CdA Events Calendar - Holidays
Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall - North Idaho has it all!
MAKE MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST FOREVER WITH THESE FREE SEASONAL EVENTS!
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October Fall Festivals
"NEW LEAF FALL FESTIVAL"
Oct 7 (Fri), noon-5 pm
Oct 8 (Sat), 9 am-5 pm
Oct 9 (Sun), 10 am-4 pm
NEW LEAF NURSERY
12655 N. Government Way, Hayden
208-762-4825
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FREE admission for family-friendly event featuring artisans!
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Kids' crafts, petting zoo, bouncy houses
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Fall maze, pumpkin patch, dried flowers
"GREAT PUMPKIN FEST"
Oct 8 & 9 (Sat & Sun), 10 am-4 pm
KOOTENAI COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
4056 N. Government Way, CdA
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Two-day event for family - FREE admission!
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Pick pumpkins, enjoy wagon rides, taste great food, pet farm animals
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More info HERE.
"HAND-CRAFTED CRAFT FESTIVAL"
Oct 8 (Sat), 10 am-6 pm
Oct 9 (Sun), 10 am-3 pm
LOOKOUT PASS SKI & RECREATION AREA
I-90, Exit 0, Mullan
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1st craft fair featuring local artists w/hand-crafted items
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FREE admission - all are invited!
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Food & snacks
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More info - 208-744-1234, ext 23 (Donna)
"FALL PUMPKIN FEST"
Oct 8 (Sat), 10 am-6 pm
SILVER LAKE MALL
200 W. Hanley Ave., CdA
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Community market, craft vendors, pony rides, snow cones, hot cocoa, caramel apples
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Rusty Jackson & the Spokane River Band for live music
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Hard cider tasting, 11 am-4 pm
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FREE admission!
"HAWKTOBERFEST FALL FESTIVAL"
Oct 8 (Sat), noon-4 pm
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH
3005 W. Kathleen Ave., CdA
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FREE admission!
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Tickets purchase requiredfor games/activities, treats & drinks. Ages 2 & under play FREE of charge.
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Beer & wine garden for adults
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Bounce houses, Fall maze, cake walk, food trucks, live music
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See more info HERE.
"SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT MARKET
& STREET FAIR"
Oct 14 (Fri), 5-9 pm
PARKING LOT OF RUNGE FURNITURE
303 E. Spokane Ave., CdA
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FREE presentation by The Wavy Bunch
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A themed market featuring CdA & Spokane artisans & makers
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Live music from 5-8 pm
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Caricature artists, live painting, performance art, belly dancers
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Immersive art experience
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Family-friendly; costumes encouraged
"FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL"
Oct 22 (Sat), 10 am-6 pm
Oct 23 (Sun), 11 am-5 pm
RATHDRUM CRAFT MARKET
Rathdrum Lions Club
16114 N. Meyer Rd., Rathdrum
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Over 50 local crafters/artisans
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Food trucks on site
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Vendor info HERE. (Half of vendor fees will be donated to Rathdrum Lions Club).
Halloween in Post Falls
"ANNUAL STATELINE TRUNK-OR-TREAT"
Oct 29 (Sat), 5 pm
A1 SMOKE SHOP
7200 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls
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In its 3rd year, go for a spooky good time
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FREE fun for family w/games, raffles, trunks & treats galore
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More info on trunk participation or donations (to benefit next year's event & TAILS Foundation) HERE.
"TRICK OR TREAT IN THE HALL"
Oct 31 (Mon), 3-5 pm
CITY OF POST FALLS
City Hall Campus
408 N. Spokane St., Post Falls
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Cast a vote for your favorite Halloween-decorated city department while trick or treating
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All can participate - FREE, fun & safe!
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Costumes encouraged
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Spooky Mystery Room, Selfie Station, Police Car, Fire Engine
Halloween in Spirit Lake
"MAINE STREET MAYHEM"
Oct 28 (Fri), 5-8 pm
CITY OF SPIRIT LAKE
Maine Street, downtown Spirit Lake
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Festive family-friendly FREE event!
