​TRUNK OR TREAT

Oct 31 (Sat), 4:30-6 pm

ELKS LODGE #1418

628 Main Ave., St. Maries​​​​

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• Little "Boos & Ghouls" are invited to participate from 6th St. to 9th St. on Main Avenue & on 7th St. from Center St. to College Ave.

• FREE community event!

• Candy donations accepted at the Elks Lodge

• See flyer below

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​​HARVEST FESTIVAL

Oct 30 (Fri), 5:30-7:30 pm

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES - THE FIELDS

1916 Charleville Rd., Post Falls

• FREE, safe harvest celebration on (6) acres - all are welcome!​

• Petting zoo, bounce houses, games, activities indoors & out, & plentiful candy supplies for kids up to 5th grade

• Special activities for middle & high school students too

• FREE hot drinks, food for purchase

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TRICK OR TREAT

Oct 31 (Sat), 4-6 pm

GARDEN PLAZA OF POST FALLS

545 N. Garden Plaza Court, Post Falls

• An annual event enjoyed by all - FREE!

• Wear something s-p-o-o-k-y for a safe, good-time evening w/candy & exciting decor

• Open to kids ages 14 & under

• See flyer below

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FALL FEST

Oct 31 (Sat), 5-8 pm

THE RIVER CHURCH

8076 W. Prairie Ave., Post Falls

• FREE, family-friendly drive-thru event created for the community

• Enjoy carnival games, candy, FREE food, photo booth & more

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TRUNK OR TREAT

Oct 31 (Sat), 5:30-7:30 pm

DOWNTOWN SPIRIT LAKE

Maine Street (3rd Ave. to 5th Ave.)

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• Sponsored by Spirit Lake Parks & Recreation

• Family-friendly & FREE!

• See flyer below

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THANKSGIVING DINNER IN A BOX

Register by Nov 17; pick-up later at:

NORTH IDAHO EXPERIENCE

105 N. 4th St., CdA​​​

• NIE hopes to help local families in need enjoy a special dinner w/families & friends around a Thanksgiving table

• Meal provided is complimentary!

• Register HERE early before all dinners are reserved.

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4TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT

Nov 26 (Thurs), 10 am

WALLACE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

1 Miners Alley, Wallace

• Meet under the freeway across from the school for this 3-mile fun walk/run

• All ages are welcome to participate by donating (7) non-perishable food items for area food banks, or register HERE for $10.​

• Questions? Contact wallacefoodbank@gmail.com

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COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING

Nov 26 (Thurs), noon-4 pm

COUNTRY BOY CAFE

6160 E. Hwy 54, Athol

• Complimentary meal  - all are welcome!

• No reservation required for dine-in

• To order carry-out, text 208-704-5330 or email thecountryboycafe@gmail.com prior to Thanksgiving Day & day of w/the # of people

• Enjoy traditional meal, family games, crafts & fellowship with neighbors

• Hosted by Country Boy Cafe & Bestowing the Basics, w/pies provided by Farm Girl Bakery

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THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY DINNER

Nov 26 (Thurs), TBA

WALLACE ELKS LODGE #331

419 Cedar St., Wallace​​​​

• Offered to all community members - a FREE Thanksgiving dinner!

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THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY LUNCH

Nov 26 (Thurs), noon

LAKE CITY CENTER

1916 N. Lakewood Dr., CdA

• Doors open 11 am-1 pm; lunch served at noon

• FREE for all!

• Reservations requested by Nov 23 (Mon) 

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DECEMBER D'LIGHTS

Dec 4 (Fri), 6 pm

CITY HALL & PARADE ROUTE

8047 W. Main St., Rathdrum

Dec 5 (Sat), 3-6:15 pm

MAJESTIC PARK

5750 W. Majestic Ave., Rathdrum

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• 6 pm - Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of Rathdrum City Hall w/Christmas carols

• 6:30 pm - Lighted Vehicle Parade. Check-in 3:30-5:30 pm w/$15 donation. Check-in 3:30-5:30 pm. Register online HERE or in-person at Rathdrum Parks & Rec, 7851 W. Main St., Rathdrum. More info - 208-687-2399. See flyer below.

• Short parade route on Main St. only

• Long route is approx. 3-4 miles through city

• Festivities open to all - FREE!

