November
01novAll Day162026 Holiday Card Contest For StudentsNow Open: Deadline Monday, Nov. 16
Now Open. Idaho public and charter school students in grades K-12 are invited to enter the 2026 Holiday Card Contest. Winners will be selected in
Now Open. Idaho public and charter school students in grades K-12 are invited to enter the 2026 Holiday Card Contest. Winners will be selected in two divisions: grades K-6 and grades 7-12. Artwork must feature a winter or holiday scene and be hand-drawn on 8.5-by-11-inch paper. Winning designs will be featured on the Idaho State Department of Education’s website and printed on its holiday cards. Entries are due Monday, Nov. 16. Submit an entry, or get more info here.
13nov5:30 pmCurious ConversationsLiving Books
Join from 5:30-9:00 p.m. for an inspiring evening of connection and storytelling. Experience “Living Books”, real people available to “borrow” for one-on-one conversations about their
Join from 5:30-9:00 p.m. for an inspiring evening of connection and storytelling. Experience “Living Books”, real people available to “borrow” for one-on-one conversations about their life experiences, alongside facilitated prompt discussions, mocktails, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and desserts in a relaxed atmosphere. Come curious, leave connected. Living book collection titles are coming soon! This event will be held at the Sandpoint Center, 414 Church St. and sign up to check-out a living book starts promptly at 5:30 p.m. See more here.
13nov7:00 pmDuende LibrePOAC Performing Arts Series
Join at the Heartwood Center, 615 Oak St., where doors will open at 6 p.m. for this 7 p.m. show. An award-winning jazz trio, Duende
Join at the Heartwood Center, 615 Oak St., where doors will open at 6 p.m. for this 7 p.m. show. An award-winning jazz trio, Duende Libre weaves the vibrant rhythms of Cuba, Brazil, and the Mediterranean into the fabric of American jazz to create a sound all their own. Adults $25, Students $10. Get your tickets or learn more at artinsandpoint.org/duende.
13nov7:00 pmLive Comedy with MYQ Kaplan
Catch some stand-up at the Panida Little Theater at 7 p.m. featuring comedian Myq Kaplan. Doors open one hour before showtime, and tickets are available
Catch some stand-up at the Panida Little Theater at 7 p.m. featuring comedian Myq Kaplan. Doors open one hour before showtime, and tickets are available through the panida.com or at the door. Known for rapid-fire wordplay, sharp intellect, and clever, high-concept humor, Myq has performed on Late Night TV, Comedy Central, and streaming specials on Amazon and Dry Bar Comedy. Enjoy some fast-paced, thought-provoking comedy.
14novAll DayRegistration Deadline: Jewelry WorkshopWith Karen Trueblood
In this all-day workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of jewelry construction. Class will be held Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $72.
In this all-day workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of jewelry construction. Class will be held Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $72. Get more information or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.
14nov12:30 pmCarolers ClassWth Sandra Marlowe
Join instructor Sandra Marlow for this five-session class, which will prepare participants to sing traditional carols and holiday favorites. Classes begin Saturday, Dec. 14, and
Join instructor Sandra Marlow for this five-session class, which will prepare participants to sing traditional carols and holiday favorites. Classes begin Saturday, Dec. 14, and will be held each of the following five Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. Performances are scheduled for Dec. 4 and 18. The cost is $25 for the first family member (ages 10 and older) and $15 for each additional family member, with a maximum family cost of $75. For more information or to register, visit MCS, 110 Main St., in person or online here.
14nov2:00 pm4:00 pmLive Music with Carl Rey & Truck MillsNewport, WA.
Join from 2-4 p.m. at the Create center in Newport, 900 W. Fourth St. where Carl Rey & Truck Mills will blend world music with
Join from 2-4 p.m. at the Create center in Newport, 900 W. Fourth St. where Carl Rey & Truck Mills will blend world music with blues jazz & americana. Tickets are $15 in advance, or $20 at the door. Students are free. Get tickets or more info here.
