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

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

August 2, 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

August 2, 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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Fisherman's Picnic Trail Races

August 2, 2025

8:00 am

PIncushion Mountain Trail System

Fisherman's Picnic Trail Races at Pincushion Mountain Trails 5 Mile Run/Walk and Kids Races ¼ and 1 Mile Walk/Run Race Day Schedule: 8 am - 8:45 [...]

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Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing

August 2, 2025

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Voyageur Brewing Company

Enjoy an all-levels yoga class on the rooftop at Voyageur Brewing Company. The class is free to participants, but donations are encouraged and graciously accepted! [...]

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Cook County Market

August 2, 2025

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Downtown Grand Marais

The Cook County Market, featuring the work of local artists and artisans, is an outdoor market held every Saturday from Memorial Day Weekend through Moose [...]

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Great Expectations School Makerspace

August 2, 2025

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Great Expectations School

Great Expectations School Makerspace - make cool stuff this summer! Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday morning for a teacher-led, totally-free, materials provided fus [...]

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Great Expectations School Makerspace

August 2, 2025

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Great Expectations School

Great Expectations School Makerspace - make cool stuff this summer! Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday morning for a teacher-led, totally-free, materials provided fus [...]

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Taconite Harbor Reunion

August 2, 2025

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Cross River Heritage Center

Taconite Harbor Reunion - join us to celebrate Taconite Harbor, the plant, the railroad, the dock, and the town on August 2, 2025! There will be [...]

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The Market

August 2, 2025

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Burlington Station Callie's Sweets

This local shopping experience showcases the best of the North Shore! Featuring fresh produce, handmade goods, baked treats, and artwork from our community’s talented farmers, [...]

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Two Harbors Farmers Market

August 2, 2025

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Seagren's Home Hardware

Two Harbors Farmers Market is back for their 14th season, and they can’t wait to welcome you to our new home at Seagren’s Home Hardware [...]

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Children's Story Hour at Drury Lane

August 2, 2025

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Drury Lane Books

The Muffin Man Summer Children’s Story Hour The Reader: Kevin Kager, our co-owner and long time story reader, is sure to have kids (and adults) laughing [...]

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