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!

Photography and Art at the Rock: Mark Ellis

Photography and Art at the Rock: Mark Ellis

September 30, 2025    
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Photography & Art at the Rock is a monthly exhibit at Split Rock Lighthouse showcasing local artists and photographers whose work celebrates the natural beauty [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

September 30, 2025    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3 pm Joe Paulik or Medicine River Mondays 7pm Pete Kavanuagh Tuesdays 5pm Briand Morrison Wednesdays 5pm Joe Paulik Thursdays 5pm Bump Blomberg ** [...]
Harbor Rail Pub events

Harbor Rail Pub events

September 30, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

October 1, 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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

October 2, 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 [...]
Chasing Waterfalls at Gooseberry State Park

Chasing Waterfalls at Gooseberry State Park

October 2, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:15 am
Chasing Waterfalls at Gooseberry State Park - Join Park Naturalist on a tour of Gooseberry Falls State Park's major waterfalls. On this tour you will [...]
Grand Marais Farmer's Market

Grand Marais Farmer's Market

October 2, 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

October 2, 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

October 2, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

October 3, 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 [...]
Celebrate the Salmon Run at Gooseberry Falls State Park

Celebrate the Salmon Run at Gooseberry Falls State Park

October 3, 2025    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Celebrate the Salmon Run at Gooseberry Falls State Park - Celebrate the Pink Salmon run up the Gooseberry River! This unique salmon run happens in [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

October 3, 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 [...]
Artist Reception: Aquila Watercolor

Artist Reception: Aquila Watercolor

October 3, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Artist Reception: Aquila Watercolor Tettegouche State Park hosts monthly art shows at the Visitor Center and our November artist is Jess Lindell. Please join us [...]
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view of Grand Superior Lodge from above Lake Superior shoreline
aerial view of Lutsen Sea Villas from above Lake Superior
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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