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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!

Thursday Art at Joy & Co

Thursday Art at Joy & Co

July 24, 2025    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Find your Joy! Thursday Night Art Night at Joy & Co. Instructor lead mini-art classes 3:30 - 5 pm. Reservations are not required - however [...]
Artist Talk: Climate Grief and the Contemporary Landscape

Artist Talk: Climate Grief and the Contemporary Landscape

July 24, 2025    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Artist Talk: Climate Grief and the Contemporary Landscape Join painters Adam Swanson and Amanda Hamilton for a discussion on how they engage and grapple with [...]
Grand Marais Farmer's Market

Grand Marais Farmer's Market

July 24, 2025    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where the food producers of Cook County MN and their fans gather to share the bounty of the season!
Finland Farmers Market

Finland Farmers Market

July 24, 2025    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Locally grown produce, and handmade goods from the Finland MN area. The Finland Farmers Market 2025 season runs from June 12th through October 2nd, every [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

July 24, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us  for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille and Tap Room! Thursdays - 7-10pm | Silent Disco Party [...]
Pete Kavanaugh

Pete Kavanaugh

July 24, 2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Pete Kavanaugh, blues guitarist and singer, provides an evening of live music at Cascade Lodge Restaurant & Pub from 6 - 8 pm. Pete will [...]
Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

July 24, 2025    
6:00 pm
Inga EtheosTuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music July 3  Josh Schmidt as [...]
Harbor Rail Pub events

Harbor Rail Pub events

July 24, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

July 24, 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

July 24, 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 [...]
Two Harbors City Band Summer Concerts

Two Harbors City Band Summer Concerts

July 24, 2025    
7:30 pm
A Two Harbors summer tradition! Live music by the Two Harbors City Band. Bring a blanket or chair, arrive early and enjoy an evening of [...]
Best Stargazing July

Best Stargazing July

July 24, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing July. New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

July 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 [...]
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Two Harbors Winter Frolic
February 10, 2023 - February 12, 2023    
All Day
Embrace the fun of winter at the annual Two Harbors Winter Frolic with curling, winter kick-ball, smoosh races, outhouse races, outdoor bean bag tournament, photo scavenger [...]
19th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Run
February 18, 2023    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
19th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Run in Finland, MN Registration 9-10:30 Guided ride leaves at 10:30 Trailer parking on site Food & Beverages Auction & Raffle [...]
Moose lick salt on road
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023    
All Day
When temps warm in the spring, roads are salted to keep ice from forming. Like many of us, moose crave a little salt. Carefully drive [...]
A Song Without a Name | Friday Night Reels at Grand Marais Public Library
March 3, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday Night Reels is a wintertime film series with a line-up of award winners, international and indie titles. A new film is shown each Friday [...]
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Two Harbors Winter Frolic
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