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!

Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival

Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival

June 20, 2025 - June 21, 2025    
All Day
The Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival celebrates the best of summer on Lake Superior's North Shore. Come to North House Folk School for a [...]
Superior Hiking Trail Work Day: Cascade River Loop (all-femme)

Superior Hiking Trail Work Day: Cascade River Loop (all-femme)

June 20, 2025 - June 24, 2025    
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Superior Hiking Trail Work Day: Cascade River Loop (all-femme) In partnership with Unruly Women (unrulywomen.org), this project is reserved as an all-femme event, which means [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

June 20, 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 [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

June 20, 2025    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Sundays  Weekend Wine Down 3:30-5:30pm local music outside Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

June 20, 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 [...]
Opening Reception: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life

Opening Reception: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life

June 20, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Opening Reception: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life Join us to celebrate the work of Brock Larson, a Duluth-based artist [...]
Classic Car Night

Classic Car Night

June 20, 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

June 20, 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

June 20, 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 [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille

Live Music at Bluefin Grille

June 20, 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 [...]
Grandma's Marathon, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, & William A Irvin 5K

Grandma's Marathon, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, & William A Irvin 5K

June 21, 2025    
All Day
Started by a local group of runners in 1977, Grandma’s Marathon has grown from just 150 participants its first year to now one of the [...]
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing

Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing

June 21, 2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class on the rooftop at Voyageur Brewing Company. The class is free to participants, but donations are encouraged and graciously accepted! [...]
Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life

Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life

June 21, 2025 - July 13, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life Join us to celebrate the work of Brock Larson, a Duluth-based artist [...]
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upcoming events
Northern Goods Grand Opening
7 Jun 25
Grand Marais
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing
7 Jun 25
Grand Marais
Agate Bay Crafters Show
7 Jun 25
Two Harbors
Cook County Market
7 Jun 25
Grand Marais
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