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

July 17, 2025 - August 24, 2025

11:00 pm - 5:00 am

North Shore

Stargazing

Stargazing

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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Lake County Fair

August 7, 2025 - August 10, 2025

All Day

Lake County Fairgrounds

The Lake County Fair is an educational and fun weekend for all residents of Lake County and surrounding area. Presentations, judging, entertainment, food, and family [...]

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Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

August 8, 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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Grand Portage Rendezvous Days Celebration Pow Wow

August 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025

All Day

Grand Portage National Monument

Grand Portage Rendezvous Days Celebration Pow Wow with over 300 re-enactors in the historically recreated clothing. This year the focus is clothing of Grand Portage's [...]

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Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co.

August 8, 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

August 8, 2025

3:00 pm - 12:00 am

Gun Flint Tavern

Sundays 3 pm Joe Paulik or Medicine River Mondays 7pm Pete Kavanuagh.(starts June 30) Wednesdays 5pm Joe Paulik Thursdays 5pm Bump Blomberg Fridays 7 or [...]

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Live Music at the Birch Terrace

August 8, 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!

August 8, 2025

5:00 pm

Mogul's Grille & Tap Room

Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]

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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

August 8, 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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Martin Zellar and The Hardways - Silver Bay Music In The Park Concert

August 8, 2025

7:30 pm

City Center Park

Martin Zellar first appeared on the Twin Cities music scene in the late 80’s as the lead singer and songwriter for the alt-country pioneers, Gear [...]

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Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography

August 8, 2025 - August 9, 2025

8:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site

Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography Gather at the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse for a sunrise photography workshop with North Shore photographers John Gregor and Hayes [...]

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