Winter Ridge Neighborhood Fair.
The Winter Ridge Neighborhood Fair is one to mark on your calendar! This block party has music, food, vendors, samples, and lots of good local details including everything you want to know about Pine Street Woods, Save the Sled Hill, Kaniksu Folk School, and pretty much all things KLT. Join in at Winter Ridge Natural Foods Market, 703 W. Lake St. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 1.

Hoptoberfest.
MickDuff's Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., hosts this event featuring new fresh hop beers, patio games, OPA! Greek Food Truck with a German twist, and live music from 1-9 p.m on Saturday, October 1.

Panhandle Preparedness Expo.
The Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Rd., hosts North Idaho's largest Preparedness Expo on self-sufficient prepping with live demonstrations, guest speakers and vendors. Brought to you by Panhandle Prep, Inc. and Bonner County Emergency Management - enjoy this two day event on Saturday, October 1 from 9-5 p.m. and Sunday, October 2 from 9-3 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults (or $2 with a non-perishable food donation) or $5 for both days. Kids 12 and under are free. PanhandlePrep.org

The Importance of Being Earnest.
The Importance of Being Earnest is the most renowned of Oscar Wilde’s comedies. It’s the story of two bachelors, John ‘Jack’ Worthing and Algernon ‘Algy’ Moncrieff, who create alter egos named Ernest to escape their tiresome lives. They attempt to win the hearts of two women who, conveniently, claim to only love men called Ernest. The pair struggle to keep up with their own stories and become tangled in a tale of deception, disguise and misadventure. The elaborate plot ridicules Victorian sensibilities with some of the best loved, and indeed bizarre, characters to be found on the modern stage. This live performance by the Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theater will be held at  The Panida Theater at 7 p.m. (with doors opening 30 minutes prior to showtime) on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1. Ticket cost is $20 and can be purchased here.
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Here's what's happening in September!

28 The Farmers' Market at Sandpoint. Come check out the local Farmers' Market at Farmin Park on Third & Main,  from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. SandpointFarmersMarket.com

28 Live Piano with Paul Young.  Pend Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. hosts Paul Young on the piano from 5-7 p.m. POWine.com

28 Live Music with John Firshi. Eichardt's, 212 Cedar St., hosts John Firshi at 7 p.m.

28 Sandpoint's Got Talent Open Mic.  Bring your talent, your song and/or your instrument for a dress rehearsal with a supportive atmosphere to The Tervan, 411 Cedar St., from 6-10 p.m. on Wednesdays

29 Thursday Trivia Night. Paddler's Alehouse, 100 Vermeer Dr., invites you to join in and test your abstract knowledge against other hop-heads. There will be beer.

30 Paddler's Alehouse Food For our Children Fundraiser. Join in at Paddler's Alehouse, 100 Vermeer Dr., from noon to 8 p.m. for live music, food carts, silent auction, snow blower raffle, and cornhole. Help raise funds for the 1/3 Bonner County kids who need help with food. For more information click here.

30 The Importance of Being Earnest. The Panida Theater, 300 N. 1st Ave., hosts Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theater for their presentation of an Oscar Wilde Classic. Ticket cost is $20 and can be purchased here.

30 Guitar Raffle Drawing. Presented by MCS instrument library. You have 3 chances to win one of 3 Samick/Greg Bennett Acoustic guitars. Prize value is $300 and includes one guitar with its Gator soft case, and a complimentary 45-minute lesson. Drawings will be held on September 16, 23, and 30. You do not need to be present to win, you will be contacted if your ticket is drawn. The first winner gets to choose which guitar they take home out of the 3, the second winner chooses from the remaining 2, and the final winner takes home the remaining guitar. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 available at Carnegie Concert events, Music Matters! concerts,online and at the MCS office.

30 Live Music with Ponderay Paradox.  Pend Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. hosts Ponderay Paradox playing a wide variety of music from 5-8 p.m. POWine.com

30 Karaoke. Come sing your heart out at Karaoke at the Tervan, 411 Cedar St., from 8 p.m. to close Fri-Sun.

And here is what's on tap in October!

