Coeur d'Alene Special Events Calendar!
Things to Do in North Idaho for All Ages!
See our CALENDAR below for residents & visitors.
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to Coeur d'Alene Insider's guide to free events!
free community events
- Now thru Nov 20 (Mon-Fri), 8 am-4 pm, "Coat Distribution" sponsored by Coats4Kids at St. Vincent de Paul HELP Center, 201 E. Harrison Ave., CdA. FREE coats are available for children because "Every child deserves a warm coat this winter!"
- Nov 4 (Wed), 6-8 pm, "Winter Driving Class" at Idaho State Police Dist. 1 Office, 615 W. Wilbur Ave., CdA. Taught by ISP Troopers & ITD Operators, the course is FREE & covers proper vehicle preparation, equipment, road conditions, crashes, & snowplow safety. For drivers of all ages & skill levels; however, teen drivers & those new to winter driving are especially encouraged to attend. Classes fill up quickly. Also: Nov 7, 14, 21 (Sat, 10 am-noon); & Dec 5, 12 & 19. HERE is the registration link.
- VETERANS' DAY CEREMONIES >
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Nov 13 (Fri), 5-8 pm, "ArtWalk" in downtown CdA. What a perfect time of year to browse 15+ galleries/shops! Watch artists at work, sample goodies. Click HERE for more info & the map. ArtWalk is held the 2nd Friday of each month.
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Nov 14 (Sat), 10 am-3 pm, "Wills for Warriors" at eLegacy & Crandall Law Group, 8596 N. Wayne Dr., Hayden. An estate planning event for veterans, including creation of a FREE basic will. Qualify & register by calling 888-308-7526 or email info@elegacylaw.com. Openings are limited.
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Nov 14 (Sat), 11 am-2 pm, "Wreath-Making Class" at Lake City Center, 1916 N. Lakewood Dr., CdA. Hosted by Kerry Green from Keller Williams Realty. FREE & open to the public!
Food distributions & meals
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Oct 30 (Fri), 5-7 pm, "Burger Night" at Wallace Elks Lodge #331, 419 Cedar Street. Delicious burgers are complimentary for veterans every Friday night.
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Nov 3 (Tues), 11 am-1 pm, "2nd Harvest Mobile Market" at St. Vincent de Paul Help Center, 201 E. Harrison Ave., CdA. Up to 250 families facing hunger will receive fresh & non-perishable food items at this drive-thru event. Also: Nov 5 at Sysco, 300 N. Baugh Way, Post Falls.
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Nov 3 (Tues), 4:30-6:30 pm, "Free Community Meal" provided by Cup of Grace, 31848 N. 4th Ave., Spirit Lake (behind bank) for area residents. Join neighbors & meet new ones at this friendly, weekly gathering every Tuesday. All ages are welcome! For to-go meals, take your own clean, sealable container.
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Nov 4 (Wed), 5-7 pm, "Steak Night for Veterans" at Wallace Elks Lodge #331, 419 Cedar Street. Veterans are invited to enjoy sizzling steaks, hearty sides & good company. All veterans eat FREE every 1st Wednesday of the month! Veterans also eat FREE on Burger Night every Friday, 5-7 pm.
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Nov 5 (Thurs), 1-3 pm, "Lunch/Snacks Distribution" provided by non-profit, Outreach Eats at Rathdrum Skate Park, located across from Mountain View School, 7802 Main Street.
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Nov 5 (Thurs), 6 pm, "Celebrating Our Veterans" at Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel, 37814 S. Nukwalqw St., Worley. All veterans are invited for a FREE dinner in appreciation of your service & sacrifice for our country. Doors open at 5 pm; dinner at 6. Take military ID.
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COMPLIMENTARY WEEKLY CHURCH MEALS in Post Falls, CdA, Hayden, St. Maries & Osburn >
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Nov 11 (Wed), 9 am, "Veterans Day Breakfast" at Cabela's, 101 N. Cabela Way, Post Falls. Gather for complimentary coffee/donuts & camaraderie.
