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

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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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TRICK OR TREAT UNDER THE SEA

Oct 30 (Fri), 2:30-4:30 pm

Post Falls City Hall

408 N. Spokane St., Post Falls

• Costumes encouraged for an "under the sea" theme

• Sponsored by City of Post Falls

• FREE event - all are welcome!

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MILITARY FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL

Oct 30 (Fri), 5-7 pm

Post Falls Armory

5453 E. Seltice Way, Post Falls​​​​

• Open to local military, retiree & veteran families

• Carnival games, snacks, candy & community resources

• Costumes encouraged. Take a bag or bucket for candy-collecting

• More info - 208-608-3895 (Brandi)

• See flyer below

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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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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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COMMUNITY LIBRARY NETWORK HALLOWEEN EVENTS

For kids, teens & adults of the communities - a Trunk-or-Treat at the following locations is offered as a fun & safe alternative to traditional trick-or-treating:​​​

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• Oct 24 (Sat), 4-6 pm, Real Life Ministries, 708 N. Division St., Pinehurst

• Oct 24 (Sat), 5-7 pm, Lakeland HS, 7006 Hwy 53, Rathdrum

• Oct 30 (Fri), 6-7:30 pm, Hayden Meadows Elem. School, 900 E. Hayden Avenue

• Oct 31 (Sat), 5-6:30 pm, Super 1 Foods, 30585 N. Roberts Rd., Athol

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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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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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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

• 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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