Weekly - Sat. & Wed.: Sandpoint - Farmer's Market An open-air market Sandpoint tradition where you can find locally grown fresh produce, crafts, flowers, food and music at Farmin Park, Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm and Wednesdays from 3-5:30 pm. For more info get this pdf

2nd Friday monthly April – Dec: Coeur d'Alene - Art Walk The Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance has organized a monthly Art Walk, that takes place from 5-8 pm the 2nd Friday monthly, April through December. Enjoy an evening of exceptional art, fine dining and friends in downtown 208-664-3194 www.artsincda.org

Weekly – Saturdays: Sandpoint - Summer Sounds at Park Place Summer Sounds at Park Place every Saturday 12-2 pm Saturday through  Labor Day Weekend at the Park Place stage, corner of First and Cedar, Sandpoint sponsored by POAC  208-263-6139

Summer Season: Sandpoint - Artists' Studio Tour Artists are opening their studios for this self-guided North Idaho driving tour. Meet artists in their environs and see how it's done. Many of the studios are open for the season June 1-Sept. 4 with special events in July. No charge. ArtTourDrive.org 208-597-6934

June 18-July 26: Summer Season Sandpoint - ArtWalk I The first of two exhibits opens with art receptions several locations downtown. Each summer, Pend Oreille Arts Council coordinates Artwalk, an exhibition of art by local and regional artists in 17 locations in downtown Sandpoint.  During the opening receptions for Artwalk I and II, locations provide beverages and hors d'oeuvres, and live music in some venues. 

Sandpoint - ArtWalk II The second of two exhibits opens with art receptions several locations downtown. Each summer, Pend Oreille Arts Council coordinates Artwalk, an exhibition of art by local and regional artists in 17 locations in downtown Sandpoint.  During the opening receptions for Artwalk I and II, locations provide beverages and hors d'oeuvres, and live music in some venues.  

Outdoor sculpture will also on display in various locations along the Artwalk.  During the summer, the public can pick up an Artwalk brochure at any participating location or at the Chamber of Commerce and take a self-guided walking tour of the displays. Self-guided tours for ArtWalk I through Aug. 4 208-263-6139

July 1-26: Coeur d’Alene - There's Gold in Them Thar Teeth D.K. Molar, The Devious Dentist, or... There's Gold in Them Thar Teeth, presented by the Sixth Street Melodrama in Wallace.  Shows Wed-Sat, Sunday matinees.  208-752-8871 or Sixth St. Melodrama

Jul 2-4: Coeur d’Alene - Bead Stampede Beading show at KootCo Fairgrounds, CdA, Zizzyzaza Bead & Embellishment, www.zizbead.com

July 2: St Maries - Featured Artist Series St. Maries Art Gallery Featured Artist Series. Receptions are first friday of the month between 3 and 6 p.m.

July 2: Coeur d’Alene - Kid's Parade Annual Kiddies Parade celebrating the 4th of July, 10am, Sherman Ave, Downtown CdA

July 2: Sandpoint - Bound for Nowhere 7 pm Film about kids riding freight trains with musicians; the film will be followed by a Q & A session and slide show. General admission is $10 panida.org

July 2-4: Coeur d’Alene - Lone Wolf H-D 2nd Anniversary Party Lone Wolf H-D celebrates 2 years, bands, beer garden, tattoo artists, pinstripers and more, 208-667-7433 or Lone Wolf H-D

July 3: Sandpoint - Summer Sounds at Park Place Pend Oreille Arts Council presents this free concert series, featuring a performance by Not Quite Punk from noon to 2 p.m. at the Park Place Stage on the corner of First and Cedar in downtown Sandpoint. ArtinSandpoint.com 208-265-5678

July 3: Post Falls - Demolition Derby & Fireworks Demo Derby followed by Fireworks extravaganza, Stateline Speedway, Post Falls, Speedway

July 3: Sandpoint - The Knockout Cancer Benefit Concert The Panida Theater presents the Knockout Cancer Benefit Concert at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.), featuring Charley Packard, Neighbor John Kelly and Norton's Knockouts. General admission is $20. 208-263-9191 panida.org

