Local Election Forum
Join from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 20 in the Community Room at the Sandpoint Center, 414 Church St., for a forum focused on the three open Sandpoint City Council seats. Candidates include incumbents Joel Aispuro and Rick Howarth, and challengers Joshua Torrez (listed on the ballot as Torrez Joshua) and Joe Tate. Each will share their background, qualifications, and reasons for running, followed by city representatives discussing ballot measures and a session of moderated audience questions. The forum will be broadcast live on 88.5 FM and streamed at krfy.org, with a recording available afterward. Hosted by the Sandpoint Reader, KRFY Panhandle Community Radio, and SandpointOnline.com. You can get more information on the candidates and see everything on the ballots for our area cities at Sandpoint Online Election Central. 

Little Live Radio Hour: Justin Landis
Every third Tuesday of the month, KRFY hosts a Little Live Radio Hour and broadcasts live on air from the Panida Little Theater! On Tuesday, October 21, KRFY host Jack Peterson, chats with local musician Justin Landis between songs and creates a fun listening environment to be heard live on the radio or actually in the room if you can make it down! These events are always free to attend and they ask live audience members to arrive by 6:45 p.m. and get settled with a glass of beer or wine for the 7:00 p.m. live broadcast. The show length is always 1 hour. Watch it live, listen at 88.5 FM, or stream at KRFY.org.

Spring Teen Center Ravioli Casserole Fundraiser Dinner
The Sandpoint Teen Center hosts this fundraiser dinner from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 23. This dinner is featuring a lasagna-style ravioli casserole, salad, and dessert prepared and served by local teens. The event supports the Healthy Teens After School program, providing meals, homework help, and enrichment for Bonner County youth. Suggested donation is $20 per person, kids eat free. Enjoy dinner, bid in the silent auction for local prizes and a new BBQ/smoker, and support teen growth and community connection. Sponsored by P1FCU, ICCU, and Eat Together Idaho. RSVP to [email protected] or donate at sandpointteencenter.com.

POAC Performing Art Series: Masterpiece Ball!
Don't miss the fun on Friday, October 24 at the Masterpiece Ball! Featuring Harold's IGA. Join POAC fans for an evening of FUNdraising with live music, signature cocktails and appetizers, a mini-art auction, and a costume contest for fabulous prizes. You are invited to become a living work of art, or your favorite artist for an exciting opportunity to support POAC's education programs. Ticket price is $50/person. This is a 21+ event. Get tickets at artinsandpoint.org, at the POAC Gallery, 313 N. Second Ave., or by calling 208-263-6139. This event will be held at The Hive, 207 N. First Ave. from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. and you will enjoy live entertainment with Harold's IGA.

Arsenic & Old Lace
Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theater brings the classic black comedy Arsenic and Old Lace to the Panida stage, where drama critic Mortimer Brewster's engagement is thrown into chaos after discovering a corpse in his aunts' window seat. To his horror, Mortimer learns that his sweet elderly aunts are not only aware of the body but are responsible for it, setting off a whirlwind of darkly comic complications involving poisoned wine, eccentric brothers, including one convinced he's Teddy Roosevelt, and Mortimer's own doubts about marriage. A witty tale of family, murder, and mayhem, Arsenic and Old Lace delivers sharp humor with a deadly twist. Shows will be held Friday, October. 24, Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26. Friday and Saturday shows will be 7:00 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. Get tickets at panida.org. If you miss it this week, the show will run again Oct. 31 thru Nov. 2.

Kaniksu Folk School Fall Folk Festival
Get a taste of what Kaniksu Folk School is all about at this seasonal gathering at KLT's Aster Garden Center, 924 W. Superior St. on Saturday, October 25. Meet the artisan instructors who teach classes on traditional and primitive skills, watch craft demonstrations, peruse vendor booths, and sample folky food and drink to the tune of old timey music with The Homespun Family Band. 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Kaniksu.org/events/kfs-harvest-festival.

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Here's what's happening in October!

**28th Annual Hospice Rose Event. They're back again for the annual Rose Event. Pre-order your roses now and pick them up on November 4th. By participating you'll be supporting your only local non-profit community hospice. All proceeds directly benefit families in our community, providing essential support when they need it most. Cost is $25/dozen. Pick up at Bonner General Health Services Building, 423 N. Third Ave. Delivery & discounts are available for bulk orders. Call 208-265-1179 for more information. Order your roses here.

