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!

The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

August 8, 2025    
7:00 pm
The Spitfire Grill is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family.  The cast for this Grand Marais Playhouse repertory production includes [...]
Thee Foolish Fishgirls and the Pearl

Thee Foolish Fishgirls and the Pearl

August 8, 2025    
7:00 pm
Thee Foolish Fishgirls and the Pearl, a hilarious comedy presented by the Grand Marais Playhouse. The play by Barbara Pease Weber tells the tale of [...]
Martin Zellar and The Hardways - Silver Bay Music In The Park Concert

Martin Zellar and The Hardways - Silver Bay Music In The Park Concert

August 8, 2025    
7:30 pm
Martin Zellar first appeared on the Twin Cities music scene in the late 80’s as the lead singer and songwriter for the alt-country pioneers, Gear [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille

Live Music at Bluefin Grille

August 8, 2025    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. July 2 - Pete Kavanaugh July 4 - Emma [...]
Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography

Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography

August 8, 2025 - August 9, 2025    
8:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography Gather at the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse for a sunrise photography workshop with North Shore photographers John Gregor and Hayes [...]
August Full Moon

August Full Moon

August 9, 2025    
All Day
August Full Moon, Sturgeon Moon The August full moon is known as the Sturgeon Moon because it was a good month to catch sturgeon in [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

August 9, 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 9, 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 [...]
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing

Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing

August 9, 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! [...]
August Arrowhead Artist Exhibition-Nancy Carlson

August Arrowhead Artist Exhibition-Nancy Carlson

August 9, 2025    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
August Arrowhead Artist Exhibition-Nancy Carlson :: Nancy is an accomplished children’s book author and illustrator living in Hovland, MN. Throughout the month of August Nancy [...]
Cook County Market

Cook County Market

August 9, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Cook County Market, featuring the work of local artists and artisans, is an outdoor market held every Saturday from Memorial Day Weekend through Moose [...]
Great Expectations School Makerspace

Great Expectations School Makerspace

August 9, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Great Expectations School Makerspace - make cool stuff this summer! Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday morning for a teacher-led, totally-free, materials provided fus [...]
Great Expectations School Makerspace

Great Expectations School Makerspace

August 9, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Great Expectations School Makerspace - make cool stuff this summer! Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday morning for a teacher-led, totally-free, materials provided fus [...]
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