July 3-4: Priest Lake - Fireworks Over Priest Lake Fireworks display in Luby Bay and Cavanaugh Bay, Priest Lake

July 3: Wallace - Idaho Statehood Day Celebrate Idaho's Statehood, downtown Wallace, 208-752-5151

July 3-4: Bonners Ferry - Praise & Salute 2nd Annual Praise & Salute July 4th Celebration in Bonners Ferry, July 3 Leg Shakin' & Fire Dance, live band, chili diner, 6-11pm, Boundary Fairgrounds Slab, July 4, Youth Action Color Guard, 4pm, 8pm live music followed by fireworks, Fairgrounds Slab, Praise & Salute

July 3-17: Coeur d’Alene - Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre presents Cinderela at NIC's Schuler Performing Arts Center, July 3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 208-769-7780 or Summer Theatre

July 4: Kellogg - 4th of July at Silver Mountain Parade, lots of children’s activities and games, horseshoe tournament, live entertainment and a gala firework display to cap off the night, Silver Mountain in Kellogg

July 4: Dover - Sunday Concerts on the Lawn Pend Oreille Arts Council sponsors this free, live concert series featuring regional musicians at 2 p.m. every Sunday in July at the Dover Bay Marina. Coeurimba performs. 208-263-6139

July 4: Coeur d’Alene - 4th of July Festival in CdA Parade down Sherman Ave. preceeded by the Mayor's Mile run at 11am, festivities, kids activities, food vendors and music in the park, fireworks over Lake Coeur d'Alene at dusk.  4th of July Festival

July 4: Kellogg - Fireworks Extravaganza Celebrate Independence Day at Silverwood with patriotic music and a fireworks extravaganza at dusk. 208-683-3400 or Silverwood

July 4: Harrison - Fireworks in Harrison Harrison's Annual Independence Day Fireworks, view from City Park. Harrison Chamber of Commerce, www.harrisonidaho.org or 208-689-3669

July 4: Priest River - Priest River 4th of July Fireworks Bonner Park West in Priest River. Fireworks start at dark.

July 4: Sandpoint - Sandpoint 4th of July Fireworks City Beach. Fireworks start at dark.

July 4: Kellogg - Silver Valley 4th of July Celebration Celebrate Independence Day in the Silver Valley 208-784-0821

July 4: Spirit Lake - Spirit Lake Independence Day Celebrate in Spirit Lake with parade, live music, vendors and food. Spirit Lake

July 4: Spragpole - Spragpole's Independence Day Celebration Celebrate Independence Day at the Spragpole in Murray, parade at 2pm, fireworks at dusk. 208-682-3901 or Spragpole.

July 5: St Maries - Old Timers Picnic Celebrate in historic St. Maries, games, food & fun, sponsored by the Benewah Valley Assn.  208-245-2349

July 7 - Aug 11: Hayden - Hayden Concert Series Free to the public.  Concerts are Wednesdays, 6-8pm at Hayden City Park, 8930 N. Government Way, Hayden.   www.cityofhaydenid.us or 208-209-1080.

July 9: Coeur d’Alene - Art Walk Downtown Coeur d'Alene Every 2nd Friday from April-December, 5-8pm, Downtown CdA. Visit galleries, shops and food & drink establishments in this free, family friendly evening.  ArtWalk

July 9-10: Coeur d’Alene - Endurocross Endurocross Motorcycle Event, North Idaho Fairgrounds, CdA, MRP Arena Cross

July 9: Hope - 17th Annual Hope Performing Art Series. Memorial Community Center in Hope hosts the 17th Annual Performing Art Series. The evening will start with a 6 p.m. social hour featuring complimentary appetizers and a wine bar catered by Pend Oreille Pasta. Following will be the performace at 7 p.m. with pianist Bill Reid. All proceeds benefit the Memorial Community Center and its programs, including the Hope Preschool. Cost is $15 per person; 208-264-5481.

