Coeur d'Alene Special Events Calendar!
Things to Do in North Idaho for All Ages!
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2025 annual events
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Aug 1-3 - Art on the Green, CdA >
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Aug 1-3 - Taste of Coeur d'Alene >
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Aug 1-3 - Street Fair, CdA >
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Aug 1-3 - Pinehurst Days >
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Aug 9 - Athol Daze >
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Aug 9 - Taste of Rathdrum >
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Aug 15-17 - Huckleberry Fest, Wallace >
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Aug 15-24 - North Idaho State Fair, CdA >
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Aug 16-17 - CdA Antique & Classic Boat Festival, CdA >
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Aug 29-Sept 1 - Under the Freeway Flea Market, Wallace
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Aug 29-Sept 1 - Paul Bunyan Days, St. Maries >
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to Coeur d'Alene Insider's guide to free events!
free community events
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Aug 1 (Fri), 10 am-2 pm, "Community Block Party" at Marimn Health Coeur Center, 43935 Hwy 95, Worley. Fun-filled family fun w/free activities, swag & refreshments.
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AUG 1-3 - PINEHURST DAYS >
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AUG 1-3 - ART ON THE GREEN >
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Aug 2 (Sat), 8-11 am, "Cars & Coffee" meets every Saturday in the parking lot of Coeur d'Alene Church of the Nazarene, 4000 N. 4th St., CdA. No cost to attend, no registration - just show up, park & hang out w/other car buffs. Muscle, Euro, JDM, lifted trucks or vintage classics - all are welcome & car clubs are welcome to roll in too! Arrive & leave quietly - no burnouts, revving or loud exits.
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Aug 2-3 (Sat-Sun), "Firemens' Fun Festival" in Mullan. Parade begins at 11 am from the football field to the fire station; then games take place on Earle St., downtown Mullan. Street dance Saturday, 7 pm, at Mullan City Park featuring Loose Gazoonz.
- Aug 6 (Wed), noon-3 pm, "Idaho Dept. of Labor Job Fair" at CdA Library, 702 E. Front Avenue. Employers will be on-site hiring full-time, part-time, seasonal, entry-level & skilled trade positions for all ages 18+. Take resume copies & get ready to be hired. Also: Oct 1 & Nov 5.
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Aug 7 (Thurs), 10 am-3 pm, "Veterans' Stand Down" at VFW Post #1675, 318 E. Mullan Ave., Osburn. Providing clothing, blankets, personal hygiene items, fuel cards & grocery cards for veterans. VSOs will be present also. Note that donations are welcome.
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FREE GROUP RUNS, HIKES, "PADDLES", BIKE RIDES >
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Aug 8 (Fri), 5 pm, "Post Falls Community Picnic" at Q'Emiln Park, 12201 W Parkway Dr., Post Falls. Sponsored by Post Falls Community Volunteers, enjoy dancing to country western tunes by Kelly Hughes Band. BBQ & drinks available for purchase w/proceeds going back into community to support those in need. Admission is FREE for this annual event!
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Aug 8 (Fri), 5-8 pm, "ArtWalk" in downtown CdA. FREE & open to all ages, stroll the sidewalks for an immersion into an evening of art, music, and festive fun! See art demonstrations, sip wine & enjoy live music!
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CONCERTS, MOVIES >
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AUG 9 - ATHOL DAZE >
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Aug 9 (Sat), 11 am-3 pm, "Old Fort Sherman Day" at Fort Sherman Chapel, 332 N. Hubbard Ave., CdA. FREE historical immersion & family fun event includes walking tours, kids' activities/games, live music & more!
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AUG 9 - TASTE OF RATHDRUM >
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Aug 23 (Sat), 9 am-noon, "Kootenai County Childcare Fair" at Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., CdA. Event highlights include: childcare providers, local resources, early childhood professionals programs hiring, & door prizes. All are welcome for fun, hands-on activities for children (FREE childcare) while families explore informational booths. All are welcome to this FREE event sponsored by United Way, Kroc Center, & Idaeyc.
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AUG 29-SEPT 1 - PAUL BUNYAN DAYS >
Food distributions & meals
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​SUMMER MEAL PROGRAMS FOR KIDS >
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July 31 (Thurs), 1-3:15 pm, "Outreach Eats" in Rathdrum Skate Park, 7851 W. Main St., Rathdrum. FREE snacks, sandwiches, & encouragement are provided every Thursday (except Aug 14) as an outreach youth ministry by non-profit organization, Outreach Eats.
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Aug 3 (Sun), 12:30-1:30 pm, "Community Lunch" at Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Rd., CdA. FREE & open to the public every Sunday afternoon.
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Aug 4 (Mon), 7:30-10 am, "Free Community Breakfast" at Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane. Eat a delicious, hot breakfast w/friends & neighbors. All are welcome! Also Aug 11 & 25.
