CdA Events Calendar - Art & Music
Coeur d'Alene offers impressive arts, music & crafts!
YOU CAN PARTICIPATE, OR OBSERVE - IT'S UP TO YOU
CONCERTS | crafts | movies | fiber arts | markets | games
Community Concerts
Dec 4 | 3 pm (Sun)
"G.F. Handel's Messiah"
SCHULER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
880 W. Garden Ave., CdA
A most iconic yuletide tradition, Handel's "Messiah" will be performed FREE of charge on the NIC campus by Music Conservatory of CdA.
The audience is encouraged to sing along with the choir during the triumphant "Hallelujah" chorus (stand please). What a great way to begin the Christmas holiday season! (Donations appreciated).
Varies - Free!
North Idaho College Concerts
FREE concerts at NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE take place at Schuler Performing Arts Center, 880 W. Garden Ave., CdA
Dec 1 | 7:30 pm (Th)
"Cardinal Chamber Orchestra"
Dec 10 | 7:30-9 pm (Sat)
Dec 11 | 2 -3 pm (Sun)
"Sounds of Christmas"
Feb 7 | 7:30 pm (T)
"JazzNIC Festival Concert"
March 7 | 7:30 pm (T)
"Choral Kaleidoscope Concert"
March 22 | 7:30 pm (W)
"Wind Symphony"
April 25 | 7:30 pm (T)
"Spring Jazz Concert"
April 27 | 7:30 pm (Th)
"Cardinal Chamber Orchestra"
May 2 | 7:30 pm (T)
"Spring Choral Celebration"
May 14 | 2 pm (Sun)
"Mother's Day Concert"
Open to the public, concert dates vary & are live streamed for those not able to attend. View NIC events HERE.
Varies - Free!
Paint With a Friend
Every Thursday | 11 am-3 pm
Parish Hall, St. Luke's Episcopal Church
501 E. Wallace, Coeur d'Alene
Artists meet every Thursday to paint & visit. Open to the public!
Take a sack lunch, if you like. Questions? Email - cdaartassocation@gmail.com.
Every Thursday - Free!
Quilting to
Benefit Others
Jan 10 | 1-3 pm (T)
Human Rights Education Institute
414 W. Fort Grounds Dr., Coeur d'Alene
(FREE parking; obtain upon arrival)
North Idaho Quilters "Community Service" group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except July & December) to work on quilts to benefit the community.
The public is invited to help assemble & tie quilts. Donations of fabric, quilt blocks, quilt tops, & finished quilts are always appreciated. More info - 208-930-1139 (Catherine)
2nd Tuesday - Free!
"Quilts of Valor" Work Day
Dec 19 | 10 am-4 pm (M)
1138 E. Poleline, Post Falls
"Patriotic Piecers" meet the 3rd Monday of each month at American Legion Post 143 to work on quilts (sew, un-sew, iron, cut, sponsor, piece, bind or quilt).
All quilters are invited to take their sewing machines & fabrics to help create "Quilts of Valor" for deserving veterans who have served & sacrificed to protect our freedom. For more info on "Q of V", or to request a quilt for a veteran, www.qovf.org
Questions? Contact Giannine O'Connor, QOV Coordinator at patrioticpiecers@gmail.com.
3rd Monday - Free!
December Craft Fairs & Bazaars
Dec 2 | 4-9 pm (Fri)
Dec 3 | 10 am-6 pm (Sat)
"Outdoor European Christmas Market"
McINTIRE FAMILY PARK
8930 N. Government Way, Hayden
Sponsored by Hayden Chamber of Commerce. Over 100 vendors w/mulled spiced Gluhwein & hot cocoa. Kids' area w/face painting, coloring books & area to decorate Christmas cookies. Kids age 10 & under, FREE admission; all others, $5 cash.
Dec 3 | 9 am-3 pm (Sat)
"Holiday Craft Fair"
CHRISTIAN CENTER SCHOOL
3639 W. Prairie Ave., Hayden
Food, fellowship, fun, crafts, gifts, decor & locally-sourced Christmas trees.