July 10-11: Cataldo - 28th Annual Historic Skills Fair Go back in time at the Historic Skills Fair at the Old Mission State Park in Cataldo.  Displays and activities highlight the skills and tools used as far back as when Idaho's oldest standing building was errected.  208-682-3814 or Old Mission State Park.

July 10: Coeur d’Alene - 3rd Annual Coeur d'Alene Parks Day Celebrate the City of Coeur d'Alene's Parks. 8am-noon at Sunshine Meadows Park, 5pm-dusk at The Landings Park.  Activities include pancake breakfast, bike rodeo, bouncy castle, sports and environmental booths, live entertainment, hot dog dinner, outdoor movie at dusk.  208-415-0415 or CdA Parks

July 10: Sandpoint - Summer Sounds at Park Place Pend Oreille Arts Council presents this free concert series, featuring a performance by Not Quite Punk from noon to 2 p.m. at the Park Place Stage on the corner of First and Cedar in downtown Sandpoint. ArtinSandpoint.com 208-265-5678

July 10: Coeur d’Alene - Blue Cruise Charity Ride Join Olympic Gold Medalist & World Champion Kristin Armstrong for a charity ride through some of the best scenery North Idaho has to offer.  The ride will be followed by a catered picnic and autograph session.  Fully supported routes of 62,35,or 15 miles.  Proceeds go to the North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation.  www.bluecruiseidaho.com or call 208-292-1634

July 10: Sandpoint - Wooden Boat Show Classic wooden boat show, car show, sand sculptures and more, the Old Power House in Sandpoint. 208-255-1876

July 11: Coeur d’Alene - Garden Tour The CdA Garden Club presents the Annual Garden Tour, 11am-4pm, visit various area gardens, each with live music and Green vendors.  Maps & tickets available at local nurseries.  208-664-0987 or CdA Garden Club

July 11: Sandpoint - Sunday Concerts on the Lawn Pend Oreille Arts Council sponsors this free, live concert series featuring regional musicians at 2 p.m. every Sunday in July at the Dover Bay Marina. The Swing Street Big Band with Karen Nielsen performs. 208-263-6139

July 11: Coeur d’Alene - Jacey's Race A 5k race for runners and walkers & 1k fun run for kids, benefits local children with cancer or life-threatening illnesses. The 5k begins at 8:15am, 1k begins at 9am. JaceysRace.org.

July 14: Coeur d’Alene - NIC's Really Big Raffle Drawing Watch the excitement of over $300,000 in prizes be given away, including the 2010 Green Home,  Ft. Sherman Park, North Idaho College Campus.  Outdoor, rain or shine, bring your lawnchairs!  Door prizes entry for all that attend.  Food vendors and live music start at 6pm., drawing begins at 7 p.m.  Information:  208-769-3271 or www.nic.edu/rbr

July 16-17: Coeur d’Alene - 2ND Annual Golden Era Antique & Art Festival 2010 Golden Era Antiques, up Memory Lane on Hwy 95, one mile North of Plummer. A variety of Local Artists, Unique Craftsmen, Writers & Live Entertainment. Also, Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, Veronica’s famous Indian Tacos, The expanded exhibit, “Honoring Our Ancestors,” which this year will include historical photos of 101 years of settlement on the Coeur d’ Alene Indian Reservation & 100 years of settlers of Plummer, Idaho

July 16-18: Sandpoint - Horsin’ Around Expo and Battle of the Bull Bonner County Fairgrounds hosts three-day event featuring horse clinics, games, shows, demonstrations and the Battle of the Bulls. HorsinAroundExpo.com or 208-263-8414

July 16-18: Coeur d’Alene - Shoot for the Stars Shoot for the Stars, a program of Sampson and Friends, helps enhance the lives of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder.  The 2010 Shoot for the Stars will bring you the top cowboys and cowgirls competing today.  North Idaho Fairgrounds in CdA.  Sampson & Friends

July 16-17: St Maries - St. Joe Valley Show & Shine St Joe Show & Shine open car show, cruise Friday night starts at high school, show Saturday at City Park, Saturday night dance with the Fabulous Kingpins, St. Maries, 208-245-2800 or cport@stmarieswireless.com.

