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Things to do in Coeur d'Alene with kids in December 2026

Updated Nov 3, 2026

4 upcoming family events this month.

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Top picks

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1. Journey to the North Pole Cruise
When
Fri, Nov 13 – Sun, Jan 3 · Sneak Peek Week Nov 13–25; regular season Nov 26, 2026–Jan 3, 2027. Departures 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 PM.
Where
Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises · Downtown
Price
Nov 26–Jan 3: adults $30.50; seniors (55+) $29.50; youth 6–12 $15; ages 5 and under free. Nov 13–25: adults $23.50; seniors $22.75; youth $12.
Ages
Babies–17 yrs
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.
2. Papa's Holiday Lights
When
Sat, Nov 28 – Wed, Dec 30 · Nov 28–Dec 30, nightly 5–10 PM. Closed Christmas Day.
Where
Papa's Holiday Lights · North Coeur d'Alene
Price
Not posted
Ages
Babies–17 yrs
A holiday light display at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.
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3. Mudgy, Millie & Santa Sing-Along
When
Sat, Dec 12 · Sat, Dec 12, 11 AM–12 PM, library Community Room.
Where
Coeur d'Alene Public Library · Downtown
Price
Not posted
Ages
Babies–17 yrs
A holiday sing-along at the library with Mudgy, Millie and Santa. All ages.
4. Breakfast with Santa at the Hagadone Event Center
When
Sun, Dec 13 · Sun, Dec 13, 9 AM–12 PM.
Where
The Coeur d'Alene Resort · Downtown
Price
13 and older $75; 12 and under $45 (plus tax and service fees).
Ages
Babies–12 yrs
A holiday breakfast with Santa at the Coeur d'Alene Resort's event center.

All events in December 2026

Tuesday, Dec 1

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Journey to the North Pole Cruise

When: Fri, Nov 13 – Sun, Jan 3 · Sneak Peek Week Nov 13–25; regular season Nov 26, 2026–Jan 3, 2027. Departures 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 PM.
Where: Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises · Downtown
Price: Nov 26–Jan 3: adults $30.50; seniors (55+) $29.50; youth 6–12 $15; ages 5 and under free. Nov 13–25: adults $23.50; seniors $22.75; youth $12.
Ages: Babies–17 yrs

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.

Papa's Holiday Lights

When: Sat, Nov 28 – Wed, Dec 30 · Nov 28–Dec 30, nightly 5–10 PM. Closed Christmas Day.
Where: Papa's Holiday Lights · North Coeur d'Alene
Price: Not posted
Ages: Babies–17 yrs

A holiday light display at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

Saturday, Dec 12

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Mudgy, Millie & Santa Sing-Along

When: Sat, Dec 12 · Sat, Dec 12, 11 AM–12 PM, library Community Room.
Where: Coeur d'Alene Public Library · Downtown
Price: Not posted
Ages: Babies–17 yrs

A holiday sing-along at the library with Mudgy, Millie and Santa. All ages.

Sunday, Dec 13

Breakfast with Santa at the Hagadone Event Center

When: Sun, Dec 13 · Sun, Dec 13, 9 AM–12 PM.
Where: The Coeur d'Alene Resort · Downtown
Price: 13 and older $75; 12 and under $45 (plus tax and service fees).
Ages: Babies–12 yrs

A holiday breakfast with Santa at the Coeur d'Alene Resort's event center.

FAQ

Questions parents ask

What are the best kids events in Coeur d'Alene in December 2026?

Our top picks for December 2026: Journey to the North Pole Cruise, Papa's Holiday Lights, Mudgy, Millie & Santa Sing-Along and Breakfast with Santa at the Hagadone Event Center.

Which December 2026 events are free?

No free events are posted for December 2026 yet. See Free this weekend for free picks right now.

What's happening this weekend?

We list 1 family event for Nov 13–15, 2026. See them on This weekend.

Are there multi-week exhibits I can visit any day?

Yes. These run for more than a week: Journey to the North Pole Cruise (through Jan 3, 2027) and Papa's Holiday Lights (through Dec 30, 2026). Check each listing for open days and hours.

How do I know event details are accurate?

Zippy Guide is the weekend list for Coeur d'Alene parents: an independent, family-friendly guide for Coeur d'Alene parents, covering things to do in Coeur d'Alene — story times, museums, parks, farmers markets, classes and open gym times. We gather details from organizers' public websites so you can plan your weekend in minutes. We're independent and not affiliated with the organizers listed. Times and prices change, so always verify before you go.