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!

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

August 11, 2025    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3 pm Joe Paulik or Medicine River Mondays 7pm Pete Kavanuagh.(starts June 30) Wednesdays 5pm Joe Paulik Thursdays 5pm Bump Blomberg Fridays 7 or [...]
Harbor Rail Pub events

Harbor Rail Pub events

August 12, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Dark Sky Night at Split Rock Lighthouse

Dark Sky Night at Split Rock Lighthouse

August 12, 2025    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
In partnership with The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium for their yearly Dark Sky Caravan, Split Rock Lighthouse is hosting Darky Sky Night. To celebrate our [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

August 13, 2025    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3 pm Joe Paulik or Medicine River Mondays 7pm Pete Kavanuagh.(starts June 30) Wednesdays 5pm Joe Paulik Thursdays 5pm Bump Blomberg Fridays 7 or [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

August 14, 2025    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3 pm Joe Paulik or Medicine River Mondays 7pm Pete Kavanuagh.(starts June 30) Wednesdays 5pm Joe Paulik Thursdays 5pm Bump Blomberg Fridays 7 or [...]
Grand Marais Farmer's Market

Grand Marais Farmer's Market

August 14, 2025    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where the food producers of Cook County MN and their fans gather to share the bounty of the season!
Finland Farmers Market

Finland Farmers Market

August 14, 2025    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Locally grown produce, and handmade goods from the Finland MN area. The Finland Farmers Market 2025 season runs from June 12th through October 2nd, every [...]
Harbor Rail Pub events

Harbor Rail Pub events

August 14, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

August 15, 2025    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3 pm Joe Paulik or Medicine River Mondays 7pm Pete Kavanuagh.(starts June 30) Wednesdays 5pm Joe Paulik Thursdays 5pm Bump Blomberg Fridays 7 or [...]
Live Music at the Birch Terrace

Live Music at the Birch Terrace

August 15, 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 [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

August 15, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
Classic Car Night

Classic Car Night

August 15, 2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Check out Classic Car Night at Burlington Station! Enjoy a stunning car show, fun activities and more at this family-friendly event! Location: Burlington Station, Two [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

August 15, 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 [...]
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spiral waterslide and pool at americinn silver bay on the north shore
upcoming events
Agate Bay Crafters Show
7 Jun 25
Two Harbors
Cook County Market
7 Jun 25
Grand Marais
Two Harbors Farmers Market
7 Jun 25
Two Harbors
Children's Story Hour at Drury Lane
7 Jun 25
Grand Marais
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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