1 U-Pick Pumpkin Patch Opening Day. Come pick your fall pumpkins, check out vendors, local crafts and produce at Hickey Farms, 384-1148 Hickey Rd. The farm will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Friday from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be live entertainment on the weekends with music from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. And Star the Magician on Oct. 1 and Oct. 9. Last day will be Saturday, Oct. 29. HickeyFarmsIdaho.com

1 The Importance of Being Earnest. The Panida Theater, 300 N. 1st Ave., hosts Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theater for their presentation of an Oscar Wilde Classic. Ticket cost is $20 and can be purchased here.

1 The Farmers' Market at Sandpoint. Come check out the local Farmers' Market at Farmin Park on Third & Main,  from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SandpointFarmersMarket.com

1 Winter Ridge Neighborhood Fair. The Winter Ridge Neighborhood Fair is one to mark on your calendar! This block party has music, food, vendors, samples, and lots of good local deets including everything you want to know about Pine Street Woods, Save the Sled Hill, Kaniksu Folk School, and pretty much all things KLT. Join in at Winter Ridge Natural Foods Market, 703 W. Lake St. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

1 Live Music with Bright Moments Jazz. MickDuff's Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., hosts lively jazz music from 1-4 p.m. with Bright Moments Jazz.

1 Hoptoberfest. MickDuff's Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., hosts this event featuring new fresh hop beers, patio games, OPA! Greek Food Truck with a German twist, and live music from 1-9 p.m.

1 Priest River Oktoberfest. Join in on this annual celebration and enjoy adult fun; live music; beer and food vendors; corn hole board raffle; brewery tours; stein holding competition; and more. Great drinks and amazing food on Main St. in Priest River starting at 3 p.m.

1 Live Music with Ben Vogel. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., hosts Ben Vogel, a guitar-slinger playing original songs and original versions of your favorites from 5-8 p.m. POWine.com

1 Live Music with Bright Moments Jazz. The Back Door, 111 cedar St., hosts this lively jazz from 7-9 p.m.

1-2 Panhandle Preparedness Expo. The Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Rd., hosts North Idaho's largest Preparedness Expo on self-sufficient prepping with live demonstrations, guest speakers and vendors. Brought to you by Panhandle Prep, Inc. and Bonner County Emergency Management - enjoy this two day event on Saturday from 9-5 p.m. and Sunday from 9-3 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults (or $2 with a non-perishable food donation) or $5 for both days. Kids 12 and under are free. PanhandlePrep.org

2 Cabin View Winery "Wine Takeover" From 2-4 p.m. head over to Paddler's Alehouse, 100 Vermeer Dr. where Cabin View Winery will be taking over the bar! Come meet the wine maker/owner and taste some amazing wines made right here in North Idaho. Don't worry, they will still be serving your favorite beers! For more information, click here.

2 Sunday Tabletop Game Day. Paddler's Alehouse, 100 Vermeer Dr., hosts this game day where you can bring your own games, or come and meet other gamers to group together from noon to 8 p.m.

4 Tap Takeover with Square Wheel Brewing. From 4-7 p.m. head over to Paddler's Alehouse, 100 Vermeer Dr., where Square Wheel Brewing Co. is going to take over the tap on Tuesday. There will be gifts, swag, and as always, great beer! Square Wheel will be at Paddler's to showcase their awesome portfolio of beers. Check here for more information.

4 Mini Figurine Pint's and Paint. Join in at Paddler's Alehouse, 100 Vermeer Dr. from 5-7 p.m.  The Sandpoint Library in partnership with Sandemonium, will be bringing their mini figure painting class to Paddler's Alehouse for a Pints N' Paint event! Paint supplies and a handful of miniatures will be available however, it is recommended to bring your own. Click here for more information.

5 The Farmers' Market at Sandpoint. Come check out the local Farmers' Market at Farmin Park on Third & Main,  from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. SandpointFarmersMarket.com

5 Masters of Hawaiian Music. Enjoy an evening in the islands featuring Multi-Grammy Award winning Hawaiian musicians George Kahumoku, Daniel Ho & Tia Carrere. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 6:30 p.m. All Tickets $28 and can be purchased here.

