Events in Coeur d'Alene today

Enjoy an Italian-themed public dining experience in Post Falls with fresh menu additions. Options include crispy fried ravioli, spaghetti with a hearty meat sauce, cioppino, and chicken fettuccine Alfredo, along with a chef’s weekly special. Every meal comes with garlic bread and a Caesar salad. Finish on a sweet note with limoncello ricotta cheesecake. Open to the community.

Set out from Fine Brewed for a relaxed walk and conversation, with time to grab a coffee before heading out together. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The route is near McEuen, City Park, and Tubb's Hill, and there is also the option to window shop in the downtown area. Kids and pets are welcome, and it is an easy way to connect with others while working toward your step goal.

Babies can discover a world of dinosaurs during a cozy lap-sit storytime at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. Designed for infants up to 18 months, this session blends playful songs, gentle rhymes, simple dino dances, and imaginative tales that spotlight features like long necks, big teeth, spikes, horns, flippers, tails, and wings. A stay and play time follows the baby storytime.

Shop the Block transforms downtown Coeur d’Alene into a local shopping adventure. Participating businesses offer rotating surprises that can include exclusive promotions, limited-time specials, samples, giveaways, treats, and demos. Discover new shops or revisit favorites, enjoy an upbeat '80s vibe, and support small businesses while you browse. Each edition brings fresh experiences, so there is always something new to uncover whether you are shopping, strolling, or simply exploring.

Experience Argentine tango through a session that begins with instruction, then transitions into a relaxed practica. The lesson covers core ideas that build technique and enhance connection, and the practice time emphasizes individual styling with attention to clear structure and fluid movement. Music during the practica spans both classic and alternative tango. A host is available for friendly guidance, but the practice segment is not a formal lesson. It offers space to refine skills, try new approaches, grow confidence on the dance floor, and connect with local dancers. Hosted by Kraig Lysek with participation from various tango instructors.

At Coeur d'Alene Public Library, this Sit-n-Stitch welcomes ages 12 and up for a relaxed crochet and knitting gathering. Beginners and longtime crafters can work on projects in a friendly setting, with patterns and supplies available and guidance offered as needed. Bring your own handwork if you prefer, or start something new with the materials provided.

For four decades, this original Kootenai County market has brought local growers and artisans together with the Coeur d’Alene community. Every farm is inspected and handmade goods are juried to ensure quality. Expect only items produced by the vendors themselves, from seasonal vegetables, plants, and flowers to small-batch wines, specialty foods, and distinctive gifts. A food court is on site and live music adds to the atmosphere. Browse the market stalls, then explore the shops and restaurants at Riverstone Village. Parking is free and close, and the Centennial Trail offers an easy bike-friendly route.

Settle into a relaxed creative night and paint “Honey the Highlander” on an 11x14 canvas. The $35 fee includes all supplies along with guided, step-by-step instruction, and no prior art experience is required. Food and drinks are available to purchase, though not included. Expect a lively mix of fun art, good music, and friendly company. It suits couples, friends, or anyone attending solo. Space is limited, so reserving a spot ahead of time is recommended.

Begin the morning with a gentle reset. Coffee and Sound offers a moment to pause before the workday begins, release the early rush, and settle into a calm, relaxing state that sets a positive flow for the day.

Roar into reading at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library with a dinosaur themed storytime created for toddlers 18 months to 3 years. Stories are paired with lively songs, playful rhymes, and simple dances to explore prehistoric creatures and their standout traits, including long necks, big teeth, spikes, horns, flippers, tails, and wings. This toddler session concludes with a stay-and-play period so little ones can continue to engage and explore.

A welcoming networking gathering for women in holistic professions takes place at Healing Leaf Apothecary. Attendees exchange brief, half-minute introductions to share what they offer and whom they serve. Each meeting also features a member spotlight, giving one participant 10 to 15 minutes to tell their story, describe their services, and outline how they help clients. The remainder of the time focuses on conversation, relationship building, and exploring collaboration. Whether attending for the first time or returning, participants can build community, increase visibility for their work, and learn from fellow holistic entrepreneurs.

All ages are welcome at this weekly sew-in at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. Bring a sewing machine or hand-stitching supplies, your fabric, and an extension cord. The Community Room provides a relaxed space to work on quilting or other projects, connect with fellow makers, trade tips, and ask for advice while you sew.

About ten minutes from downtown Coeur d'Alene, this all-you-can-eat wood fired food festival invites you to slow down and savor. Open-flame cooking stations turn out scratch-made dishes over hardwood, with careful attention to quality. The setting blends a lively festival vibe with simple comforts, including beer, wine, live music, and lawn games. Cozy spaces throughout make it easy to relax, enjoy great food, and linger.

Teaching and conversation on dream-related topics are offered in the Nelson Room at the Coeur d'Alene library.

Enjoy a daily two-hour dinner cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene that blends sunset scenery with a generous buffet in a relaxed setting. The menu includes roasted beef, baked salmon, and a summer greens salad, plus additional selections prepared to satisfy a range of tastes. A full no-host bar is available for beverage purchases. Whether meeting up with friends, family, or colleagues, this is an easy way to unwind while taking in the beauty of the lake. Tickets are $85.75 for adults, $83.75 for seniors 55 and older, and $62.75 for youth ages 6 to 17, with children 5 and under free.

