Things to Do around Coeur d’Alene This Weekend
Sports
Saturday @ Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Co., Midtown Coeur d’Alene – Its that time of year again! Food and drink specials Saturday morning to cheer on the CATS or the Griz! Opens at 10:30 Saturday morning. Kickoff is at 11 am. You know we’ll be cheering for the Bobcats!
Arts & Crafts
Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair
Friday-Sunday @ Spokane Fair & Expo Center – Featuring 300 professional artists and crafters from across the northwest displaying and selling their Fine Art, Hand Crafts and Specialty Foods. With over 78,000 square feet of exhibit space, this is the largest show of it’s kind in the Inland Northwest! Discover One of a Kind Jewelry, Hand Thrown Pottery, Fused Glass Work, Wood Turning, Metal Art, Photography, Soaps, Candles, Paintings, Wearable Fiber Art, Mixed Media, Seasonal Decor and so much more. Specialty foods include Gourmet Chocolate Caramel Apples, Artisan Cheeses, Balsamic Vinegars, Baking Mixes and more. Many of these items will be available to sample! A festive atmosphere with exhibitors decorating their displays with a holiday theme and selling arts and crafts for gifts and home decor.
Saturday @ Republic Taphouse, Post Falls – Get in touch with your artistic side and share some drinks as you paint vintage holiday cheer! $26 per person (21 & older) – Includes all art materials and instruction. Seating is limited – save your spot today!
21st Annual Small Works Invitational
Friday-Sunday @ Art Spirit Gallery, downtown Coeur d’Alene – The Art Spirit unveils its 21st annual holiday exhibition featuring small artworks by over 50 local and regional artists. This unique show opens a full month earlier this year, allowing more time for holiday shopping.
Movies & Entertainment
Special Screening: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Friday & Saturday @ The Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, Spokane – One of Tim Burton’s most celebrated films, Tim Burton’s THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, will be projected on the big screen with dialog and effects accompanied by Danny Elfman’s enigmatic score played live by the Spokane Symphony.
Saturday @ The Kroc Center, Coeur d’Alene – Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.
Nightlife
Footwork Friday with The Swinging Boots
Friday @ Nashville North, Post Falls – Every Friday night you can kick up your heels on the best dance floor in the area and learn three great line dances every week. The lesson will be from 7:30-8:30 for just $5/person. No need for a partner! No cover at the door at the time of the lesson!
Family & Community
Saturday @ Cabela’s, Post Falls – Cabela’s Santa’s Wonderland will be open for Photos every Sunday, Nov. 17-Dec. 22, from 10:00am-5:00pm and Crafts from 12:00pm-5:00pm. Cabela’s suggests getting pictures during the week nights (Monday-Thursday), faster lines and children receive a gift.
Saturday @ Westwood Gardens & Nursery, Rathdrum – The Christmas Shoppe is open! Go see and smell the fresh-cut Noble Fir and Nordman Fir Christmas Trees! Watch a Fresh Wreath-making Demonstration in the Greenhouse/Workshop. Make a Holiday Hanging Basket anytime, all day to take home. Enjoy Spiced Cider, Hot Cocoa and Cookies as you look through multiple buildings of new Christmas finds. They also have Live Potted Trees in all sizes for your porch or yard. Pick up a pre-made Wreath, Porch Pot or swag to add to your holiday.
Saturday @ Post Falls Public Library – Celebrate Thanksgiving with your librarians! They’ve put together some of their favorite holiday recipes to share with you; bring your favorite to share. They’ll treat you to a copy of their recipes to take home with some blank pages so you can swap with each other. Free; no registration required.
