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Each small town celebrates nature, arts and history, the great outdoors, local and regional talents, holidays and community. And you’re invited to join in. This North Shore Calendar of Events lists all kinds of goings-on; guided hikes, 99-mile bike races, fine art exhibits, pie-eating contests, solstice celebrations, historical talks, workshops, classes, summer festivals, small town parades, and the annual lighting of Split Rock Lighthouse.

Check out what’s going on during your visit!

Lyrids Meteor Shower

Lyrids Meteor Shower

April 16, 2025 - April 25, 2025    
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
North Shore
The Lyrid meteor shower is a medium-strength shower that's active between April 16-25 each year, according to the American Meteor Society (AMS). It will peak on the night of [...]
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Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

April 16, 2025 - May 28, 2025    
11:00 pm - 5:00 am
North Shore
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is active between Apr. 16 and May 28 and peaks on May 5-6. The maximum rate for shooting stars in [...]
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Harbor Rail Pub events
Harbor Rail Pub events
December 2, 2025    
7:00 pm
Harbor Rail Pub
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
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December Full Moon
December Full Moon
December 4, 2025    
All Day
North Shore
December Full Moon - 3rd of 3 supermoons in a row A perigee is when the moon 's orbit is closest to the earth and [...]
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December Full Moon Poetry Reading
December Full Moon Poetry Reading
December 4, 2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Drury Lane Books
December Full Moon Poetry Reading - This is an open community bonfire where all are encouraged to share a favorite piece of prose or literature. [...]
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Harbor Rail Pub events
Harbor Rail Pub events
December 4, 2025    
7:00 pm
Harbor Rail Pub
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
December 5, 2025    
6:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
December 6, 2025    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
December 6, 2025    
6:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
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Harbor Rail Pub events
Harbor Rail Pub events
December 9, 2025    
7:00 pm
Harbor Rail Pub
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
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Harbor Rail Pub events
Harbor Rail Pub events
December 11, 2025    
7:00 pm
Harbor Rail Pub
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
December 12, 2025    
6:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
December 13, 2025    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
December 13, 2025    
6:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
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Geminids Meteor Shower
Geminids Meteor Shower
December 13, 2025 - December 14, 2025    
10:00 pm - 3:00 am
North Shore
The Geminids meteor shower occurs between November 19 to December 24 and this year will peak on the nights of December 13 and 14.  The [...]
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Harbor Rail Pub events
Harbor Rail Pub events
December 16, 2025    
7:00 pm
Harbor Rail Pub
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
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Harbor Rail Pub events
Harbor Rail Pub events
December 18, 2025    
7:00 pm
Harbor Rail Pub
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
December 19, 2025    
6:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
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Best Stargazing December
Best Stargazing December
December 19, 2025    
7:00 pm
North Shore
Best Stargazing December - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
December 20, 2025    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
December 20, 2025    
6:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
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Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice
December 21, 2025    
All Day
Winter Solstice - The sun will be at it's farthest point and it will be the shortest day of the year. This is also the [...]
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Ursids Meteor Shower
Ursids Meteor Shower
December 21, 2025 - December 22, 2025    
10:00 pm - 3:00 am
North Shore
The Ursids meteor shower is active between Dec. 17-26 and this year will peak on Dec. 21-22. The moon will be slight over half full. [...]
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Harbor Rail Pub events
Harbor Rail Pub events
December 23, 2025    
7:00 pm
Harbor Rail Pub
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
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Harbor Rail Pub events
Harbor Rail Pub events
December 25, 2025    
7:00 pm
Harbor Rail Pub
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
December 26, 2025    
6:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
December 27, 2025    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
December 27, 2025    
6:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
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Harbor Rail Pub events
Harbor Rail Pub events
December 30, 2025    
7:00 pm
Harbor Rail Pub
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
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Events on December 2, 2025
Harbor Rail Pub events
Harbor Rail Pub events
2 Dec 25
Two Harbors
Events on December 4, 2025
December Full Moon
December Full Moon
4 Dec 25
Silver Bay
December Full Moon Poetry Reading
December Full Moon Poetry Reading
4 Dec 25
Grand Marais
Harbor Rail Pub events
Harbor Rail Pub events
4 Dec 25
Two Harbors
Events on December 5, 2025
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
5 Dec 25
Two Harbors
Events on December 6, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
6 Dec 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
6 Dec 25
Two Harbors
Events on December 9, 2025
Harbor Rail Pub events
Harbor Rail Pub events
9 Dec 25
Two Harbors
Events on December 11, 2025
Harbor Rail Pub events
Harbor Rail Pub events
11 Dec 25
Two Harbors
Events on December 12, 2025
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
12 Dec 25
Two Harbors
Events on December 13, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
13 Dec 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
13 Dec 25
Two Harbors
Geminids Meteor Shower
Geminids Meteor Shower
13 Dec 25
Silver Bay
Events on December 16, 2025
Harbor Rail Pub events
Harbor Rail Pub events
16 Dec 25
Two Harbors
Events on December 18, 2025
Harbor Rail Pub events
Harbor Rail Pub events
18 Dec 25
Two Harbors
Events on December 19, 2025
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
19 Dec 25
Two Harbors
Best Stargazing December
Best Stargazing December
19 Dec 25
Silver Bay
Events on December 20, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
20 Dec 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
20 Dec 25
Two Harbors
Events on December 21, 2025
Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice
21 Dec 25
Ursids Meteor Shower
Ursids Meteor Shower
21 Dec 25
Silver Bay
Events on December 23, 2025
Harbor Rail Pub events
Harbor Rail Pub events
23 Dec 25
Two Harbors
Events on December 25, 2025
Harbor Rail Pub events
Harbor Rail Pub events
25 Dec 25
Two Harbors
Events on December 26, 2025
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
26 Dec 25
Two Harbors
Events on December 27, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
27 Dec 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
27 Dec 25
Two Harbors
Events on December 30, 2025
Harbor Rail Pub events
Harbor Rail Pub events
30 Dec 25
Two Harbors

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Perseids Meteor Shower
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
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96th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
96th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
30 Jul 25
Grand Marais
FinnFest 2025
FinnFest 2025
31 Jul 25
Duluth
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
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1 Aug 25
Grand Marais
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