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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ART-MUSIC | CLASSES | clubs | HOLIDAYS | KIDS | LIBRARIES | MARKETs
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Oct 5 (Sat), noon-4 pm, "Octoberfest" at Majestic Park, 5535 W. Majestic Ave., Rathdrum. Brews, brats, bands, live music, local artisan craft vendors, & food trucks. Kids' activities include: gunny sack races, face painting, bounce house, pumpkin pie-eating contest & more.
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Oct 5 (Sat), 1 pm, "Annual Oktoberfest" at Harrison City Park, Hwy 97. Root beer garden for kids, hosted by Community Library Network (FREE root beer floats for kids & parents). Live music by JamShack accompanies a gathering of great food, people & local brews.
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Oct 8 (Tues), 10 am-noon, "Coffee With a Cop" will be offered at Riverstone's Starbucks, 2356 N. Old Mill Loop, CdA. A simple get-together with CdA law enforcement & a chance for the community to show support for our men & women in blue.
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Oct 11 (Fri), 5-8 pm, "ArtWalk" the sidewalks of downtown CdA. A FREE & fun evening for all ages visiting galleries, watching artists at work & hearing musicians serenade the crowds. Enjoy pop-up art displays, complimentary beverages/food & the local hospitality vibe. Click HERE for more info & map. ArtWalk takes place on the 2nd Friday of each month.
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Oct 12 (Sat), 9 am, "Ribbon Cutting & Open House" at Kootenai Co. Fire Station, 4503 N. Charleville Rd., Post Falls. Observe the traditional fire service ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by tours of the new facility & fire/EMS equipment demonstrations. Learn hands-only CPR too.
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Oct 16 (Wed), 6-8 pm, "Inktober Free Draw" at Emerge, 119 N. 2nd St., CdA. Designed for ages 16+, get ready to draw all things spooky. RSVP HERE.
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Oct 19 (Sat), 9 am-3 pm, "A Celebration of Family History" at Hayden Lake FamilySearch Center, 2293 W. Hanley Ave., CdA. FREE lunch, prizes, classes, keynote speaker & more! All are welcome! More info HERE.
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​Oct 19 (Sat), 10 am-3 pm, "Museum of North Idaho Harvest Festival" at JC White House (new museum location), 720 E. Young Ave., CdA. Celebrate the autumn season at MONI's new location w/hayrides, pumpkin painting, live music, history demonstrations/programs, food vendors & a beer garden. FREE & open to the public!​
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Oct 19 (Sat), 7-10 pm, "A Night Under the Stars" at Old Mission State Park, 31732 S. Mission Rd., Cataldo. Presented by Coeur d'Alene Astronomy Club, gather for a spectacular show in the sky, including the moon, stars & a view of Saturn. Hot tea & s'mores will be provided as well as warmth around a fire pit. Have a telescope? Take it along. RSVP to Ranger Rob at rob.brewer@idpr.idaho.gov. Parking fee may apply.
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Oct 24 (Thurs), 10 am-3 pm, "sqiqwts ha'chsetq'it (Water Potato Day)" by Coeur d'Alene Tribe Natural Resources at 57 Chatcolet Rd., Plummer. A cherished tradition honoring traditional foods & gathering practices, tribal members & community is invited. Boots & shovels will be ready for those eager to unearth the treasures of sqiqwts. Dress warm & go prepared for a fun, muddy experience.
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERTS >
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HALLOWEEN EVENTS >
Food distributions & meals
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Oct 5 (Sat), 6 pm, "Community Potluck" at Carlin Bay Community Hall, SW corner of Hwy 97 & Asbury Rd., Harrison. Take a couple of dishes to share with others, your place setting & beverage of choise. Coffee will be brewing. All are invited!
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Oct 6 (Sun), 12:30-1:30 pm, "Community Lunch" at Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Rd., CdA. FREE & open to the public!
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Oct 8 (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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2ND HARVEST MOBILE MARKETS SCHEDULE > Oct 2-Pinehurst, Oct 3-Rathdrum, Oct 22-CdA, Oct 31-St. Maries, Nov 5-Post Falls< & Nov 8-Post Falls.
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Oct 2 (Wed), 5-7 pm, "Elks Steak Night" at Wallace Elks Lodge #331, 419 Cedar St., Wallace. Veterans eat for FREE; $16 meal cost for others - FCFS.
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​Oct 9 (Wed), 8 am, "Coffee, Donuts & Great Conversation" for veterans & active military at American Legion Post #143, 1138 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls. Open to all vets, all ages, members or not every Wednesday morning.
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Oct 11 (Fri), 4:30-6:30 pm, "Free Community Meal" hosted by Bestowing the Basics at The Country Boy Cafe, 6160 Hwy 54, Athol. All are welcome regardless of "need". In true "BTW...Give Back" fashion, please consider donations of new baby clothes/accessories, toys or gift cards which will be given to local pregnancy resource centers for new moms. Take to cafe on meal night or before.
wellness & safety
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​THE WELL is a FREE family wellness program at Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., CdA. (No Kroc membership is needed.) Details HERE.
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS >
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Oct 9 (Wed), 5 pm, "Domestic Violence Awareness" at Pinehurst Library, presented by CLN & Shoshone Co. Crisis & Resource Center. Learn from an incredible survivor via her story how to recognize the signs of domestic violence, how to escape an unsafe relationship, & how to advocate.
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Oct 12 (Sat), 9 am-1 pm, "Teddy Bear Clinic" at Kootenai Health Resource Center, 2003 Kootenai Health Way, CdA. Open house event geared for ages 3-7 includes Teddy check-ups, hands-o stations, crafts/games & healthy snacks. No registration needed.
