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!

Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co.

Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co.

July 26, 2025    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co. Every Friday & Saturday from 12 - 2 pm $5.00 Suggested Donation Join us at Joy & Co. [...]
Tooling Around the Garden Flower Show

Tooling Around the Garden Flower Show

July 26, 2025    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tooling Around the Garden Flower Show You are invited to the Grand Marais Garden Club's annual flower show, Tooling Around the Garden Flower Show, Saturday, July [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

July 26, 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 the Birch Terrace

Live Music at the Birch Terrace

July 26, 2025    
4:00 pm
Summertime means live outdoor music at the Birch Terrace Supper Club & Lounge overlooking Grand Marais harbor! June Friday :: 27 | Mysterious Ways, 5-8pm [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

July 26, 2025    
4:00 pm
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

July 26, 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 [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

July 26, 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 [...]
Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

July 26, 2025    
6:00 pm
Inga EtheosTuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music July 3  Josh Schmidt as [...]
The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

July 26, 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

July 26, 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 [...]
Will Barnett at the Harbor Rail

Will Barnett at the Harbor Rail

July 26, 2025    
8:00 pm
Will Barnett at the Harbor Rail - North Iowa alternative country artist Will Barnett comes to Harbor Rail with a mix of original music as [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

July 27, 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

July 27, 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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Split Rock Lighthouse Beacon Lighting
July 31, 2022    
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
As the culmination of an evening presentation about Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Split Rock Lighthouse will be lit. 2022 is the 112th anniversary of the lighthouse.
Lunafest
August 20, 2022    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join the Violence Prevention Center for our 11th annual Lunafest! Lunafest is a traveling film festival featuring short films made by women about women. This [...]
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