July 17-18: St Maries - 20th Annual St. Maries Art Festival Annual s.m.ART by the River Festival of the Arts at Cherry Bend Boat Park in St. Maries. Paintings, sculptures, woodcrafts, baskets, photographs and more, music and entertainment, free festival.  208-245-3417

July 17: Hope - 27th Annual Bodacious BBQ 27th Annual Bodacious BBQ, Hope Memorial Community Center, Highway 200, Hope, 208-264-548

July 17: Sandpoint - Summer Sounds at Park Place Pend Oreille Arts Council presents this free concert series, featuring a performance by Not Quite Punk from noon to 2 p.m. at the Park Place Stage on the corner of First and Cedar in downtown Sandpoint. ArtinSandpoint.com 208-265-5678

July 17-18: Coeur d’Alene - Dog Show Dog Show presented by Inland Empire Kennel Association, North Idaho Fairgrounds, CdA,  IEKA

July 17: Priest Lake - Huckleberry Festival Held at the Priest Lake Golf Course. Golf tournament, craft festival, bluegrass music.  www.priestriverchamber.com

July 17: Kellogg - MacroBrew Festival A celebration of the finest domestic beers, Silver Mountain, Kellogg, Silver Mountain

July 17: Schweitzer Mountain - Mountain Music Festival Outdoor concerts on Schweitzer Mountain, family activities, food and more. Schweitzer.com or 208-263-9555

July 17: Orofino - Orofino Scholarship Show & Shine Open car show at the Orofino City Park, benefitting the Orofino/Timberline Scholarship fund, 208-476-7569

July 17: Priest Lake - Priest Lake Trails & Snowmobile Club ATV Ride ATV ride sponsored by the Priest Lake Trails & Snowmobile Club, 9am, Nordman. Priest Lake

July 17: Rathdrum - Rathdrum Lions Club Car Show Rathdrum Lions Club 8th Annual Car Show in Rathdrum.  A relaxed show on the lawn, trophies and family fun.  Information and registration forms at lonniem@webband.com,  509-926-1370 or normancherry@verizon.net, 208-687-1212.

July 17: Priest Lake - Ride For Life Motorcycle ride to Cavanaugh Bay Resort. Benefits Cancer Patient Care, 208-667-7433 or Lone Wolf H-D

July 17: Sandpoint - Women of Courage A day dedicated to women in the military who flew over 60 million miles transporting planes during WWII at the Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center, Sagle.  More info TBA, 208-255-4321 or Bird Museum

July 18: Coeur d’Alene - Steve Omi Memorial Open Water Swim 17th Annual Open Water Swim, 1 mile loop at Sanders Beach in CdA, check-in starts at 8:15am, race starts at 9:30am.  www.steveomi.org/

July 18: Sandpoint - Sunday Concerts on the Lawn. Pend Oreille Arts Council sponsors this free, live concert series featuring regional musicians at 2 p.m. every Sunday in July at the Dover Bay Marina. Carl Rey & the Blues Gators perform. 208-263-6139

July 19-24: Wallace - High Mountain Jamboree The High Mountain ATV Club hosts the 2010 Jamboree in Wallace, rated #3 Top American ATV Town by Dirt Wheels Magazine.  Rides, rallies, mud bog and more.  208-512-2269 or High Mtn ATV Club

July 19: Coeur d’Alene - The 10 Warning Signs of Dementia Presented by the Alzheimer's Association, learn the difference between normal aging, simple memory loss and Alzheimer's.  Free & open to public, 5pm, CdA Library, 702 E Front, CdA, 208-666-2996 or Alzheimer's

July 21: Sandpoint - Five Minutes of Fame Join other blossoming or seasoned poets, musicians and songbirds for monthly open mic night at Cafe Bodega in Foster's Crossing. Sign up to perform from 6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Show begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. No cover charge and open to all ages. Five Minutes of Fame happens the third Wednesday of each month. 208-263-5911

