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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 [...]
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 [...]
North House Folk School Unplugged 2025

North House Folk School Unplugged 2025

September 19, 2025 - September 20, 2025    
All Day
North House Folk School Unplugged 2025 - Under the Stars Unplugged returns this fall, September 19-20, 2025, with a fantastic harborside celebration of the mission [...]
Split Rock Lighthouse Black & White Photography

Split Rock Lighthouse Black & White Photography

September 19, 2025 - September 20, 2025    
8:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse Black & White Photography Gather at the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse for a fall photography workshop with North Shore photographers John Gregor [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

September 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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! [...]
Bobs Stairs Guided Hike at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

Bobs Stairs Guided Hike at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

September 20, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:45 am
Bobs Stairs Guided Hike at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Enjoy a guided hike down Bob's Stairs to a beautiful cove on Lake Superior. The [...]
Cook County Market

Cook County Market

September 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 [...]
The Scenic Route book signing

The Scenic Route book signing

September 20, 2025    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Scenic Route: Building Minnesota’s North Shore. book signing. Join author and historian Arnold R. Alanen for a presentation on his book The Scenic Route: [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

September 20, 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 ** [...]
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Finland Farmers Market
June 11, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Finland Farmers Market season runs from June 11th through October 1st every Thursday from 5-6:30pm at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN! Locally grown [...]
Best Stargazing June
June 15, 2026 - June 16, 2026    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing June - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
Finland Farmers Market
June 18, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Finland Farmers Market season runs from June 11th through October 1st every Thursday from 5-6:30pm at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN! Locally grown [...]
Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival
June 19, 2026 - June 20, 2026    
All Day
The Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival celebrates the best of summer on Lake Superior's North Shore. Come to North House Folk School for a [...]
Opening Reception: "Natural Gestures," a Solo Exhibition Featuring Artist Emily Donovan
June 19, 2026    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is pleased to present Natural Gestures, a solo exhibition by Emily Donovan. Drawing inspiration from the landscape, Donovan utilizes [...]
Harbor History Walking Tours
June 19, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Harbor History Walking Tours on Fridays with the Cook County Historical Society. The Grand Marais Harbor has a rich history, with many small artifacts left [...]
Finland Farmers Market
June 25, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Finland Farmers Market season runs from June 11th through October 1st every Thursday from 5-6:30pm at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN! Locally grown [...]
Harbor History Walking Tours
June 26, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Harbor History Walking Tours on Fridays with the Cook County Historical Society. The Grand Marais Harbor has a rich history, with many small artifacts left [...]
2026 Speaker Series featuring Dick Dorr: "Chasing Justice"
June 27, 2026    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Former Cook County Deputy Sheriff Dick Dorr offers a firsthand account of his nearly three-decade career patrolling the North Shore. Moving to Grand Marais at [...]
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 [...]
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Finland Farmers Market
11 Jun 26
Finland
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Best Stargazing June
15 Jun 26
Silver Bay
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Best Stargazing June
15 Jun 26
Silver Bay
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Finland Farmers Market
18 Jun 26
Finland
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Finland Farmers Market
25 Jun 26
Finland
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Harbor History Walking Tours
26 Jun 26
Grand Marais
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