2021 Events Calendar

2021 CALENDAR SPRING

March April May

LEPRECHAUN HUNT Saturdays - Sundays, March 6-27 Find the sneaky leprechauns hiding in downtown shops to figure out the secret word that leads to the pot o’ gold! Prizes include 4 pots o’ gold valued at $125 each! FREE to attend! cdadowntown.com ART WALK 2nd Friday of the month throughout the year 5pm-8pm • DOWNTOWN Enjoy local and nationally acclaimed artists. Visit supporting galleries, shops, restaurants and businesses. Just follow the yellow balloons! artsandculturecda.org

MAC & CHEESE FESTIVAL April 16-17 Your favorite childhood dish reimagined by local chefs competing for the Golden Noodle Award. cdadowntown.com

SUMMER

DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET Wednesdays, May-September 4pm-7pm • 5TH & SHERMAN kootenaifarmersmarkets.org

WINE EXTRAVAGANZA May 15 5pm-8pm Follow the wine map for an afternoon of wine tasting delights! Stroll the downtown and taste wine at participating shops. cdadowntown.com

COEUR D’ALENE MARATHON May 30 McEUEN PARK Includes half-marathon, and MyHealth 5k fun run. cdamarathon.com

June

CAR D’LANE CLASSIC CAR CRUISE & SHOW DOWNTOWN June 18-19 DOWNTOWN Hundreds of pre-1980 vehicles cruise the downtown streets. cdadowntown.com

LIVE AFTER 5 Concerts Wednesdays, June-September 5pm-8:30pm • McEUEN PARK liveafter5cda.com

IRONMAN CDA 70.3 June 27 1.2-mile swim in the clear waters of Lake Coeur d’Alene, 56-mile bike ride and 13.1-mile run. ironmancda.com

July

CITY PARK CONCERTS Sundays, July-August 1pm-4pm • ROTARY LAKESIDE BANDSHELL handshakeproductions.net

SHERMAN PARK SQUARE CONCERTS Tuesdays, July-August 6pm-8:30pm • NEXT TO PITA PIT handshakeproductions.net

KIDDIES PARADE July 3 9:30am-12pm DOWNTOWN ALONG SHERMAN cdadowntown.com

4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL AND PARADE July 4 11am • STARTING AT 8TH & SHERMAN Spend the afternoon at City Park with live music, food vendors and games. Fireworks display over Lake Coeur d’Alene. cdachamber.com

BREWFEST July 10 Quench your thirst with fine craft brews! The event will feature a wide variety of beers and ciders, a great selection of food, and entertainment! cdadowntown.com

RIVERSTONE CONCERT SERIES Thursdays, July-August 6pm-8pm RIVERSTONE PARK AMPITHEATER artsandculturecda.org

August

DOWNTOWN STREET FAIR ART ON THE GREEN TASTE OF COEUR D’ALENE July 30, 31 & August 1 Enjoy the best arts and crafts weekend in the Northwest! Over 250 vendors, daily entertainment, food, fine art, crafts and much, much more. Free shuttle between events. cdadowntown.com

CDA TRIATHLON, DUATHLON AND SCENIC SPRINT August 8 CITY PARK Athletes compete on one of the most scenic courses in the Northwest. cdatriathlon.com

ALES FOR THE TRAIL August 7 McEUEN PARK A fundraiser for the North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation (NICTF). Live music, food vendors and fun! alesforthetrail.com

FALL

September

OKTOBERFEST September 17-18 DOWNTOWN A fun-filled weekend with live entertainment, German food, family activities, and the very best of the harvest brews! cdadowntown.com

COEUR D’FONDO September 18 Coeur d’Alene’s own “big ride” around beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene and the forest, roads and scenery along Idaho’s Scenic Byway. cdagrandfondo.com

FINAL FARMERS MARKET September 29 5TH & SHERMAN kootenaifarmersmarket.org

October

ART FROM THE HEART October 1-31 A month-long community celebration of the arts. Complete schedule of events at artsandculturecda.org

FALL FEST & APPLE PALOOZA October 30 DOWNTOWN 5TH & SHERMAN Shop and taste apple creations at participating stores. Farmers market. cdadowntown.com

TRICK OR TREAT THE DOWNTOWN October 31 4pm-6pm Bring your goblins downtown and trick or treat local businesses. cdadowntown.com

November

WINE FOR THE HOLIDAYS November 6 What better way is there to start your holiday shopping by doing it while wine tasting? cdadowntown.com

LIGHTING CEREMONY AND PARADE November 26 6pm Starting at 8th & Sherman View lighted floats, people and cars. Afterwards, the crowd moves to the Coeur d’Alene Resort lawn for carols, candles and the lighting of two million Christmas lights along the boardwalk. Fireworks display over the lake. cdadowntown.com

WINTER WINTER

FESTIVAL OF TREES November 27 COEUR D’ALENE RESORT Amazing holiday trees, brunch, gala/auction, fashion show luncheon, all to benefit the Kootenai Health Foundation. kootenaihealthfoundation.org

December

ELF ON THE SHELF Saturdays and Sundays, November 29 - December 19 Visit downtown shops and search for the Elf on the Shelf to be entered into the grand prize drawing.

February

THE CHOCOLATE AFFAIR 2022 February 2 5pm-8pm DOWNTOWN Sample delactable chocolate treats with your valentine. Map of sites where you can taste chocolate creations. cdadowntown.com