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 | theater | fiber arts | HISTORY | games
Downtown CdA "Art Walk"
May 14 | 5-8 pm (F)
June 11 | 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 perform too.
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!
Family-Friendly Movie Nights
**All movies are held outdoors at various locations/times. They are FREE & intended as family-friendly entertainment. Take lawn chairs/blankets & enjoy!
(Please do your own research to determine appropriateness for your family.)
June 25 | Dusk (F)
MAJESTIC PARK
5750 W. Majestic Ave., Rathdrum
"The Karate KId"
Presented by Rathdrum Parks & Recreation. More info - 208-687-2399.
June 25 | Sunset (F)
SPORTSMANS PARK
1945 N. Lucas Lane, Post Falls
"How to Train Your Dragon - the Hidden World"
Thank you, City of Post Falls & sponsors!
July 6 | 8:30 pm (T)
McINTIRE FAMILY PARK
8930 N. Gov't Way, Hayden
"Abominable" - PG, Animated
Presented by Handshake Productions & area sponsors.
July 9 | Sunset (F)
Q'EMILN PARK
12201 W. Parkway Dr., Post Falls
"Moana"
Thank you, City of Post Falls & sponsors!
July 23 | Dusk (F)
STUB MYER PARK
8320 W. Fourth St., Rathdrum
"Raya The Last Dragon"
Presented by Rathdrum Parks & Recreation. More info - 208-687-2399.
Aug 13 | Sunset (F)
TULLAMORE PARK
3673 E. Bogie Dr., Post Falls
"Toy Story 4"
Thank you, City of Post Falls & sponsors!
Aug 27 | Dusk (F)
MAJESTIC PARK
5750 W. Majestic Ave., Rathdrum
"Tom & Jerry The Movie"
Presented by Rathdrum Parks & Recreation. More info - 208-687-2399
Varies - Free!
Quilting to
Benefit Others
May 3, 17 | 9 am-noon (M)
8134 N. Meyer Rd., Post Falls, ID
208-765-0727
Gather with "Dorcas Quilting" ladies every 1st & 3rd Mondays to quilt for community causes - assisted living/nursing home residents, delivery by EMTs/police to accident victims & more situations for those in need of warmth & comfort.
All are welcome to help sew, tie, cut, sort, etc. Coffee is always on.
May 11 | 1-3 pm (T)
Bear Paw Quilting
600 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID
North Idaho Quilters "Community Service" group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to work (except July & December) 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.
Varies - Free!
Sweet Adelines Sing Harmony
TBA | 7 pm (M)
Canvas Church, 2200 N. 7th St.
Coeur d'Alene, ID
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 & are open to women who would like to listen, or become a member. Music ranges from Broadway classics to popular songs - new & old.
Vocalists love to perform & participate in competitions. More info - 208-717-1332 or email
Every Monday - Free!
Farmers' Market Schedules
Wednesdays, 4-7 pm (May-Sept)
5th & Sherman, downtown CdA
Thursdays, 3-6 pm (May 13-Sept 16)
SPIRIT LAKE FARMERS' & FLEA MARKET
Spirit Lake Christian Fellowship
(grassy area off Hwy 41)
82 Industrial Park, Spirit Lake
208-352-2283
Thursdays (June 24, July 22 & Aug 26), 5:30-8 pm
Main St. between Mill & McCartney
Rathdrum
208-687-2399
Growers, artisan/craft vendors, flea marketers, food, beer, live music.
Thursday evenings (June 24-Aug 19)
SILVER VALLEY COMMUNITY MARKET
Kellogg City Park
2 S. HIll St., Kellogg
Live music each week, along with food beer/wine garden.
Fridays, 2-6 pm (May-Sept 25)
Athol City Park
30355 N. 3rd St., Athol
Saturdays, 9 am-1:30 pm (May-Oct)
SE corner of Hwy 95 & Prairie Ave., Hayden
**No dogs are allowed - not carried, or in strollers, backpacks or purses.
Saturdays, 10 am-3 pm (May-Aug)
COMMUNITY MARKET AT SILVER LAKE
Silver Lake Mall
200 W. Hanley Ave., CdA
Full event schedules in addition to vendors inside mall (May); outdoors (June-Aug).