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Oct 30 (Wed), 5-8 pm, "Pamper Me Pink" at Kootenai Health, 2003 Kootenai Health Way, CdA. A drive-thru event - look for the pink tent - & FREE! Receive a gift of pampering items (for ladies), info on the importance of breast cancer screening/prevention, & schedule a mammogram. Questions? Call Tolli Willhite, 208-625-5307 or email twillhite@kh.org. Register online HERE.
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SENIOR COMPANIONS PROGRAM >
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Nov 11 (Mon), "Free Dental Day for Veterans" at Sunshine Dentistry, 1280 E. Polston Ave., Post Falls. For uninsured veterans, services include: cleanings, crowns, extractions & fillings. Must have proof of service. Call 208-772-5505 for app't.
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Nov 14 (Thurs), 5-7 pm, "Grief in the Holidays Workshop" at Hospice of North Idaho, 2290 W. Prairie Ave., CdA. For those who have experienced loss, guidance is offered to help develop a plan to ease feelings during the holidays. Registration is required for this FREE session. RSVP HERE.
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FREE TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM FOR TEENS >
library HIGHLIGHTs
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COMMUNITY LIBRARY NETWORK HARVEST FESTIVALS: Harrison; Oct 12, 11 am-1 pm, Pinehurst; Oct 19, 1-3 pm, Rathdrum; Oct 24, noon-2 pm, Athol; & Oct 26, 4-6 pm, Spirit Lake. Details HERE.
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Oct 19, 26 & Nov 2 (Sat), 10:30 am-1:30 pm, "Beginning Birding" presented by Ted Smith of the CdA Audubon Society at CdA Library (Nelson Room). The six-hour course given over (3) consecutive Saturdays will cover how to identify bird groups/species, bird identification & how to become involved locally. Optional field trip. Registration is required; click HERE.
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Oct 19 (Sat), 1-3 pm, "Houseplant Swap" at CdA Library (Community Room). Exchange plant cuttings & advice. Take rooted cuttings or potted plants to share; return home w/new ones.
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Oct 21 (Mon), 10 am, "Social Security: Your Questions Answered" at St. Maries Library. Presented by Financial Advisor Heidi Krueger, learn how to recognize fraud & scammer tactics. Upcoming events: Nov 18, "Health Care & Your Retirement"; Jan 13, "Retirement-Making Your Money Last"; & Feb 10, "The Four Pillars of Retirement".
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Oct 27 (Sun), 2-3:30 pm, "Sunday Serenades: The Flutonics" at CdA Library. An afternoon of live music presented by local talented bands in a cozy, coffee house setting for all to enjoy! Coffee, tea & treats too. Here's the lineup: Nov 24, T & Company; Dec 29, CDA Brass X5 (holiday music); Jan 26, Lake City Strings Duo; Feb 23, Bill Bozly; & March 16, St. Patrick's Party.
"BTW...give back"
volunteer for non-profit organizations >
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Oct 6 (Sun), 11:30 am-2:30 pm, "Blessing of the Animals & Pet Food Drive" at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., CdA. In honor of St. Francis of Assisi (patron saint of animals), furry, feathered or scaled loved ones will be welcomed & blessed. Treats & photos too! Please consider a donation of pet food &/or supplies to benefit Companions Animal Center.
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​Oct 9 (Wed), 9-10:30 am, "Hospice of North Idaho" offers orientation/training for volunteers to prepare them for a role (patient care, fundraising, office support, thrift store, pet or music therapy, spiritual care, respite, or bereavement). Hospice of North Idaho is located at 2290 W. Prairie Ave., CdA. Website link is HERE. Call 208-772-7994 (Jennifer) to ask questions.
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OCTOBER SPOTLIGHT ORGANIZATION: SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) >
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Oct 10 (Thurs), 5:30-6:30 pm, "The Literacy Project of North Idaho" volunteer training session at NIC Hedlund Bldg., 420 N. College Dr., Room 228, CdA. Volunteers help area adults gain basic literacy & computer skills so they can succeed as parents, workers & community members. If you can read & write fluently, you can help an adult read, write & speak English better. FREE training is provided. More info HERE. Training is also scheduled for: Nov 14 & Dec 12. Tutor training for "English as a Second Language" & "Low Literacy" begins Sept 17 & is offered only a few times a year. If interested, please email Nicole at office@theliteracyprojectni.org.
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LAKE CITY BICYCLE CO-OP welcomes donated bicycles for kids in need. Giving bikes new life & a new home, read more about this non-profit's refurbishing program HERE.
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Oct 24 (Thurs), 3-5 pm, "New Volunteer Orientation" at Newby-ginnings, 570 S. Clearwater Loop, Unit A, Post Falls. Help this non-profit organization provide essential items, resources & referrals to area active military, veterans & Gold Star families. Thrift store & food bank too (items are FREE)! Orientation events are held on the 4th Thursday of each month. For more info, email Nick at nreyes.newbyginnings@gmail.com or call 208-610-6996. See website HERE.
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BLOOD DONATION SITES >
"espECIALLY FOR KIDS"
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Oct 12 (Sat), 10 am-1 pm, "DIY Kids' Workshop: Fire Dog Bank" at Lowe's stores. Mini-builders can assemble a "bank" w/firehouse facade & even a Dalmation. A chance to learn fire safety & the role of firefighters in our communities. Register HERE for FREE monthly activities (be sure to choose the correct store location). Upcoming: Nov 16, "Holiday Countdown"; & Dec 14, "Spinning Snowflake".
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Nov 16 (Sat), 11 am-noon, "Kids' Class: Holiday Crafts" at Pilgrim's Market, 1316 N. 4th St., CdA. Christina Carothers guide children in creating their own holiday keepsakes. All ages are welcome - FREE! Event fills fast so RSVP to Julie at events@pilgrimsmarket.com.
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