
Events on August 4, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
4 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
4 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events on August 5, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
5 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
5 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events on August 6, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
6 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events on August 7, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
7 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Lake County Fair
7 Aug 25
Two Harbors
Events on August 8, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Lake County Fair
7 Aug 25
Two Harbors
Northern Lights early August
7 Aug 25
Silver Bay
Events on August 9, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Lake County Fair
7 Aug 25
Two Harbors
Northern Lights early August
7 Aug 25
Silver Bay
Events on August 10, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Lake County Fair
7 Aug 25
Two Harbors
Northern Lights early August
7 Aug 25
Silver Bay
Events on August 11, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Northern Lights early August
7 Aug 25
Silver Bay
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
11 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events on August 12, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Northern Lights early August
7 Aug 25
Silver Bay
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
12 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events on August 13, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Northern Lights early August
7 Aug 25
Silver Bay
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
13 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events on August 14, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Northern Lights early August
7 Aug 25
Silver Bay
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
14 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events on August 15, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
15 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
15 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events on August 16, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
16 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
16 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events on August 17, 2025
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Events on August 19, 2025
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Events on September 1, 2025
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Radio Waves 2025
5 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
6 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
6 Sep 25
Grand Marais

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