Ales for the Trail Microbrew Fest is happening in August. The newly renovated McEuen Park in downtown Coeur d'Alene will have craft beer from the Northwest and raise funds for the North Idaho Centennial Trail! Registration includes 6 tickets  -5oz pours each, taste from 11 Local Microbreweries, live music, food and fun! SIGN UP EARLY! Only the first 350 people to register will receive a stainless steel 16oz pint glass! **Ride your bike to the festival and be entered to win a COOL PRIZE!**  There will even be a SPECIAL VIP Tent for attendees that are members of the North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation, sponsored by Advanced Benefits. Come enjoy food, drinks, and swag! Want access to the tent? Become a member of the trail by going to nictf.org/membership. Your membership allows the foundation to protect, maintain, expand, and advocate for a healthy trail system that will serve our community for years to come. All proceeds to benefit the North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation. Visit www.itsmytrail.com for more information.

Downtown Coeur d'Alene hosts fantastic music performances at local businesses on the fourth Friday each month from January through March before Art Walks begin on the second Friday of each month from April through December. The Music Walks are from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and give you the opportunity to visit many downtown businesses-turned-concert-venues and sample a wide variety of music from local artists. Whether you like jazz, rock, classical or pop, you will find music you enjoy. All of the participating businesses are open extended hours, and 2-hours of street parking is free. Visit www.coeurdalene.org for more information.

This cherished, annual Coeur d’Alene event happening in August is held exclusively at the old Fort Sherman Grounds on the North Idaho College Campus, just a stone’s throw from downtown Coeur d’Alene and City Park where the Street Fair is held. It is a marketplace, performance space and a gathering place for friends and families; this yearly event is truly the highlight of the summer in Coeur d'Alene and a paradigm of synergy between the arts and community. Unique from the other events that simultaneously take place downtown, Art on the Green is dedicated to work imbibed with the empathy that only the hand-made object can achieve; when you bring home work from Art on the Green it’s as if you take a piece of the artist with you. Art on the Green is committed to supporting artists by giving them an opportunity support themselves through their craft. It is the prime place to buy handcrafted works in glass, clay, leather, wood, metal and fiber. Art on the Green features 135-plus artists, a variety of amazing regional performers and over 500 volunteers. More than 50,000 people enjoy this lively festival each year. Feeling creative? Make your own art in the hands-on-art sections for children - materials and instructions provided. Enjoy the food selections- old favorites and new additions! Visit www.artonthegreencda.com for more information.

This summer event, happening in July, is for the ultimate car enthusiast with Car d'Lane Friday Night Cruise (over 1,800 cars!) and the Saturday Show and Shine. The Car d'Lane vendor alley helps make this a fantastically fun family event. This is a great way to tell Dad, "Happy Father's Day" as there are fun things for kids to do of all ages. Visit www.cdadowntown.com for more information.

Happening in July, check out 6 beautiful gardens in the Coeur d'Alene area. All diverse with inspiration and ideas. Artisans/vendors with garden-related items and live music. Visit www.cdagardenclub.com for ticket information.

Established in 1967, Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre (CST) is Idaho's oldest performing arts organization. Becoming a non-profit corporation in 1984, CST specializes in production of full-scale Broadway musicals during the months of June, July, and August. Their multi-talented performers are recruited nationally and many have gone on to appear in film, television, and in professional venues, including Broadway stages and tours. They also feature orchestrations performed by the region's most accomplished musicians. CST performs at the State of the Art Kroc Center Theatre in scenic Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Visit www.cdasummertheatre.com for more information.

The Coeur d’Alene Triathlon and Duathlon is one of the most scenic races in the Northwest. The 1.5k swim takes place in Lake Coeur d'Alene, a 40k bike ride goes down Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive, and finishes with a10k run! Visit www.cdatri.wpengine.com for registration and more information.