6 Bonner Classical Academy Interest Meeting. The Envision Center, 130 McGhee Rd., Ste. 220, hosts this event starting at 6 p.m. These meetings will be held the first Thursdays Sept-Dec. BCA will be opening as an elementary school in Fall 2023, and will add a grade every year until it becomes K-12. Come meet and learn about the school, meet the board members, and discover opportunities to get involved! For more information contact [email protected]

6 Thursday Trivia Night. Paddler's Alehouse, 100 Vermeer Dr., hosts this trivia night from 5-8 p.m. You can join at anytime and there are prizes.

7 North Idaho Philharmonia presents Brandenburg Concertos. Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. More information to come. Check sandpointconservatory.org for current information.

7 Live Music with Ron Kieper. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., hosts The Ron Kieper Trio as they provide a professional, refined jazz sound from 5-8 p.m. POWine.com

7 Live Music with Devon Wade. MickDuff's Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., hosts Devon Wade. Come enjoy some live country music from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

8 The Farmers' Market at Sandpoint. Come check out the local Farmers' Market at Farmin Park on Third & Main,  from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SandpointFarmersMarket.com

8 North Idaho Philharmonia presents Brandenburg Concertos. Concert will be held at 2 p.m. More information to come. Check sandpointconservatory.org for current information.

8 Handguns 101 - A Fundamentals Workshop. This program is targeted toward new gun owners with minimal or no experience with handguns, and those considering a first time handgun purchase. Adults 18+ only. Class will be held at the Farragut Shooting Range Center, 33644 N. Shooters Rd., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register here. Class is $40 per individual.

8 Live Music with Chris Lynch and Lauren Kershner. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., hosts Chris and Lauren along with their melodies and harmonies from 5-8 p.m. POWine.com

8 Live Music with Ian Newbill. MickDuff's Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., hosts Ian Newbill for some Rock, Blues and Folk music from 6-9 p.m.

9 Sunday Tabletop Game Day. Paddler's Alehouse, 100 Vermeer Dr., hosts this game day where you can bring your own games, or come and meet other gamers to group together from noon to 8 p.m.

9 Meet the Conductor Brunch. You are invited to join Jan Pellant, NIPH conductor, and support future orchestra performances. More information to come. Check sandpointconservatory.org for current information.

10 Blind Beer Tasting. Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., hosts a monthly blind beer tasting every second Monday, offering the chance to try something new and challenge existing thoughts on beer. Each month features a new beer style 6 p.m. $15. IdahoPourAuthority.com

11 Paint and Sip with Lori Salisbury. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., Lori for a fun evening of creativity and painting of an autumn scene. $45+ tax per person. Call 208-265-8545 to sign up.

12 The Farmers' Market at Sandpoint. Come check out the local Farmers' Market at Farmin Park on Third & Main,  from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. SandpointFarmersMarket.com

12 Piano Music with Dwayne Parsons. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., hosts Dwayne Parsons on the Grand Piano from 5-7 p.m. POWine.com

12-16 Stephen Lyman Rediscovered. Stephen Lyman was Lewiston, Idaho's most well known artist. He was an explorer who specialized in painting the most elusive moments in nature. Light In Nature Productions will be presenting Stephen Lyman’s published work though a series of presentations in the fall of 2022 through 2026. This presentation: Rediscovered, is a presentation of all 60 Stephen Lyman limited edition prints from 1983 to 1996. Held at the Elks Lodge, 3444 Country Club Dr. in Lewiston. Wed/Thurs 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri/Sat 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., and Sun 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. admission is $12.50 for adults, and $10 for seniors. No host bar after 5 p.m. Contact Ryan Fiske for more information and sales. 208-791-8055

13 Thursday Trivia Night. Paddler's Alehouse, 100 Vermeer Dr., hosts this trivia night from 5-8 p.m. You can join at anytime and there are prizes.

14 Live Music with Bright Moments. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., hosts Bright Moments as they bring jazz to the winery from 5-8 p.m. POWine.com

15 The Farmers' Market at Sandpoint. Come check out the local Farmers' Market at Farmin Park on Third & Main,  from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SandpointFarmersMarket.com

15 Science on Saturdays. Back to school blues? Stay inspired with Science on Saturdays, sponsored by Daher. Four engaging presenters aimed at keeping middle and high school students engaged with STEM. This FREE series will be held at the Panida, 300 N. 1st Ave. The first speaker in the series will be Mike Strickland at 10 a.m. Mike is a research soil scientist who focuses on the interface between soil, microbial and ecosystem ecology. He is also co-lead on an $18.9 million grant to build a ‘Deep Soil Ecotron’ at University of Idaho to study the largely unknown frontier that is deep soil. Next event to be held in November.

