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!

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 [...]
The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

August 1, 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

August 1, 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 [...]
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 [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille

Live Music at Bluefin Grille

August 1, 2025    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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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Split Rock Lighthouse Beacon Lighting
July 31, 2022    
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
As the culmination of an evening presentation about Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Split Rock Lighthouse will be lit. 2022 is the 112th anniversary of the lighthouse.
Lunafest
August 20, 2022    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join the Violence Prevention Center for our 11th annual Lunafest! Lunafest is a traveling film festival featuring short films made by women about women. This [...]
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Lunafest
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Grand Marais

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