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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!

Geminids Meteor Shower

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 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 [...]
January Full Moon

January Full Moon

January 3, 2027    
All Day
January Full Moon - 3rd of 3 supermoons A perigee is when the moon 's orbit is closest to the earth and a supermoon is [...]
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Split Rock Lighthouse Beacon Lighting
July 31, 2022    
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
As the culmination of an evening presentation about Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Split Rock Lighthouse will be lit. 2022 is the 112th anniversary of the lighthouse.
Events on July 31, 2022

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aerial view of caribou highlands lodge and pool with Lake Superior in background
fried walleye and wine at gunflint lodge
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upcoming events
Finland Farmers Market
17 Sep 26
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Finland Farmers Market
24 Sep 26
Finland
September Full Moon
26 Sep 26
Silver Bay
Finland Farmers Market
1 Oct 26
Finland
Orionids Meteor Shower
2 Oct 26
Silver Bay
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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