20 Monday Night Blues Jam. Join in at Eichardt's Pub & Grill, 212 Cedar St. from 7-10:30 p.m. where host, John Firshi, invites local and visiting musicians to join him on the stage.

20 Open Irish Jam. Join in at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. for an open Irish jam with Seamus.

21 Live Acoustic Guitar with John Firshi. John Firshi presents ambient, acoustic guitar originals in continuous sound. 5-7 p.m. at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.

21 Little Live Radio Hour: Justin Landis. Every third Tuesday of the month, KRFY hosts a Little Live Radio Hour and broadcasts live on air from the Panida Little Theater! KRFY host Jack Peterson, chats with local musician Justin Landis between songs and creates a fun listening environment to be heard live on the radio or actually in the room if you can make it down! These events are always free to attend and they ask live audience members to arrive by 6:45 p.m. and get settled with a glass of beer or wine for the 7 p.m. live broadcast. The show length is always 1 hour. Watch it live, listen at 88.5 FM, or stream at KRFY.org.

21 Roxy's Karaoke. Every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 am. you can check out Roxy's Karaoke at 215 Pine St.

22 Live Piano with Bob Beadling. Join at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. for an enchanting evening on the piano with contemporary tunes from Bob Beadling. 5-7 p.m.

22 Live Music with John Firshi & Family Hour. Join in at Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. from 5-7 p.m. where you can bring the whole family for food, drinks, and a community atmosphere weekly on Wednesdays.

22 Pinktober Dancethon Fundraiser. Fundraise for breast cancer awareness with Allegro Dance Studio, 610 N. Fifth Ave. Join for a fun, high-energy 90-minute dance fitness class starting at 6 p.m. This is a donation-based event ($10 suggested donation). Proceeds go to Community Cancer Services. Respond "going" on the Facebook Event to RSVP.

22 Taste of Tango. Every Wednesday at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave., join for an Argentine Tango lesson at 6 p.m. followed by a guided practica at 7 p.m.; no partner is needed, cost is $15 at the door, and participants receive 10% off food and beverages.

22 Live Trivia. Join in for some live trivia with Toshi at 7 p.m. at Connie's, 323 Cedar St.

23 Spring Teen Center Ravioli Casserole Fundraiser Dinner. The Sandpoint Teen Center hosts this fundraiser dinner from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., featuring a lasagna-style ravioli casserole, salad, and dessert prepared and served by local teens. The event supports the Healthy Teens After School program, providing meals, homework help, and enrichment for Bonner County youth. Suggested donation is $20 per person, kids eat free. Enjoy dinner, bid in the silent auction for local prizes and a new BBQ/smoker, and support teen growth and community connection. Sponsored by P1FCU, ICCU, and Eat Together Idaho. RSVP to [email protected] or donate at sandpointteencenter.com.

23 Terrarium Seascape Workshop. Join at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. for this terrarium seascape workshop with Verdant Plants where you can create your own beach-inspired air plant terrarium. All supplies included. Book your spot here. 5:30-7 p.m.

23 Line Dancing Lessons. Walk the Line Dancing Events hosts line dancing lessons almost every Thursday at the Hive, 207 N. First Ave. $10 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. with lessons kicking off at 6:30 p.m. and ending around 8:30 p.m. with open dancing to follow. 21+. livefromthehive.com/events.

23 Cribbage Tournament. Join in at 6 p.m. at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. for a cribbage tournament.

23 Live Music with Carson Rhodes. Join in at the Tervan, 411 Cedar St. for some live music with Carson Rhodes. 8 p.m.

24 Live Music with Plastic Owls. Connie's, 323 Cedar St. invites you for an evening of live music with Plastic Owls starting at 5 p.m.

24 Live Music with Nobody Famous. They're an entertaining and talented duo with a folksy feel to traditional favorites across the generations. Join from 5-8 p.m. for Nobody Famous at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 cedar St.

24 Live Music with Forest Ray. From 5:30-8:30 p.m. you can catch a live performance from Forest Ray at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave.

24 Live Music with Carl Rey & Truck Mills. From 6-8 p.m. you can enjoy some acoustic blues with Carl Rey & Truck Mills at Smokesmith BBQ, 102 S. Boyer Ave.

