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!

Author Talk with Benjamin Percy, The Ninth Metal

Author Talk with Benjamin Percy, The Ninth Metal

August 2, 2025    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Author Talk with Benjamin Percy, The Ninth Metal - Join us in welcoming genre-bending Minnesota author Benjamin Percy with this evening Author Talk, featuring the first of [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

August 2, 2025    
6:00 pm
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

August 2, 2025    
7:00 pm
The Spitfire Grill is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family.  The cast for this Grand Marais Playhouse repertory production includes [...]
Thee Foolish Fishgirls and the Pearl

Thee Foolish Fishgirls and the Pearl

August 2, 2025    
7:00 pm
Thee Foolish Fishgirls and the Pearl, a hilarious comedy presented by the Grand Marais Playhouse. The play by Barbara Pease Weber tells the tale of [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

August 3, 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

August 3, 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 [...]
Clover Valley Farm Trail

Clover Valley Farm Trail

August 3, 2025    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Clover Valley Farm Trail is a co-operative group of locally-owned, small farms located in or near Clover Valley, a farming community between Duluth and [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

August 3, 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 Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

August 3, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us  for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille and Tap Room! Thursdays - 7-10pm | Silent Disco Party [...]
The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

August 3, 2025    
7:00 pm
The Spitfire Grill is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family.  The cast for this Grand Marais Playhouse repertory production includes [...]
Thee Foolish Fishgirls and the Pearl

Thee Foolish Fishgirls and the Pearl

August 3, 2025    
7:00 pm
Thee Foolish Fishgirls and the Pearl, a hilarious comedy presented by the Grand Marais Playhouse. The play by Barbara Pease Weber tells the tale of [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

August 4, 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

August 4, 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 [...]
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