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Harbor History Walking Tours with the Cook County Historical Society
The Cook County Historical Society leads Harbor History Walking Tours on Fridays from 7 to 8:30 pm (weather permitting). Interested participants can meet outside the History Museum and should be able to walk approximately a mile on uneven surfaces. More information at cookcountyhistory.org.
Rooftop yoga
All-levels yoga class on the rooftop at Voyageur Brewing Company each Saturday at 9:30 AM. Registration and more information is available online.
Cook County Market
The Cook County Market is held on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm at The Hub parking lot. The market features local arts, artists, and artisans. More information by searching Cook County Market on Facebook.
Great Expectations School Makerspace
The Great Expectations School Makerspace is held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays this summer from 10 am to noon. More information at greatexpectationsschool.com.
"Rocky's Lighthouse Adventure" Book Reading & Craft Hour
The Cook County Historical Society presents “Rocky’s Lighthouse Adventure” Book Reading and Craft Hour, with local author Deborah Winchell on Saturday, July 25, from 11 am to noon at the Cook County History Museum. More information at cookcountyhistory.org.
Meet and Greet with Chris Monroe, "Monkey with a Tool Belt"
Drury Lane Books hosts a meet-and-greet with Chris Monroe, author of “Monkey with a Tool Belt,” on Saturday, July 25, from 11 am to 1 pm. More information at drurylanebooks.com.
Summer Children's Story Hour
The Muffin Man, Kevin Kager, reads his favorite picture books on the beachside by Drury Lane Books on Saturdays at 11 am.
Water Quality Presentation Series by the Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District
This summer, Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District and Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center will present programs exploring the connection between forests, shorelines, and clean water in the Rainy River Headwaters.
The Wonders of Watersheds – A children’s program with storytelling, games, and outdoor activities about protecting drinking water will be held on Sunday, July 26, at Chik-Wauk. The one-hour program is for children of all ages, featuring storytelling, games, and outdoor activities.
More information at gunflinthistory.org.
As You Like It
The Grand Marais Playhouse presents As You Like it, a Musical Adaptation of Shakespeare’s As You Like it. Performances this week are Friday at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Friday will be an ASL Interpreted Performance.
Sue Kerfoot - From Chicago to the Gunflint: A Modest Lifestyle Change
Chik-Wauk Nature Center hosts Sue Kerfoot for a presentation on Justine and Mae Spunner: Moving from Chicago to the Gunflint Trail, on Sunday, July 26 from 2 to 3 pm. More information at gunflinthistory.org.