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!

Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

September 4, 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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Intro to Wood-Fired Baking

September 4, 2025

1:00 pm

North House Folk School

Experience the delight of baking in our outdoor wood-fired oven! In this two-hour course, students will be introduced to baking bread and using a wood [...]

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Grand Marais Farmer's Market

September 4, 2025

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Cook County Community Center

Where the food producers of Cook County MN and their fans gather to share the bounty of the season!

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Finland Farmers Market

September 4, 2025

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Clair Nelson / Finland Community Center

Locally grown produce, and handmade goods from the Finland MN area. The Finland Farmers Market 2025 season runs from June 12th through October 2nd, every [...]

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