Sandpoint Upcoming Events - This Week in Sandpoint from the Sandpoint Chamber
Coeur d'Alene Upcoming Events - from the CdA Chamber

Starting in November: Coeur d'Alene - Coeur d'Alene Resort Holiday Light Show  More than a million lights sparkle across Lake Coeur d'Alene at the largest on the water resort holiday light show in America! Features over 225 holiday displays ringing the boardwalk at the resort, plus a memorable "Journey to The North Pole" to visit Santa himself! Just come to downtown Coeur d'Alene at the Resort and enjoy the show! Free to the public. Coeur d'Alene Resort at 800-688-5253.

Starting in November: Sandpoint - Holidays in Sandpoint You can find Santa at the Bonner Mall. There is a traditional tree lighting ceremony, caroling, and specials in area stores, plus live entertainment during the entire season.  Sponsored by Downtown Sandpoint. 208-255-1876

End of November-January: Coeur d'Alene - Journey to the North Pole Cruises Visit Mr. and Mrs. Claus on the far shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene where at "The North Pole" a magical toyland, with a variety of holiday themes, many with animated features, will suddenly appear out of the darkness. Last year they added an exciting new attraction: a Victorian Village is adorned with over 5,000 lights! You will view the show aboard one of the fabulous cruise boats of The Lake Coeur d'Alene Fun Fleet. Board at The Coeur d'Alene Resort Free to the public. 208-664-7268

Bonner Mall Cinema Movie Schedule

December 2-19: Coeur d’Alene - Lake City Playhouse: A Taffeta Christmas The musical A Taffeta Christmas performed at the Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E Garden, Coeur d'Alene, for dates and times: 208-667-1323 or LC Playhouse

December 2, 3, 4: Sandpoint - Kinderhaven's Festival of Trees 12/2 – Family Night, 4 - 7pm and free to the public.  Santa will be there, too! 12/3  – Holiday Luncheon, doors open at 11am with the viewing of the trees in the gymnasium.  Guests will then be directed to the 3rd floor auditorium where the silent auction will take place.  Buffet lunch at 11:30.  (Tickets are $30.) 12/4  – The Progressive Gala .  This evening's events will feature virtually 2 events in one.  Guests will be directed to the 3rd floor auditorium where the silent auction will take place with hors d'oeuvres and a no host bar.  Once the silent auction is over, guests will head downstairs for the remainder of the evening with a wonderful dinner catered by Ivano's and the live auction of fabulous trees!  (Tickets are $70, or a table sponsorship is $1500 - seats 8 people.) Tickets are available by contacting Jacinda Bokowy at 208-610-2208 or email jbokowy@mac.com

December 2: Sandpoint - Light the Wick. The ski film, Light the Wick, at 8pm. 208-263-9191 www.panida.org

December 3-31: Coeur d’Alene - Art Spirit: 12th Annual Small Artworks Invitational - artwork smaller than 12” by 30 artists. Opening Reception/Downtown ArtWalk: Friday, December 3 from 5-8.

December 3: Hope -  Classical Christmas Concert Hope’s Memorial Community Center hosts pianist Del Parkinson at 7 p.m. in this free Idaho Humanities Council presentation. Refreshments will be served following the concert. 208-264-5481

December 3: Sandpoint - Eugene Ballet's The Nutcracker Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Arts Council 7 pm. in the Panida Theater. Purchase tickets in advance at the POAC office inside the Old Power House Building or call 208-263-6139. www.panida.org

December 3: Newport - Pend Oreille Playhouse Open Mic. Watch the stars come out! $2.00/person. 7 – 9:30pm 240 N. Union Ave. 509-671-3389 Newport, Wash www.pendoreilleplayers.org

December 4: Hayden - 5th Annual Hayden Lights Parade & Tree Lighting Parade begins at Hayden Avenue & Government Way, south to Honeysuckle Avenue, tree lighting ceremony follows in Hayden City Park, 8930 N. Government Way.  Atlas Elementary and Hayden Meadows School Choruses sing, followed by a visit by Santa.  208-209-1080 or www.cityofhaydenid.us

December 4: Coeur d’Alene - Lake City Community Church: Messiah Sing-a-long 7pm Featuring the CDA Chamber Orchestra and the NorthWest Sacred Chorale and soloists, Lake City Community Church 6000 N. Ramsey Rd, Coeur d'Alene, Symphony

December 4: Newport - Pend Oreille Playhouse Open Mic. DOREEN GREGG Christmas Concert Holiday Concert presented by this popular local singer/performer. Time/ticket information TBA. 240 N. Union Ave. 509-671-3389 Newport, Wash www.pendoreilleplayers.org

December 4: Sandpoint - Christmas Fair 7th Annual Christmas Fair at the Bonner County Fairgrounds from 9 am - 5pm, 4203 N. Boyer. Shop for local crafts and handmade items from area vendors, plus enjoy a visit with Santa from noon to 2 p.m. Free admission and parking. 208-263-8414

December 4: Sandpoint - Schweitzer Holiday Kick-off. The lights come on and the holiday season officially begins at Schweitzer Mountain Resort with hot chocolate, cookies and carolers. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

December 5: St. Maries - St. Maries Christmas Games for the children, pictures with Santa, stroll on Main St, hay rides, 5 pm lighted Christmas parade on Main Street, St. Maries, St. Maries Chamber

December 5: St. Maries - Eagles Lodge Holiday Craft Fair Annual event held first weekend in December at the Eagles Lodge, 9am-4pm, St. Maries. 208-245-2195 or 208-245-3895.