14nov7:00 pmNick JainaMusic / Words / Film
Musician and author Nick Jaina brings his multimedia performance to the Panida Little Theater, combining live electric guitar soundscapes, poetry readings and film projections inspired
Musician and author Nick Jaina brings his multimedia performance to the Panida Little Theater, combining live electric guitar soundscapes, poetry readings and film projections inspired by his new book, Abrazo, an exploration of affection and connection. Videos from the streets of Mexico City accompany the performance, creating a uniquely hopeful experience. The show begins at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets are available online at panida.org or at the door.
15nov7:00 pm9:00 pmMCS Fall Serenade
This event features the Conservatory’s extraordinary faculty musicians and highlights the work of the great masters. Performances are full of artistry, passion, and heart. Tickets
This event features the Conservatory’s extraordinary faculty musicians and highlights the work of the great masters. Performances are full of artistry, passion, and heart. Tickets available soon. Event will take place at the Little Carnegie, 110 Main St. from 7-9 p.m. sandpointconservatory.org.
16novAll DayRegistration Deadline: Mosaic Wreathwith Cheryl Klein
In this 3-hour class, students will create an original mosaic design on a circular wreath substrate using the direct application method. Class will be held
In this 3-hour class, students will create an original mosaic design on a circular wreath substrate using the direct application method. Class will be held on Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. $36. Get more information or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.
16novAll DayDeadline: 2026 Holiday Card Contest for Students
Idaho public and charter school students in grades K-12 have until Monday, Nov. 16, to submit artwork for the 2026 Holiday Card Contest. Entries will
Idaho public and charter school students in grades K-12 have until Monday, Nov. 16, to submit artwork for the 2026 Holiday Card Contest. Entries will be judged in two divisions: grades K-6 and grades 7-12. Drawings must feature a winter or holiday scene and be hand-drawn on 8.5-by-11-inch paper. Winning designs will be featured on the Idaho State Department of Education’s website and printed on its holiday cards. Submit an entry, or get more information here.
17nov2:00 pm4:00 pmClark Fork: Unique Hedgehog CraftAt the Clark Fork Library
Kids, join at the Clark Fork Library, 601 Main St. from 2-4 p.m. and turn old books into art. Create unique hedgehog themed creations from
Kids, join at the Clark Fork Library, 601 Main St. from 2-4 p.m. and turn old books into art. Create unique hedgehog themed creations from used books. All ages are welcome.
18nov7:00 pmPalouse Jazz Project in Concert
The Palouse Jazz Project, a dynamic jazz sextet made up of faculty members from the University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton School of Music, brings an
The Palouse Jazz Project, a dynamic jazz sextet made up of faculty members from the University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton School of Music, brings an evening of jazz to the Panida Theater. The group performs jazz standards along with original arrangements and compositions written for the ensemble. The performance begins at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets are available online or at the door; click for more information and tickets.
19nov5:30 pm7:30 pmPaint & Sipwith Nicole Black
Join in at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for the November Paint & Sip with Nicole Black. Tickets include instruction, supplies,
Join in at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for the November Paint & Sip with Nicole Black. Tickets include instruction, supplies, and your first beverage. Get tickets here.
20nov7:00 pmSand-Point BreakLive Comedy Play
This is a live comedy inspired by the cult classic movie, Point Break, reimagined in Sandpoint. Wakeboarders instead of surfers, North Idaho instead of Los
This is a live comedy inspired by the cult classic movie, Point Break, reimagined in Sandpoint. Wakeboarders instead of surfers, North Idaho instead of Los Angeles. Put together by a bunch of passionate locals, it’s a rowdy, ridiculous, chaotic night of live theater that could go off the rails at any moment. Produced by Willie Wittezehler & Ricci Witte, Directed by Willie Wittezehler. Starring: Ben Olson, Joe Heil, Cadie Archer, Kaleb Keaton, Alex Cope, Andrew Sorg, Geoff & Lindsey Klein, and featuring live music accompaniment from Justin Landis. The shows are all at 7 p.m. at the Panida Little Theater. Doors open one hour prior. Get tickets online, or at the door.
