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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!

Live Music at the Birch Terrace

Live Music at the Birch Terrace

July 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 [...]
Author Talk with Peter Geye, A Lesser Light

Author Talk with Peter Geye, A Lesser Light

July 12, 2025    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Author Talk with Peter Geye - Join us this Arts Festival Saturday in welcoming back Minnesota author Peter Geye with an Author Talk about his newest release, A [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

July 12, 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 12, 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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

July 13, 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 13, 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 [...]
Ask a Naturalist Tettegouche State Park

Ask a Naturalist Tettegouche State Park

July 13, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ask a Naturalist Tettegouche State Park - Have you got a photo of something interesting, but are not sure of what it is? A burning [...]
Skulls Nature Cart at Tettegouche State Park

Skulls Nature Cart at Tettegouche State Park

July 13, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Skulls Nature Cart at Tettegouche State Park - Can you tell the difference between an herbivore, omnivore, or carnivore just by looking at their teeth? Stop [...]
Clover Valley Farm Trail

Clover Valley Farm Trail

July 13, 2025    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Clover Valley Farm Trail is a co-operative group of locally-owned, small farms located in or near Clover Valley, a farming community between Duluth and [...]
Construction Workers of the North at Tettegouche State Park

Construction Workers of the North at Tettegouche State Park

July 13, 2025    
12:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Construction Workers of the North at Tettegouche State Park - Humans are not the only ones who build for a living, in fact many animals [...]
Invasive Species Removal at Icelandite Coastal Fen SNA

Invasive Species Removal at Icelandite Coastal Fen SNA

July 13, 2025    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Invasive Species Removal at Icelandite Coastal Fen SNA Tools, instructions, and good camaraderie will be provided. Bring water, snacks, and dress for working in the [...]
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