July 22: Coeur d’Alene - Aug 1 | Pump Boys & Dinettes Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre presents Pump Boys & Dinettes, July 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, Aug 1 at NIC's Schuler Performing Arts Center, 208-769-7780 or CdA Summer Theatre

July 22: Kellogg - Summer Wine & Art Auction Wine tasting and art exhibit/auction to benefit the Shoshone Medical Center, 6-9pm, Silver Mountain in Kellogg, 208-784-7017 ext 556 or Summer Wine

July 23-25: Harrison - Harrison Old Time Picnic Celebrate Harrison's history and good times in general, community picnic, music, vendors, kids activities, fun for all, Harrison.  Harrison Chamber

July 23-24: Hayden - Hayden Days Kicks off Friday at 2pm live music, dancing, food and craft vendors and Beer Garden at Hayden City Park. Saturday Pancake Breakfast, 7am, Hayden City Park Gazebo, parade on Government Way 10am. Children's games, food, craft vendors and other activities throughout each day. 208-209-1080, www.haydenlakerotary.org or www.cityofhaydenid.us

July 23-25: Coeur d’Alene - Julyamsh 2010 The Coeur d'Alene Tribe presents Julyamsh, the largest outdoor powwow in the Pacific Northwest, celebrate Native American culture with song, dance, drumming, games and spirituality.  Greyhound Park, Post Falls.  Julyamsh

July 23-25: Post Falls - River City Rod Run 13th Annual River City Rod Run, Hot Rod Cafe, Post Falls, Hot Rod Cafe

July 24: Sandpoint - Kootenai Centennial Celebration. Kootenai celebrates its centennial at City Park with a Shriners’ pancake breakfast and barbecue lunch, a car show, music, games, and a historic walking tour and photo display. 208-265-2431

July 24-25: Mullan - Fireman's Fun Festival Fireman's Fun Festival in Mullan

July 24: Hayden - Hayden Days Pancake Feed Hayden Days Pancake Feed, Hayden City Park, Hayden, Hayden Chamber of Commerce

July 24-25: Kellogg - Silver Hoops 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Silver Hoops 3 on 3 basketball, Kellogg, 208-784-0821

July 24: Sandpoint - The Great Sandpoint Flat Water Regatta The Rotary Club of Sandpoint hosts a Flat Water Regatta race Saturday, July 24, to raise funds for a scholarship program for local high school graduates. Expert & recreational canoe & kayak singles and tandems, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Beach in Sandpoint, 208-946-6079 or Regatta

July 24: Sandpoint - Summer Sounds at Park Place Pend Oreille Arts Council presents this free concert series, featuring a performance by Not Quite Punk from noon to 2 p.m. at the Park Place Stage on the corner of First and Cedar in downtown Sandpoint. ArtinSandpoint.com 208-265-5678

July 25: Worley - 26th Anual Bare Buns Fun Run Bare Buns Fun Run, Sun Meadow Resort, Worley, 208-686-8686 or Sun Meadow

July 24: Sandpoint - Sunday Concerts on the Lawn. Pend Oreille Arts Council sponsors this free, live concert series featuring regional musicians at 2 p.m. every Sunday in July at the Dover Bay Marina. The SHS Steel Pan Band performs. 208-263-6139

July 25: Coeur d’Alene - Race The River Triathlon The latest addition to Coeur d’Alene’s unmatched setting, amenities and commitment to an active lifestyle. The race begins with a trolley ride to the start, a swim with the river’s current, a flat, 3-loop bike course and finishes with a loop around Riverstone Lake. Coeur d'Alene, Race The River

July 27: Coeur d’Alene - Gretchen Wilson in Concert Gretchen Wilson at the CdA Casino, Worley, CdA Casino

July 29: Sandpoint - Yappy Hour. Trinity at City Beach, 58 Bridge St., hosts Yappy Hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Panhandle Animal Shelter invites you AND YOUR DOG to Yappy Hour - happy hour with your dog. Admission is free and donations are cheerfully accepted. This event supports the Panhandle Animal Shelter. See you and your "best friend" there! All humans must be under the control of their dog at all times. 210-601-8361