• Horse-drawn carriage rides Dec 5 (Sat), 3-6:15 pm at Majestic Park, 5750 W. Majestic Ave. Registration begins Nov 1; open until Nov 30 (or until full)

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HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING FESTIVAL

Dec 5 (Sat), noon-6 pm

DOWNTOWN BAYVIEW

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• Vendor booths open at noon

• 2:30-4 pm - cookies & cocoa w/Santa

• 4:30 pm - hayrides begin

• 6 pm - Christmas tree lighting

• There will be over 25 fire pits throughout the town w/festive drinks & music

• Experience big holiday spirit in a small town - all are welcome!

• Kids' activities, live music

• Presented by Bayview Chamber of Commerce

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​FRIDAY NIGHT FRIGHTS DRIVE-THRU TREAT GIVEAWAY

Oct 30 (Fri), 6-7:30 pm

HAYDEN MEADOWS ELEM. SCHOOL PARKING LOT

900 E. Hayden Ave., Hayden​​​​

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• Drive-thru treat giveaway sponsored by City of Hayden & area businesses/organizations

• In its 7th year, all are invited - it's FREE!

• More info - 208-209-1080

• See flyer below

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​TRUNK OR TREAT

Oct 31 (Sat), 3-5 pm

LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL

(Teachers Parking Lot)

7006 W. Hwy 53, Rathdrum​​​​

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• Sponsored by Rathdrum Parks & Recreation

• Treats in trunks - all are welcome - it's FREE!

• Info - 208-687-2399

• See flyer below

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​HARVEST FESTIVAL

Oct 31 (Sat), 5 pm

MEDICINE MOUNTAIN GRANGE

24361 S. Brenda St., Medimont​​​​

• ​FREE admission, carnival games w/prizes

• Costume contest for children & adults in several categories

• Hot dogs & chili available for purchase w/proceeds supporting the grange

• See flyer below

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KELLOWEEN & UPTOWN KELLOGG TRUNK OR TREAT

Oct 31, 4 pm

UPTOWN KELLOGG (McConnell Lot)

• 3:30 pm - "Witch Walk" meets at Kellogg Skate Park. A lifely 1-mile stroll thru Uptown Kellogg. 

• 4 pm - face-painting, games, DJ Tombstone, vendors

• 4:30 pm - costume contest w/categories (best overall, funniest/most clever, cutest & best Noah Kellogg) & prizes

• 5 pm - pie-eating competition

• 5:30 pm - cake walk

• 6 pm - After Dark Dash 5k, FREE!

• 6-7 pm - candy & fun provided by Kellogg Police Dept. on Main Street

• See flyers below

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34TH ANNUAL LIGHTING CEREMONY & PARADE

Nov 27 (Fri), 5 pm

DOWNTOWN COEUR D'ALENE

Sherman Avenue

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• Parade entries light up downtown CdA w/marching bands, festive floats, dancing & music - starts at 5 pm at 8th & Sherman, traveling west to the intersection of Gov't Way & NW Blvd

• Parade theme is "Santa's Workshop"

• Following the parade, gather on the lawn of The Coeur d'Alene Resort for carols & a countdown to the fireworks show & 1.5 million lights ushering in the holiday spirit.

• FREE - all are welcome!

• More info HERE.

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POST FALLS WINTERFEST

Dec 4 (Fri), 4-8 pm

POST FALLS CITY HALL PLAZA

408 N. Spokane Street

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• FREE popular annual event - all are welcome!

• See Santa in his workshop, Mrs. Claus in her kitchen, & Santa's little elves' in their workshop.

• "Toys for Tots" collection & KCFR canned food drive (non-perishables to support local families)

• Holiday tree lighting & caroling

• Photo ops, kids' activities, outdoor fire pits, snacks

• Vendor market & Christmas tree lot

• Sponsored by City of Post Falls

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CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS AT THE CHAPEL

December 2, 9, 16 & 23 (Wed), 6 pm

FORT SHERMAN CHAPEL

332 Hubbard St., CdA

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• Experience the Christmas spirit in a historic chapel, complete with service & sermon

• Schedule: Dec 2-Community of the Holy Spirit; Dec 9-St. Luke's Episcopal Church; Dec 16-Christ the King Lutheran Church; & Dec 23-Unity Center of Spiritual Growth 

• Sing festive songs by candlelight

• Open to all & FREE!

