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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!

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

September 11, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
North House Folk School
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
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Pete Kavanaugh

Pete Kavanaugh

September 11, 2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cascade Lodge Pub
Pete Kavanaugh, blues guitarist and singer, provides an evening of live music at Cascade Lodge Restaurant & Pub from 6 - 8 pm. Pete will [...]
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Harbor Rail Pub events

Harbor Rail Pub events

September 11, 2025    
7:00 pm
Harbor Rail Pub
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

September 12, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
North House Folk School
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
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Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

September 12, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center
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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Cut It Out at Gooseberry Falls State Park

Cut It Out at Gooseberry Falls State Park

September 12, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Cut It Out at Gooseberry Falls State Park - Is your yard all turf grass with little to no biodiversity? Stop by our nature cart to [...]
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Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

September 12, 2025    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Gun Flint Tavern
Sundays 3 pm Joe Paulik or Medicine River Mondays 7pm Pete Kavanuagh Tuesdays 5pm Briand Morrison Wednesdays 5pm Joe Paulik Thursdays 5pm Bump Blomberg ** [...]
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Live Music at the Birch Terrace

Live Music at the Birch Terrace

September 12, 2025    
4:00 pm
The Birch Terrace
Summertime means live outdoor music at the Birch Terrace Supper Club & Lounge overlooking Grand Marais harbor! June Friday :: 27 | Mysterious Ways, 5-8pm [...]
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Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

September 12, 2025    
5:00 pm
Mogul's Grille & Tap Room
Join us  for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille and Tap Room! Thursdays - 7-10pm | Silent Disco Party [...]
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Opening Reception: Plein Air Grand Marais 2025

Opening Reception: Plein Air Grand Marais 2025

September 12, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Now in its 23rd year, Plein Air Grand Marais is an annual tradition since 2008, bringing outdoor painters to the North Shore of Lake Superior [...]
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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

September 12, 2025    
6:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
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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Little Two Harbors Night Hike at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

Little Two Harbors Night Hike at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

September 12, 2025    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
Little Two Harbors Night Hike at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park - Join Naturalist Mic for a relaxing walk along the Little Two Harbors Trail [...]
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

September 13, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
North House Folk School
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
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Split Rock Lighthouse Beacon Lighting
Split Rock Lighthouse Beacon Lighting
July 31, 2022    
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse
As the culmination of an evening presentation about Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Split Rock Lighthouse will be lit. 2022 is the 112th anniversary of the lighthouse.
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Lunafest
Lunafest
August 20, 2022    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Arrowhead Center for the Arts
Join the Violence Prevention Center for our 11th annual Lunafest! Lunafest is a traveling film festival featuring short films made by women about women. This [...]
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Events on July 31, 2022
Split Rock Lighthouse Beacon Lighting
Split Rock Lighthouse Beacon Lighting
31 Jul 22
Two Harbors
Events on August 20, 2022
Lunafest
Lunafest
20 Aug 22
Grand Marais

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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
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