How to Plan Thanksgiving Break in Coeur d'Alene with Kids (2026)

Coeur d'Alene Public Schools (SD 271) has Thanksgiving break Nov 23–27, 2026 (school breaks; other districts may differ). Hours on Thanksgiving Day are not posted for every place, so check each official page.

More ideas for the week are in our Thanksgiving break guide.

Coeur d'Alene Public Library

The downtown public library on Front Ave., with children's programs and free toddler story times during the school year.

• Where: 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
• Price: Not posted — check the official page.

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Tubbs Hill Natural Area

A 165-acre natural park on the lake right next to downtown, with a 2.2-mile interpretive trail around the perimeter of the hill. The west trailhead is in the southwest corner of McEuen Park; the east trailhead is at the south end of 10th St.

• Where: 210 S. 3rd St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
• Price: Not posted — check the official page.

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McEuen Park

The downtown lakefront park with the city's largest playground, a summer splash pad and the Tubbs Hill trailhead. The Centennial Trail runs right through it.

• Where: 504 E. Front Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
• Price: Not posted — check the official page.

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Salvation Army Kroc Center

A large community recreation center run by The Salvation Army. Non-members can buy a day pass. A good snowy-day pick.

• Where: 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
• Price: Not posted — check the official page.

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Journey to the North Pole Cruise

A 40-minute holiday-lights cruise on Lake Coeur d'Alene to visit Santa's North Pole. Lower "Sneak Peek" prices run Nov 13–25.

• Where: The Resort Plaza Shops, 115 S. 2nd St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
• Dates: Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
• Price: Not posted — check the official page.

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Coeur d'Alene Lighting Ceremony Parade

The 34th annual parade lights up Sherman Ave. followed by carols, fireworks and the lighting of 1.5 million lights on the Coeur d'Alene Resort lawn.

• Where: Sherman Ave. from 8th St. west to Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
• Dates: Nov 27, 2026
• Price: Not posted — check the official page.

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Papa's Holiday Lights

A holiday light display at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

• Where: Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
• Dates: Nov 28, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026
• Price: Not posted — check the official page.

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Sources

• Coeur d'Alene Public Library (checked Nov 3, 2026)
• Tubbs Hill Natural Area (checked Nov 3, 2026)
• McEuen Park (checked Nov 3, 2026)
• Salvation Army Kroc Center (checked Nov 3, 2026)
• Journey to the North Pole Cruise (checked Nov 3, 2026)
• Coeur d'Alene Lighting Ceremony Parade (checked Nov 3, 2026)
• Papa's Holiday Lights (checked Nov 3, 2026)