Events
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Drop In Modern Dance Classes
Drop-in Modern Dance Classes take place on Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Colvill Town Hall, with a rotating cast of teachers: Steph Vos, Rachel Clark, Margaret Johnson, and Lenna Stever-Sobanja. No dance experience needed.
Trivia Night
WTIP presents Trivia Night at 6 PM at Up Yonder on Thursday, October 8.
Basket Week
Basket Week at North House Folk School starts Tuesday, October 6. Basket Gathering Day takes place on Friday. More information and a schedule of events at northhouse.org.
Grand Marais Apple Festival
The Grand Marais Apple Festival takes place Friday and Saturday, October 9 and 10.
An heirloom apple tasting and Zoom lecture and discussion with Apple Expert Daniel Busey will be held Friday from 6 to 7:30 pm at Cook County Higher Education.
Saturday:
Pie and apple goodies contest and children’s apple games from 10 am to noon at The Hub.
Orchard Tour (meet at The Hub) from 1 to 4:30 pm.
Locally grown apple tasting and tips from local growers from 5 to 7 pm at Cook County Higher Education.
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.
"SUPERIOR: A 50-Year Photographic Journey" with Craig Blacklock
The Cook County Historical Society hosts wilderness photographer Craig Blacklock on Saturday, October 10 at 2 pm at the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery as part of its 2026 Speaker Series. Craig will share stories and photographs from decades of exploration.
Erik Simula – The Birch Bark Canoe: History, Construction, and Use
Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center hosts Erik Simula for a presentation on the birch bark canoe on Saturday, October 10, from 2 to 3 pm. Erik is a Finnish-American birchbark canoe builder, wilderness guide, and writer from Duluth. More information at gunflinthistory.org.
Author Talk with Emily M. Stone, "Natural Connections"
Drury Lane Books hosts an author talk with Emily M. Stone on Saturday, October 10 from 6 to 7:30 pm. More information at drurylanebooks.com.
Grand Marais Garden Club meeting
The Grand Marais Garden Club will meet on Monday, October 12, from 10 to 11:30 am in the lower level of St. John’s Catholic Church. New members are welcome. Garden Club members manage the Rose Garden near the library and provide flowers in planters around Grand Marais businesses. More information from Ranna at 763-242-4248.