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HalloweenHalloween
There's plenty of Halloween fun happening around Sandpoint and Ponderay on Thursday, Oct. 31! Start the day at Alpine Vista Senior Apartments, 1705 W. Pine St., from 3-5 p.m. where residents welcome trick-or-treaters, then head to Luther Park at Sandpoint, 510 S. Olive Ave., from 3-6 p.m. for an afternoon of treats and a haunted hay ride or to the Cedar Street Bridge, 334 North First Ave. from 3-6 p.m. for an annual Candy Walk. Trunk-or-treat options include Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave., from 4-6 p.m. with food, games, and candy, and the Sandpoint Lions Club, 609 S. Ella Ave., from 4-7 p.m. offering popcorn, cocoa, cider, and a Toys for Tots kickoff. Over in Ponderay, The Pond Ice Rink, 995 Kootenai Cutoff Rd., hosts a Halloween Spooky Costume Skate and Trunk or Treat with all-ages sessions at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. and an adults-only session at 8:30 p.m. Later, the grown-ups can celebrate at Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St., for the Boos and Brews party with costume contests and spooky tunes; The Hive, 207 N. First Ave., for live music with Hogwire and a costume contest around 10 p.m.; Eichardt's, 212 Cedar St., for a throwback Halloween party at 8 p.m.; Roxy's, 215 Pine St., for a DJ Halloween Party with cash prizes starting at 9 p.m.; and the 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., where DJ General Slime spins a post-apocalyptic western mix starting at 9 p.m. (21+, no cover).

Arsenic & Old LaceArsenic & 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 31 and Saturday & Sunday, November 1-2. Friday and Saturday shows will be 7:00 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. Get tickets at panida.org.

Winter WelcomeSandpoint Nordic Club Winter Welcome
Join from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, at the Pine Street Woods Outdoor Rec Center for this annual event. Kick off the ski season while enjoying an afternoon of connection and fun with activities for all ages, including a scavenger hunt, drinks and treats, and a chance to meet the team that grooms local trails. Guests can join or renew SNC membership, learn about upcoming programs, and support youth skiing through a raffle with prizes like skis, passes, and rentals. Whether new to Nordic skiing or a lifelong enthusiast, this event is a celebration of winter and the community that makes it possible. sandpointnordic.com/home.

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Here's what's happening in October!

**Rotary Annual Poinsetta Sale. Brighten the season and support a good cause with Ponderay Rotary's annual poinsettia sale. Six-inch red poinsettias are $20 each, with pre-orders due by November 23. Pickup is Wednesday, December 3 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the James E. Russell Sports Center Community Room. Proceeds benefit Rotary's local projects and scholarship fund for area students. Order at ponderayrotaryclub.com; delivery available for special circumstances.

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 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.

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 Trick-or-Treat Event. Join at Luther Park at Sandpoint, 510 S. Olive Ave. from 3-6 p.m. Bring your costumes, candy bags, and Halloween spirit for an afternoon full of fun. There will be trick-or-treating through the building and a haunted hay ride circling the property. Open to all. See more here.

31 Boos and Brews: The pre & post Trick-or-Treat Halloween Party. Matchwood, 513 Oak St., welcomes you to a themed Halloween night at your neighborhood brewery. Join for a ghoulish happy hour, either before or after trick-or-treating, in costume, and celebrate Halloween in theme! Featuring a kids craft area upstairs, a kids costume contest, and spooky music all night long.

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 Annual Candy Walk. The Cedar Street Bridge, 334 North 1st Ave., is hosting its annual Candy Walk on Halloween from 3-6 p.m.

31 Trunk or Treat. Join at Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave. from 4-6 p.m. for food, games, candy, and more. See more here.

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 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 Panhandle Ducks Unlimited Conservation Dinner. Join at 4 p.m. at the Bonner County Fairgrounds for a super fun family friendly evening for a great cause. Huge raffles with lots of prizes, auction items, and games. Prime Rib dinner served by Klondyke Cafe. Reserved table options available. Check idahodu.org. For more info and tickets.

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 Live Music with Andru Gomez. Singer-songwriter, Andru Gomez, will perform at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. with an americana/folk performance from 5-8 p.m.

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 Marcus Stephens. Join at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. at 6 p.m. for live music with Marcus Stephens.

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 DJ Sterling. Join at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. from 9 to midnight for music with DJ Sterling.

1 Reg. Deadline: Dancegiving. The Sandpoint High School Dance Team presents this Junior Ponderettes camp to be held at Farmin Elementary Gym. Check in is 4:30 p.m. and the camp will run from 4:45-7:30 p.m. Camp includes a t-shirt, snack, dance instruction, and a halftime performance on Nov. 18. $35. Register or get more information here. This camp is designed for pre-k to 8th grade students.