24 POAC Performing Art Series: Masterpiece Ball! Featuring Harold's IGA. Join POAC fans for an evening of FUNdraising with live music, signature cocktails and appetizers, a mini-art auction, and a costume contest for fabulous prizes. You are invited to become a living work of art, or your favorite artist for an exciting opportunity to support POAC's education programs. $50. 21+ event. Get tickets at artinsandpoint.org, at the POAC Gallery, 313 N. Second Ave., or by calling 208-263-6139. This event will be held at The Hive, 207 N. First Ave. from 6-10 p.m.

24 BCA 8 Ball Tournaments. $10 buy in double elimination tournaments happening at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. on Friday's at 6 p.m. and Sundays at noon. 21+.

24 Inside Out. Spiritsong women's choir and Boundless vocal ensemble will join forces to present a choral theater work "Inside Out: Reflections on Life in an Earthsuit" at 7 p.m. at the Little Carnegie, which is part of the Sandpoint Music Conservatory, 110 Main St. Tickets are by donation at the door. These concerts are fundraisers for Second Harvest Food Truck.

24 Murder Mystery Party. Join in at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. for a Murder Mystery Elite Wine Tasting Party. Bring your friends, and courage. Sip on some top-notch wines and get ready to solve a thrilling murder mystery. 7 p.m. Dress to impress and be prepared to mingle with other sleuths as you unravel the secrets of the evening. This is an in-person event, so come ready for a night of intrigue and indulgence. Don't miss out on this unique combination of suspense and sophistication! RSVP here.

24 DJ Sterling. Don't miss DJ Sterling at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. from 9 p.m. to midnight.

24 Live Music with Jake Rozier Duo. Join at the 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave. starting at 9 p.m. to bid Jake farewell as he makes the big move to TN. to follow his passion. Reminiscent of bluegrass, country, blues, and even grunge, it can be hard to categorize his music under one genre. 21+. No cover.

24-26 Arsenic & Old Lace. Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theater brings the classic black comedy Arsenic and Old Lace to the Panida stage, where drama critic Mortimer Brewster's engagement is thrown into chaos after discovering a corpse in his aunts' window seat. To his horror, Mortimer learns that his sweet elderly aunts are not only aware of the body but are responsible for it, setting off a whirlwind of darkly comic complications involving poisoned wine, eccentric brothers, including one convinced he's Teddy Roosevelt, and Mortimer's own doubts about marriage. A witty tale of family, murder, and mayhem, Arsenic and Old Lace delivers sharp humor with a deadly twist. Shows will be held Oct. 24-26 & 31 as well as November 1-2. Friday and Saturday shows will be 7 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Get tickets at panida.org.

24-26 Pumpkin Patch. Don't miss this U-Pick pumpkin patch with hayrides, cider, doughnuts, bounces houses, gem panning, a barn store, and more. Opening on the weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting 9/27. Open including Fridays in October from noon to 5 with limited activities at 26 East Shingle Mill Rd.

24-26 Karaoke Nights. Join all weekend to show off your vocal skills and sing your heart out from Fri-Sun. 8 p.m. at the Tervan.

25 Halloween Dance Party. Join the Studio 1 Dance Academy, 521 Cedar St. for a fundraiser dance. The elementary schoolers dance will be from noon to 2 p.m. and the middle and high schoolers will attend from 5-9 p.m. $10 per ticket.

25 Kaniksu Folk School Fall Folk Festival. Get a taste of what Kaniksu Folk School is all about at this seasonal gathering at KLT's Aster Garden Center, 924 W. Superior St. Meet the artisan instructors who teach classes on traditional and primitive skills, watch craft demonstrations, peruse vendor booths, and sample folky food and drink to the tune of old timey music. 1-5 p.m. Kaniksu.org/events/kfs-harvest-festival.

25 Live Music with Oak Street Connection. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. welcomes Oak Street Connection back to the stage from 5-8 p.m. for an evening of lively rock, lounge, jazz, and groovy tunes.

25 Open Mic Night. Join in at Evans Brothers, 524 Church St. from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This is an open Mic where all are welcome to share their originals or perform favorites by other artists or writers. Sign up for a 5 minute time slot the night of, or just enjoy others perform.

25 Live Music with Mike & Sadie Wagoner. Join in at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. for an evening of live music with Mike & Sadie from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

25 Live Music with The Swingin' Jays. Don't miss an evening of acoustic Jams with Jason Perry & Erick Johnson of The Swingin' Jays from 6-8 p.m. at Smokesmith BBQ, 102 S. Boyer Ave.

