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June 2018
Grand Marais Public Library launches its Reading Takes You Everywhere summer reading program on June 1, 2018. Throughout the summer, the library will host a range of free activities for children and teens to encourage and support a love of reading. Participants can win prizes for reaching their reading goals. Activities include: Special Events: Sean Emery Juggling Show Saturday, July 14, 2018, 10:30 a.m. With his talent and an uncanny ability to read people, Sean Emery will scoop up…
Find out more »Reading Takes You Everywhere! Grand Marais Library Activities
- All Day Friday June 1 - Sunday August 19
- Grand Marais Public Library, 104 2nd Ave W. Grand Marais, Minnesota 55604
July 2018
The 2nd Annual Biggest Blueberry Contest on the Gunflint Trail The wild Minnesota blueberry is a sought after commodity. Come pick your own on the Gunflint Trail in Grand Marais, MN! Businesses along the Gunflint Trail will host their annual Biggest Blueberry Contest again this summer! The contest will run from Friday July 20th - Saturday August 11th. Blueberries will be measured by weight, and must be picked fresh and not store bought. There will be 3 Grand Prizes for…
Find out more »Biggest Blueberry Contest on the Gunflint Trail
- All Day Friday July 20 - Sunday August 12
- The Gunflint Trail, County Road 12
Jul
20
The North Shore Water Festival will have experts on-hand offering fishing, touring kayak and canoe demonstrations, stand-up paddle board (SUP) demo activities in the harbor, including SUP yoga, plus check out what new water and outdoor gear is available this year. Most activities are free to the public, and only require signing a waiver and/or registering in advance for SUP board yoga.
Find out more »North Shore Water Festival
- All Day Friday July 20 - Monday July 23
- Downtown Harbor Park, Highway 61 and 8th Avenue West Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Come see how the 2x4s in your home take shape. Call Hedstrom Lumber at (218) 877-7030 to reserve your spot (limit 12 people) Everyone is invited, you don’t need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County.
Find out more »Superior National Forest Naturalist Program–Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am Friday July 20
- Hedstrom Lumber Mill, 1504 Gunflint Trail Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
Please join the JHP Art Gallery in downtown Grand Marais for an art exhibition titled "Belvo | Cushmore: Paintings & Drawings 2018" by famed artists Hazel Belvo & Marcia Casey Cushmore. All of the pieces will be available for purchase. The exhibition runs from July 20 - August 12. Come see what these two very talented women have been working on lately. Gallery Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday 1 - 4 pm (CLOSED TUESDAYS) or…
Find out more »Belvo | Cushmore: Paintings & Drawings 2018 – Art Exhibit
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday July 20
- Johnson Heritage Post, 115 W. Wisconsin St. Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
Jul
20
Stop by campus and see craft in action! From blacksmithing knives to turning bowls, there will be all sorts of craft to check-out under the timber frame at North House. The instructors will be demoing all weekend and will offer a mini class on Saturdays at 10am. $20/person or $30 per adult/child pair. Pre-registration required. Minimum age and additional materials fee may apply depending on the course. Call North House or stop by the front office for more details. July…
Find out more »Live Craft Demonstration
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday July 20
- North House Folk School, 500 W. Highway 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
Start a family tradition at a Forest Service Naturalist Program! Listen to legends and learn a bit about native cultures as you make your own dreamcater. Please accompany kids. Everyone is invited, you don’t need to be staying at a particular location to join the program. These programs are provided free to all by the Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County.
Find out more »Superior National Forest Naturalist Programs–Make a Dreamcatcher
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Friday July 20
- Eagle Ridge Resort, 445 Ski Hill Rd. Lutsen, MN 55612 United States
Consider this an opportunity to “wet your paddle” and try out canoeing at no cost! Gunflint Trail outfitters want to introduce families and anyone interested to the adventurous joys of canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Outfitters host an hour of free canoe paddling and will provide instruction if needed. Please take care to call ahead to let the outfitter know you are coming. Anyone coming outside of the allotted time slot will be charged normal rental fees.…
Find out more »Wet Your Paddle at Gunflint Lodge
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday July 20
- Gunflint Lodge, 143 S. Gunflint Lake Grand Marais, Minnesota 55604
Jul
20
Explore the colorful world of majolica glazes by painting your own tile. Joan will give an overview of these ancient glazes, including their origin and properties, and demonstrate majolica painting techniques. Each student will be able to pick out and paint two tiles with their own unique design. Tiles will be glaze-fired and available for pickup the following Sunday. Open to ages 12 and older. Registration for this event remains open until July 20th, 2018. Please register before this date.
Find out more »Paint-a-Tile
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Friday July 20
- Grand Marais Art Colony, 120 W. 3rd Ave. Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
Try-it: Youth Series Fridays • 1-4 pm • Ages: 9-14 • Cost: $15 On Friday afternoons in July we offer a different youth course each week. Topics will be the same as the week-long Craft Sampler day camp. July 20th- Nature Architects (building with natural materials) Have you ever made a blanket fort? What about a tree house? In this class we will learn about natural building, and how we can design & build using the materials in the environment…
Find out more »Try it: Youth Series | Nature Architects
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Friday July 20
- North House Folk School, 500 W. Highway 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
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