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North Shore Events

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!

Navigating by Color Series

Navigating by Color Series

September 6, 2025 - December 31, 2025    
All Day
Navigating by Color series debuts featuring Catherine Meier art at two stops The recent works by Finland MN resident can be seen and enjoyed at [...]
Moose lick salt on road

Moose lick salt on road

November 19, 2025 - December 24, 2025    
12:00 am
When temps drop in the winter, roads are salted to keep ice from forming. Like many of us, moose crave a little salt. Carefully drive [...]
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

December 12, 2025 - December 14, 2025    
All Day
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse is a guided experience for guests to explore the restored keeper’s house while learning about how the families lived at [...]
Ladies Spiel

Ladies Spiel

December 13, 2025 - December 14, 2025    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Curling Club is hosting a Ladies Spiel.  16 team pool play with four 6 end games guaranteed. Cash payouts, food and beer specials [...]
Santa at the Lighthouse

Santa at the Lighthouse

December 13, 2025 - December 14, 2025    
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Santa at the Lighthouse - It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Santa is excited to return to Split Rock Lighthouse this holiday season! [...]
Igloo Fondue

Igloo Fondue

December 14, 2025    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
Jingle and Mingle

Jingle and Mingle

December 14, 2025    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Jingle and Mingle - Need to do some holiday shopping? Join your local Vendors at the Silver Bay Lounge on Sunday, Dec. 14th from 11am-4pm. [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 14, 2025    
1:00 pm
Christmas Tea on the Edna G! Join us for Tea and Treats on the historic 126-year-old tugboat, the Edna G docked in Two Harbors.  Get [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

December 14, 2025    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
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Best Stargazing December
December 8, 2026    
7:00 pm
Best Stargazing December - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
Geminids Meteor Shower
December 13, 2026 - December 14, 2026    
10:00 pm - 3:00 am
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 [...]
December Full Moon
December 23, 2026    
All Day
December Full Moon - 2nd of 3 supermoons in a row A perigee is when the moon 's orbit is closest to the earth and [...]
Events on December 8, 2026
Best Stargazing December
8 Dec 26
Silver Bay
Events on December 13, 2026
Geminids Meteor Shower
13 Dec 26
Silver Bay
Events on December 23, 2026
December Full Moon
23 Dec 26
Silver Bay

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fried walleye and wine at gunflint lodge
fried walleye and wine at gunflint lodge
snow covered cascade lodge on north shore with stunning blue sky
upcoming events
Orionids Meteor Shower
2 Oct 26
Silver Bay
October Full Moon
25 Oct 26
Silver Bay
Best Stargazing November
8 Nov 26
Silver Bay
Taurids Meteor Shower
9 Nov 26
Silver Bay
Leonids Meteor Shower
17 Nov 26
Silver Bay
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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