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

The Perseid smeteor 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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Gallery Exhibit: "A Walk in the Woods," featuring work from The Glass Group

August 16, 2025 - September 7, 2025

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Johnson Heritage Post

The Glass Group consists of Sharon Frykman, Tony Rau, Veronica Weadock, Bob Pranis, Nancy Seaton, Mary Bebie, Jeri Person, Lee Ross, and Lissa Grover, who [...]

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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

August 22, 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 22, 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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August Arrowhead Artist Exhibition-Nancy Carlson

August 22, 2025

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Studio 21

August Arrowhead Artist Exhibition-Nancy Carlson :: Nancy is an accomplished children’s book author and illustrator living in Hovland, MN. Throughout the month of August Nancy [...]

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Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co.

August 22, 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 22, 2025

3:00 pm - 12:00 am

Gun Flint Tavern

Sundays 3 pm Joe Paulik or Medicine River Mondays 7pm Pete Kavanuagh Tuesdays 5pm Briand Morrison Wednesdays 5pm Joe Paulik Thursdays 5pm Bump Blomberg ** [...]

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North Shore Winery events

August 22, 2025

3:30 pm

North Shore Winery

What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]

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Live Music at the Birch Terrace

August 22, 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 22, 2025

5:00 pm

Mogul's Grille & Tap Room

Join us for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille and Tap Room! Thursdays - 7-10pm | Silent Disco Party [...]

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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

August 22, 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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Artist Reception: Sam Zimmerman

August 22, 2025

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Tettegouche State Park Visitor's Center

State Parks

state parks

Artist Reception: Sam Zimmerman Mewadisaad inon odinawemaagana - He Sits with Relatives Tettegouche State Park hosts monthly art shows at the Visitor Center and our [...]

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