25 Live Music with Haywire Band. Join in at 900 W. Fourth in Newport at 6 p.m. This band has 10 musicians with 13 instruments, plus vocalists. They focus on music from the 1920's to the 1950's. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Students are free. Createarts.org.

25 Live Music with Hogwire. It's a pre-Halloween barn bash plus swing dancing lessons at the Hive, 207 N. First Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m. with swing dance lessons starting at 7:30 p.m. $10 to the instructor. The band will start at 8:45 p.m. playing some country and rock music. 21+. livefromthehive.com/events.

25 Live Music with Spool Effect. Spool Effect is making their first trek to the 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave. starting at 9 p.m. You might be in store for anything from reggae, improv jam, and anything else. 21+. No cover.

26 Live Piano with Dwayne Parsons. Enjoy some original, improvisational piano with Dwayne Parsons at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. from 1-3 p.m.

26 BCA 8 Ball Tournaments. $10 buy in double elimination tournaments happening at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. on Friday's at 6 p.m. and Sundays at noon. 21+.

27 Monday Night Blues Jam. Join in at Eichardt's Pub & Grill, 212 Cedar St. from 7-10:30 p.m. where host, John Firshi, invites local and visiting musicians to join him on the stage.

28 Live Piano with Malachi. Malachi returns with a soulful, moving performance on the grand piano with vocal accompaniment at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. 5-7 p.m.

28 SHS Choir Fall Concert. The SMS mixed choir, concert choir, and chamber choir will be performing their fall literature for the community from on-stage in the SHS auditorium at 410 S. Division starting at 7 p.m. $5.

28 Roxy's Karaoke. Every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 am. you can check out Roxy's Karaoke at 215 Pine St.

29 Live Piano with David Speight. Join at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. from 5-7 p.m. for some contemporary, improvisational songs on the grand piano with David Speight.

29 Taste of Tango. Every Wednesday at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave., join for an Argentine Tango lesson at 6 p.m. followed by a guided practica at 7 p.m.; no partner is needed, cost is $15 at the door, and participants receive 10% off food and beverages.

29 Live Trivia. Don't miss an evening of live trivia with Toshi at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. starting at 7 p.m.

30 Tap Takeover. Join from 5-8 p.m. at the Burger Dock, 116 N. First Ave. for the Black Raven Brewing Tap Takeover. There will be four different beers on draft, and chances to win some cool prizes. Costumes are encouraged.

30 Line Dancing Lessons. Walk the Line Dancing Events hosts line dancing lessons almost every Thursday at the Hive, 207 N. First Ave. $10 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. with lessons kicking off at 6:30 p.m. and ending around 8:30 p.m. with open dancing to follow. 21+. livefromthehive.com/events.

30 Movie Night at Barrel 33. Join in for a movie under the stars at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. Just come enjoy the movie Hocus Pocus starting at 6:30 p.m. with good food, yummy snacks, and sweet treats along with the full menu.

30 Cribbage Tournament. Join in at 6 p.m. at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. for a cribbage tournament.

30 Live Music with Frytz Mor. Join for some live music at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. at 8 p.m.

30 Registration Deadline: Selkirk-Pend Oreille Food Summit. The 4th Annual Selkirk-Pend Oreille Food Summit will be held Friday, November 7, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center with $10 registration due by October 30. This two-day event connects farmers, ranchers, foragers, chefs, and community members through short presentations and networking. On Saturday, November 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the free Fall Harvest Festival features local vendors, farmers, and food businesses showcasing the region's bounty. Details and registration at idahofoodworks.org/2025-selkirk-pend-oreille.

31 Alpine Vista Trick or Treat. From 3-5 p.m. get over to the Alpine Vista Senior Apartments, 1705 W. Pine St. to come and trick or treat. Residents there can't wait for you to visit!

31 Lions Club Trunk or Treat. Join the Sandpoint Lions Club for Trunk or Treat. Enjoy fresh popcorn, hot cocoa, or apple cider. Bring a toy to kick of the 2025 Toys for Tots Season. Event will be held from 4-7 p.m. at 609 S. Ella Ave. RSVP or learn more here.

