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!

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

July 31, 2025

12:00 am - 11:59 pm

North House Folk School

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]

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Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

July 31, 2025

12:00 am

Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center

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 [...]

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Bird Banding

July 31, 2025

7:00 am - 11:00 am

Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center

Have you ever had the opportunity to see a wild bird up close? Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center is participating in bird research by banding birds. [...]

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FinnFest 2025

July 31, 2025 - August 3, 2025

8:00 am - 10:30 pm

Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center

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 [...]

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North Shore Rocks Nature Cart at Gooseberry Falls State Park

July 31, 2025

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Gooseberry Falls State Park

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North Shore Rocks Nature Cart at Gooseberry Falls State Park - What makes the rocks so unique along the North Shore of Lake Superior? Did [...]

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Intro to Wood-Fired Baking

July 31, 2025

1:00 pm

North House Folk School

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 [...]

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Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

July 31, 2025

3:00 pm - 12:00 am

Gun Flint Tavern

Sundays 3 pm Joe Paulik or Medicine River Mondays 7pm Pete Kavanuagh Tuesdays 5pm Briand Morrison Wednesdays 5pm Joe Paulik Thursdays 5pm Bump Blomberg ** [...]

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Thursday Art at Joy & Co

July 31, 2025

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Joy & Co.

Find your Joy! Thursday Night Art Night at Joy & Co. Instructor lead mini-art classes 3:30 - 5 pm. Reservations are not required - however [...]

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Grand Marais Farmer's Market

July 31, 2025

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Cook County Community Center

Grand Marais Farmer's Market -where the food producers of Cook County MN and their fans gather to share the bounty of the season! every Thursday [...]

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Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

July 31, 2025

5:00 pm

Mogul's Grille & Tap Room

Join us for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille and Tap Room! Thursdays - 7-10pm | Silent Disco Party [...]

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Briand Morrison and Roxann Berglund

July 31, 2025

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cascade Lodge Pub

Briand Morrison and Roxann Berglund, jazz guitarist and pianist/vocalist, provide an evening of live music at Cascade Lodge Restaurant & Pub from 6 - 8 [...]

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