CdA Events Calendar - Sports
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Public Shooting Ranges
Fri thru Mon | 9 am-4 pm
FARRAGUT PUBLIC SHOOTING RANGE
Perimeter Rd. & Rifle Range Rd., Athol
(33644 N. Shooters Road)
208-769-1414 (ID Fish & Game Office)
Features year-round public access to 50, 100 & 200-yard ranges, plus shotgun trap & archery shooting. Details HERE.
Cost is $5 per shooter per day, regardless of age (cash only); plus park entrance fee. On site are vault toilets & covered shooting areas. Eye/ear protection, reloading brass, shooting clays & bottled water may be purchased. Can be reserved for private events.
Everyday | 8 am-5 pm
SHOSHONE COUNTY PUBLIC SHOOTING RANGE
1700 Government Gulch Rd., Kellogg
208-512-1417
Operated by volunteers & through donations, the range is open to the public & FREE of charge. There are three separate areas - archery, rifles & handgun - as well as 8 covered shooting benches & a 500-yard gong.
Visitors are asked to clean up, respect others & follow safety rules.
Varies - (Almost) Free!
Hilly Nilly Gravel Rides
July 17 | 10 am (Sun)
August 21 | 10 am (Sun)
Leaves from & finishes at Michael D's Eatery, 203 E. Coeur d'Alene Lake Dr., CdA.
This series of spirited Sunday rides occur monthly. Open to the public, riders must be self -supported. There is no fee to participate.
Each fun ride gets longer, climbs higher, & helps prepare riders for summer activities.
Sundays - Free!
Ride by the Light of the Full Moon
July 13 | varies (W)
Gather from 7-9 pm at Outpost Brewing, 1710 N. 4th St., Ste. 115, CdA. Sun sets at 8:46 pm.
This monthly community bike ride - FREE of charge to go along - covers 2-4 miles usually (cruiser speed). Meeting location & departure times vary from month to month.
Always held on a full moon evening, destinations vary. Kids are invited, so make it a family event! Helmets recommended. Lights are necesssary since ride will be when it's dark. Find out more with email to danica@local-property.com.
Varies - Free!
Quick Legs, Hills & Scenery
Tuesdays | 5:30 pm
"A/B/C Ride"
Thursdays | 5:30 pm
"Hill Ride"
Saturdays | noon
"Saturdaze"
Open to the public & FREE, these group rides occur 3 times each week during summer months. See routes & details HERE. Group pace is approx. 18 mph.
Questions? Contact Dan Eyman at dan@cdacycling.club.
Varies - Free!
Thursday Night "Paddles"
Photo credit - Dwight McCain - Fernan Lake
COEUR D'ALENE CANOE & KAYAK CLUB
June 30 | 6 pm (Th) - Blackwell Island Slough, Lake CdA
July 7 | 6 pm (Th) - Mica Bay, Lake CdA
July 14 | 6 pm (Th) - Twin Lakes
July 21 | 6 pm (Th) - Kidd Island Bay, Lake CdA
July 28 | 6 pm (Th) - Fireside Park, Spirit Lake
August 4 | 6 pm (Th) - Mineral Ridge, Lake CdA
August 11 | 6 pm (Th) - Blackwell Sough, Lake CdA
August 18 | 6 pm (Th) - Twin Lakes
Sept 8 | 6 pm (Th) - Sanders Beach, Lake CdA
Sept 15 | 6 pm (Th) - NIC Beach, Lake CdA, "Fall Cocoa Classic"
Grab paddles & oars for skimming across area lake waters on Thursday evenings with COEUR D'ALENE CANOE & KAYAK CLUB. Non-members are invited to join the group for "Thursday Night Paddles", touring different waterways each week.
Safety equipment (whistle & PFD) is required & the invasive species sticker on vessel. See club's link above for additional details, map, time of departure, contact & membership info.
Every Thursday - Free!
Running With Fleet Feet
Every Saturday | 7:30 am
Enjoy an early morning informal run/walk on Saturday mornings with the Fleet Feet group.
All are welcome! Click on link above to stay up-to-date on Saturday Run Spots & details (where to meet, length of runs, etc.)
Saturdays - Free!
Cinderella Nights Car Shows
Every Tuesday | 6-8 pm (June-Aug)
CINDERELLA NIGHTS SUMMER CAR SHOWS
Every Tuesday evening head over to Curley's at Hauser Junction for family fun, food, drinks & cars!
No entry fee for vehicles - all are welcome - with weekly awards for "People's Choice" & "Ladies Choice". Admission is FREE!
Curley's is located at 26433 W. Hwy 53, Hauser. This is a FREE community event!
Tuesdays - Free!
"Kids Bowl Free" Program
May 15-Sept 30 | Varies
202 W. Sunset Ave., CdA
208-667-2695
Registration for Summer of 2022 is open! Kids ages 2-18 can bowl FREE as participants of this special program!
Times/dates vary & must be reserved. Wearing bowling shoes is required & standard rental fees apply. Online registration HERE.
Varies - Free!
Arena Riding at Fairgrounds
Every Tuesday | 1-6 pm
Every Thursday | 1-6 pm
4056 N. Government Way, CdA
208-765-4969
From May-end of October, the fairgrounds provides "Open Ride Nights" for a $5 fee per horse at the North Arena every Tuesday & Thursday.
See general information & rules HERE. The arena will be closed the week of North Idaho Fair in August.
Note: Kootenai County 4-H groups may ride as a group FREE of charge if reserved (1) week in advance.
Varies - (Almost) Free!
Trails End Run Club
Every Wednesday | 6 pm
Run for fun - hikers, walkers, trail runners, & pups - every Wednesday evening. Open to the public & FREE!
Locations & running distances vary. Direct questions to Trevor at 509-879-7299, or email trailsendrunclub@gmail.com.
Note: This run club is founded & led by Trails End friends & patrons. Trails End Brewery assumes no responsiblity for actions of participants.
Wednesdays - Free!
Kellogg Public Swimming Pool
Mon thru Fri | 11 am-5 pm
2 S. Hill St., Kellogg
208-786-9131
Outdoor pool is located in Kellogg City Park. Open to the public weekdays with FREE admission!
Note: no dogs are allowed in any Kellogg City Parks.
Varies - Free!
Ski/Snowboard Lessons for Kids
2023
LOOKOUT PASS' FAMOUS FREE SKI SCHOOL
Lookout Pass Ski Resort
Exit 0 off Interstate 90
Mullan, Idaho
208-744-1301
FREE skiing lessons for ages 6-17 & FREE snowboarding lessons for ages 7-17 are available on Saturdays.
Register online (link is above). Participants must attend a FREE ski school lesson within the first 3 weeks of the program, which lasts for nine weeks. Instruction separates beginners (10-11 am) from intermediate & advanced (11:30 am-1 pm).
For 80 seasons, Lookout Pass Free Ski School has introduced 78,000+ kids to the winter world of skiing/riding.
Every Saturday - Free!