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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 Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour

Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour

September 27, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
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 [...]
Fall for Hiking

Fall for Hiking

September 27, 2024    
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Stop by the table outside the contact station at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park! Naturalist Mic will have hiking suggestions and information about local plants [...]
Chippewa City Church Tours

Chippewa City Church Tours

September 27, 2024    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Historic Cook County invites you to tour St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, known locally as the “Chippewa City Church" every summer weekend, Fri - Sun, [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

September 27, 2024    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3-6pm Medicine River Wednesdays 6-9pm Joe Paulik on the Rooftop Thursdays 6-9pm Bump Blomberg on the Rooftop Fridays 7 or 8pm, live music Saturdays [...]
Live Music at the Birch Terrace

Live Music at the Birch Terrace

September 27, 2024    
4:00 pm
The Birch Terrace Supper Club and Lounge in Grand Marais features live music on the deck/patio overlooking Grand Marais Harbor, Friday & Saturday evenings, featuring [...]
Fall Friday Tastings at Lady Superior

Fall Friday Tastings at Lady Superior

September 27, 2024    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Join the staff at Lady Superior NA Bottle Shop in downtown Grand Marais for Fall Friday Tastings. We will be featuring seasonal NA drinks for [...]
Kevin Buck

Kevin Buck

September 27, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Kevin Buck in the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live [...]
The Morning Kings

The Morning Kings

September 27, 2024 - September 28, 2024    
8:00 pm
Minneapolis-based band The Morning Kings will perform at Up Yonder on 61, Friday and Saturday, September 27 & 28 from 8 - 11 pm. The Morning Kings are [...]
Heck of the North Bike Race

Heck of the North Bike Race

September 28, 2024    
All Day
105-, 54- and 18- Mile Bike Race Finland → Grand Marais → Finland 2024 marks the 16th anniversary of The Heck of the North! This [...]
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing

Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing

September 28, 2024    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class on the rooftop at Voyageur Brewing Company. The class is free to participants, but donations are encouraged and graciously accepted! [...]
Cook County Market

Cook County Market

September 28, 2024    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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 [...]
Two Harbors Farmers Market

Two Harbors Farmers Market

September 28, 2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Small town farmer's market featuring produce, bread, jams & jellies, plants, coffee, food trucks, specialty food items, baked items and crafts. All served up with [...]
Chippewa City Church Tours

Chippewa City Church Tours

September 28, 2024    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Historic Cook County invites you to tour St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, known locally as the “Chippewa City Church" every summer weekend, Fri - Sun, [...]
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