Events
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Memory Café
Care Partners of Cook County’s Memory Café meets on the third Thursday of each month, from 1-2:30 pm at The Hub. A Memory Café is a casual gathering where people with memory loss and the family or friends who care for them can come together in a safe, supportive, relaxed environment.
More information is available at carepartnersofcookcounty.org.
2026 Plein Air Grand Marais Birney Quick Paint
The annual Birney Quick Paint event, part of the 2026 Plein Air Grand Marais, will be held on Thursday, September 17 from 3:30 to 5 pm at Artist’s Point.
More information about Plein Air Grand Marais at outdoorpaintersofminnesota.org.
Grand Marais Farmers Market
The Grand Marais Farmers Market is held on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 pm at the Cook County Community Center Parking Lot. The market is operated as a partnership between the Northwoods Food Project, the Cook County Community Center, and Cook County U of MN Extension.
Finland Farmers Market
The Finland Farmers Market is held on Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Clair Nelson Center pavilions.
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.
Gallery Exhibit: 2026 Plein Air Grand Marais
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery and Outdoor Painters of Minnesota will host a gallery exhibit featuring work from artists completed during 2026 Plein Air Grand Marais. A public reception will take place on Friday, September 18 from 5 to 7 pm. The exhibition will remain on view through November 1.
Annual Grand Marais/Cook County Airport Fly-in/Drive-In pancake breakfast
Community Baby Shower
A Community Baby Shower designed for parents-to-be and families with children up to age three will be held at the Cook County Community Center on Saturday, September 19, from 9 am to noon. Including an early childhood resource fair, snacks, and kids’ activities. More information available from the Community Center at 218-387-3015.
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.