• Presented by Museum of North Idaho

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HARVEST FESTIVAL

Oct 30 (Fri), 5:30-8 pm

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES NORTH CAMPUS

30447 N. Roughstock Rd., Athol​​​​

• Fun, safe night of family activities

• Trunk-or-treat, hay rides, games, s'mores

• Raffle prizes, food trucks, cafe specials

• All are welcome - entry is FREE! 

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REVERSE TRICK OR TREAT PARADE

Oct 31 (Sat), 4 pm

MAIN STREET, BAYVIEW

• Community members line up at 3:50 pm by the ice cream shop to be in the parade distributing candy to kids lining Main St. along Ralph's Blvd.

• Take candy buckets, dress in costumes, & decorate carts

• FREE to participate!

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​TRUNK OR TREAT

Oct 31 (Sat), 1-3 pm

LAKE CITY CHURCH

6000 N. Ramsey Rd., CdA

• Stop for snacks, hot chocolate & family fun

• FREE entry & all are welcome!

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HARVEST FESTIVAL - CDA CAMPUS

Oct 31 (Sat), 4-6 pm

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES

1701 N. 4th St., CdA

• For kids up to 5th grade - games, indoor & outdoor activities, giveaways, & tons of candy

• Family fun evening - all are invited

• FREE admission!

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TRICK-OR-TREATING

Oct 31 (Sat), 4-6 pm

DOWNTOWN COEUR D'ALENE

Participating Businesses​​​​

• Sponsored by Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association

• Take buckets to fill w/candy in the safe, family-friendly environment of downtown CdA

• FREE - all are invited!

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VETERANS RECOGNITION CEREMONY

Nov 7 (Sat), 10 am

LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS

7006 Hwy 53, Rathdrum

• All Rathdrum residents are welcome to participate in this special tribute to the brave men & women of our military

• Doors open at 10 am; ceremony at 11 w/lunch served after program

• Co-sponsored by American Legion Post #154, Northwest Guardian Riders, & City of Rathdrum

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VETERANS DAY HONORING

Nov 11 (Wed), 10 am

COEUR D'ALENE TRIBAL VETERANS MEMORIAL TRAILHEAD

396629 Hwy 95, Plummer

• Ceremony includes invocation, reading of names & full military honors to recognize Tribal veterans & all who served.

• More info - 208-686-5602 (Joseph Chapman)

• All are welcome!

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DISTINGUISHED VETERAN CEREMONY

Nov 11 (Wed), 11 am

McINTIRE FAMILY PARK​

8930 N. Gov't Way, Hayden​​​​

• Honoring all veterans - a FREE community event!

• Announcement of 2026 "Distinguished Veteran"

• More info - 208-209-1080 (Hayden Recreation & Community Events)

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HAYDEN LIGHTS PARADE & CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

Dec 5 (Sat), 5 pm

McINTIRE FAMILY PARK

8930 N. Gov't Way, Hayden

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• Parade begins at Hayden Avenue, then south along Gov't Way to Honeysuckle Avenue

• Tree lighting immediately after parade

• Santa visit, games & giveaways - a FREE community event!

• More info - 208-209-1080 (Hayden Recreation & Community Events)

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CHRISTMAS IN WALLACE

Dec 4 (Fri), 6-8 pm

NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD DEPOT MUSEUM

304 6th St., Wallace

• 6 pm - tree lighting & open house w/treats, cocoa, letters to Santa & photo ops by tree

• 6:15-8 pm - holiday lights tour trolley rides​​​​​

• See flyer below

Dec 5 (Sat), 8 am-8 pm

VARIOUS DOWNTOWN WALLACE LOCATIONS

• 8-10 am - breakfast w/Santa at Wallace Inn

• 10:30 am-noon - Mr. & Miss Snowflake Pageant at Wallace Elks

• 12:30 pm - Paw Parade; begins at the Elks w/line-up at 12:15

• 2 pm - Reindeer Run, Northern Pacific Railroad Depot Museum 

• 3-5 pm - photos w/Santa at Historic Wallace Photo Museum 

• 5:30 pm - lighted parade; begins at the Elks w/line-up at 5 pm

• 6:30-8 pm - caroling at Club at 1313 (upstairs)

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