January 17 Celebrate cheesy goodness on January 17, 2026, at the Mac & Cheese Festival in downtown Coeur d’Alene. From 12 pm to 6 pm, local chefs will compete for the Golden Noodle Award while attendees sample inventive mac & cheese creations and pair them with craft brews. Guests can also vote for their favorite dish to help award the People’s Choice Trophy. The festival features accessible venues and walkable fun. Visit CdADowntown.com  for tickets and full event details. C

January 1 On January 1, 2026, the 50th Annual Tesh 5K Fun Run kicks off at 9:30 am from Atlas Waterfront Park in Coeur d’Alene. Runners, walkers, and rollers follow a scenic course along the Centennial Trail, looping past Riverstone Park to the Harbor Center and back. Registration is $35 ($45 after November 30), with early entries by December 15 including a long-sleeve shirt. All proceeds support Tesh, Inc. Learn more at TeshInc.com . Check out more local events   here !

December 13 On December 13, 2025, the Santa Run returns to Coeur d’Alene with a festive lineup including a 10K, 5K, and Kids Fun Run. The race begins and ends next to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops, with events running from 7:30 am to 5 pm. Participants enjoy a scenic lakeside course and receive a finisher ornament medal, Santa hat, and post-race snacks. Commemorative shirts and hoodies are available during registration at RunSignup.com . Check out more local events  he

December 5-22 From December 5–22, 2025, Need A Little Christmas  brings a holiday musical tradition to the Midge & Pepper Smock Family Theatre at the Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene. This Radio City Music Hall–style show features tap numbers by a kickline, a Santa’s workshop scene, a military tribute, international Christmas customs, and a grand nativity finale. Performances run at 3 pm and 7 pm on select dates, with most shows at 3 pm in the later run. Ticket information is ava

Now - January 4 Running through January 4, 2026, Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises offers its enchanting Journey to the North Pole Cruises. Guests board for one of four daily sailings—typically from 4:30 to 8 pm—to glide across the lake, view dazzling holiday light displays, and visit Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elves at a waterfront toy workshop. This family favorite delivers a truly magical experience on the water. For full schedule and ticket information, visit CdACruises.com .

Blending movement, mindfulness, and community for holistic health in Coeur d’Alene By Like Media Team At CDA Power Yoga, the rhythm of breath and movement comes together to create something far more than a workout. It’s an experience of connection, balance, and holistic health. What began in 2018 as a veteran-founded studio dedicated to Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga has, under Ashley Severinsen's ownership, evolved into a welcoming community where every student, from beginner t