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!

Navigating by Color Series

Navigating by Color Series

September 6, 2025 - December 31, 2025    
All Day
Navigating by Color series debuts featuring Catherine Meier art at two stops The recent works by Finland MN resident can be seen and enjoyed at [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

September 13, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

September 13, 2025    
12:00 am
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 [...]
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing

Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing

September 13, 2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
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! [...]
Art Exhibit: Plein Air Grand Marais 2025

Art Exhibit: Plein Air Grand Marais 2025

September 13, 2025 - October 5, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Now in its 23rd year, Plein Air Grand Marais 2025 is an annual tradition since 2008 bringing outdoor painters to the North Shore of Lake [...]
Cook County Market

Cook County Market

September 13, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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 [...]
The Market

The Market

September 13, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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, [...]
Two Harbors Farmers Market

Two Harbors Farmers Market

September 13, 2025    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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 [...]
Chasing Waterfalls at Gooseberry State Park

Chasing Waterfalls at Gooseberry State Park

September 13, 2025    
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Chasing Waterfalls at Gooseberry State Park - Join Park Naturalist on a tour of Gooseberry Falls State Park's major waterfalls. On this tour you will [...]
Gitchi Gummi Guided Hike at Gooseberry State Park

Gitchi Gummi Guided Hike at Gooseberry State Park

September 13, 2025    
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Gitchi Gummi Guided Hike at Gooseberry State Park - Join a Naturalist on this 1.5 mile guided hike where we will see stunning views of [...]
Cut It Out at Gooseberry Falls State Park

Cut It Out at Gooseberry Falls State Park

September 13, 2025    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Cut It Out at Gooseberry Falls State Park - Is your yard all turf grass with little to no biodiversity? Stop by our nature cart to [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

September 13, 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

September 13, 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 [...]
1 2
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
28
29
30
1
+
Gooseberry Falls State Park July Events
July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026    
12:00 am
Gooseberry Falls State Park July Events have fun and learn something about the North Shore at these free events. All are at Gooseberry Falls State [...]
Grand Portage State Park July Events
July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026    
12:00 am
Grand Portage State Park July Events have fun and learn something about the North Shore at these free events. All are at Grand Portage State [...]
Temperance River State Park July Events
July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026    
12:00 am
Temperance River State Park July Events have fun and learn something about the North Shore at these free events. All are at Temperance River State [...]
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
July 17, 2026 - August 21, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series: We are thrilled to announce the exciting 2026 free Friday night concert schedule for Silver Bay [...]
Perseids Meteor Shower
July 17, 2026 - August 24, 2026    
11:00 pm - 5:00 am
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 [...]
18 Jul
July 18, 2026 - August 9, 2026    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is excited to host Borderlands, a collaborative exhibition featuring prominent regional artists Betsy Bowen, Jeanne Hedstrom, Stephan Hoglund, and [...]
Events on July 1, 2026
Events on July 2, 2026
Events on July 3, 2026
Events on July 4, 2026
Events on July 5, 2026
Events on July 6, 2026
Events on July 7, 2026
Events on July 8, 2026
Events on July 9, 2026
Events on July 10, 2026
Events on July 11, 2026
Events on July 12, 2026
Events on July 13, 2026
Events on July 14, 2026
Events on July 15, 2026
Events on July 16, 2026
Events on July 17, 2026
Events on July 18, 2026
Events on July 19, 2026
Events on July 20, 2026
Events on July 21, 2026
Events on July 22, 2026
Events on July 23, 2026
Events on July 24, 2026
Events on July 25, 2026
Events on July 26, 2026
Events on July 27, 2026
Events on July 28, 2026
Events on July 29, 2026
Events on July 30, 2026
Events on July 31, 2026

Check out these North Shore Favorites

fried walleye and wine at gunflint lodge
view of Grand Superior Lodge from above Lake Superior shoreline
family waterfall bucket list north shore mn
upcoming events
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

Get North Shore travel tips delivered to your inbox