Weather: Highs in the 60s and low 70s are expected near the shore with warmer temps away from the lake. Scattered showers off and on during the week with otherwise partly cloudy skies.
Event this Wednesday: 43rd Annual Gunflint Trail Canoe Races
Information here: https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/gunflint-trail-canoe-races/
Event this Friday: The Gunflint Trail’s Biggest Blueberry Contest Begins
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/biggest-blueberry-contest-gunflint-trail/
Event this Weekend: North Shore Water Festival in Grand Marais
http://www.stoneharborws.com/coursesevents/north-shore-water-festival/
Event this Sunday: International Yacht Race – Grand Marais, MN to Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada
http://www.tbyc.on.ca/racing/races/races/superior-sailmakers-offshore-series/international-race
Other fun things to do…
USDA Naturalist Programs: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
Enjoy learning about the flora, fauna, geology, and history of the area at a variety of naturalist programs throughout the week. Click Here for a full printable schedule.
Sugarloaf Cove Naturalist Programs: Located at the beautiful Sugarloaf Cove in Schroeder
More information: https://sugarloafnorthshore.org/
Crafternoons at the Library: 2:00 – 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday at the Grand Marais Library
Let your creative spirit out to play with different activities each week!
Outdoor Pickleball at the CCTA Tennis Facility in Grand Marais
More information: https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/outdoor-pickleball-comes-to-grand-marais/2019-06-18/
Wet Your Paddle – an introduction to canoeing in the BWCAW
Enjoy an hour of free canoeing and instruction at different outfitters throughout the week!
Mondays:
Bearskin Lodge &
Outfitters | 10 – 11 am | (218) 388-2292
Nor’Wester Lodge
& Canoe Outfitters | 11 am – 12 pm | (218)
388-2252
Voyageur Canoe Outfitters | 1 – 2 pm | (218)
388-2224
Tuesdays:
Trout Lake Resort |
10 – 11 am | (218) 387-1330
Wednesdays:
Rockwood Lodge &
Outfitters | 11 am – 12 pm | (218) 388 – 2242
Thursdays:
Hungry Jack Outfitters |
1 – 2 pm | (218) 388-2275
Fridays & Saturdays:
Gunflint
Lodge & Northwoods Outfitters | 11 am – 12 pm | (218) 388-
2296
Schedule for this Week
Monday 7/15:
Beer Bingo June 24th at Grandma Ray’s 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Live music: Colleen Myhre at Gunflint Tavern 8:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday 7/16:
Family Story Time at the Library June
18th 10:30 – 11:15 AM
Stories, songs, and a craft or
game every Tuesday.
Kids’ Day at Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Children can visit the museum and enjoy fun activities for free every Tuesday this summer. Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Donations appreciated to cover materials and supplies.
Community Yoga at the First Congregational UCC in Grand Marais 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Trivia Night at Grandma Ray’s 7:00 – 9:00 PM every Tuesday
Live music: Colleen Myhre at Gunflint Tavern 8:00 – 11:00 PM
Live music: Joe Paulik at Bluefin Bay 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday 7/17:
Event: 43rd Annual Gunflint Trail Canoe Races at Gunflint Lodge
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/gunflint-trail-canoe-races/
Plastic Free July: Take the Pledge! Weaving with Plastic Demonstration at Harbor Park (or Library if inclement weather) 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
West End Market at Mountain Inn 4:00 – 6:30 PM
Local produce, other food, soaps/lotions, artwork and more! Every Wednesday this summer.
Lake Superior Science Story Scouts Meeting on the Library Lawn 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Free, drop-in, pop-up science, writing and illustration lab for kids entering grades k-12 held on Wednesdays, July 1-August 21 from 4 to 8 p.m on the Library lawn.
Live Music: Patio Series with Timmy Haus at Moguls Grille & Taproom 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Live Music: Jam Session at the Gunflint Tavern 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Fun and informal musical jam session Wednesdays this summer.