Border War, hosted by the Barony of Wealdsmere, takes place at Camp Easton and will welcome Their Majesties of An Tir, making it a great moment to prepare recommendations that honor friends for their contributions. The site offers permanent restrooms, hot showers, and a limited number of reservable cabins; cabin bookings are billed separately from gate fees and must be prepaid, and a limited number of RV spaces will also be available by reservation. Full weekend admission is $35 for adults, while those 17 and under attend free; SCA members receive a $10 discount with current proof of membership. The Event Steward is Lilion Jane Godwin and can be reached at lilion.godwin@gmail.com. Merchant registration is available.

Moonlight Swing offers a progressive evening of country swing instruction and dancing. It begins with a fundamentals lesson, continues with a follow-up class, and concludes with open social dance time where participants can practice new steps together.

This event features extra food trucks and vendors, beer, live music, a car show, and more. It raises money for the Rathdrum Lions Foundation Backpack Program, which provides food for local school kids. Food truck fees are being donated, donation jars will be available, and proceeds from the car show will go directly to the foundation. A raffle offers another way to contribute. Applications are included in the summer application on the website. It is intended to become an annual tradition.

This summer market is presented by the Rathdrum Craft and Farmers Market. Vendor applications are being accepted. The venue is accessible for people with disabilities and includes both indoor and outdoor booth areas. Parking and admission are free.

The original Kootenai County Farmers Market in Hayden celebrates four decades of bringing local farmers and artisans together with the community. Browse seasonal produce, garden plants and fresh flowers, meats, cheeses, eggs, honey, artisan baked goods, wines, prepared foods, and handmade crafts. A food court offers additional choices. Live music, supported by Inland NW Toyota Dealers @DriveToyota, sets the tone. The market goes on in any weather.

The Rathdrum Rumble is an all-ages community car show hosted by North Idaho College CTE and the Kootenai Technical Education Campus. It features classic cars, hot rods, modern builds, trucks, motorcycles, and more, offering a family-friendly experience for longtime enthusiasts as well as casual attendees. A special Young Builder category invites high school students to showcase their projects alongside experienced builders and restorers, celebrating skill, creativity, and mentorship. The event is held at the Parker Technical Education Center. Vehicle registration will open soon, and updates along with registration details will be shared on the event page.

Explore more than 1,200 new, used, and sample wedding gowns with prices starting at $50. Cash, Venmo, and cards are accepted. Fitting rooms are available so you can try on favorites with friends and family. Sizes range from 00 to 30, with options from bold and glamorous to modest and refined.

Discover a simple daily writing practice that helps people move past blocks and strengthen resilience. This participant-directed workshop supports individuals at any stage and treats writing as a tool for courage and clarity. Prompted exercises encourage language that nurtures healing, encouragement, motivation, and inspiration. Learn gentle journaling approaches for periods of stress or grief, and practice reframing setbacks with mindful awareness. The focus is on appreciating the process as it unfolds. Participants are encouraged to bring a pen and something to write in, whether a notebook, diary, sketchbook, or an inexpensive composition book. This offering is part of a fall series with rotating themes, including drawing wisdom from trees during a mindful walk in McEuen Park, exploring the healing dimensions of writing through grief, and cultivating inner calm through practical mindsets, methods, and a daily exercise. A December topic will be announced. It takes place at Coeur d'Alene Public Library.

This immersive float session centers on true spring expansion, emotional release, and being seen. Inspired by a lotus opening to the light, it emphasizes heart opening, confidence, and authentic expression. The experience begins with gentle, grounding yoga to settle the body and quiet the mind, then transitions into soothing sound healing woven with Neurolinguistic Programming to cultivate mindful awareness, positive intention, and steady confidence as you step into your radiance. A serene, heart-centered atmosphere encourages relaxation, a full reset, and reconnection. Set in a warm and welcoming pool, the session is designed so participants can come as they are and leave feeling lighter and more aligned.

Coeur d’Alene’s neighborhood flea market brings together more than 55 vendors with vintage treasures, handmade pieces, slow-made goods, and small batch food and beverages. Family friendly live music and interactive art activities add to the lively community atmosphere.

This scenic cruise travels across Lake Coeur d’Alene, continues through Lake Chatcolet, and heads up the St. Joe River, a waterway recognized as the highest navigable river in the world. Take in wide-open views, watch for eagles, osprey, and deer, and enjoy a relaxing day on the water surrounded by North Idaho’s striking landscapes. The scenery changes with the seasons, from fresh spring greens to bright summer skies and vivid fall colors, offering a different perspective each time. Boarding takes place at Independence Point Dock. Ticket options are available with lunch included or as cruise-only. With lunch, prices are $70.75 for adults, $69.25 for seniors 55 and older, and $25.50 for youth ages 6 to 17, with children 5 and under riding free. Cruise-only rates are $48.25 for adults, $46.25 for seniors 55 and older, and $25.50 for youth ages 6 to 17, with children 5 and under riding free.

Bountiful Sunday Meals at Community Presbyterian Church in Post Falls welcomes children and adults for a free, nutritious meal each Sunday, with options to dine in or pick up a to-go meal.