31 Halloween Spooky Costume Skate and Trunk or Treat. Join at The Pond Ice Rink, 995 Kootenai Cutoff Rd. in Ponderay. A costume contest winner will be chosen at each skate session. 4:30 p.m. at 6:30 p.m. sessions open to all ages. 8:30 p.m. session is for adults only. Get tickets at skatethepond.com.

31 Live Music with The Monarch Mountain Band. Join in for a Halloween evening at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. with The Monarch Mountain Band playing folk, Americana, and old country sound from 5-8 p.m.

31 Arsenic & Old Lace. Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theater brings the classic black comedy Arsenic and Old Lace to the Panida stage, where drama critic Mortimer Brewster's engagement is thrown into chaos after discovering a corpse in his aunts' window seat. To his horror, Mortimer learns that his sweet elderly aunts are not only aware of the body but are responsible for it, setting off a whirlwind of darkly comic complications involving poisoned wine, eccentric brothers, including one convinced he's Teddy Roosevelt, and Mortimer's own doubts about marriage. A witty tale of family, murder, and mayhem, Arsenic and Old Lace delivers sharp humor with a deadly twist. Shows will be held Oct. 24-26 & 31 as well as November 1-2. Friday and Saturday shows will be 7 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Get tickets at panida.org.

31 Live Music with Sheldon Packwood. Join in at Smokesmith BBQ, 102 S. Boyer from 6-8 p.m. for Halloween tunes with Sheldon Packwood.

31 BCA 8 Ball Tournaments. $10 buy in double elimination tournaments happening at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. on Friday's at 6 p.m. and Sundays at noon. 21+.

31 Halloween Party at The Hive + Costume Contest + Live Music + Costume Contest. Win cash and prizes, party, and enjoy some southern rock & country music with Hogwire at The Hive, 207 N. First Ave. 21+. 7 p.m. There will be swing dancing lessons from 7:30-8:30 p.m. ($10 extra). Band will start at 8:45 p.m. with the costume contest starting around 10 p.m. livefromthehive.com/events.

31 Live Music TBA. Get down to Connie's, 323 Cedar St. for a night of Halloween fun and live music. More details to come.

31 Halloween Party at Eichardt's. They're looking to recreate the Halloween Party of the past. No basic costumes. Per the Facebook event, owner Jeff says, "People would spend months making their costumes, they were the types of parties where you didn't need a costume contest because every costume was phenomenal." Join at 212 Cedar St. at 8 p.m. 

31 DJ Halloween Party. Cash prizes for costumes at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. as well as great tunes with Crooz. Starts at 9 p.m.

31 Live Music with DJ General Slime. Come Halloween at the 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave. They're going full theme this year, which they haven't done in awhile. Post apocalyptic western. House, hip hop, funk, and soul with General Slime. Starts at 9 p.m. 21+. No Cover.

And here's what's on tap in November 2025!

1 Sandpoint Lions Poker Night. Deal yourself in for a good cause. Join for a fun night of poker benefitting your local Lions Club programs. There will be plenty of food, drinks, and exciting cash prizes up for grabs.. 609 S. Ella Ave. Doors open at 4 p.m. with games to start at 5 p.m. RSVP here.

1 Fall Bingo. Join at the Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for a fun-filled night of fellowship, laughter, and friendly competition. $10 entry fee includes your Bingo cards for the night). Free childcare is provided.

1 Fright Night. Get ready for some spooky sights. Check out Fright Night at the Sandpoint Community Center, 204 S. First Ave., with Every Dying Breath & Upon the Fallen. Raise the dead with bone crushing drums, neck breaking riffs, wicked vocals, and a monster mashing mosh pit. There will also be a costume contest where someone will win $100, so come looking gnarly. 6 p.m.

1 Live Music with Brian Jacobs. Smokesmith BBQ, 102 S. Boyer invites Brian Jacobs to the stage from 6-8 p.m.

1 PS I Love U: A Love Letter to the Beatles. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show to begin at 8 p.m. at The Hive, 207 N. First Ave. This show is one part Beatles devotion, two parts vinyl worship, and a full shot of pure 70s adrenaline. Learn more, or get tickets at livefromthehive.com/events. 21+.

1 Live Music with The Night Mayors. Join in at the 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave. starting at 9 p.m. for some soul and funk with The Night Mayors. 21+. No cover.

