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!

Photography & Art at the Rock: Eric Klepinger

Photography & Art at the Rock: Eric Klepinger

August 2, 2025    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Photography & Art at the Rock is a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center, showcasing the work of local [...]
Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co.

Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co.

August 2, 2025    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co. Every Friday & Saturday from 12 - 2 pm $5.00 Suggested Donation Join us at Joy & Co. [...]
Bally Blacksmith Shop Live Demo

Bally Blacksmith Shop Live Demo

August 2, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bally Blacksmith Shop Live Demo - Join the Cook County Historical Society for live blacksmithing demos at the Bally Blacksmith Shop in downtown Grand Marais. [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

August 2, 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 2, 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 [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

August 2, 2025    
4:00 pm
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, [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

August 2, 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 [...]
Author Talk with Benjamin Percy, The Ninth Metal

Author Talk with Benjamin Percy, The Ninth Metal

August 2, 2025    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Author Talk with Benjamin Percy, The Ninth Metal - Join us in welcoming genre-bending Minnesota author Benjamin Percy with this evening Author Talk, featuring the first of [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

August 2, 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 [...]
The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

August 2, 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 2, 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 [...]
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