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Nov 18 (Wed), 8-9:30 am, "Veterans Appreciation Breakfast" at Legends Park Assisted Living, 1820 N. Legends Pkwy, CdA. Each month veterans & their families are invited to enjoy a full breakfast - eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, coffee & juices - FREE of charge! Please RSVP to 208-699-6015. Offered every 3rd Wednesday of each month.
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THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY MEALS >
wellness & safety
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SUICIDE HOTLINE - CALL OR TEXT 988
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SAFE PASSAGE HOTLINE FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE - 208-664-9303 24/7
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Nov 5 (Thurs), 10 am-2 pm, "Golden Years: Senior Resource Fair" at Hampton Inn, 1500 N. Riverstone Dr., CdA. Educational workshops every hour, swag, 20+ vendors, bingo/prizes, & experts on-site for health & wellness resources in North Idaho. FREE admission & health screenings! Vitalant blood drive also.
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Nov 6 (Fri), 8 am-2 pm, "Free Dental Care" at Generations Dental, 1223 N. Gov't Way, CdA. As part of "Opertion Veteran Smiles", Dr. Justin Rader & his staff will offer FREE dental services to homeless & in-need U.S. Veterans. Call 208-664-9225 for app't. Walk-ins welcome too. Must take proof of status w/DD214 or valid military ID card.
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Nov 6 (Fri), 8 am-3 pm, "North Idaho Caregiver Conference" at Real Life Ministries - Post Falls Campus, 1866 Cecil Road. FREE event offers practical tools, resources & fellowship w/others. Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association. Register by calling 208-666-2996 or email mllarson@alz.org.
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MEDICARE CLASSES >
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Nov 7 (Sat), 10 am-1 pm, "Ready, Set, Baby!" presented by Safe Start & Heritage Health at Center for Healthy Living, 3700 W. Seltice Way, CdA. FREE, informative gathering exclusively for expecting families in the third trimester of pregnancy who reside in Kootenai, Shoshone, Bonner, Boundary or Benewah counties. Each expecting parent may take one adult guest (adults only). Gain confidence, be prepared & connect to valuable community resources before baby arrives. Classes include: "Safe Sleep 101" & "Car Seat 101". Registration is required; limited to 12 families w/lunch provided. See link HERE.
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Nov 13 (Fri), 10-11 am, "VA Health Care Orientation Class" at Coeur d'Alene VA Clinic, 915 W. Emma Ave., Room 159, CdA. Gain understanding of benefits for primary, specialty & mental health care; social work, pharmacy & medication refills, emergency & urgent care, co-payments, travel benefits, patient advocate program & more. Call 509-434-7009 to register or email SPONewPatientOrientation@VA.gov. Walk-ins welcome; family members/friends welcome.
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Nov 19 (Thurs), 5-7 pm, "Grief in the Holidays Workshop" at Hospice of North Idaho Community Bldg., 2290 W. Prairie Ave., CdA. Designed for those who have experienced loss of loved ones, attendees will gain plans for managing their grief during the difficult holiday time. Workshop is FREE; however, registration is required. Email griefsupport@honi.org or call 208-772-7994.
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Dec 2 (Wed), 12:30 pm, "Geezer Forum CDA" at Lake City Center, 1916 N. Lakewood Dr., CdA. Speakers, vendors, discussions, community support w/topics including tax prep for seniors, circuit breaker property tax info, senior discounts, free & low-cost food sources. FREE entry!
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Jan 11 (Mon), "Free Developmental Screening" for children ages birth-5 in Coeur d'Alene Public Schools provides parents with info on speech & language, fine & gross motor skills, social emotional development, self-help skills, academic concepts, vision & hearing. Results may indicate a need for special education services. Screening takes place at CDA Early Learning Center, 632 E. Borah Ave., CdA, by app't only. Call 208-620-2031 to schedule. Also: April 12. Sponsored by CdA Schools, NIC Head Start, Mountain States Early Head Start, & ID Infant Toddler Program.
library HIGHLIGHTs
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Nov 1 (Sun), 2-4 pm, "Sunday Matinee Contra Dance" at CdA Library. Sponsored by Spokane Folklore Society, contra dancing is a traditional folk dance from New England. Participation encouraged. Also: Dec 6.
