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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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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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