CdA Events Calendar - Kids
Kids' activities are endless in Coeur d'Alene!
365 DAYS OF FREE FUN & LEARNING EXPERIENCES
WORKSHOPS | playtime | READING | CRAFTS | COMPUTERS | SPORTS
Sensory Play Center
COMMUNITY LIBRARY NETWORK & NEIGHBORS-N-NEED
2700 E. Seltice Way, Ste 1 & 2, Post Falls
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CLN & family-focused non-profit group, Neighbors-N-Need join forces to provide a FREE sensory play area
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Relocation of Little Discovery Corner (from Silver Lake Mall)
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More info - 208-772-5612, ext 121 (Karen), or email
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Neighbors-N-Need offers FREE autism seat belt covers (also used on purses, fanny packs, backpacks & belts. Inside pocket holds emergency/medical info.
Athol Library
30399 THIRD ST.
ATHOL, IDAHO
208-683-2979
Special programs include:
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Every Thursday, USDA snacks are available for kids 0-18. FREE of charge.
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May 13 (Thurs), 10:30 am, "Imagination Explorers" - homeschool & online families are invited to Athol Park for outdoor activities. Geared for ages K-5th grade, but all are welcome!
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May 23 (Sun), 3 pm, "Family Fun" on Rathdrum Mountain starts with hiking.
Coeur d'Alene Library - Kids
702 E. FRONT AVE.
COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO
208-769-2315
Ongoing virtual programs include:
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Mondays, "Mindful Mondays", 10:30 am, streaming on Facebook Live
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Tuesdays & Fridays, "Book Babies", 10:30 am, via Zoom
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Wednesdays, "Preschool Story Time", 10:30 am, via Zoom
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Fridays, "First Chapter Fridays", 2:30 pm, via Facebook.com/cdachildrenslibrary
For more info on children's programs, contact Mandi Harris, Youth Services Librarian, at 208-769-2315, ext 439; or email .
Families will enjoy "Storywalk" in McEuen Park, downtown CdA. Read "Sustain Coeur d'Alene" along the path near the library/playground. Local artist Lydia Howard wrote & illustrated the book as her LCHS senior project.
Martial Arts, Film, Choir & Robots
RIVER TECH ELEM & HOMESCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER
1687 E. Horsehaven Ave., Post Falls
425-444-2081
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Singing experience for kids ages 7 & above (teens welcome)
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Style of One Voice Children's Choir
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FREE until September; after that cost is $35 per month
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More info HERE
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Also at River Tech - these classes are FREE until September: martial arts, film production, team builders, & games/robots
Coeur d'Alene Library - Teens
702 E. FRONT AVE.
COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO
208-769-2315
Ongoing virtual programs include:
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Tuesdays, "Sketchbook Club", 4-5 pm on Discord
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Wednesdays, "What's Up Wednesdays"", 4-5 pm
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Thursdays, "Teen D & D", 4-6 pm
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Fridays, "Library League of Legends", 4-5:30 pm on Discord
For info on teen programs at CdA LIbrary, contact Angela Flock, Young Adult Coordinator at 208-769-2315, ext 463; or email
Library Spring Programs
COMMUNITY LIBRARY NETWORK
(Post Falls, Hayden, Athol, Spirit Lake, Pinehurst, Harrison & Rathdrum)
For activities, or to see library locations/phone #s, visit CLN's website HERE.
RL "Training Grounds" Indoors
REAL LIFE MINISTRIES
1860 N. Cecil Rd., Post Falls
208-777-7325, Ext. 7155
Real LIfe Ministries invites kids in the community to "The Training Ground", an indoor play structure! Hours are: 10 am-2 pm, Mon & Wed; & 11:30 am-2 pm on Tuesdays.
It is recommended for ages 2-12 years & is FREE! Don't worry - the playground is cleaned every day. :-)
"Crafts for Youngsters"
Various dates, times & locations
Crafts are offered FREE of charge (or at minimal fees) at these area businesses:
Silver Lake Plaza, 225 W. Canfield Ave., CdA
208-772-6333
220 W. Kathleen Ave., CdA
208-676-1441
901 W. Appleway Ave., CdA
208-665-1313
1316 N. 4th St., CdA
208-676-9730
1604 E. Seltice Way, Post Falls
14236 N. Hwy 41, Rathdrum
1217 N. 4th St., CdA
Explore! Have fun! (Note: Parents must accompany children to classes.)
Varies - Free!
"Playland Pier Carousel"
(Open weekends in May)
439 W. Fort Grounds Dr., Coeur d'Alene
208-666-4879
Not quite FREE, but well worth $2 to ride the original Playland Pier Carousel. Children under 42" tall ride with an adult (one token for both). Weight limits apply.
Hand-carved by the Herschell-Spillman Engineering Co. in New York (1922), the carousel has 20 ponies & 2 chariots. Click HERE for carousel history.
Varies - $2 rides (almost Free)
