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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!

FinnFest 2025

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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

August 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

Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

August 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 [...]
Tettegouche event - Bear With Me

Tettegouche event - Bear With Me

August 1, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tettegouche event - Bear With Me Bears evoke a wide range of emotions and thoughts. From scary, fierce predators to cute, cuddly teddy-bears. Stop by [...]
Guided Hike to Shovel Point at Tettegouche State Park

Guided Hike to Shovel Point at Tettegouche State Park

August 1, 2025    
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Guided Hike to Shovel Point at Tettegouche State Park - Despite over 550 species inhabiting the North Shore alone, lichens are often overlooked and go [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

August 1, 2025    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3 pm Joe Paulik or Medicine River Mondays 7pm Pete Kavanuagh Tuesdays 5pm Briand Morrison Wednesdays 5pm Joe Paulik Thursdays 5pm Bump Blomberg ** [...]
Live Music at the Birch Terrace

Live Music at the Birch Terrace

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

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

August 1, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us  for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille and Tap Room! Thursdays - 7-10pm | Silent Disco Party [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

August 1, 2025    
6:00 pm
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 [...]
Gooseberry Falls event: Can You Knot

Gooseberry Falls event: Can You Knot

August 1, 2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Gooseberry Falls event: Can You Knot - Knot-tying is a useful skill, and it can be a lot of fun too! From tying your tent [...]
Indecent Proposal

Indecent Proposal

August 1, 2025    
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Indecent Proposal is back at the Green Door August 1st! They always bring great energy to this old building and know how to make us [...]
Fighting Fire with Fire at Gooseberry Falls State Park

Fighting Fire with Fire at Gooseberry Falls State Park

August 1, 2025    
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Fighting Fire with Fire at Gooseberry Falls State Park - Come out to Lady Slipper Lodge Ampitheater to learn about healthy fire. Naturalist Mic will [...]
New Primitives - Silver Bay Music In The Park Concert

New Primitives - Silver Bay Music In The Park Concert

August 1, 2025    
7:30 pm
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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Gooseberry Falls State Park July Events
July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026    
12:00 am
Gooseberry Falls State Park July Events have fun and learn something about the North Shore at these free events. All are at Gooseberry Falls State [...]
Grand Portage State Park July Events
July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026    
12:00 am
Grand Portage State Park July Events have fun and learn something about the North Shore at these free events. All are at Grand Portage State [...]
Temperance River State Park July Events
July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026    
12:00 am
Temperance River State Park July Events have fun and learn something about the North Shore at these free events. All are at Temperance River State [...]
97th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
July 30, 2026 - August 2, 2026    
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, [...]
Gooseberry Falls State Park August Events
August 1, 2026    
12:00 am
Gooseberry Falls State Park August Events have fun and learn something about the North Shore at these free events. All are at Gooseberry Falls State [...]
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