Weather: Highs in the 60s and 70s with plenty of sun early in the week. Expect nice days with a few clouds coming in toward the weekend and isolated thunderstorms possible Friday.

Event this Week: 90th Annual Fisherman’s Picnic in Grand Marais
Printable brochure and full schedule of events: CLICK HERE

Ongoing Event: The Gunflint Trail’s Biggest Blueberry Contest
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/biggest-blueberry-contest-gunflint-trail/

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 7/29:

Beer Bingo at Grandma Ray’s 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Live Music: Jim McGowan at Voyageur Brewing Company 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Live Music: Mark Joseph at the Gunflint Tavern 7:00 – 10:00 PM

Tuesday 7/30:

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.

Plastic Free July: Take the Pledge
Furoshiki – Art of wrapping with fabric – Demonstration at Harbor Park in Grand Marais (Library, if inclement weather)

Trivia Night at Grandma Ray’s 7:00 – 9:00 PM every Tuesday

Live Music: Joe Paulik at Bluefin Bay 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Live Music: Mark Joseph at the Gunflint Tavern 7:00 – 10:00 PM

Wednesday 7/31:

Event Begins: Fisherman’s Picnic in Grand Marais
Kickoff Buffet Dinner and Silent Auction by WISE (formerly Lioness) at St. John’s Catholic Church 5:00 – 7:00 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.

Art Demonstrations: Expression + Generosity in Clay by potter Lisa Buck at the Grand Marais Art Colony 4:30 – 6:00 PM
https://grandmaraisartcolony.org/events/demonstration-expression-generosity-in-clay/

Live Music: Patio Series with Timmy Haus at Moguls Grille & Taproom 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Live Music: Briand Morrison – Music on the Deck at Papa Charlie’s in Lutsen 6:00 – 8:30 PM

Live Music: Jam Session at the Gunflint Tavern 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Fun and informal musical jam session Wednesdays this summer.

Live Music: Gordon Thorne at Bluefin Grille 9:00 – 11:00 PM

Thursday 8/1:

Event: Fisherman’s Picnic in Grand Marais
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/fishermans-picnic/

Birch Bark Weaving 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

Wet ‘n Wonderful: Naturalist Field Day at Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center in Schroeder 1:00 – 4:00 $10
https://sugarloafnorthshore.org/event/wet-n-wonderful-naturalist-field-day/?instance_id=634

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

Portable Boreal Observatory at Chik-Wauk Nature Center 3:00 – 4:00 PM
http://www.chikwauk.com/

“Memories of Growing Up & Vacationing in Cook County” presentation by Dan Helmerson at Johnson Hertiage Post 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Local Food Market at the Cook County Community Center 4:30 – 6:00 PM

Fisherman’s Picnic Raku Firing at Cook County Maker’s Market 5:30 – 7:00 and 7:00 – 8:30 PM $15
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/fishermans-picnic-raku-firing/2019-08-01/

Live Music: Jim Miller at Cascade Lodge and Restaurant 6:00 – 8:00

A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts 7:00 – 9:00 PM
http://grandmaraisplayhouse.com/

Live Music: Date Night at North Shore Winery with Gordon Thorne and Friends 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Live Music: Joe Paulik at Lutsen Resort Beach 7:00 – 10:00 PM

Live Music: Drew Peterson at the Gunflint Tavern 8:00 – 11:55 PM

Friday 8/2:

Event: Fisherman’s Picnic in Grand Marais
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/fishermans-picnic/

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

Birch Bark Weaving Demonstration at North House Folk School 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Brewery Boot Camp at Voyageur Brewing Co. 10:30 – 11:15 AM $10
45 minute class led by Certified Personal Trainer Carmen Anderson of Lynx Fit. Participants receive a free pint after the class.

Bally Blacksmith Shop Demonstrations 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/bally-blacksmith-shop-demonstrations/

Friday “Try-Days” at Joy and Co. 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Get creative and try out some art supplies!

Circle Tour Art Exhibit by Douglas Ross – Opening Reception at Johnson Heritage Post 5:00 – 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: Music by the Campfire featuring Joe Paulik at Eagle Ridge Resort 7:00 – 9:30 PM

Live Music: Cook County’s Most Wanted at Grandma Ray’s 8:00 – 11:55 PM

Live Music: Paul Huttner & Jackpine Savages at Grandma Ray’s 8:30 – 11:30 PM

Saturday 8/3:

Event: Fisherman’s Picnic in Grand Marais
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/fishermans-picnic/

Cook County Market 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Senior Center parking lot
A variety of wares from local vendors every Saturday!

Yoga on the Roof Top at Voyageur Brewing Company 10:00 – 10:45 AM

Birch Bark Weaving Demonstration at North House Folk School 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Lake Superior Circle Tour Art Exhibit by Douglas Ross at Johnson Heritage Post 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Creative Writing Workshop with Kendra Atleework at Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center in Schroeder 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM $5
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/creative-writing-workshop-with-kendra-atleework/

Bally Blacksmith Shop Demonstrations 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/bally-blacksmith-shop-demonstrations/

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.

Live Music: North Shore Swing Band at Voyageur Brewing Co. 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Live Music: One Less Guest at Voyageur Brewing Co. 2:00 – 5:00 PM

Live Music: Cook County’s Most Wanted at Birch Terrace 3:00 – 7:00 PM

Live Music: Billy Johnson at Grandma Ray’s 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Live Music: Rox ‘N Soul at Wunderbar Eatery and Glampground 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Live Music: Gene LaFond and Amy Grillo 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.

A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts 7:00 – 9:00 PM
http://grandmaraisplayhouse.com/

Live Music: Jim McGowan at Lutsen Resort 7:00 – 10:00 PM

Live Music: Paul Huttner & Jackpine Savages at the Gunflint Tavern 8:30 – 11:30 PM

Live Music: KUTDOWN at Grandma Ray’s 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Live Music: Saturday Late Night Music at Papa Charlie’s 9:30 – 11:59 PM

Sunday 8/4:

Event: Fisherman’s Picnic in Grand Marais
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/fishermans-picnic/

A Change of Art 10:00 – 1:00 at Joy and Co.
Play with art supplies in the back yard!

Birch Bark Weaving Demonstration at North House Folk School 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Lake Superior Circle Tour Art Exhibit by Douglas Ross at Johnson Heritage Post 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Live Music: Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Brewery Boot Camp at Voyageur Brewing Co. 10:30 – 11:15 AM $10
45 minute class led by Certified Personal Trainer Carmen Anderson of Lynx Fit. Participants receive a free pint after the class.

The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts 3:00 – 5:00 PM http://www.grandmaraisplayhouse.com

Live Music: Bluegrass Sundays at the Winery – Hobo Nephew of Uncle Frank 3:00 – 6:00 PM at North Shore Winery https://www.northshorewinery.us/

Live Music: Bug Dope at the Gunflint Tavern 8:00 – 11:00 PM