15 Aaron Crawford Band in Concert. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Aaron Crawford is the founder, and original Cascade Country artist, Crawford is forging a new path: paying respect to the roots, instrumentation, and songwriting of traditional country, yet blending those flavors with the Seattle sound including the likes of the grunge scene icons Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and even Foo Fighters. Aaron will make his Sandpoint debut at the Heartwood, 615 Oak St., at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $20 at the door. Youth tickets are $8. Get tickets here or at Eichardt's.

15 Live Music with Zach Simms. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., hosts Zach Simms with his captivating sound and vocals from 5-8 p.m. POWine.com

16 Sunday Tabletop Game Day. Paddler's Alehouse, 100 Vermeer Dr., hosts this game day where you can bring your own games, or come and meet other gamers to group together from noon to 8 p.m.

19 Live Piano with Bob Beadling. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., hosts Bob playing contemporary piano from 5-7 p.m. POWine.com

20 Thursday Trivia Night. Paddler's Alehouse, 100 Vermeer Dr., hosts this trivia night from 5-8 p.m. You can join at anytime and there are prizes.

21 Live Music with Scott Reid Trio. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., hosts the Scott Reid Trio playing bluegrass and folk tunes from 5-8 p.m. POWine.com

22 Live Music with Pamela Benton. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., hosts Pamela Benton and her electric violin from 5-8 p.m. POWine.com

23 Sunday Tabletop Game Day. Paddler's Alehouse, 100 Vermeer Dr., hosts this game day where you can bring your own games, or come and meet other gamers to group together from noon to 8 p.m.

26 Live Music with Brother Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., hosts Brother Music and the Native Amerian flue from 5-7 p.m. POWine.com

27 Thursday Trivia Night. Paddler's Alehouse, 100 Vermeer Dr., hosts this trivia night from 5-8 p.m. You can join at anytime and there are prizes.

28 Halloween Party. Head over to the frightfully fun, totally free Halloween Party at the Bonner County Fairgrounds starting at 5:30 p.m. and ending around 9 p.m. Enjoy free games, a spooky tunnel, free pumpkin decorating, yummy treats, costumes contest, and more!

28 Live Music with Hannah Siglin Duo. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., hosts Hannah and her angelic voice from 5-8 p.m. POWine.com

28-31 MISERY - Live Theater. The Panida Theater, 300 N. 1st Ave., hosts this live theater event on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m., Oct. 29 at 7 p.m., Oct. 30 at 3 p.m., and Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. MISERY follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his "Number One Fan," Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads the manuscript to his newest novel and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new "Misery" novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it, and it does. Starring Kate McAlister and Ken Wood. Get your tickets here.

Sept. 29-Oct. 29 Scarywood. Scarywood is back in October, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 29-Oct. 29! Get ready for a month of screams as the theme park you thought you knew just became the nightmare you'll never forget. As seen on Travel Channel's "Halloween's Scariest Thrills," Scarywood is full of haunted attractions and roaming monsters. Experience five haunted attractions, seven scare zones, and most of Silverwood's signature rides in the dark. Try to survive the night because you'll be lucky to make it out alive. Scarywoodhaunt.com

29 Sandemonium. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this event from  12-4 p.m. Free Comicon events throughout the library! A cosplay contest, gaming, panels, meetups and more.

29 Crosstoberfest. Cyclocross race and beer fest sponsored by Syringa Cyclery, Hickey Farms, and Pend Oreille Pedalers. Races for all ages. Pre-registration is encouraged. For the most up to date information, and to register, check out PendOreillePedalers.org

29 Live Music with Bridges Home. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., hosts Bridges Home. The Gunter family will play selections from the 70's through today from 5-8 p.m. POWine.com

30 Sunday Tabletop Game Day. Paddler's Alehouse, 100 Vermeer Dr., hosts this game day where you can bring your own games, or come and meet other gamers to group together from noon to 8 p.m.

31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!