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 Live Piano with Rich and Jenny. Join in at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. from 1-3 p.m. for an incredible jazz duo with vocal performances.

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 Open Jam with Seamus Divine. Check it out at Connie's, 323 Cedar St., at 6 p.m.

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 Live Acoustic Guitar with Jonathan Nicholson. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. invites you for an evening of finger-style acoustic guitar with Jonathan Nicholson from 5-7 p.m.

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.

4 Karaoke Night. Join in at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. and sing your heart out from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Tuesday.

5 Live Piano with Dwayne Parsons. Don't miss these original songs on grand piano with Dwayne Parsons taking the stage at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. from 4-7 p.m.

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

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.

6 Artist Reception for Marsinah Runge. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., welcome's Marsinah Runge as the artist of the month. Come meet the artist from 5-7 p.m.

6 Cribbage Tournament. Join in at 6 p.m. at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. for a cribbage tournament. $5 per person.

6 Live Music with John Gerald. Enjoy some live music at the Tervan, 411 Cedar St., from 8-11 p.m.

6 Live Music with Frytz Mor. Join for some live music at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. at 8 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 Double Shot Band. It starts at 5 p.m. at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. Live music with Double Shot Band.

7 Live Music with Ron Kieper Trio. Relax with some professional, contemporary jazz from 5-8 p.m. with the Ron Kieper Trio at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.

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.

7 Live Music with BTP band. Join from 8-11 p.m. at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. for some live music with BTP.

7-8 Selkirk-Pend Oreille Food Summit & Harvest Festival. Join for the fourth annual Food Summit. This year there's an exciting addition of a Fall Harvest Festival to the summit. Join on Friday from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center. Then on Saturday join from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Fall Harvest Festival, for free. Get more information here.

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 Studio 1 Dance "40 Years of Dance Magic". Join this open house at 521 Cedar St. from noon to 2 p.m. and get 12 months of beginner dance for half price. Take part in a free class and demonstrations. Enjoy inflatable wheel bounce fun, a photo booth, games, prizes, and more. See more here.

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 Live Music with Brian Jacobs. Enjoy some Indie, pop, and rock music with Brian Jacobs at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. from 5-8 p.m.

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 Live Music with Mike Wagonner. Don't miss live music with Mike Wagonner at 6 p.m. at Connie's, 323 Cedar St.

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.

9 Live Acoustic Guitar with John Firshi. Join from 1-3 p.m. at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. for some improvisational acoustic guitar with John Firshi.

10 Live Music with Carli Osika. Enjoy some live music at Connie's, 323 Cedar St., with Carli Osika starting at 6 p.m.

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.

11 Karaoke Night. Join in at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. and sing your heart out from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Tuesday.

12 Live Piano with Peter Lucht. Join Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., for an evening of contemporary and jazz piano with Peter Lucht from 5-7 p.m.

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

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. Join from 5-8 p.m. at Mick Duff's Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St. Get more info at Kaniksu.org.

13 Cribbage Tournament. Join in at 6 p.m. at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. for a cribbage tournament. $5 per person.

13 Ladies Night in Priest River. Join for the second annual ladies night where you will find local vendors, light snacks and beverages, giveaways, and more. Priest River Ace Hardware, 5499 Hwy 2. 6-8:30 p.m. See more here.

13 Live Music with Oak Street Connection. Join at 11 p.m. at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. for live music with Oak Street Connection.

14 Live Music with Angel Urrea. Don't miss an evening of live tunes with Angel Urrea at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. starting at 5 p.m.

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 The Cole Show. The Cole Show is one musician who creates the energy and sound of a full, fabulous band. Loop pedal, rock, groove from 5-8 p.m. at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.

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.

14 DJ Sterling. Join at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. from 9 to midnight for music with DJ Sterling.

15 Sandpoint Slam Pickleball Tournament. Join starting at 10 a.m. at the James E Russell Sports Center, 2016 Pine St. This is an inaugural tournament for the sports center and it's aimed to be fun and low key with proceeds benefitting the Rotary Club of Ponderay's community projects and their scholarship fund. Registration $20 for members of JERSC or $40 for guests. Members can register through their account. Guests can register here.

15 Live Music with Pamela Benton. It's an exciting evening of rock and country on electric violin with Pamela Benton at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., from 5-8 p.m.

15 Live Music with Courtney and Co. Connie's, 323 Cedar St, invites you for an evening of live music with Courtney and Co. starting at 6 p.m.

