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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!

Paint and Sip

Paint and Sip

December 12, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Paint and Sip: Unleash your inner artist with our Paint and Sip classes at Surfside! Channel your creativity as you follow guided instructions to paint [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!

Music & Events at Up Yonder!

December 12, 2024    
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Tuesdays, Open Stage 6pm hosted by bluesman Pete Kavanaugh 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia Night, 6-8pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 7-9pm, a 15-20 piece big [...]
Ten and Under Pancake Spiel

Ten and Under Pancake Spiel

December 13, 2024 - December 15, 2024    
All Day
Ten and Under Pancake Spiel: Pancakes and curling? Yep! Sign up for fun. 8 end games, meals provided, 3 game gaurantee. registration
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 13, 2024    
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 [...]
Chasing Waterfalls at Gooseberry State Park

Chasing Waterfalls at Gooseberry State Park

December 13, 2024    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Chasing Waterfalls: Join Interpretive Park Naturalist on an accessible tour of Gooseberry Falls State Park's major waterfalls. On this walk, you can see views of [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!

Music & Events at Up Yonder!

December 13, 2024    
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Tuesdays, Open Stage 6pm hosted by bluesman Pete Kavanaugh 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia Night, 6-8pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 7-9pm, a 15-20 piece big [...]
Borealis Chorale and Christmas Concerts

Borealis Chorale and Christmas Concerts

December 13, 2024 - December 14, 2024    
7:00 pm
Borealis Chorale and Christmas Concerts: Please join us for the Annual Borealis Chorale and Orchestra Christmas Concerts on December 13 and 14 at 7 pm [...]
Side Street Detour

Side Street Detour

December 13, 2024    
8:00 pm
Side Street Detour is at the Silver Bay Lounge Friday starting @ 8:00 pm!! Stop in and join in the fun! See YOU @ the [...]
Geminids Meteor Shower

Geminids Meteor Shower

December 13, 2024 - December 14, 2024    
10:00 pm - 3:00 am
The Geminid meteor shower occurs between November 19 to December 24 and this year will peak on the nights of December 13 and 14.  The shower [...]
Santa at the Lighthouse

Santa at the Lighthouse

December 14, 2024 - December 15, 2024    
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
After meeting so many wonderful kids last year, Santa has made it a point to visit Split Rock Lighthouse again this year! Come meet Santa [...]
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

December 14, 2024    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days: Shop local this winter with the Depot Museum & Gift Shop! Members receive a double discount (20%) on all [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 14, 2024    
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 [...]
14 Dec

December Film

December 14, 2024    
4:00 pm
December Film: Join the Grand Marais Film Society Saturday, December 14th @ 4pm for a classic Christmas tale that promises to be inspirational, celebrational, and [...]
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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.
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