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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!

Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 9, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 12, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 13, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 16, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Best Stargazing May

Best Stargazing May

May 16, 2026 - May 17, 2026    
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
North Shore
Best Stargazing May - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 19, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 20, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 23, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 26, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 27, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 30, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Cook County Historical Society 2026 Speaker Series featuring Michael Risku: "Following the Fish"

Cook County Historical Society 2026 Speaker Series featuring Michael Risku: "Following the Fish"

May 30, 2026    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cook County Historical Society
Minnesota author Michael Risku will present a comprehensive look at the commercial fishing industry that once defined North Shore communities from Knife River to Grand [...]
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Best Stargazing June

Best Stargazing June

June 15, 2026 - June 16, 2026    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
North Shore
Best Stargazing June - 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
Deep Dark History: The Shipwrecks of Lake Superior
November 11, 2023    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Waves of Superior Café
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 [...]
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3 Spot Centennial Celebration
3 Spot Centennial Celebration
November 18, 2023    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Duluth & Iron Range Depot Museum
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! [...]
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Thanksgiving Buffet
Thanksgiving Buffet
November 23, 2023    
2:00 pm
Cascade Lodge Pub
Offering a traditional Thanksgiving Buffet, yum! Reservations are required at 218-387-1102, ext 102
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Events on November 11, 2023
Deep Dark History: The Shipwrecks of Lake Superior
Deep Dark History: The Shipwrecks of Lake Superior
11 Nov 23
Tofte
Events on November 18, 2023
3 Spot Centennial Celebration
3 Spot Centennial Celebration
18 Nov 23
Two Harbors
Events on November 23, 2023
Thanksgiving Buffet
Thanksgiving Buffet
23 Nov 23
Lutsen

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