CdA Events Calendar - Sports
Year-round activities are easy to find in North Idaho!
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running | boating | fishing | BIKING | car shows | swimming
Thursday Night "Paddles"
Every Thursday | 6 pm
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.
Here's the schedule:
June 8 | Mica Bay, Lake CdA
June 15 | Fernan Lake Public Boat Launch
June 22 | Atlas Mill Park, Spokane River
June 29 | Blackwell Island Slough, Lake CdA
July 6 | Mica Bay, Lake CdA
July 13 | Twin Lakes - Middle Public Boat Launch
July 20 | Kidd Island Bay, Lake CdA
July 27 | Fireside Park - Spirit Lake
Aug 3 | Wolf Lodge Creek, Lake CdA
Aug 10 | Blackwell Slough, Lake CdA
Aug 17 | Twin Lakes - Middle Public Boat Launch
Aug 24 | Rose Lake - Coeur d'Alene River
**Note: September excursions begin at 5:30 pm.
Sept 7 | Sanders Beach at 12th St., Lake CdA
Sept 14 | "Fall Cocoa Classic", NIC Beach, Lake CdA
Life jackets are required & must be worn for CCKC-sponsored paddles. A whistle or other sound-producing device is also required, & the invasive species sticker on vessel. Dress appropriately for conditions/water temperature. Extra water & a snack is suggested.
Allow enough time to unload vessel, stow gear & sign in w/trip coordinator before the appointed launch time.
See club's link above for additional details, map, contact & membership info. Photo credit - Dwight McCain - Fernan Lake
Every Thursday - Free!
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 Friday thru Monday. 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 every day & 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!
Fairgrounds Open Ride Nights
Every Tuesday | 1 pm-dusk
Every Thursday | 1 pm-dusk
North Arena
4056 N. Government Way, CdA
208-765-4969
From May 1-Oct 31, this equine activity is almost FREE - $5 per horse. It's "Open Ride Night" every Tuesday & Thursday.
Riders participate at their own risk. Helmets recommended. Waivers must be signed prior to unloading horse. More info & rules HERE.
Note: Kootenai Co. 4-H groups may ride as a group at no charge if arena is reserved (1) week in advance of riding.
Tues & Thurs - (Almost) Free!
Hilly Nilly Gravel Rides
June 18 | 10 am (Sun)
Leaves from & finishes at Michael D's Eatery, 203 E. Coeur d'Alene Lake Dr., CdA.
This series of spirited rides occur on the 3rd Sunday of each month. 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!
Ski/Snowboard Lessons for Kids
2023-24 Season | Varies
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 from intermediate & advanced.
For 77 seasons, Lookout Pass Free Ski School has introduced 38,000+ kids to the winter world of skiing/riding.
Saturdays - Free!
"Take Me Fishing" Trailers
Varies | Varies
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FISH & GAME takes its colorful "Take Me Fishing" trailer to various lakes/ponds during the summer months to offer FREE fishing for all ages!
"How to" instruction & fishing tackle/bait is provided so all can learn how to fish & be successful at the sport. No license is required during the hours of the event; just check in first at the trailer.
So far the schedule includes:
June 10 | 9-11 am (Sat)
Rathdrum City Park for "Idaho Free Fishing Day" & "Youth Fishing Derby"
Sept 23 | 11 am-4 pm (Sat)
Hauser Lake
Varies - Free!
Community Run Calendar
Every Monday | 6-7:30 pm
All abilities of walkers, joggers & runners are welcome for short & long routes thru neighborhoods weekly on Mondays. Group gathers for beverage after runs at Outpost Brewing, 1710 N. 4th St., Ste. 115, CdA.
Every Saturday | 7:30 am
511 E. Sherman Ave., CdA
208-765-7604
It's now the season for "Trail Scouts" instead of "Winter Warriors". Time to get dirty on these FREE weekly off-road runs (meet at trailheads). Expect hills & mud. All paces & abilities welcome for these approx. 3-6+ mile trail runs on Saturday mornings.
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.
Varies - Free!
"Kids Bowl Free" Program
2023 | 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!
Quick Legs, Hills & Scenery
2023 | Varies
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!
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Yoga Classes for All Levels
Every Sunday | 12:30-1:30 pm (thru July 23)
HAYDEN LIBRARY
8385 N. Government Way, Hayden
208-772-5612
Take mat to practice (chair optional) with Liz, yoga instructor for six years. This FREE class is slower paced & offered every Sunday.
Every Monday | 9:30 am
COEUR D'ALENE LIBRARY
702 E. Front Ave., CdA
208-769-2315
Gather for a blend of stretching, strengthening & balance work every Monday. Taught by Gerry Bryak, all levels are welcome FREE of charge. Take a mat please.
Varies - Free!
TAILS Foundation Pack Walks
Every Tuesday | 7-9 pm (May 16-June 20)
English Point Nat'l Recreation Trail
English Point, Hayden
Experience a "pack walk" with your dog(s) & other walkers w/their dogs once a week for six-weeks (weather permitting). It's FREE!
Walks are considered a Level 2 walk featuring dirt trails at English Point Nat'l Recreation Trail. Meet new people, socialize your dog & benefit from the exercise.
If you'd like to participate in these Tuesday walks, please click on link above for rules, recommendations & the online liability waiver.
Tuesdays - Free!
Ride by the Light of the Full Moon
June 3 | 7 pm (Sat)
Vantage Point Brewing, 208 E. Coeur d'Alene Lake Dr., CdA
July 2 | 7 pm (Sun)
TBA
August 1 | 7 pm (T)
TBA
August 31 | 7 pm (W)
TBA
Sept 29 | 7 pm (F)
TBA
This monthly community bike ride - FREE of charge to go along - covers 2-4 miles usually (cruiser speed) around town. Meeting location & departure times vary from month to month (see above).
Always held on a full moon evening, destinations vary & begin at 9 pm (Listen for the cowbell.) Helmets are recommended & lights are necesssary since ride takes place when it's dark.
Varies - Free!
Community Public Pools
Mon-Fri | 7:30-9:30 am (aerobics)
M & W | 6-7 am (aerobics)
T & Th | 6-8 pm (open swim)
300 Earle St., Mullan
208-744-1310
Beautiful, big indoor pool! Call or check Facebook page before going in case of any schedule changes.
1100 Main Ave., St. Maries
208-245-3616 (Call for hours)
FREE swim year for children under 18 years old; $2 for others. Seasonal operation.
2023 | Varies
604 Hotel St., Wallace
208-556-6051
FREE swimming for all ages! Adult only swim times are M-W-F (9-10 am) & T-Th (5:30-7:30 pm). The historic outdoor pool, built in 1939, has clubhouse, locker rooms, picnic area too. Thank you, "Friends of the Pool" for this re-opening!
2023 | Varies
2 S. Hill St., Kellogg
208-786-9131
Outdoor pool is located in Kellogg City Park. Open to the public weekdays with FREE admission! Adult lap swims are 5-6 pm, M-F.
Varies - Free!