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Holiday Lights and Events with Kids in Coeur d'Alene (2026)
Holiday events for families in and around Coeur d'Alene: dates and official links, 2026.
By Zippy Guide · Published Nov 3, 2026 · Last checked Nov 3, 2026
More in our holiday lights guide.
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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Mudgy, Millie & Santa Sing-Along
A holiday sing-along at the library with Mudgy, Millie and Santa. All ages.
- Where: 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
- Dates: Dec 12, 2026
- Price: Not posted — check the official page.
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Breakfast with Santa at the Hagadone Event Center
A holiday breakfast with Santa at the Coeur d'Alene Resort's event center.
- Where: Hagadone Event Center, Coeur d'Alene, ID
- Dates: Dec 13, 2026
- Price: Not posted — check the official page.
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Before you go
- Dress in layers.
- Pack snacks.
- Arrive early.
- Check the official page for changes.
Watch
Videos
Videos from local creators and organizations, shared for reference. Zippy Guide isn't affiliated with them.
Journey to the North Pole Cruises on Lake Coeur d'Alene — video by Coeur d'Alene Cruises on YouTube.
Video: Coeur d'Alene Cruises
Questions
FAQ
What holiday events are there for kids?
This list has the Journey to the North Pole Cruise (Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027), the Lighting Ceremony Parade (Nov 27), Papa's Holiday Lights (Nov 28 – Dec 30), the Mudgy, Millie & Santa Sing-Along (Dec 12) and Breakfast with Santa at the Hagadone Event Center (Dec 13).
Do I need tickets?
See each official page. Prices are not posted here for these events ("Not posted"), so check the organizer before you go.
Sources
- 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)
- Mudgy, Millie & Santa Sing-Along (checked Nov 3, 2026)
- Breakfast with Santa at the Hagadone Event Center (checked Nov 3, 2026)