North Idaho Farmers' Markets - they're back - every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Stop by, talk to the local farmers & artisans. Relax as music fills the fresh air. Check out fresh vegetables, flowers & native plants; meats, cheeses, bread, jams, honey & meats. Homemade crafts - yes, of course. FREE admission!
Varies - Free!
Knitting Along With Others
May 4, 11, 18 | noon-2 pm (T)
"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.)
Tuesdays - Free!
Writers Inspire Creativity
May 12 | 9 am-noon (W)
JEWETT HOUSE
1501 E. Lakeshore Dr., Coeur d'Alene, ID
May 20 | 6:30-9:30 pm (Th)
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE MASTER
4800 N. Ramsey Rd., Coeur d'Alene, ID
Cozy up to pen & paper, or let fingers fly on computer keys. More coffee or hot chocolate next to a crackling fireplace?
Writers look for inspiration, seek motivation & thrive on encouragement. IDAHO WRITER'S LEAGUE meets two times a month - 2nd Wednesday & the 3rd Thursday, to share ideas, critique each other, discuss writing techniques, hear presentations, & be mentors.
Non-members are invited to attend two meetings FREE before becoming members, if interested. Writing as a hobby or becoming a published author - it's all good!
2nd Wed & 3rd Thurs - Free!
"Quilts of Valor" Work Day
May 17 | 10 am-4 pm (M)
1138 E. Poleline, Post Falls, ID
"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? 208-773-0474
3rd Monday - Free!
Summer Concert Excitement
Sundays, 1-4 pm
COEUR D'ALENE CITY PARK CONCERTS
415 Fort Ground Dr., CdA
Tuesdays, 6-8:30 pm
316 Sherman Ave., CdA
Thursdays, 6-8:30 pm
8930 N. Gov't Way, Hayden
Every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday, plan on concerts at various locations. Thank you, Handshake Productions, & the many sponsors which make it possible for these family-friendly music events to be open to the public & FREE!
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 6-8 pm (Th)
Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 | 6-8 pm (Th)
Aug 21 | 6-8 pm (Sat)
RIVERSTONE PARK
Idaho Central Credit Union Amphitheater
1805 Tilford Lane, CdA
Coeur d'Alene Arts & Culture Alliance presents concerts every Thursday of the summer in Riverstone. Genres include: rock, jazz/blues, country rock, contemporary jazz, Indie/alternative reggae, soul/funk/blues/Motown, folk rock & classical. Thanks to all who make these FREE music events possible. Click links above for more details & performers.
July 14, 21, 28 | 6 pm (W)
Aug 4 | 6 pm (W)
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES ON THE PLAZA
Post Falls City Hall Plaza
408 N. Spokane St., Post Falls
Enjoy FREE concerts in the heart of Post Falls on the city plaza on Wednesday nights. Let's give it up for The Powers, Mojo the Party Band, Ryan Larson Band & CdA Brass X5.
TBA | Saturdays 2-5 pm
City Park, Hwy 97, Harrison
Enjoy a relaxed Saturday afternoon listening to live music.
Varies - Free!
Book Club in Riverstone
May 12 | 9 am (W)
"Well-Read Morning Club"
June 3 | 6 pm (Th)
"Well-Read Evening Club"
2048 N. Main St., CdA
208-215-2265
Book Club Corner is back! Up to eight people can gather at the store - FREE of charge monthly on the 2nd Wednesday & 1st Thursday.
To register a club, call to reserve a time.
2nd Wed & 1st Thurs - Free!
Barbershop Quartets
May 11, 18, 25 | 7-9 pm (T)
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 - email m
Every Tuesday - Free!
Paint With a Friend
TBA | 10:30 am-2 pm (Th)
Parish Hall, St. Luke's Episcopal Church
501 E. Wallace, Coeur d'Alene, ID
Artists meet every Thursday to paint & visit. Open to the public!
Take a sack lunch. Questions? Email - art4cda2018@gmail.com
Every Thursday - Free!