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.

15 DJ Crooz. Join from 9 p.m. to midnight at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. for music with DJ Crooz.

16 Live Piano with Dwayne Parsons. Join from 1-3 p.m. at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. for some original songs on the grand piano.

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 Open Jam with Seamus Divine. Join starting at 6 p.m. at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. for an open jam with Seamus Divine.

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 Live Piano with Jennifer Stoehner. Enjoy some traditional, inspirational, and contemporary songs on the grand piano with Jennifer Stoehner at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., from 5-7 p.m.

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.

18 Karaoke Night. Join in at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. and sing your heart out from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Tuesday.

19 Live Piano with Bob Beadling. Join 5-7 p.m. at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., for an enchanting evening of music. Contemporary tunes on the grand piano.

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+.

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

20 C.A.S.A. Purse Party. North Idaho CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) provides safe communication, support, and space for children. Join for the annual CASA purse party at the Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Bring your friends, mingle with a glass of wine, and purchase a new purse. The winery will be full of donated purses and bags in every style, brand, and price range. Proceeds go directly to CASA. 4-8 p.m.

20 Live Music with Cafe Gas Boys. Join starting at 6 p.m. at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. for some live bluegrass music with the Cafe Gas Boys.

20 Cribbage Tournament. Join in at 6 p.m. at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. for a cribbage tournament. $5 per person.

20 Live Music with Reese. Enjoy some live music at the Tervan, 411 Cedar St. from 8-11 p.m.

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

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 Jason Perry. Kick off your evening at 5 p.m. at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. with some live music performed by Jason Perry.

21 Live Music with Tucker James. Don't miss an evening of blues, rock, country, and loop-pedal sound with Tucker James at the Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. from 5-8 p.m.

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.

21 DJ Sterling. Join at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. from 9 to midnight for music with DJ Sterling.

22 Live Music with Ian Newbill. Take part in some fun energy with rock, indie, and folk songs from 5-8 p.m. at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., with Ian Newbill.

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 Live Music with Tucker James. Get down to Connie's, 323 Cedar St. for some live music with Tucker James starting at 6 p.m.

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 Bonner County Food Bank Drive with Miah Kohal Band. Join at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. Bring food or cash donations for no cover while Miah Kohal plays from 8-11 p.m.

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.

23 Live Piano with Carson Rhodes. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. welcomes Carson for some pop and contemporary piano performances with vocal accompaniment from 1-3 p.m.

23 Order Deadline: Rotary Annual Poinsetta Sale. Brighten the season and support a good cause with Ponderay Rotary's annual poinsettia sale. Six-inch red poinsettias are $20 each, with pre-orders due by November 23. Pickup is Wednesday, December 3 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the James E. Russell Sports Center Community Room. Proceeds benefit Rotary's local projects and scholarship fund for area students. Order at ponderayrotaryclub.com; delivery available for special circumstances.

24 Live Music with Sydney Dawn. Enjoy some live music at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. starting at 6 p.m. with Sydney Dawn.

25 Live Music with Sydney Dale. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., welcomes special guest Sydney Dale for an evening of pop with moments of jazz, R&B, and folk from 5-7 p.m.

25 Karaoke Night. Join in at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. and sing your heart out from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Tuesday.

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.

26 Thanksgiving Eve-ning of Gratitude. Join from 5-9 p.m. at Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St., for a night of grateful gathering with friends. The event will feature the annual lighting of the gratitude tree, special food, drink, and to-go beer deals as well as family friendly activities.

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

27 Happy Thanksgiving!

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 Live Music with Light on the Water. Join at 5 p.m. at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. for some live music with Light on the Water.

28 Live Music with Mike Wagoner & Sadie Sicilia. Get over to the Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., from 5-8 p.m. and enjoy some live tunes with father-daughter duo Mike & Sadie.

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 Holiday Market. Don't miss this market full of local merchants, artists, crafts, baked goods, handcrafted candy, and more. Hosted by the Sandpoint Teen Center, & First Lutheran Church in partnership with the local Cottage Market. Event will be held at the First Lutheran Church on the corner of Olive & Ontario from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

29 Live Music with Scott Dodson. The Scott Dodson duo has roots in 70's and 80's music. Settle in for a night of dancing and easy rock favorites at the Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., from 5-8 p.m.

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 Live Music with Coming Home Band. Meet up at 6 p.m. at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. for some live music with Coming Home Band.

29 DJ Sterling. Join at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. from 9 to midnight for music with DJ Sterling.

30 Live Piano with David Speight. Enjoy contemporary, improvisational songs on the grand piano at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., from 1-3 p.m.

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.

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