Fisherman's Picnic
(http://gmlions.com/_wsn/p...), the first full weekend in august 31 jul-2 aug 2008 is a fun event to be in town for. fireworks on saturday night of the festival.
Grand Marais Art Colony
(http://www.grandmaraisart...), begun in 1947, it is minnesota's oldest art colony. offers classes in oil, water colors, ceramics, glass, print and more. special events include the grand marais art festival, held in the middle of july, and the plein aire painting competition at the end of august.
Walk
Out on the natural outcropping of stone that creates the harbor (http://www.harborfriends....). great place for kids and dogs to run around in the lapping waves.
summer arts festival
Grand Marais is home to a thriving art colony (http://www.grandmaraisart...), has lots of galleries with local and regional artists' work, and a well-attended summer arts festival (http://www.grandmaraisart...).
Grand Marais also has several outfitting and charter companies. Call ahead for reservations and spend the day, afternoon, or evening sailing Lake Superior with lunch served, or earn your keep fishing.
Superior Hiking Trail
Take a hike on the Superior Hiking Trail. You can actually hike this trail all the way from Two Harbors to the Canadian border if you like. Otherwise, pick a portion of it and enjoy the beauty of Lake Superior.
Near Grand Marais are several smaller villages, including Lutsen and Schroeder, as well as other State Parks with trails and natural beauty to keep you plenty busy. Try Cascade River State Park, Judge C.R. Magney State Park, and Grand Portage State Park. At Judge C.R. Magney State Park, be sure to hike the Devil's Kettle trail, which leads to a magnificent 50-foot 15-m waterfall that mysteriously disappears into the rock.
Take a class
At north house folk school (http://www.northhouse.org/), teaches traditional northern crafts, everything from wooden boat building to knife making to baking.