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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!

Perseids Meteor Shower

Perseids Meteor Shower

July 17, 2025 - August 24, 2025    
11:00 pm - 5:00 am
North Shore
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks.  The Perseids are active from mid-July until [...]
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96th Annual Fisherman's Picnic

96th Annual Fisherman's Picnic

July 30, 2025 - August 3, 2025    
All Day
Downtown Grand Marais
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, [...]
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FinnFest 2025

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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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

August 1, 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

Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

August 1, 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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Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co.

Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co.

August 1, 2025    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Joy & Co
Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co. Every Friday & Saturday from 12 - 2 pm $5.00 Suggested Donation Join us at Joy & Co. [...]
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Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

August 1, 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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Live Music at the Birch Terrace

Live Music at the Birch Terrace

August 1, 2025    
4:00 pm
The Birch Terrace
Summertime means live outdoor music at the Birch Terrace Supper Club & Lounge overlooking Grand Marais harbor! June Friday :: 27 | Mysterious Ways, 5-8pm [...]
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Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

August 1, 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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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

August 1, 2025    
6:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
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New Primitives - Silver Bay Music In The Park Concert

New Primitives - Silver Bay Music In The Park Concert

August 1, 2025    
7:30 pm
City Center Park
New Primitives was founded in Minneapolis in 2003 by drummer, singer, and songwriter Stanley Kipper. When he lived in southern California, Stan played, toured, or [...]
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Live Music at Bluefin Grille

Live Music at Bluefin Grille

August 1, 2025    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Bluefin Grille
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. July 2 - Pete Kavanaugh July 4 - Emma [...]
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John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
January 26, 2025 - January 30, 2025    
All Day
For over 40 years, the Minnesota’s North Shore comes alive with the excitement of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon race, which celebrates and honors [...]
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Best Stargazing January
Best Stargazing January
January 29, 2025 - January 30, 2025    
4:30 am
North Shore
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
February 1, 2025    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
February 8, 2025    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
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February Full Moon
February Full Moon
February 12, 2025    
All Day
North Shore
The February full moon is known as the Snow Moon as it a month of big snowfalls. Some areas and cultures call it the Hungry [...]
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Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
February 13, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Surfside on Superior
Paint and Sip: Unleash your inner artist with our Paint and Sip classes at Surfside! Channel your creativity as you follow guided instructions to paint [...]
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Fiber Friday at North House
Fiber Friday at North House
February 14, 2025    
All Day
North House Folk School
Fiber Friday is a free, day-long conference celebrating the wondrous world of fiber arts. Come to North House Folk School for morning full of fiber [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
February 15, 2025    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
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Brew Love North
Brew Love North
February 20, 2025    
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Clyde Iron Works
Join us at Brew Love North! The Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest's beverage sampling, good food and great time for an awesome cause. Enjoy [...]
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Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel - Bold-choice in Grand Marais!
Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel - Bold-choice in Grand Marais!
February 22, 2025    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Grand Marais Playhouse
Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel Original BOLD-choice Musical coming to Grand Marais! Saturday, February 22nd 3:00pm Tickets at the door. BOLD-choice Theatre is taking [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
February 22, 2025    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
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Northern Lights February 27
Northern Lights February 27
February 27, 2025    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
North Shore
Chance of Northern Lights February 27 The forecast for Thursday night February 27 6-9pm is for a FAIR chance of northern lights for the northern [...]
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Five and Under Waffle Spiel
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
February 28, 2025 - March 2, 2025    
All Day
Two Harbors Curling Club
Five and Under Waffle Spiel: Annual open bonspiel, details to come registration
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Events on January 26, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 27, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 28, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 29, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Best Stargazing January
Best Stargazing January
29 Jan 25
Silver Bay
Events on January 30, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Best Stargazing January
Best Stargazing January
29 Jan 25
Silver Bay
Events on February 1, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
1 Feb 25
Grand Marais
Events on February 8, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
8 Feb 25
Grand Marais
Events on February 12, 2025
February Full Moon
February Full Moon
12 Feb 25
Silver Bay
Events on February 13, 2025
Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
13 Feb 25
Tofte
Events on February 14, 2025
Fiber Friday at North House
Fiber Friday at North House
14 Feb 25
Grand Marais
Events on February 15, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
15 Feb 25
Grand Marais
Events on February 20, 2025
Brew Love North
Brew Love North
20 Feb 25
Duluth
Events on February 22, 2025
Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel - Bold-choice in Grand Marais!
Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel - Bold-choice in Grand Marais!
22 Feb 25
Marais
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
22 Feb 25
Grand Marais
Events on February 27, 2025
Northern Lights February 27
Northern Lights February 27
27 Feb 25
Silver Bay
Events on February 28, 2025
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
28 Feb 25
Two Harbors
Events on March 1, 2025
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
28 Feb 25
Two Harbors

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Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life
Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life
21 Jun 25
Grand Marais
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
10 Jul 25
Grand Marais
July Full Moon
July Full Moon
10 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Lutsong Music Festival
Lutsong Music Festival
10 Jul 25
Lutsen
Two Harbors Heritage Days
Two Harbors Heritage Days
10 Jul 25
Two Harbors
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