Running from spring to fall, the Farmer's Market is the place to buy from the grower, find one of a kind arts and crafts and listen to local music and meet with friends. As spring progresses into summer, the market overflows with vegetables, fruit and flowers. The vendors also produce meat, cheeses, dairy products, eggs, jams, breads and even local wine. Fall brings winter squash, pumpkins and decorations for the season. Saturdays they are located at the Corner of Prairie Ave & Hwy 95 in Hayden, Idaho. Hours are 9:00 to 1:30 pm. Wednesdays they hold their market downtown at 5th Street and Sherman Ave. from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Check out www.kootenaifarmersmarkets.org for more information.

Spend your holiday in beautiful Coeur d'Alene, Idaho for the region's largest 4th of July Festival! The day kicks off with the American Heroes Parade at 11:00 am on Sherman Avenue. After the parade, spend the afternoon at Coeur d'Alene City Park while enjoying the offerings of food and non-food vendors and live music. Stay to watch North Idaho's largest fireworks display Downtown over Lake Coeur d'Alene at dusk (about 9:45-10:00pm), which can be seen for miles along the lake shore. For more information visit www.coeurdalene.org.

Taking place in the pristine heart of one of Idaho's prettiest areas, this early-summer race always fills quickly. Athletes begin their day with a two-loop, 2.4 swim in the clear waters of Lake Coeur d’Alene. The challenging two-loop, 112-mile bike course boasts no turns in an 80-mile stretch. The run loops along the shores of the lake blending the energy of a small town resort atmosphere with a world-class course. The single transition area and multiple loop course at the "hot corner" make IRONMAN Coeur d’Alene a favorite among athletes and their friends and families. Visit this website for more information.

Happening in July at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, the Julyamsh Powwow is a celebration, social gathering and friendly dance competition surrounded by ceremonial and traditional beliefs and teachings. Sacred traditions are often found in these gatherings of Native Americans throughout the United States. Visit www.julyamsh.com for more information.

Make a difference in our community while having a fun–and messy–time! The exciting, 2-mile course is packed with muddy obstacles, lots of water and puddles, color chalk and much, much more. By participating in Muddy Miles, happening in July, you help families in need receive access to quality medical, dental, mental health and fitness experts at Heritage Health and The Salvation Army Kroc Center. For more information and registration, visit www.muddymiles.org.

A fun filled event for family happening in August, the fair is filled with rides, attractions, food, animals, shows, music, vendors, and more! Visit www.northidahostatefair.com for more information. 

The Post Falls Festival, happening every July, includes a parade, big wheel race, movie in the park night, and homemade craft fair with food and live music. Visit www.postfallsidaho.org for more information.

ROW Adventures, having started out as offering white water rafting trips, is a company with an eclectic collection of adventures around the world with travel to over 20 countries. "World's #1 Tour Operator", Travel + Leisure Magazine. "Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth", National Geographic Adventure. "Tours of a Lifetime" 5 time winner, National Geographic Traveler. Visit www.rowadventures.com for trips and more information. 

Schweitzer Mountain Resort consists of 2900 skiable acres, 92 named trails and some of the finest tree skiing in North America. During the warm weather months try out their biking trails, chair lift rides, ziplines, climbing wall and air jumper and more! For more information visit www.schweitzer.com. Photo courtesy Schweitzer Mountain Resort.

Silverwood is the Northwest’s largest theme park, featuring over 200 acres and more than 70 rides, slides, shows and attractions. On a hot summer day, there’s no better place to be than the 21-acre Boulder Beach Water Park right next door. In the fall, Silverwood Theme Park transforms into Scarywood Haunted Nights, with five signature bone-chilling attractions as well as more scare zones scattered throughout the park. For more information visitwww.silverwoodthemepark.com.

Check out the annual Wooden Boat Show in August at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Boardwalk! Free to the public. Check out the display of Wooden Boats from around the Inland Northwest and Canada. They will be lined up along the Boardwalk to view and chat with the owners. Visit www.cdachamber.com for more details.