Dec 3 | 9 am-3 pm (Sat)
"North Idaho Christian School's 38th Annual Christmas Market"
ANTHEM CHURCH
251 W. Miles Ave., Hayden
Over 55 vendors, cake walk, raffle, prizes - FREE admission! 208-772-7546
Dec 3 | 9 am-4 pm (Sat)
"Mullan Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair"
MORNING CLUB (side ramp)
117 Hunter, Mullan
In its 2nd year, see handmade holiday decor - FREE admission! 208-512-5643
Dec 3 | 9 am-5 pm (Sat)
Dec 10 | 10 am-3 pm (Sat)
"Annual Christmas Market by Athol Farmers Market"
ATHOL COMMUNITY CENTER
30355 N. Third St., Athol
Shop local artisans at this 2-day festive event.
Dec 3 | 10 am-5 pm (Sat)
"Holiday Craft Fair"
COEUR D'ALENE LIBRARY
(Community Room)
702 E. Front Ave., CdA
Locally-made handcrafts & art with a portion of sales benefitting Friends of the Library. FREE admission!
Dec 9 | noon-4 pm (F)
Dec 10 | 9 am-4 pm (Sat)
"Winter Bazaar"
BLANCHARD COMMUNITY CENTER
685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard
Handcrafted items, jewelry, home decor, fabric/supplies, gifts, food & refreshments. FREE admission!
Dec 9 | 5-8 pm (F)
Dec 10 | 8 am-4 pm (Sat)
"Holiday Craft Fair"
PINEHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
201 3rd St., Pinehurst
Over 30 local artisans - FREE admission!
Dec 17 | 10 am-3 pm (Sat)
"Handmade Holiday Craft Fair by Rathdrum Craft & Farmers' Market"
RATHDRUM LIONS CLUB
16114 N. Meyer Rd., Rathdrum
Local vendors indoors & out w/fresh foods, crafts, jewelry, arts, candles, goat soaps & more.
Dec 17 | 10 am-3 pm (Sat)
"Winter Farmers' Market"
KOOTENAI CO. FAIRGROUNDS
4056 N. Gov't Way (Jacklin Bldg 25), CdA
Lots of vendors, live music; more info HERE.
Varies - Free!
Fiber Arts Gatherings
Every Monday | 1-3 pm
"Knit Along"
RATHDRUM LIBRARY
16320 Hwy 41, Rathdrum
208-687-1029
Open to all every Monday. Take a project & socialize. Master knitter will be available to assist.
Tuesdays (3rd & 4th) | 10 am-2 pm
"Blanchard Stitchers"
BLANCHARD COMMUNITY CENTER
685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard
208-437-1037
Take a lunch & stay awhile. Enjoy time with other enthusiasts on the 3rd & 4th Tuesdays of each month.
Every Tuesday | noon-2 pm
"Knitting Club"
1765 W Golf Course Rd, Coeur d'Alene
Prefer knitting with others, or need some help? Every Tuesday at Kroc Center, knit or crochet with other crafters - FREE & open to the public! (Registration opens 2 hours prior to class start time.) Find link HERE.
There's also an option to help make items for community service. (Yarn donations are always appreciated for community service projects.)
Every Tuesday | 5:30-7:30 pm
"Crochet Connection"
HAYDEN LIBRARY
8385 N. Gov't Way, Hayden
208-772-5612
Crochet with a fun group. Help & patterns are available.
Every Wednesday | 1-2 pm
"Knit & Nosh"
HARRISON LIBRARY
111 Coeur d'Alene Ave., Harrison
208-689-3976
All needle crafters are welcome - a FREE community activity! Gather every Wednesday.
Every Thursday | 1-3 pm
"Cross Stitch Group"
RATHDRUM LIBRARY
16320 Hwy 41, Rathdrum
208-687-1029
Join others to work on cross-stitch projects every Thursday. All are welcome.
Every Thursday | 2-4 pm
ATHOL AMERICAN LEGION
5525 E. Hwy 54, Athol (banquet room)
Every Thursday, crafters, knitters, spinners & crocheters meet to visit & create. Take a handiwork project, or get involved with group projects for the community such as lap blankets for veterans, chemo caps for cancer patients, & preemie hats for babies.
Coffee & tea are available; shareable snacks welcome. All levels of crafters are welcome. (Donations of excess yarn/materials are always welcome.)
Every Friday | 10-11:30 am
"Knitting for Warmth"
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
521 E. Lakeside Ave., CdA
208-667-8446
An open, community knitting time for anyone who would like to create a prayer shaw (which is given as a gift of love, hope & comfort to someone who is critically ill or in crisis). More info HERE.
Varies - Free!