December 6: Priest River - Priest River Chamber: 21st Annual Christmas on Main Street Great family fun. Santa photo's, giveaways, food & much more. Sponsored by the Priest River Chamber of Commerce

December 6: Sandpoint - Eichardt's Pub Open Mic Blues Night with Truck Mills 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

December 7: Sandpoint - Sandpoint - Mickduff's host Trivia Tuesday 312  N. 1st  7 – 9pm. Teams of up to eight or by yourself. Come early to make sure your team gets a table, it fills up fast! Prizes and bragging rights to the winning team. Test your useless knowledge www.mickduffs.com 208-255-4351

December 10: Sandpoint - Miniatures at Large Art Opening Reception 5:30pm in the Power House. The exhibit runs through Feb. 25. Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Arts Council 208-263-6139.

December 10: Newport - CASA Fundraiser 240 N. Union Ave. 509-671-3389 Newport, Wash www.pendoreilleplayers.org

December 10-11: Sandpoint - Holiday Art Soiree Arts Alliance event at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 5 - 8pm and then art vendors and activities Saturday from 10am - 4pm. Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Arts Council 208-263-6139.

December 10-12: Newport -  Annie The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. 509-671-3389 Newport, Wash www.pendoreilleplayers.org $12, 5 to 18 are $5

December 10: Coeur d’Alene - Coeur d'Alene Art Walk Downtown Every 2nd Friday from April-December, 5-8pm, Downtown CdA. Visit galleries, shops and food & drink establishments in this free, family friendly evening.  ArtWalk

December 11: Coeur d’Alene - Coeur d'Alene Symphony Christmas Pops Concert The Coeur d'Alene Symphony presents their Christmas Pops Concert, 7:30pm, NIC Schuler Performing Arts Center, Coeur d'Alene,  Symphony

December 11: Harrison - Winterfest Harrison Winterfest in the City Park.  Santa & Mrs. Claus will be in the gazebo.  There will be children's projects, food, vendors, fire pits and businesses will be open.  Harrison Chamber of Commerce www.harrisonidaho.org or 208-689-3669

December 13: Sandpoint - Eichardt's Pub Open Mic Blues Night with Truck Mills 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

December 14: Sandpoint - Sandpoint - Mickduff's host Trivia Tuesday 312  N. 1st  7 – 9pm. Teams of up to eight or by yourself. Come early to make sure your team gets a table, it fills up fast! Prizes and bragging rights to the winning team. Test your useless knowledge www.mickduffs.com 208-255-4351

December 17-19: Newport -  Annie The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. 509-671-3389 Newport, Wash www.pendoreilleplayers.org $12, 5 to 18 are $5

December 18-19: Coeur d’Alene - Kootenai Fairgrounds Gun Show Gun Show Sports Connection or 406-633-2206

December 20: Sandpoint - Eichardt's Pub Open Mic Blues Night with Truck Mills 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

December 21: Sandpoint - Sandpoint - Mickduff's host Trivia Tuesday 312  N. 1st  7 – 9pm. Teams of up to eight or by yourself. Come early to make sure your team gets a table, it fills up fast! Prizes and bragging rights to the winning team. Test your useless knowledge www.mickduffs.com 208-255-4351

December 24: Sandpoint - Santa's Schweitzer Visit Santa skis the slopes at Schweitzer Mountain Resort and hands out treats with Mrs. Claus before leading a balloon parade from the top of the Basin Express chair down to the village. Follow him into the Selkirk Lodge for hot chocolate and cookies, and a chance to deliver your last-minute wishes. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

December 17-19: Newport -  HOLIPALOOZA!. POPIT's Holiday Variety Show 7pm. The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. 509-671-3389 Newport, Wash www.pendoreilleplayers.org

December 27: Sandpoint - Eichardt's Pub Open Mic Blues Night with Truck Mills 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

December 28: Sandpoint - Sandpoint - Mickduff's host Trivia Tuesday 312  N. 1st  7 – 9pm. Teams of up to eight or by yourself. Come early to make sure your team gets a table, it fills up fast! Prizes and bragging rights to the winning team. Test your useless knowledge www.mickduffs.com 208-255-4351

December 31: Sandpoint - Schweitzer's New Year's Eve Parties. Schweitzer Mountain Resort hosts parties for all ages to ring in the new year, including the rockin' concert in Taps featuring live music with Tony Furtado, the teen tubing party at Hermits Hollow, and the ever-popular "tween" party for the kids. Since these parties always sell out, be sure to purchase your tickets early (available at the Mountain Activity Center starting Dec. 1). Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

December 31: Kellogg - Silver Mountain New Year's Eve Party at Silver Rapids Downhill Torchlight Parade, www.silvermt.com