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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!

Best Stargazing June

Best Stargazing June

June 15, 2026 - June 16, 2026    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing June - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
Best Stargazing July

Best Stargazing July

July 15, 2026 - July 16, 2026    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing July. New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way [...]
Best Stargazing August

Best Stargazing August

August 13, 2026 - August 14, 2026    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing August - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
Best Stargazing September

Best Stargazing September

September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026    
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing September - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
Best Stargazing October

Best Stargazing October

October 12, 2026 - October 13, 2026    
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing October - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
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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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upcoming events
Best Stargazing June
15 Jun 26
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Best Stargazing July
15 Jul 26
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Best Stargazing August
13 Aug 26
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Best Stargazing September
12 Sep 26
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Best Stargazing October
12 Oct 26
Silver Bay
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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