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!

Orionids Meteor Shower

October 2, 2026 - November 10, 2026

11:45 pm - 5:00 am

North Shore

Like the Eta Aquarids, the Orionids meteor shower is a by-product of Halley's Comet. The Orionids are active from October 2 -November 10, with peak [...]

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Time Travel Through Art and Letters

October 24, 2026

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery

"Letters to Our Future" was launched by the Cook County Historical Society earlier this year to document community reactions and experiences surrounding major events, preserving [...]

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