Wednesday, November 11, 2026Coeur d'Alene edition

The weekend list for Coeur d'Alene parents

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Holiday Lights in Coeur d'Alene: Lake Cruises, the Parade & More

Coeur d'Alene goes big on lights. The Journey to the North Pole cruises sail nightly Nov 13–Jan 3, the downtown Lighting Ceremony Parade is Fri, Nov 27, and Papa's Holiday Lights runs nightly at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds from Nov 28. The library hosts a sing-along with Santa on Dec 12.

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Check before you go

Papa's Holiday Lights is closed Christmas Day.
Ticket prices for Papa's Holiday Lights are not posted yet.
Dates and times change, so check the official links before you go.

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Journey to the North Pole Cruise
DowntownNov 13–Jan 3; 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 PMNov 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.
Website Source See in the guide
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Coeur d'Alene Lighting Ceremony Parade
DowntownFri Nov 27, 5 PMNot posted
Website Source See in the guide
Photo coming soon
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Papa's Holiday Lights
North Coeur d'AleneNov 28–Dec 30, 5–10 PM (closed Dec 25)Not posted
Website Source See in the guide
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Mudgy, Millie & Santa Sing-Along
DowntownSat Dec 12, 11 AMNot posted
Website Source See in the guide
Photo coming soon
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Breakfast with Santa at the Hagadone Event Center
DowntownSun Dec 13, 9 AM–12 PM13 and older $75; 12 and under $45 (plus tax and service fees).
Website Source See in the guide

Dates and prices change — please confirm with each place before you go.

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Journey to the North Pole Cruises | Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises — video by Coeur d'Alene Cruises on YouTube.
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Thanksgiving Break in Coeur d'Alene with Kids

Coeur d'Alene School District 271 has Thanksgiving break Nov 23–27, 2026. The lake cruises are already running, and the Friday after Thanksgiving is the big night downtown: the Lighting Ceremony Parade, fireworks and 1.5 million lights. Many places close Thursday, so check before you go.