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 31, 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 Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

August 31, 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 [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

September 1, 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 [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

September 2, 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 [...]
Harbor Rail Pub events

Harbor Rail Pub events

September 2, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

September 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 [...]
Intro to Wood-Fired Baking

Intro to Wood-Fired Baking

September 4, 2025    
1:00 pm
Experience the delight of baking in our outdoor wood-fired oven! In this two-hour course, students will be introduced to baking bread and using a wood [...]
Grand Marais Farmer's Market

Grand Marais Farmer's Market

September 4, 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

September 4, 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

September 4, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

September 5, 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 [...]
Radio Waves 2025

Radio Waves 2025

September 5, 2025 - September 7, 2025    
All Day
18th Annual Radio Waves Music Festival features 19 musical acts, including six performers who are new to Radio Waves.” Those new to the festival are [...]
Live Music at the Birch Terrace

Live Music at the Birch Terrace

September 5, 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 [...]
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