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More info - 208-623-4868 (Spirit Lake Parks & Recreation)
"SPIRIT LAKE HALLOWEEN PARTY"
Oct 29 (Sat), 6 pm
SPIRIT LAKE LIBRARY
32575 N. 5th Ave., Spirit Lake
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Theme is murder mystery at a movie premiere costume party
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FREE event w/games, children's storytime, costume contest
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Photo booth, snacks & a chance to help unmask villain at masquerade
Halloween in the Silver Valley
"HALLOWEEKENDS AT SILVER MOUNTAIN"
Oct 22 & 29 (Sat), noon-4:30 pm
SILVER MOUNTAIN GONDOLA VILLAGE
610 Bunker Ave., Kellogg
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FREE family-friendly activities!
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Face painting, games, hot chocolate, cookie decorating
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Costume contest - line up at 5:45 pm for trick-or-treating convoy thru the village led by "Mo, the Moose"
"TRUNK OR TREAT"
Oct 31 (Mon), 6-7 pm
SILVER MOUNTAIN
610 Bunker Ave., Kellogg
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Dress in costume & take bag for lots of candy
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FREE community event in parking lot!
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More info on trunk set-up - email gusc@silvermt.com
"HARVEST FESTIVAL"
Oct 31 (Mon), 6-8 pm
REAL LIFE MINISTRIES
708 N. Division St., Pinehurst
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Family-friendly community event, sponsored by Real Life Ministries Silver Valley & Pinehurst Lions Club
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FREE games, hot dogs/chips, candy
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Costume contests & scavenger hunt w/Little Blue Trucks
CdA Lighting Ceremony
"COEUR D'ALENE LIGHTING CEREMONY"
Nov 25 (Fri), 5 pm
CITY OF COEUR D'ALENE
Downtown Coeur d'Alene
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One of the biggest celebrations of the year in downtown CdA - all are invited! It's FREE!
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5 pm - parade begins at 8th & Sherman Ave. Travels west on Sherman to Gov't Way & NW Blvd
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Marching bands, dancing, music & festive floats
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Gather on The Coeur d’Alene Resort lawn for carols, then spectacular fireworks, complements of the Hagadone Corporation.
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At end of show, a switch is flipped on & over 1.5 million lights brighten the downtown area!
Veterans Day Events
"VETERANS RECOGNITION CEREMONY"
Nov 5 (Sat), 11 am
BETTY KIEFER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
13898 Schooner St., Rathdrum
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All veterans & families are invited!
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Doors open at 10 am; ceremony at 11
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Refreshments & lunch served
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FREE event to honor veterans is sponsored by American Legion Post 154, NW Guardian Riders & City of Rathdrum
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More info - 208-687-2399
"VETERANS DAY & 2022 DISTINGUISHED VETERAN CEREMONIES"
Nov 11 (Fri), 11 am
McINTIRE FAMILY PARK (STAGE)
8930 N. Government Way, Hayden
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FREE event for all to attend!
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City of Hayden Veterans Commission
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More info - 208-209-1080
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"Distinguished Veteran of the Year" will be announced.
Halloween in Hayden
"FRIDAY NIGHT FRIGHTS"
Oct 28 (Fri), 6-7:30 pm
CITY OF HAYDEN
Hayden Meadows Elem. School
(parking lot)
900 E. Hayden Ave, Hayden
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A FREE drive-thru treat giveaway!
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Hayden area businesses & organizations
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More info - 208-209-1080.
Halloween in Coeur d'Alene
"HALLOWEEN AT THE CAROUSEL"
Oct 31 (Mon), noon-4 pm
COEUR D'ALENE CAROUSEL
439 W. Fort Grounds Dr., CdA
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Go in costume for fun rides & treats!
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Calliope merry-go-round entertainment
"TRUNK OR TREAT"
Oct 31 (Mon), 1:30-4:30 pm
LACROSSE HEALTH
& REHABILITATION CENTER
210 W. LaCrosse Ave., CdA
(front parking lot)
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Open & FREE to the community!
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Stop in - gather some goodies
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More info - hr@lax.calderacare.com
"TRICK OR TREAT
DOWNTOWN COEUR D'ALENE"
Oct 31 (Mon), 4-6 pm
CITY OF COEUR D'ALENE
Downtown CdA
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Ghosts & goblins can fill buckets with candy in a safe, family-friendly area
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Downtown businesses participating
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FREE activity for all!
Halloween in Priest River
"HALLOWEEN ON MAIN"
Oct 29 (Sat), 4-9 pm
DOWNTOWN PRIEST RIVER
50 Main St., Priest River
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Last one of the season for Priest River Farmers' Market is Halloween event
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FREE family event; wear a costume!
