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!

Art Exhibit: Plein Air Grand Marais 2025

September 13, 2025 - October 5, 2025

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery

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 [...]

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Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour

September 26, 2025 - October 5, 2025

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Art Along the Lake is a ten-day, self-led art tour along Minnesota’s north shore of Lake Superior during peak fall colors. From Tofte to Grand [...]

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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

October 2, 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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Chasing Waterfalls at Gooseberry State Park

October 2, 2025

10:00 am - 11:15 am

Gooseberry Falls State Park

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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 [...]

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Grand Marais Farmer's Market

October 2, 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

October 2, 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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