1-2 Arsenic & Old Lace. Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theater brings the classic black comedy Arsenic and Old Lace to the Panida stage, where drama critic Mortimer Brewster's engagement is thrown into chaos after discovering a corpse in his aunts' window seat. To his horror, Mortimer learns that his sweet elderly aunts are not only aware of the body but are responsible for it, setting off a whirlwind of darkly comic complications involving poisoned wine, eccentric brothers, including one convinced he's Teddy Roosevelt, and Mortimer's own doubts about marriage. A witty tale of family, murder, and mayhem, Arsenic and Old Lace delivers sharp humor with a deadly twist. Shows will be held Oct. 24-26 & 31 as well as November 1-2. Friday and Saturday shows will be 7 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Get tickets at panida.org.

1-2 Kaputt! It's an operatic comedy...of some sort. Catch it at the Little Carnegie, 110 Main St. at 5 p.m. on both nights. Get tickets here.

2 Sandpoint Nordic Club Winter Welcome. Join from 1-4 p.m. at the Pine Street Woods Outdoor Rec Center for this annual event. It's a great time to connect with your Nordic community friends, enjoy a beverage, play some games, renew membership, and maybe win some exciting auction items. More info to come. sandpointnordic.com/home.

3 Monday Night Blues Jam. Join in at Eichardt's Pub & Grill, 212 Cedar St. from 7-10:30 p.m. where host, John Firshi, invites local and visiting musicians to join him on the stage.

4: 28th Annual Hospice Rose Event. They're back again for the annual Rose Event. Pre-order your roses now and pick them up on November 4th. By participating you'll be supporting your only local non-profit community hospice. All proceeds directly benefit families in our community, providing essential support when they need it most. Cost is $25/dozen. Pick up at Bonner General Health Services Building, 423 N. Third Ave. Delivery & discounts are available for bulk orders. Call 208-265-1179 for more information. Order your roses here.

5 Open Mic Night. Join in at the Tervan, 411 Cedar St., with Frytz hosting. Showcase your talent or enjoy performances starting at 7 p.m.

7 Sell at the SARS Ski Swap. Members of the public are invited to sell their used ski equipment through the SARS ski swap. 20% of sales go to the organization, you keep the other 80%. Drop off items at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Ave. from noon to 7 p.m. Pick up your check for items sold and/or your unsold items on Saturday from 5-6 p.m. If your items are not picked up they will be donated to Schweitzer Alpine Racing School or North Idaho Mountain Sports Education Fund. sars.snowproportal.com/fundraising/ski-swap/.

7 Live Music with John Firshi. Join from 6-8 p.m. at Smokesmith BBQ, 102 S. Boyer and enjoy some Blues/Americana with John Firshi.

7 Live Music with Devon Wade. Come enjoy an evening with country music rockstar Devon Wade at the Hive, 207 N. First Ave. 21+. Doors open at 7 p.m. Swing Dancing ($10 extra) will take place from 7:30-8:30 p.m. livefromthehive.com.

8 SARS Ski Swap. Kickoff the ski season and find great deals on snow gear - from skis and snowboards to a huge variety of winter recreational equipment and clothing. Highly organized with several professionals on hand for buying assistance. Outfit the entire family. Check it out from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Ave. $5 per person or $10 for a family. Parking is free. sars.snowproportal.com/fundraising/ski-swap/.

8 Thanksgiving Bingo. The Sandpoint Area Seniors, 820 Main St., invite you in for some Thanksgiving Bingo. Doors open at noon with games to start at 1 p.m. There's a turkey or ham that goes to the first winner of each game, and additional winners will receive a gift valued around $15. Pay $25 for 4 cards ($5 each after). Enjoy a 50/50 raffle, basket raffle, and light refreshments for sale. For more info call the Senior Center at 208-263-6860.

8 Community Cancer Services: A Night to Remember. Join at the Heartwood Center, 615 Oak St. at 5 p.m. for a formal evening featuring a gourmet sit-down dinner with expert wine pairings, plus exciting live and silent auctions. All proceeds will go to CCS. Check here for tickets or more information.

8 Warren Miller Sno-Ciety. Join at the Panida, 300 N. First Ave. at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) for Sandpoint's kick-off to the ski season. Warren Miller's 76th film, Sno-ciety comes to the Panida Theater from the Scottish Highlands and the streets of Finland to the back bowls of Whitewater, BC, and a local hill-turned-terrain park in urban Denver, Warren Miller's Sno-ciety celebrates the spirit of winter. The independence ski team will be at the show with a silent auction of ski related items to raise funds for their local ski team. Get tickets and more information at panida.org.

