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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!

Orionids Meteor Shower

Orionids Meteor Shower

October 2, 2026 - November 10, 2026    
11:45 pm - 5:00 am
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 [...]
Time Travel Through Art and Letters

Time Travel Through Art and Letters

October 24, 2026    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
"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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Deep Dark History: The Shipwrecks of Lake Superior
November 11, 2023    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Playing off of this dark theme, join us for a deep, dark and riveting presentation with Nick Schutz where he will go into detail about [...]
3 Spot Centennial Celebration
November 18, 2023    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join the Lake County Historical Society for an afternoon celebrating the historic 3 spot display 11 AM to 3 PM around the Two Harbors Depot! [...]
Thanksgiving Buffet
November 23, 2023    
2:00 pm
Offering a traditional Thanksgiving Buffet, yum! Reservations are required at 218-387-1102, ext 102
Events on November 11, 2023
Events on November 18, 2023
3 Spot Centennial Celebration
18 Nov 23
Two Harbors
Events on November 23, 2023
Thanksgiving Buffet
23 Nov 23
Lutsen

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aerial view of caribou highlands lodge and pool with Lake Superior in background
fried walleye and wine at gunflint lodge
two harbors country inn hotel two harbors winter get away
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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