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Aug 5 (Tues), 11:30 am-1:30 pm, "Summer Lunch Program" provided by Bestowing the Basics at Athol City Park, 30399 N. 3rd Street. Fresh-made full sack lunches, fruit &/or veggies & drinks for children & teens FREE of charge w/take-home options. Fun activities too! Look for the bright blue canopy every Tuesday thru Aug 12.
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Aug 5 (Tues), 4:30-6:30 pm, "Community Dinner" at Cup of Grace, 31848 N. 4th Ave., Spirit Lake. FREE dinner & all ages are welcome every Tuesday!
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Aug 6 (Wed), 11 am-1 pm, "2nd Harvest Mobile Market" at Christian Life Fellowship, 1063 C St., Plummer. Drive-thru event for families struggling with food supplies. Fresh & non-perishable food items will be available for up to 250 families. Also: Aug 14, St. Maries HS, 424 Hells Gulch Road; Sept 2, Christian Life Fellowship, 1063 C St., Plummer; & Sept 9, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 15 S. Division St., Pinehurst.
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PB&J HAYDENERS FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS >
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Aug 20 (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.
wellness & safety
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SUICIDE HOTLINE - CALL OR TEXT 988
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TELEPHONE OF THE WIND >​​
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Aug 9 (Sat), 11 am-2 pm, "3rd Annual Mental Health Fair" sponsored by Silver Valley Cares at Gene Day Park, 1504 W. Yellowstone Ave., Osburn. A day dedicated to mental health awareness, connection & community support/resources. FREE food, games, interactive workshops, live music & more! See flyer HERE.
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FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS >
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Aug 11-15 (Mon-Fri), 9 am-6 pm, & Aug 16 (Sat), 9 am-2 pm, "Free Lead Testing" at Shoshone Medical Center Outreach, 9 Country Club Lane, Pinehurst. Panhandle Health District offers FREE blood-lead testing to individuals in the Bunker Hill Superfund Site (working, living in or recreating). Done through a simple finger poke w/app't time being 15-20 minutes. A $50 incentive will be provided to the parent/legal guardian of each child between ages 6 months-6 years who is tested who lives within site. Results available before leaving. Call 208-783-0707 for app't.
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AUGUST SPOTLIGHT ORGANIZATION - CANOPY VILLAGE >
library HIGHLIGHTs
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​July 30 (Wed), 5-6:30 pm, "Intro to Natural Dyes" at Hayden Library. Liven up fabrics w/natural ingredients & pantry items. Science & art meet in this hands-on program for adults & older teens only. Also: Aug 19, 4-5:30 pm in Harrison.
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Aug 4 (Mon), 5-6:30 pm, "Sublimation Printing" at Hayden Library. Using heat & pressure, dye is transferred onto materials such as fabric, plastic & cereamics. Learn how this technology works & why it is useful. FREE pizza!
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Aug 5 (Tues), 1-2 pm, "Sand Art Bonseki" at Hayden Library. Ages 13-17 can discover the ancient Japanese art of using sand to create interesting landscapes on black backgrounds. All materials are provided. Also: Aug 8, 12:30-1:30 pm at Post Falls Middle School. 301 E. 16th Avenue.
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Aug 6 (Wed), 3:30-5:30 pm, "Watercolor Cookies" at Harrison Library for ages 13-17. All supplies provided for painting designs on cookies. Also: Aug 12, 1:30-2:30 pm in Athol.
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Aug 7 (Thurs), 10 am, "Community Hikes: English Point" planned by Community Library Network. Walk with others observing flora, fauna & learn about the history of the area. Wear comfortable shoes for uneven terrain & remember to take water. Meet at the trailhead at East English Point Rd., Hayden.
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​Aug 7 (Thurs), 4-6 pm, "Lawyer in the Library" for ages 18+ at CdA Library. For low-income individuals & families in Idaho who need civil legal services. No criminal issues or fee-generating cases. This Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program is a FREE service! Registration is required at least 24 hours before clinic begins. Click HERE. Also: Sept 4.
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Aug 14 (Thurs), 10-11:30 am, "Bubble Palooza" with Mountain States Early Head Start in Kellogg City Park, 2 Hill Street. For ages 2-4, enjoy a morning of bubbles, music, art & books.
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Sept 10 (Wed), 3-4:30 pm, "Quarterly Medicare Workshop" at CdA Library, presented by state agency, SHIBA which offers FREE unbiased benefits info & assistance. Also: Sept 16, 1-2:30 pm, "Importance of Medicare Review & Ads/Scams"; Oct 21, 1-2:30 pm, "Changes to Medicare for 2026 & Using Medicare Plan Finder"; & Dec 10, 3-4:30 pm, "QT Medicare Workshop".
"BTW...give back"
volunteer for non-profit organizations >
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KEEP IDAHO TRAILS OPEN >
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July 31 (Thurs), 3-5 pm, "Volunteer Training & Orientation" at Newby-ginnings, 570 S. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. Help veterans & their families in varous capacities, including sorting/organizing donations for them in the shop, & assisting as they choose household furnishings & basic necessities FREE of charge. Held on the last Thursday of each month. More info HERE.
