The Coeur d'Alene Arts Awards are presented by the Coeur d'Alene Arts Commission and the City of Coeur d'Alene to recognize and encourage excellence in the arts and to stimulate and support awareness of the arts throughout the community. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP to mryba@gold.uidaho.edu.

Create your own custom stickers using a large format vinyl printer and cutting machine. In this hands-on class, you'll import your designs and learn to use printing software to set up your print and cut files. Students will gain experience operating both the printer and cutter, learning the full process from digital setup to finished stickers.

All the knowledge needed to be able to certify on the printer and cutter will be covered in this class.

This class does not cover digital design, please come prepared with a high-quality PNG (300 dpi or higher) that you would like to make into a sticker - it can be anything from a complex original logo to a simple smiley face. Sample designs will be provided if you don't bring your own.

An exhibition featuring Ukrainian artist Olya Scheel, showcasing her work in painting and encaustic. Meet the artist and view her collection at the Village Bakery from 2-4pm only. All are welcome to attend!

The Kootenai Environmental Alliance presents their 13th Annual High-style “Trashion” Show and Upcyled Art Auction! All runway creations are handmade from every day junk, trash, and recycled materials. Enjoy clever, resourceful designs, and a silent auction inspired by time outdoors. Proceeds benefit the KEA. Where: Eagles on Sherman Ave, downtown CDA. Ticketed event. Reserve your VIP table today!

The North Idaho Music Teachers Association’s 25th Anniversary is both a milestone and a springboard. This celebration brings together students, alumni, and teachers to share live performances and reflections on how MTNA has shaped our lives and careers. With meaningful moments, favorite pieces from the past, and even a lighthearted look back at the year 2000, the program highlights the power of music to connect generations. Beyond honoring our history, the event aims to spark new energy for music education, inspire future students, and strengthen community ties throughout North Idaho.  

Join us for a fun day to celebrate the autumn season! From hayrides and pumpkin painting to food vendors, live music and a beer garden, the harvest festival promises fun for the whole family. Don’t forget about the history demonstrations and programs too. The Harvest Festival is free and open to the public. Some activities are available for purchase. Free, non-ticketed event!

One night workshop. Friday October 17th 18th, 5:30pm - 8pm. Ages 14+

Looking for an artistic evening activity? Join us on October 17th for a printmaking workshop with local printmaker Madeline Goolie.

In this 2.5 hour workshop, Madeline will lead students through the basics of printmaking. Students will design, carve, and print their design, leaving with a small completed project.

All materials will be provided, please arrive to the workshop in clothes that are okay to get messy. 

Scholarships are available for any students 18 and under, courtesy of CDA Arts Commission and United Way of North Idaho. APPLY HERE.

Opera doesn’t just sing. It pleads. It demands to be heard. This fall, Inland Northwest Opera invites you to experience the compelling compositions Gian Carlo Menotti, one of the 20th century’s most expressive and accessible opera composers.

The program features his delightfully satirical one-act opera The Telephone — a hilarious and all-too-relevant exploration of love in the age of constant connection. You’ll also hear selections from The Consul, his gripping, Pulitzer Prize-winning cry for freedom, and other gems that showcase Menotti’s unmatched gift for giving voice to the struggles, hopes, and dreams of everyday people.

As part of Inland Northwest Opera’s mission to present powerful performances and foster education through opera, this concert offers audiences a chance to engage with music that is both deeply moving and unmistakably modern.

Whether you’re a longtime opera lover or a curious newcomer, The Human Spirit Demands To Be Heard is a must-see celebration of a composer who believed opera should speak directly to the human spirit.

The inaugural concert of Chorale Coeur d'Alene's 25th anniversary season features selections that are all taken from past Chorale performances. If you've been in attendance during past seasons, memories may stir upon hearing melodies sung in previous seasons, previously performed in venues across CdA and Spokane. We highlight our rich legacy of choral performance from the past quarter century in this concert, and we hope you'll join us to hear Gabriel Faure's Requiem, William Dawson's Soon Ah Will Be Done, Elaine Hagenberg's O Love, and more!

October 10 & 11

Stroll through 15+ art galleries, shops, and businesses downtown CDA on a night filled with art, music, and fun. Discover new exhibits and pop-up displays, watch art live in the making, sip wine, and enjoy live music as you browse. Free, all ages welcome! Sponsored by STCU.

In this one day all ages workshop Emerge is inviting families to make their own slab-built Halloween wall hangings. Pottery instructor Kelli Vaupel will walk students through cutting out their design, adding 3D elements, and adding underglaze. Projects will be fired, clear glazed, and ready to pick up in time for Halloween.  Tickets purchased for this workshop are good for one adult (18+) and one child. Children of all ages are welcome, however, ages under 8 may need extra supervision and support from their adult. If you have a second child that would like to participate please email programming@emergecda.com.

One night only! This October, history won’t just be remembered—it will be performed. For one extraordinary evening, Forest Cemetery transforms into a living theater where North Idaho’s most influential and notorious figures return to share their stories.

On this self-guided tour, you’ll encounter more than 15 historical characters, each brought to life by local actors. Walk among pioneers, community leaders, rebels, and rogues as they reveal the triumphs, tragedies, and legacies that shaped our region.

Arrive while the sun still lingers—or step into the twilight hours for an even more haunting experience. No matter when you come, you’ll leave with stories you’ll carry for the rest of the year. Don’t miss your chance to witness history come alive.

Join the Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra for Saint-Saëns' delightful "Carnival of the Animals," a whimsical musical menagerie that brings 14 creatures to life through orchestral storytelling. From the majestic lion's march to the elegant swan's melody, experience how music becomes the universal language of imagination. Under the direction of Music Director Danh Pham and Assistant Conductor Phil Baldwin, this enchanting performance showcases the symphony's commitment to musical excellence and innovative programming that has captivated North Idaho audiences since 1980.

Annual Shared Harvest Community Garden Family Fun Fair! Free event open to the public featuring live music from students at the Music Conservatory of Coeur d'Alene and teacher Rhys Gerwin. Free pumpkins, cider donuts, refreshments, and games and crafts for the whole family! Paint a mural on the garden fence, build a scarecrow, press cider, play corn hole, or search the garden in an adventurous scavenger hunt!

Bring canned foods and non-perishable food items to donate to Father Bill’s Kitchen to help support those in need. See flyer here.

All are welcome!

The Coeur d'Alene Arts Commission invites the community to celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month with a kickoff event surrounded by beautiful art! This launch event will feature an original poem recited by Coeur d’Alene Poet Laureate Jennifer Passaro, as well as local artist Dale Young performing an improvisation on the Native American flute, both setting the tone for a month of cultural enrichment and creative discovery. Peruse the gallery, enjoy light refreshments, and grab a printed event calendar to start planning your October art outings.

RSVP: mryba@gold.uidaho.edu