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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!

Dark Sky Festival

Dark Sky Festival

December 11, 2025 - December 13, 2025    
All Day
Cook County is home to one of the darkest skies in the world. Every year, explorers, adventurers, artists and photographers from around the world travel to Cook County to experience the northern lights. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) has been named as one of only 13 certified International Dark Sky Sanctuaries in the world! And at over a million acres, it is the largest. Help us to celebrate our dark sky season at the third Dark Sky Festival! More details . . .
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

December 11, 2025    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

December 11, 2025    
6:00 pm
Tuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music & Special Event Saturdays Nov 15 [...]
Music at Harbor Rail Pub

Music at Harbor Rail Pub

December 11, 2025    
10:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Tuesdays 7-9pm Vinyl Night! Bring your favorite album to share and enjoy a free rail drink or tap beer. Thursdays 7-9pm Karaoke Nigh! Occasionally, there’s [...]
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

December 12, 2025 - December 14, 2025    
All Day
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse is a guided experience for guests to explore the restored keeper’s house while learning about how the families lived at [...]
Igloo Fondue

Igloo Fondue

December 12, 2025    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 12, 2025    
1:00 pm
Christmas Tea on the Edna G! Join us for Tea and Treats on the historic 126-year-old tugboat, the Edna G docked in Two Harbors.  Get [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

December 12, 2025    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

December 12, 2025    
6:00 pm
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
Borealis Chorale and Orchestra

Borealis Chorale and Orchestra

December 12, 2025 - December 13, 2025    
7:00 pm
The Borealis Chorale and Orchestra will present its annual winter concerts on Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13 at 7 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran [...]
Ugly Sweater Party with live music by Soundcheck

Ugly Sweater Party with live music by Soundcheck

December 12, 2025    
8:00 pm
Ugly Sweater Party with live music by Soundcheck - Playing everything that was popular with your grandparents, to what your kids are singing now- SoundCheck [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

December 13, 2025    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Igloo Fondue

Igloo Fondue

December 13, 2025    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
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Hygge: the Warmth of Winter Opening Reception
February 2, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate the opening reception of Hygge: the Warmth of Winter, a collaborative exhibition and 5th annual members’ show from the North [...]
Hygge: the Warmth of Winter Gallery Exhibition
February 3, 2024 - February 25, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and admire the 5th annual members’ show from the North Shore Artists League, Hygge: the Warmth of Winter. With art from over 20 artists, [...]
Lehto & Wright
February 10, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lehto & Wright is a MN-based folk-rock and progressive rock band who first performed in 1999. Their sound is a unique blend of traditional and [...]
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