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Nov 4 (Wed), 4-6 pm, "Realtor in the Library" at CdA Library for those curious about the local real estate market. Buying or selling, or just need info on downsizing or upsizing strategies, or remodeling ideas to maximize return on investment? Held every 1st Wednesday.
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Nov 5 (Thurs), 1-3 pm, "Genealogy Research" at Hayden Library. Kootenai Co. Genealogical Society meets every first Thursday w/new speakers each month. Topics relate to researching family history. Open to the public.
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Nov 5 (Thurs), 4-6 pm, "Lawyer in the Library" at CdA Library. A free resource held on the 1st Thursday of each month, & provided by Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program for low income individuals & families who need civil legal services (no criminal issues). Registration is required & must be completed 24 hours in advance. Link to the library's calendar HERE.
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Nov 9 (Mon), 2-4 pm, "Chess Competition" for all ages at Hayden Library. A friendly competition w/a ladder-tournament format so all skill levels can challenge each other. Also Dec 14. Spirit Lake Chess Club plays on Tuesdays monthly at Spirit Lake Community Center, 32564 4th Avenue. Dates are: Nov 3 & Dec 1.
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Nov 14 (Sat), 10-11:30 am, "Paws to Read" at CdA Library. A chance for young readers to share stories with therapy dogs. What a fun idea, & "kisses" are FREE!
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Nov 14 (Sat), 10 am-4 pm, "CLN 50th Anniversary Celebration" at Hayden Library. Enjoy refreshments, live music, complete a bingo card, eat cake, & learn about Community Library Network's history.
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Nov 21 (Sat), 11 am, "Saturday With the Symphony" at CdA Library. A FREE children's program presented by members of the CdA Symphony Orchestra - all ages are welcome! Participants will experience the making of music & a correlating storybook reading. Held every 3rd Saturday.
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Nov 24 (Tues), 2 pm, "Kids' Movie" at CdA Library (Community Room). Disney Pixar's 2026 film, "Toy Story 5" (PG) will be shown on the big screen w/popcorn available.
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Nov 29 (Sun), 1 pm, "Holiday Concert with CdA Brass" for all ages at CdA Library. Hear the local quintet serenade attendees w/beloved holiday classics, lively tunes, & heart-warming singalongs.
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Dec 8 & 15 (Tues), 5 pm, "Legacy Planning Workshops" at CdA Library w/Jereme Roodhouse, who will explain documents needed to protect & manage your legacy.
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Dec 1-19, 10 am-7 pm, "Jolabokaflod" at Hayden Library. Stop in to receive FREE books & chocolate - small gifts in the Iceland tradition of celebrating a cozy Christmas season.
"BTW...give back"
volunteer for non-profit organizations >
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DONATE OLD SMART PHONES to Safe Passage Violence Prevention Center >
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OCTOBER SPOTLIGHT ORGANIZATION - Gizmo-CDA >
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VOLUNTEER FOR HOSPICE OF NORTH IDAHO > Opportunities include: patient & family support, veteran-to-veteran support, office/administrative help, events/fundraising, & special talents (music, art, gardening, crafts, spiritual care & pet therapy).
free community events
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Dec 4 (Fri), 4-8 pm, "Post Falls Winterfest" at Post Falls City Hall Plaza, 408 N. Spokane Street. FREE admission for this popular annual event features holiday tree lighting/caroling, photo ops, outdoor fire pits, kids' activities, Santa in his workshop, & Mrs. Claus in her kitchen. Market vendors & Christmas tree lot.
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Dec 10 (Thurs), 4:30 & 6 pm, "45th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony" at Hospice of North Idaho, 2290 W. Prairie Ave., CdA. A comforting indoor/outdoor ceremony honoring loved ones who have passed, including calming music & a Luminary Walk. Each attendee will receive a keepsake ornament. Choose one time to attend: 4:30 or 6 pm. Registration is required for this FREE event; all are welcome! RSVP HERE.
Thank you, Sponsors!
Watson's Lakefront Resort | New Leaf Nursery | Release Float Retreat | Cedar Summit Law
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