Thursday 7/18:
Wood Turning Demonstration at North House Folk School 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Community Yoga at the First Congregational UCC in Grand Marais 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Kid’s Mini Course: Sustainable Stringed Instruments at North House Folk School 1:00 – 4:00 PM $15
Make instruments out of “junk.” Stop by or call to register: 218-387-9762
Try It: Wood Fired Baking at North House Folk School 1:00 – 3:00 PM and 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Learn the history and science of bread baking while you bake your own in a wood fired oven. $20/person or $30 for an adult/child pair. Stop by or call to register: 218-387-9762
Local Food Market at the Cook County Community Center 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Live Music: Gene LaFond and Amy Grillo at Cascade Lodge and Restaurant 6:00 – 8:00
Live Music: Eric Frost at Lutsen Resort Beach 6:30 – 8:30 PM
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts 7:00 – 9:00 PM
More information: https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/a-closer-walk-with-patsy-cline/2019-07-18/
Live Music: Date Night at North Shore Winery with Billy Johnson 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday 7/19:
Event: The Gunflint Trail’s Biggest Blueberry Contest Begins
More information: https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/biggest-blueberry-contest-gunflint-trail/
Try It: Timber Framing at North House Folk School 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Students will learn about timber framing by raising and then taking apart a timber frame as a group. Free! Stop in or call to register: 218-387-9762
Wood Turning Demonstration at North House Folk School 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Paint-A-Tile with Joan Farnam at the Grand Marais Art Colony 1:00 – 2:30 PM $25 https://grandmaraisartcolony.org/
Friday “Try-Days” at Joy and Co. 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Get creative and try out some art supplies!
Live music: Gene LaFond and Amy Grillo at Voyageur Brewing Company 4:00 – 7:00 PM
The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts 7:00 – 9:00 PM http://www.grandmaraisplayhouse.com
Live music: Don Juan Trio at Grandma Ray’s 8:00 – 11:00 PM
Live music: Bug Dope! at Bluefin Grille 9:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday 7/20:
Event: North Shore Water Festival – Grand Marais Harbor Park
http://www.stoneharborws.com/coursesevents/north-shore-water-festival/
Cook County Market 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Senior Center parking lo
A variety of wares from local vendors every Saturday!
Yoga on the Roof Top at Voyageur Brewing Company 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Wood Turning Demonstration at North House Folk School 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM plus mini class on handle making ($5).
Read with Aspen the Therapy Dog 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Grand Marais Library
Reserve a 20 minute slot by calling the library at (218)387-1140 or stop in first come, first served Saturdays this summer.
Story Hour with the Muffin Man 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Drury Lane Books
Kevin the Muffin Man entertains the kids with fun picture books.
West End Garden Club Annual Flower Show: Painted Garden at the Birch Grove Community Center in Tofte 1:00 – 5:00 PM https://www.facebook.com/westendgardenclub/
Live Music: Cook County’s Most Wanted at Birch Terrace 3:00 – 7:00 PM
“Stories from Superior’s Northern Shore” Presentation by author Ruth Allard at Chippewa City Church near Grand Marais 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Live music: Rob and Jill at Cascade Lodge 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Texas Hold ‘Em at Grandma Ray’s 6:15 – 8:00 PM
Free to play; winners receive gift cards.
Live Music: Log Cabin Concerts with Michael Monroe 7:00 – 10:00 PM
www.michaelmonroemusic.com
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts 7:00 – 9:00 PM
More information: https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/a-closer-walk-with-patsy-cline/2019-07-20/
Live Music: Gordon Thorne at Lutsen Resort 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Billy Johnson at Grandma Ray’s 8:00 – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Bob and the Beach Combers at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino 8:00 – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Pat Ferguson at the Gunflint Tavern 8:30 – 11:30 PM
Sunday 7/21:
Event: North Shore Water Festival – Grand Marais Harbor Park
http://www.stoneharborws.com/coursesevents/north-shore-water-festival/
Event: International Yacht Race – Grand Marais, MN to Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada
http://www.tbyc.on.ca/racing/races/races/superior-sailmakers-offshore-series/international-race
A Change of Art 10:00 – 1:00 at Joy and Co.
Play with art supplies in the back yard!
Wood Turning Demonstration at North House Folk School 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Live Music: Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
“Leeblain – the Ghost Town of Gunflint” – Presentation by David Battistel at Chik-Wauk Nature Center 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Live Music: Briand Morrison at Gunflint Tavern 2:00 – 4:00 PM
The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts 2:00 – 4:00 PM http://www.grandmaraisplayhouse.com
Live Music: Bluegrass Sundays at the Winery – The Spruce Roots 3:00 – 6:00 PM at North Shore Winery https://www.northshorewinery.us/
Live Music: Music by the Lake at Skyport Lodge – Pushing Chain 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Live Music and More: Open Stage with Joe Paulik & Pat Flack at Wunderbar 6:00 – 9:00 PM
The stage is yours – bring your talents! Sign-up starts at 5:30. Every Sunday this summer.
Live Music: Pat Ferguson at the Gunflint Tavern 8:30 – 11:30 PM
