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!

Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

July 24, 2025    
6:00 pm
Inga EtheosTuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music July 3  Josh Schmidt as [...]
Harbor Rail Pub events

Harbor Rail Pub events

July 24, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

July 24, 2025    
7:00 pm
The Spitfire Grill is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family.  The cast for this Grand Marais Playhouse repertory production includes [...]
Thee Foolish Fishgirls and the Pearl

Thee Foolish Fishgirls and the Pearl

July 24, 2025    
7:00 pm
Thee Foolish Fishgirls and the Pearl, a hilarious comedy presented by the Grand Marais Playhouse. The play by Barbara Pease Weber tells the tale of [...]
Two Harbors City Band Summer Concerts

Two Harbors City Band Summer Concerts

July 24, 2025    
7:30 pm
A Two Harbors summer tradition! Live music by the Two Harbors City Band. Bring a blanket or chair, arrive early and enjoy an evening of [...]
Best Stargazing July

Best Stargazing July

July 24, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing July. New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way [...]
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Two Harbors Winter Frolic
February 10, 2023 - February 12, 2023    
All Day
Embrace the fun of winter at the annual Two Harbors Winter Frolic with curling, winter kick-ball, smoosh races, outhouse races, outdoor bean bag tournament, photo scavenger [...]
19th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Run
February 18, 2023    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
19th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Run in Finland, MN Registration 9-10:30 Guided ride leaves at 10:30 Trailer parking on site Food & Beverages Auction & Raffle [...]
Moose lick salt on road
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023    
All Day
When temps warm in the spring, roads are salted to keep ice from forming. Like many of us, moose crave a little salt. Carefully drive [...]
A Song Without a Name | Friday Night Reels at Grand Marais Public Library
March 3, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday Night Reels is a wintertime film series with a line-up of award winners, international and indie titles. A new film is shown each Friday [...]
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Two Harbors Winter Frolic
10 Feb 23
Two Harbors
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Two Harbors Winter Frolic
10 Feb 23
Two Harbors
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Two Harbors Winter Frolic
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Two Harbors
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view of Grand Superior Lodge from above Lake Superior shoreline
East Bay Suites and beach along Lake Superior waterfront
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They Had a Big Feast
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Grand Marais
Up Yonder Events
15 Jul 25
Grand Marais
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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