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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!

Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

November 15, 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 Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

November 15, 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 [...]
Harbor Rail Pub events

Harbor Rail Pub events

November 18, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Harbor Rail Pub events

Harbor Rail Pub events

November 20, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

November 21, 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 [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

November 22, 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 Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

November 22, 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 [...]
Harbor Rail Pub events

Harbor Rail Pub events

November 25, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Harbor Rail Pub events

Harbor Rail Pub events

November 27, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks

Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks

November 28, 2025    
All Day
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and there's a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

November 28, 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 [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

November 29, 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 Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

November 29, 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 [...]
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Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
July 19, 2024 - September 6, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Rocky Wall Productions is hosting a free outdoor concert series, consisting of different performers every Friday for 8 weeks! The shows will be held at [...]
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
July 20, 2024 - August 11, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Of Place and Time, featuring local artists Paula Gustafson and Linda Ricklefs Baudry. Celebrating light, life, and the [...]
Split Rock Lighthouse event: Flowers and Fruits of the Forest
July 28, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
On this leisurely walk, a park naturalist will identify flowers that are in bloom, and we will be on the lookout for fruit! Play bingo [...]
Gooseberry Falls event: Moose-terios Mammals
July 29, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stop on by the nature cart as we uncover and discuss one of North America's most elusive and moose-sterious creatures found in our neck of [...]
Aurora Borealis – July 30
July 30, 2024    
1:00 am - 11:45 pm
the northern lights are likely to be out! Look to the sky at in the early morning hours (1am to dawn) on Tuesday July 30 [...]
95th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
August 1, 2024 - August 4, 2024    
All Day
This is way more than just shore lunch! It’s the Annual Fisherman's Picnic in downtown Grand Marais, filled with family, friends, and fun! Featuring Crazy [...]
Gooseberry Falls event: Get the Lead Out!
August 5, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Did you know lead fishing tackle is harmful to loons? Stop by and learn more about how lead tackle affects the Minnesota state bird and [...]
Gooseberry Falls event: Riverview Guided Hike
August 7, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
details coming soon  
Lake County Fair
August 8, 2024 - August 11, 2024    
All Day
The Lake County Fair is an educational and fun weekend for all residents of Lake County and surrounding area. Presentations, judging, entertainment, food, and family [...]
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
August 12, 2024    
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The Grand Marais Music Collaborative (GMMC) and Visit Cook County invite you to enjoy live music in the park, on the waterfront in downtown Grand [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - What's in the Water
August 16, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join a park naturalist for an exciting journey into the world of macroinvertebrates. Discover how these tiny creatures reveal the health of our freshwater ecosystems. [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - Deep Dive into Lake Superior
August 16, 2024    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Stop by and learn more about Lake Superior and find out who calls the cold lake home. We will discover the unique ecosystem of North [...]
Gooseberry Falls event: Flowers and Fruit of the Forest
August 17, 2024    
12:00 am - 12:00 pm
On this leisurely walk, Park Naturalist Michaela will identify flowers that are in bloom, and we will be on the look for fruit! Play bingo [...]
Gitchi-Gami Trail Association's 24th Annual North Shore Bike Ride
August 17, 2024    
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
The 24th Annual Gitchi-Gami Trail Association North Shore Bike Ride  will again offer 55-mile, 34-mile, and 28-mile route options, as well as an 8-mile family ride on [...]
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
August 17, 2024 - September 8, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Northwoods Quilts featuring artist Beret Borson Nelson. Putting on display just how versatile thread and fabric can be, [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - Get Hooked on Flies
August 18, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Get hooked on the intricate art of fly tying and even make a fly you can test out the next time you go fishing. Learn [...]
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
August 19, 2024    
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The Grand Marais Music Collaborative (GMMC) and Visit Cook County invite you to enjoy live music in the park, on the waterfront in downtown Grand [...]
Paint & Sip
August 22, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Unleash your inner artist this summer with our new Paint and Sip classes at Surfside! Channel your creativity as you follow guided instructions to paint [...]
Silver Bay Music in the Park
August 23, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The fourth season of a series of eight free Friday night outdoor concerts will be held every Friday night from July 19, 2024, through September [...]
Art Entry Points: Drawing Along Lake Superior
August 24, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
A focused yet informal outdoor drawing sessions that are open to all skill levels. Participants will be invited to use their senses to inform their [...]
Clover Valley Farm Fest
August 25, 2024    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The 2nd annual Clover Valley Farm Fest will be held Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Agate Acres Farm, a farm event venue. Festivities include local [...]
Adam Moe
August 30, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Adam Moe in the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live [...]
Grand Marais Harbor History Tour
August 31, 2024    
1:00 pm
The free Grand Marais History Tour begins at the History Museum. The tour guide will lead the way to the Coast Guard Station. Visible relics [...]
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Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Lake County Fair
8 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Events on August 9, 2024
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Lake County Fair
8 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Events on August 10, 2024
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Lake County Fair
8 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Events on August 11, 2024
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Lake County Fair
8 Aug 24
Two Harbors
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Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
17 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Paint & Sip
22 Aug 24
Tofte
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Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
17 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Adam Moe
30 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Events on August 31, 2024

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family in horse drawn sleigh at gunflint lodge
view of Grand Superior Lodge from above Lake Superior shoreline
snow covered cascade lodge on north shore with stunning blue sky
upcoming events
Agate Bay Crafters Show
7 Jun 25
Two Harbors
Cook County Market
7 Jun 25
Grand Marais
Two Harbors Farmers Market
7 Jun 25
Two Harbors
Children's Story Hour at Drury Lane
7 Jun 25
Grand Marais
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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