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!

Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series

July 17, 2026 - August 21, 2026

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

City Center Park

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 [...]

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Perseids Meteor Shower

July 17, 2026 - August 24, 2026

11:00 pm - 5:00 am

North Shore

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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18 Jul

Gallery Exhibit Borderlands: featuring Betsy Bowen, Jeanne Hedstrom, Stephan Hoglund, & Heidi Sobanja

July 18, 2026 - August 9, 2026

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery

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 [...]

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97th Annual Fisherman's Picnic

July 30, 2026 - August 2, 2026

All Day

Downtown Grand Marais

96th Annual Fisherman's Picnic - This is way more than just shore lunch! It’s the Annual Fisherman's Picnic in downtown Grand Marais, filled with family, [...]

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Gooseberry Falls State Park August Events

August 1, 2026

12:00 am

Gooseberry Falls State Park

State Parks

Gooseberry Falls State Park August Events have fun and learn something about the North Shore at these free events. All are at Gooseberry Falls State [...]

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Live Blacksmith Demonstration

August 1, 2026

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Bill Bally Blacksmith Shop

Live Blacksmith Demonstration: The Cook County Historical Society (CCHS) invites you to a special live blacksmithing demonstration during Grand Marais's annual Fisherman’s Picnic on August [...]

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