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JULY SPOTLIGHT ORGANIZATION: LAKE CITY BICYCLE CO-OP >
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Aug 8 (Fri), noon-3 pm, "MONI Blood Drive" by Vitalant at Museum of North Idaho, 720 E. Young Ave., CdA. Donate & receive a $10 gift card. Drop in or set app't HERE. ​
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DONATE OLD SMART PHONES TO SAFE PASSAGE VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER >
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Aug 13 (Wed), 9-10:30 am, "Hospice of North Idaho Volunteer Orientation" at Hospice of North Idaho, 2290 W. Prairie Ave., CdA. Dedicated volunteers are needed in many capacities in patient care (bereavement, caregiving, pet therapy, spiritual care & veteran recognition); & administrative (fundraising, gardening/grounds, office support, Schneidmiller House & thrift store). Interested? Contact Skip Peterson at 208-772-7994, or email petersons@honi.org to register (required). More info HERE. Also: Sept 3, Oct 8 & 22, Nov 5 & Dec 10 at 9 am; July 23, Aug 17 & Sept 17 at 5:30-7 pm.
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HELP WITH SHAKESPEARE CDA THEATER PRODUCTIONS >
espECIALLY FOR KIDS
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Aug 6 (Wed), 6-7:30 pm, "Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway" at The Cause Church, 1010 E. Sherman Ave., CdA. FREE backpacks, school supplies & haircuts for kids! Register HERE.
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Aug 14 (Thurs), 10-11:30 am, "Bubble Palooza" at Kellogg City Park, 2 HIll Street. FREE, fun-filled celebration designed for families w/little ones. Enjoy a morning of bubbles, music/dancing, art activities, snacks, story time & FREE books! Geared to children ages 0-3; all famililes are welcome! Sponsored by Mountain States Early Head Start, Eat Smart Idaho, & Community Library Network.
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Aug 16 (Sat), 2-2:30 pm, "Rain in the Park" provided by CdA Fire Department in McEuen Park, 504 E. Front Ave., CdA. Firefighters & their engine will be near Avista Pavilion to turn the hoses on, providing "rain" for all - a chance to cool off! Kids receive a hat & sticker. Note event is "emergency call permitting". Also: Aug 23.
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Aug 23 (Sat), 11 am-noon, "Kids' Class: Back to School" at Pilgrim's Market Event Center, 1411 N. 4th St., CdA. Christina Corothers will assist kiddos as they create their own hand-painted back-to-school pail for school supplies. Registration is required, so click HERE.
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SPLASH PAD LOCATIONS >
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Aug 23 (Sat), noon-2 pm, "Pressed Flower Bookmark" at New Leaf Nursery, 12655 N. Gov't Way, Hayden. A creative FREE activity so kids can make their own keepsake bookmarks w/flowers. Colorful, dried flowers & all other supplies will be provided FREE of charge! where kids can make their very own pressed flower bookmark! We'll provide a variety of colorful, dried flowers and all the supplies needed to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Geared to ages 4 & up. Maximum number of kids in each 30-minute session is 20, so sign up HERE.
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​FREE NATIONAL PARK ENTRY FOR 4TH GRADERS & THEIR FAMILIES >
free community events - sept
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SEPT 13 - HAUL ASS TO HARRISON CAR SHOW >
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Sept 13 (Sat), 11 am-4 pm, "First Responder Appreciation Day" at Rathdrum Masonic Lodge, 15190 McCartney St., Rathdrum. Help honor our brave men & women who serve our community by attending. Hot dogs (FREE for first responders), a car smash station; & firefighters/police will be on-site with vehicles.
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Sept 13 (Sat), 11 am-8 pm, "Family Fall Festival - Polka in the Park" presented by Hayden Arts Commision in McIntire Family Park, 8930 N. Gov't Way, Hayden. A fun-filled day of music, polka dance lessons, vendors, art, activities & food. More info - 208-772-4411.
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Sept 13 (Sat), 1-7 pm, "INK! Print Rally" at Emerge, 119 N. 2nd St., CdA. This year's theme, "Portals" will feature printmaking artists exhibiting large-scale block printing on wooden panels in the street w/asphalt rollers. Blocks are carved intricately in preparation for the event. Over 20 local artists/vendors & makers too. All are invited! More info HERE.
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Sept 20 (Sat), 1:30-3:30 pm, "Fall Harvest Carnival" at Idaho State Veterans Home, 590 S. Pleasant View Rd., Post Falls. Celebrate harvest time w/loved ones, warm drinks/food, lively conversation, & autumn-inspired activities for all ages.
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Sept 25 (Thurs), 9 am-noon, "Veteran Resource Symposium" at Hospice of North Idaho, 2290 W. Prairie Ave., CdA. For veterans & spouses, expert speakers will discuss grief support, Medicare & VA benefits, veteran elder law, how to prepare essential documents & end-of-life care. Breakfast & refreshments will be served. Event is FREE of charge (donations appreciated). To register, call 208-772-7994 or online HERE.
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