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!

Kids' Day at Chik-Wauk

July 4, 2023

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center

Don't miss out on the FUN!! Mark your calendars – Kids’ Day is returning. One of the most popular days at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature [...]

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Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors

July 5, 2023

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

American Legion Post 109

Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]

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Thursday Afternoon Art

July 6, 2023

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Joy & Company

Join us @ Joy & Co. Thursdays 4-6pm for fun demos and projects. More info can be found on our website and on Facebook Cost [...]

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Finland Farmers Market

July 6, 2023

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Clair Nelson / Finland Community Center

Locally grown produce, and handmade goods from the Finland MN area.

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Bay Days

July 7, 2023 - July 9, 2023

All Day

Beaver Bay, MN

There will be plenty of activities and events that the whole family can enjoy - parade, car show, street dance, and lots of activities and [...]

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Hopped Up Caribou Beer Festival

July 7, 2023 - July 9, 2023

All Day

We've got a barrel of good times ahead of us! details tba

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Two Harbors Heritage Days

July 7, 2023 - July 10, 2023

All Day

1st Ave - Downtown Two Harbors

Two Harbors Heritage Days is an annual four-day event held the first full Thursday through Sunday after the Fourth of July Holiday. The festival offers [...]

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Bill Bally Blacksmith Shop open & demo

July 7, 2023 - July 8, 2023

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Bally Blacksmith Outdoor Demonstration Area

Bally Blacksmith Shop was built in 1911 and has housed three generations totaling 98 years of Bally blacksmiths. Three generations of the Bally family worked as blacksmiths. Sam Bally, whose skills were crucial to the lumber industry, arrived in 1903 to work for a sawmill. In 1911 he started his own business and built the long-standing Bally Blacksmith Shop that we see today.

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Artist Reception - Eric Klepinger

July 7, 2023

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Tettegouche State Park Visitor's Center

Tettegouche hosts year-round art shows in the Visitor Center. We hold a reception for these artists on the first Friday of the month. This month's [...]

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Grand Marais Arts Festival

July 8, 2023 - July 9, 2023

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Downtown Grand Marais

Saturday, July 8, 2023 | 9am – 5pm Sunday, July 9, 2023 | 10am – 4pm The 32nd annual Grand Marais Arts Festival is a [...]

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Cook County Market

July 8, 2023

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Downtown Grand Marais

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 [...]

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Grand Marais Arts Festival

July 8, 2023 - July 9, 2023

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cook County Schools

The Grand Marais Arts Festival is a juried fine arts festival and a microcosm of the Midwest arts scene. The event is known for its [...]

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Children's Story Hour at Drury Lane

July 8, 2023

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Drury Lane Books

The Muffin Man Summer Children’s Story Hour The Reader: Kevin Kager, our co-owner and long time story reader, is sure to have kids (and adults) laughing [...]

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