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 Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

August 23, 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 [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

August 23, 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 [...]
Best Stargazing August

Best Stargazing August

August 23, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

August 24, 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

August 24, 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 [...]
Clover Valley Farm Trail

Clover Valley Farm Trail

August 24, 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 [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

August 24, 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 24, 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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

August 25, 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

August 25, 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 [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

August 25, 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 [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

August 26, 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

August 26, 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 [...]
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aerial view of grand marais harbor marina and campground
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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