July 30-Aug 2: Coeur d’Alene - Art on the Green 42nd Annual Art on the Green, celebrate art, creativity & friendship.  Arts & crafts, juried art show, live entertainment, food and kids activities.  North Idaho College.  Art on the Green

July 30-31: Priest River - Asphalt Angeles Cruise, Show & Shine Asphalt Angeles Cruise, Show & Shine, Priest River, 208-448-1146

July 30: Post Falls - Body by Scotty Block Party Block party, car show, live music, food, Body by Scotty, Post Falls, 208-773-0925

July 30-Aug 2: Coeur d’Alene - Downtown Street Fair Arts & crafts, sidewalk sale, live music, food, over 250 vendors on Sherman in downtown Coeur d'Alene.  Steet Fair or 208-415-0116

July 30-31: Priest River - Priest River Timber Days Celebration Asphalt Angels Hot Neon Nights Car Cruise, Fun Run, Parade, Logging Competitions, Arts & Crafts Booths, Kid Games. Food, Show & Shine Car Show, Family Dance, Lawnmower Races & more. 208-448-2721 or www.priestriverchamber.com

July 30 - Aug 1: Post Falls - Super Stocks & Idaho 200 3 days of racing, INSSA Super Stocks Friday, Rocky Mountain Challenge Saturday, Idaho 200 Sunday, Stateline Speedway, Post Falls, Speedway

July 30-Aug 2 : Coeur d’Alene - Taste of the Coeur d'Alenes Art & craft festival combines with a large selection of food vendors, Coeur d'Alene City Park.  Taste of CdAs or 208-667-5986

July 31: Hayden - 3rd Annual Hayden View Children's Triathlon Starts at Honeysuckle Beach, 11am for ages 11 and under: Swim, 2-mile bike ride, and 300-yard run.  www.active.com/triathlon/hayden-id

July 31: Hayden - 3rd Annual Hayden View Triathlon Starts at Honeysuckle Beach, 7am, prerace meeting, 6:30am. Sprint Triathlon for Ages 12 and up: 10.2 mile Bike, 3.7 mile Run.  www.active.com/triathlon/hayden-id

July 31: Coeur d’Alene - Centennial Celebration at Camp Sweyolaken Honoring 100 years, Camp Fire USA's centennial campfire lighting celebration, CdA Lake, boat leaves Independence Point 2p, returns 11pm, 800-386-2324 or Camp Fire

July 31: Sandpoint - Crazy Days Merchants' annual sidewalk sale, Downtown Sandpoint 208-255-1876

July 31 - Aug 8: Coeur d’Alene - Summer School of Piping & Drumming Summer school for bagpipes and drums, North Idaho College.

July 31 - Aug 1: Bonners Ferry - SWISH 3 on 3 Basketball 3rd Annual SWISH 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Downtown Bonners Ferry, 8am-5pm, 208-946-3843 or SWISH

July 31: Sandpoint - Summer Sounds at Park Place Pend Oreille Arts Council presents this free concert series, featuring a performance by Not Quite Punk from noon to 2 p.m. at the Park Place Stage on the corner of First and Cedar in downtown Sandpoint. ArtinSandpoint.com 208-265-5678

Wednesdays: Hayden - Hayden Concert Series - 6-8:30 PM  July 8  thru August 5 on Wednesdays Hayden City Park N. Government Way 208-667-3162

Saturdays: Sandpoint - Summer Sounds at Park Place Summer Sounds at Park Place every Saturday 12-2 pm Saturday through  Labor Day Weekend at the Park Place stage, corner of First and Cedar, Sandpoint sponsored by POAC  208-263-6139

Sundays: Coeur d'Alene - Coeur d'Alene City Park Concert Series - 1-4 PM  Sundays Coeur d'Alene City Park  Mullan Ave  Northwest Blvd. 208-667-3162

Sundays in July: Sandpoint - Concerts on the Lawn 2-4 pm on the lawn in front of the Edgewater Resort at City Beach. A free, live concert series sponsored by POAC  263-6139