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Haunted house, trunk-or-treat, craft vendors, food, beer, live music & prizes
November Craft Events
"HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR"
Nov 5 (Sat), 9 am-3:30 pm
TRAILHEAD EVENT CENTER
12361 W. Parkway Dr., Post Falls
Q'EMILN PARK & BLACK BAY DEPOT
1211 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls
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Post Falls Parks & Recreation hosts the 5th annual fair at locations (above)
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FREE event for holiday shoppers!
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Quality homemade craft vendors
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More info - 208-773-0539
"OSBURN CRAFT FAIR"
Nov 5 (Sat), 9 am-4 pm
Nov 6 (Sun), 10 am-3 pm
SILVER HILLS ELEM. SCHOOL
1246 E. Mullan Ave., Osburn
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In its 39th year, a great weekend showing love & support for local crafters & small businesses
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More info - 208-512-0706 (Ashlee), or email ashleemyles@gmail.com
"COUGAR GULCH COMMUNITY
CRAFT FAIR"
Nov 12 (Sat), 9 am-4 pm
MEADOWBROOK HALL
8088 W. Meadowbrook Loop, CdA
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FREE admission!
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Food & crafts supporting local artisans & crafters
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More info - 208-660-0948 (Jonelle)
"2ND ANNUAL SILVER VALLEY SENIOR CENTER CRAFT FAIR"
Nov 19 (Sat), 9 am-5 pm
Nov 20 (Sun), 9 am-3 pm
SILVER VALLEY SENIOR CENTER
726 E. Mullan AVe., Osburn
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Holiday craft fair & raffle
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Proceeds go to Meals on Wheel program for the Silver Valley
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More info - text 530-953-7321
Christmas in Hayden
"ANNUAL HAYDEN LIGHTS PARADE & CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY"
Dec 3 (Sat), 5 pm
CITY OF HAYDEN
McIntire Family Park
8930 N. Gov't Way, Hayden
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FREE celebration for families!
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Parade begins at Hayden Ave. & travels along Gov't Way to Honeysuckle Ave.
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Tree lighting ceremony immediately after parade
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Santa visit
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"2nd Annual Outdoor European Christmas Market", Dec 2-3
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Questions? Call 208-209-1080
Halloween in Harrison
"TRUNK OR TREAT"
Oct 31 (Mon), 5 pm
HARRISON CITY PARK
Hwy 97, Harrison
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Presented by Kootenai School District (Kids' College)
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FREE fun & treats for all in park!
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More info - 208-689-3511 (Tara), or email Takin@sd274.com
Halloween in St. Maries
"HALLOWEEN PARTY"
Oct 31 (Mon), 5 pm
ST. MARIES LIBRARY
822 W. College Ave., St. Maries
208-245-3732
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Gather for Halloween fun - FREE!
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More details soon...
Halloween in Rathdrum
"TRUNK OR TREAT"
Oct 29 (Sat), 5-7 pm
CITY OF RATHDRUM
Main Street, Rathdrum
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Safely "trick or treat" from decorated trunks of parked cars
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For toddlers thru grade school students - FREE candy & treats!
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Best Decorated Trunk Contest
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Questions? Call 208-687-2399, ext 132; or email Mickael Stevens, Recreation Supervisor at mickael@rathdrum.org
December Holiday Events
"NORTH IDAHO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL'S 38TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MARKET"
9 am-3 pm
ANTHEM CHURCH
251 W. Miles Ave., Hayden
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Over 55 vendors, cake walk, raffle prizes, food & more
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FREE admission!
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More info - 208-772-7546
"MULLAN CHRISTMAS
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR"
Dec 3 (Sat), 9 am-4 pm
MORNING CLUB
117 Hunter, Mullan
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In its 2nd year, see handmade holiday decor
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Use side ramp to enter
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FREE admission!
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More info - 208-512-5643
Christmas Concerts
"SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS"
Dec 10 (Sat), 7:30-9 pm
Dec 11 (Sun), 2-3:30 pm
NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE
Schuler Performing Arts Center
880 W. Garden Ave., CdA
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Presented by NIC Music Department's Wind Symphony, Cardinal Chorale & Chamber Singers
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FREE & open to the public!