8 Live Music with Jacob Robin. Jacob returns to the Smokesmith stage, 102 S. Boyer Ave. from 6-8 p.m.

8 Live 80's Rock with SuperChrome: Veterans Benefit. Get ready to rock out to 80's hits with SuperChrome at this benefit show at the Hive, 207 N. First Ave. 21+. Benefitting local veterans and Thin Line Community Support. Doors open at 7 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are available here, or if there are any left over get them for $20 at the door. VIP is already sold out.

10 Monday Night Blues Jam. Join in at Eichardt's Pub & Grill, 212 Cedar St. from 7-10:30 p.m. where host, John Firshi, invites local and visiting musicians to join him on the stage.

12 Get Plowed. It's an annual fundraiser to help with fall and winter maintenance on Pine Street Woods access road. Help keep the road to your community forest trails open all year. Get more info at Kaniksu.org.

14 Bingo Night Fundraiser. Join Valor Christian School, 201 N. Division Ave. for a night of bingo fun. Great prizes, raffle baskets, and it's a family friendly event. Tickets are limited, so reserve your spot today. Games will begin at 5:30 p.m. and doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets will be $18 each or a table of 7 for $117. Each ticket includes 10 bingo cards. Spaghetti dinner for another $8 (cash preferred). Proceeds benefit Valor Christian School.

14 Live Music with Chase Champagne. He's a Solo blues/bluegrass/outlaw country taking the stage at Smokesmith BBQ, 102 S. Boyer Ave. from 6-8 p.m.

14 Sandpoint Contra Dance. Community dancing in the New England tradition. Live music, lively caller. All dances taught and called. No partner or experience needed. New dancers welcome and encouraged to arrive in time for the first dance. Please bring your water bottle, clean shoes, smile, and be fragrance free! Join at Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave. from 7-10 p.m. $5-10 donation at the door.

15 Live Music with Liam Russell. Join from 6-8 p.m. at Smokesmith BBQ, 102 S. Boyer Ave. for an evening of blues with Liam Russell.

16 Fall Serenade: A Benefit Concert for Student Scholarships. Featuring the Conservatory's extraordinary faculty musicians, this program highlights the works of the great masters, performed with artistry, passion, and heart. Tickets available soon at sandpointconservatory.com/events.

17 Monday Night Blues Jam. Join in at Eichardt's Pub & Grill, 212 Cedar St. from 7-10:30 p.m. where host, John Firshi, invites local and visiting musicians to join him on the stage.

18 Little Live Radio Hour. Every third Tuesday of the month, KRFY hosts a Little Live Radio Hour and broadcasts live on air from the Panida Little Theater! KRFY host Jack Peterson, chats with a local musician between songs and creates a fun listening environment to be heard live on the radio or actually in the room if you can make it down! These events are always free to attend and they ask live audience members to arrive by 6:45 p.m. and get settled with a glass of beer or wine for the 7 p.m. live broadcast. The show length is always 1 hour. Watch it live, listen at 88.5 FM, or stream at KRFY.org.

19 Rock n Roll Bingo. Get over to the Tervan, 411 Cedar St. for a fun take on Bingo. It'll start at 6:30 p.m. and runs until 8:30 p.m. but you can join in anytime. There are prizes for winners, and it's only $5 to play. A DJ will shuffle songs on a playlist, play the song for 30 seconds, and the players must guess the song to see if you have it on your game board. Join the third Wednesday of each month. 21+.

21 Anticipated Schweitzer Opening Day. Of course, it's dependent on the weather, so keep at eye on Schweitzer.com for the most up-to-date-info.

21 Live Music with Chris Pradis. Smokesmith BBQ, 102 S. Boyer Ave., welcomes Chris Pradis to the stage. A multi-instrumentalist, often performing as a one-man-band on vocals, guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, and percussion. 6-8 p.m.

21 Live Music with Tanner Laws Band + Line Dancing Lessons. Enjoy a new band out of Missoula, MT. Their sound is influenced by traditional country, red dirt, and storytelling artists. They'll be playing at the Hive, 207 N. First Ave. Doors open 7 p.m., line dancing lessons begin at 7:30 p.m. ($10 extra), with the show set to start at 8:45 p.m. 21+. livefromthehive.com.

