two sled dog teams race the gunflint mail run

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!

Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Stephanie Irwin

Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Stephanie Irwin

September 1, 2024 - September 21, 2024    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and [...]
Plein Air Grand Marais

Plein Air Grand Marais

September 6, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
All Day
Plein Air Grand Marais is an annual tradition since 2008 bringing outdoor painters to the North Shore of Lake Superior for a week of painting, learning, competition, and [...]
Grand Portage Fishing Tournament

Grand Portage Fishing Tournament

September 13, 2024 - September 15, 2024    
All Day
$5,800 in Cash Prizes to the Winners! Grand Portage Lodge & Casino will host a Fishing Tournament on the beautiful waters of Grand Portage and [...]
Split Rock Lighthouse event: Bob's Stairs guided hike

Split Rock Lighthouse event: Bob's Stairs guided hike

September 13, 2024    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join us on a guided hike down Bob's Stairs to a beautiful cove on Lake Superior. The hike takes visitors through boulders of anorthosite, an [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

September 13, 2024    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3-6pm Medicine River Wednesdays 6-9pm Joe Paulik on the Rooftop Thursdays 6-9pm Bump Blomberg on the Rooftop Fridays 7 or 8pm, live music Saturdays [...]
Live Music at the Birch Terrace

Live Music at the Birch Terrace

September 13, 2024    
4:00 pm
The Birch Terrace Supper Club and Lounge in Grand Marais features live music on the deck/patio overlooking Grand Marais Harbor, Friday & Saturday evenings, featuring [...]
Fall Friday Tastings at Lady Superior

Fall Friday Tastings at Lady Superior

September 13, 2024    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Join the staff at Lady Superior NA Bottle Shop in downtown Grand Marais for Fall Friday Tastings. We will be featuring seasonal NA drinks for [...]
Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 Opening Reception

Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 Opening Reception

September 13, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate the Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 opening reception, a gallery exhibition featuring 60 artists competing for a variety of awards. [...]
Nate Weiler

Nate Weiler

September 13, 2024    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Nate Weiler in the fireside room and bar.
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Taproom

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Taproom

September 13, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us at Moguls Grille & Taproom at Caribou Highlands Lodge for three evenings of live music, food, and drinks from the Stuga! Friday, Sept. [...]
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family in horse drawn sleigh at gunflint lodge
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