Coeur d ’Alene
THIS WEEK
December 9th Live Neigh-tivity Scene Free fun with hot cocoa & coffee courtesy of Evans Coffee Roasters
Animal Petting Stable Petting stables with animals from the manger. 1-4pm at Sherman Square Downtown
Come See Santa
and his Vintage Fire Truck
Visit with Santa for kids of all ages. 4-6pm at 2nd & Sherman Courtesy of the CDA Fire Department
Canned food donations to the CDA Fire Department are appreciated.
Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association
CDA
Upcoming Events COEUR D’ALENE
For more events, things to do & places to stay, go to visitcda.org
Christmas with a Twist: ’Tis the Season for Family
THROUGH DECEMBER 17
Join acclaimed actress Ellen Travolta and friends for a cabaret-style evening of music, laughter and storytelling. Tickets $27.50 adults; overnight resort package from $239 includes two tickets to show and $50 restaurant credit; Saturdays, 7:30 pm, Sundays, 5 pm.
Family Fun at the Heart of Neigh-tivity Live
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rab your kids and your camera! Santa, Christmas carolers and a live nativity scene complete with a menagerie of animals will all be featured at Live Neigh-tivity on Saturday, Dec. 10 at Sherman Square in downtown Coeur d’Alene. The fun starts at 1 pm with a manger scene photo booth and a live animal petting stable that will feature a camel, donkey, cow, goats, sheep and handlers dressed in Nativity attire. Hot chocolate and coffee compliments of Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters,
along with Christmas carolers, add to the afternoon’s festivities. Then at 4 pm, look for Santa to make a grand entrance riding on the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department’s vintage red fire truck, decked out with thousands of lights. Meet him at the corner of Second and Sherman Avenue from 4-6 pm and your children can whisper their Christmas list in his ear and you might just be able to capture your Christmas card photo, and cross that off your list. t
Traditions of Christmas Delivers Big City Entertainment The sixth annual show returns to Coeur d’Alene starting December 8
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f a trip to New York City to see the Rockette’s Christmas Spectacular isn’t in the budget this year, don’t despair. A short drive to Coeur d’Alene is all that’s required to experience a Radio City Music Hall-style show, complete with dazzling kickline tap numbers, spectacular sets and talented cast of more than 70 performers. In addition
Art Walk Opening Reception DECEMBER 8
The final ArtWalk of the year is an easy walk from one gallery to the next amidst shops and streets wearing their holiday finery, with plenty of places to stop for a bite to eat. Most ArtWalk venues offer complimentary wine and an opportunity to meet with the artists. Free; 5-8 pm.
to showcasing holiday classics with impressively choreographed dance numbers, Traditions of Christmas will also honor the U.S. military with a moving USO tribute. t Tickets $20-$36; Dec. 8-10, 15-17 and 2123; show times vary; Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., Coeur d’Alene.
The Worst (Murderous) Holiday Pageant Ever DECEMBER 15
This murder mystery hosted by Coeur d’Alene Cellars puts the ho-ho-ho in your holiday with a wacky production that invites you to dress up and play along. One house drink included with ticket; additional drinks and appetizers available for purchase. Tickets $40; Dec.; 7-10 pm.
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Coeur d’Alene Holiday Makers Market DECEMBER 10
Local and loving it. Celebrate community and support local artists at the holiday Makers Market at the Coeur d’Alene Resort convention center. Brows work by more than 60 vendors producing unique jewelry, clothing, cards, home furnishings and more. Free; 10 am-4 pm; The Coeur d’Alene Resort