22 Live Music with Ed Shaw. Shaw performs a one-of-a-kind, heart-felt, all-acoustic tribute to outlaw country music legends from 6-8 p.m. at Smokesmith BBQ, 102 S. Boyer Ave.

22 Kendal Mountain Film Fest. Join in at the Panida, 300 N. First Ave. at 7 p.m. an take part in Britain's version of another very popular film festival. There will be seven new films this year with a British twist from kayaking, mountain culture, adventure, and sport. The Kendal Mountain Tour is a growing film festival that provides great entertainment for mountain towns like ours. Get tickets at panida.org.

22 POAC Performing Art Series: Missoula Childrens Theater. The Missoula Children's Theatre presents Alice in Wonderland, an original adaptation based on Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. The ever-popular community theater event, casting a host of local children of all ages for a local production of the fairytale classic. Adults $20, Youth $5. There will be an 11 a.m. show and a 2 p.m. (doors open an hour prior to each showing) show at the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Get your tickets at artinsandpoint.com/mct.

22-23 Christmas Craft Fair. The Christmas Craft Fair at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Ave. returns as the community's much-anticipated "kickoff to the holidays," bringing together local crafters and artisans offering everything from art and handmade goods to delicious foods and sweets, perfect for holiday gift shopping. Guests can enjoy coffee and food vendors, festive local entertainment, and a special visit from Santa for the kids. The fair runs daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and vendor information and applications for 2025 will be available starting Sept. 15 on the fairgrounds' website.

22-30 K&K Thanksgiving Fishing Derby. Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club's annual fall fishing contest. Derby will not be held on Thanksgiving day. LPOIC.org.

26: 7th Annual Burger Dock Free Community Meal. Join The Burger Dock, 116 N. First Ave., from 4 to 6 p.m. for a free meal of a Harvest Burger, sweet potato fries, and a pumpkin pie milkshake. Dine-in only, while supplies last. Please be patient, the grill is only so big, and food is made fresh.

27 Annual Turkey Trot. Join Litehouse YMCA and Sandpoint Parks and Rec for Sandpoint's Annual Turkey Trot food drive. More information coming soon.

28 Tree Lighting and Santa's Arrival Tree lighting ceremony at Jeff Jones Town Square and visit from Santa opens the holiday season in Sandpoint. DowntownSandpoint.com. 208-255-1876

28 Festival of Trees Charity & Cheer Window Walk. Join right after the official tree lighting and Santa's arrival at Jeff Jones Town Square. Stop by The Hive for an exclusive sneak peek at the beautifully decorated Festival of Trees displays and pick up your very own Festival of Trees Passport Booklet, your guide to the Charity and Cheer Window Walk featuring 12 stunning nonprofit raffle trees in local downtown businesses. Each passport is your chance to support local causes, win big, and experience the joy of giving this season.

28 Live Music with Kenny James Miller Band. Join from 6-8 p.m. at Smokesmith BBQ, 102 S. Boyer Ave. to catch this Northwest Blues Rock power duo performing original blues music.

29 Festival of Trees: Friends & Family Event. It's a free CREC event held at the Hive, 207 N. First Ave. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Get pictures with Santa, have some cookies & cocoa. Kids will have free crafts and activities to join in on. There's so much fun to be had. Get more info at CRECIdaho.com.

29 Live Music with Carli Osika. Join from 6-8 p.m. at Smokesmith BBQ, 102 S. Boyer Ave. for some pop-country music.

29 The Shook Twins: Giving Thanks. The Shook Twins return to their hometown for the 13th annual Giving Thanks Show at the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., at 7:30 p.m. (doors at 6:30). Joined by their longtime friend and Sandpoint favorite John Craigie, who will open the night and collaborate with the twins, the evening promises a heartfelt mix of music and community. A limited number of VIP tickets are available, including reserved seating and a special pre-show acoustic set with drinks in the Little Theater. Please note: this is a dancing show, and views in the first five rows may be blocked. Get tickets at Panida.org.

30 Christmas Jubilee Concert. CREC invites you to join from 3-5 p.m. and enjoy a heartwarming holiday performance of the Bonners Ferry Orchestra in their Sandpoint Debut at the Hive, 207 N. First Ave. CRECIdaho.com.