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!

Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

July 15, 2025    
6:00 pm
Tuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North SHore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music June 7  Inga Entheos, 8pm June [...]
Harbor Rail Pub events

Harbor Rail Pub events

July 15, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

July 16, 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 Bluefin Grille

Live Music at Bluefin Grille

July 16, 2025    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Bird Banding

Bird Banding

July 17, 2025    
7:00 am - 11:00 am
Have you ever had the opportunity to see a wild bird up close? Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center is participating in bird research by banding birds. [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

July 17, 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 [...]
Thursday Art at Joy & Co

Thursday Art at Joy & Co

July 17, 2025    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Find your Joy! Thursday Night Art Night at Joy & Co. Instructor lead mini-art classes 3:30 - 5 pm. Reservations are not required - however [...]
Grand Marais Farmer's Market

Grand Marais Farmer's Market

July 17, 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

July 17, 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 [...]
Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

July 17, 2025    
6:00 pm
Tuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North SHore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music June 7  Inga Entheos, 8pm June [...]
Harbor Rail Pub events

Harbor Rail Pub events

July 17, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Two Harbors City Band Summer Concerts

Two Harbors City Band Summer Concerts

July 17, 2025    
7:30 pm
A Two Harbors summer tradition! Live music by the Two Harbors City Band. Bring a blanket or chair, arrive early and enjoy an evening of [...]
Perseids Meteor Shower

Perseids Meteor Shower

July 17, 2025 - August 24, 2025    
11:00 pm - 5:00 am
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks.  The Perseids are active from mid-July until [...]
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view of Grand Superior Lodge from above Lake Superior shoreline
East Bay Suites and beach along Lake Superior waterfront
upcoming events
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
4 Jun 25
Grand Marais
Shore Thing
4 Jun 25
Two Harbors
The Scenic Route book release
4 Jun 25
Grand Marais
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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