American
Mah Jongg
**Photo credit - Carol Kelly
Every Tuesday | 1-4 pm
"American Mah Jongg"
1916 N. Lakewood Dr., CdA
208-819-1697 (Carol Kelly) or 208-667-4628
Expert, or "newby", gather to play this rummy-like game played with tiles. Lake City Center charges an (almost FREE) fee of $1-2). Classes are FREE on Tuesdays!
The game is excellent for the memory; gathering is wonderful for making new friends. Try it. :-) Questions? Ask Carol Kelly at 208-557-4628.
All ages are welcome to participate in activities at Lake City Center (see link above).
Tuesdays - Almost Free ($1-2)
Barbershop Quartets
Every Tuesday | 7-9 pm
practices at Bell Tower Funeral Home
3398 E. Jenalan Ave., Post Falls
Lake City Harmonizers welcomes members (men & women) of all ages who like to sing barbershop-style harmony (a cappella) & have fun doing it.
Rehearsals provide an evening of resonant music-making & take place every Tuesday. More info - text or call Bob Thackston at 208-699-0220.
Every Tuesday - Free!
Public Speaking Training
Every Thursday | 7 am
"Talk of the Town" Toastmasters Int'l
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
3931 N. Schreiber Way, CdA
208-635-5990
Every Tuesday | 5:45 pm
"Lake Pend Oreille" Toastmasters Int'l
EAST BONNER COUNTY LIBRARY
1407 Cedar St., Sandpoint
208-283-9008
Afraid of public speaking? Many people are, but there's a solution in the form of Toastmasters International. Begin your journey to gain communication & leadership skills - self-confidence too!
Weekly gatherings - Tuesdays in Sandpoint; Thursdays in CdA - are open to the public FREE of charge. For detailed or general info on Toastmasters, click HERE.
Varies - Free!
Downtown CdA "Art Walk"
Dec 9 | 5-8 pm (F)
DOWNTOWN COEUR D'ALENE
Stroll the streets of CdA, drop into art studios & other businesses. Sample wine; appetizers along the way. Hear local musician singer/songwriters & see artists' demonstrations.
This is a relaxing evening for the whole family on the 2nd Friday of each month. As a bonus, It's also the evening when Museum of North Idaho charges no admission fee (during open season).
See COEUR D'ALENE ARTS & CULTURE ALLIANCE website for maps & schedules.
2nd Friday - Free!
Sweet Adelines Sing Harmony
Every Monday | 6:30-8:30 pm (Jan-Dec)
Community United Methodist Church
1470 W. Hanley Ave., CdA
Coeur d'Alene Chorus is a group of talented women of all ages who sing in 4-part barbershop-style harmony (a cappella).
Rehearsals are every Monday (Jan-Nov) at CUMC & are open to women who would like to listen, or become a member. (Ask about auditions). Music ranges from Broadway classics to popular songs - new & old.
Vocalists love to perform & participate in competitions. More info - 208-717-1332, email sweetadscda@gmail.com or see website HERE.
Every Monday - Free!
Coffee/Cocoa & Coloring
Every Friday | 1-3 pm (F)
8385 N. Government Way, Hayden
208-772-5612
A popular gathering takes place every Friday - a time to "espresso" yourself with coffee & coloring (supplies provided). Relax...no kids allowed. :-)
Every Friday | 1-3 pm (F)
PINEHURST LIBRARY
107 Main St., Pinehurst
208-682-3483
Drop in - supplies are provided, or take your own. Discover color/design in peace & quiet. It's a FREE activity!
Every Saturday | 11 am-1 pm
111 S. Coeur d'Alene Ave., Harrison
208-689-3976
If you want to sip a warm drink, relax & try out some artistic talents, this "Cocoa, Coffee & Coloring" gathering is for you, every Saturday morning. Do puzzles, play games & socialize too! All ages are welcome.
Nov 26 | 10 am-noon (Sat)
POST FALLS LIBRARY
821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls
208-773-1506
A time to unwind & cultivate your creativity - relax & forget everything else. Materials are provided, & so is fresh-brewed coffee on the last Saturday of each month. Adults only.
Varies - Free!
Silver Valley Chess
Every Wednesday | 4-5 pm
KELLOGG LIBRARY
16 W. Market Ave., Kellogg
208-786-7231
Interested in chess? Chess players meet every Wednesday to play & hone skills. All are welcome - even beginners!
Varies - Free!