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!

Children's Story Hour at Drury Lane

July 19, 2025

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Drury Lane Books

The Muffin Man Summer Children’s Story Hour The Reader: Kevin Kager, our co-owner and long time story reader, is sure to have kids (and adults) laughing [...]

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Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co.

July 19, 2025

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Joy & Co

Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co. Every Friday & Saturday from 12 - 2 pm $5.00 Suggested Donation Join us at Joy & Co. [...]

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Split Rock Night and Twilight Photography

July 19, 2025 - July 20, 2025

1:00 pm - 1:00 am

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

Split Rock Night and Twilight Photography Gather at the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse for a night and twilight photography workshop with North Shore photographers John [...]

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West End Annual Garden Show

July 19, 2025

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Waves of Superior Café

West End Annual Garden Show Come enjoy dozens of beautiful and creative flower arrangements at the annual Garden show. This year's them is Aurora Florealis. [...]

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Wild Orchids of the Arrowhead Region with Rubin Stenseng

July 19, 2025

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center

Wild Orchids of the Arrowhead Region Did you know that there are native, wild orchids right here in the northland? There are 35 species of [...]

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Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

July 19, 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

July 19, 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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Tour the North House Campus

July 19, 2025

4:00 pm

North House Folk School

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, [...]

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Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

July 19, 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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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

July 19, 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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Mike and Babs

July 19, 2025

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cascade Lodge Pub

Mike and Babs provide an evening of live music at Cascade Lodge Restaurant & Pub from 6 - 8 pm. They will play: July 19, [...]

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Up Yonder Events

July 19, 2025

6:00 pm

Up Yonder on 61

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 [...]

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Jake Pernsteiner Live

July 19, 2025

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Voyaguer Canoe Outfitters

Jake Pernsteiner Live at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters on the Gunflint Trail Looking for the perfect way to spend a summer evening? Join us outside the lodge [...]

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