21nov1:00 pm3:00 pmFiber Arts: Crochet Club
Join at Studio 7B, 500 Vermeer Drive, for this introductory class with basic stitches, tension, and magic circles. This is a casual, in-person crochet club
Join at Studio 7B, 500 Vermeer Drive, for this introductory class with basic stitches, tension, and magic circles. This is a casual, in-person crochet club for beginners to advanced for those 16+. Class runs from 1-3 p.m. Get your ticket here.
21nov1:00 pm3:00 pmLadies Homestead GatheringHow to Make Barn Quilts
Join at the LDS Church in Sandpoint from 1-3 p.m. Have you seen barn quilts in your area and wondered how they are made? Crystal
Join at the LDS Church in Sandpoint from 1-3 p.m. Have you seen barn quilts in your area and wondered how they are made? Crystal will walk through how to design and create weather-resilient barn quilts of various sizes for homestead buildings. Ladies 16+ and nursing babies under 1 are welcome.
21nov2:00 pm4:00 pmKnit TogetherAnd Crochet 2
Join in the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 2-4 p.m. for an afternoon of yarn camaraderie. Spend the afternoon knitting and crocheting with new
Join in the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 2-4 p.m. for an afternoon of yarn camaraderie. Spend the afternoon knitting and crocheting with new and old friends. This is an informal gathering. Bring whatever you are working on. New knitters and crocheters are welcome and there will be a volunteer available to help you get started with the basics.
21nov3:30 pm5:30 pmSeasonal ArtsPaper Arts: Danish Stars
Join for this casual, fun, in-person event. Danish stars are fun and easy intricately folded papers forming sturdy stars that can be used as perennial
Join for this casual, fun, in-person event. Danish stars are fun and easy intricately folded papers forming sturdy stars that can be used as perennial Christmas ornaments, or as decorations. This event will be held at Studio 7B, 500 Vermeer Dr. in Ponderay. from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Get more info or tickets here.
21nov7:00 pmSand-Point BreakLive Comedy Play
This is a live comedy inspired by the cult classic movie, Point Break, reimagined in Sandpoint. Wakeboarders instead of surfers, North Idaho instead of Los
This is a live comedy inspired by the cult classic movie, Point Break, reimagined in Sandpoint. Wakeboarders instead of surfers, North Idaho instead of Los Angeles. Put together by a bunch of passionate locals, it’s a rowdy, ridiculous, chaotic night of live theater that could go off the rails at any moment. Produced by Willie Wittezehler & Ricci Witte, Directed by Willie Wittezehler. Starring: Ben Olson, Joe Heil, Cadie Archer, Kaleb Keaton, Alex Cope, Andrew Sorg, Geoff & Lindsey Klein, and featuring live music accompaniment from Justin Landis. The shows are all at 7 p.m. at the Panida Little Theater. Doors open one hour prior. Get tickets online, or at the door.
27novAll DayRegistration Deadline: Watercolor IIIwith Karen Trueblood
In this class students will use every technique explored in Watercolor I and II to plan an execute a finished product. Classes will be held
In this class students will use every technique explored in Watercolor I and II to plan an execute a finished product. Classes will be held on December 2, 9, and 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. $108. Get more information or register at artinsandpoint.com/jds-student.
27nov1:00 pmThe NutcrackerWith Cocolalla Conservatory School
Start your holiday weekend at the Panida, 300 N. First Ave., with a 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. showing of this magical full-length production by
Start your holiday weekend at the Panida, 300 N. First Ave., with a 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. showing of this magical full-length production by the Cocolalla Conservatory School of Classical Ballet & Dance. Doors open one hour before each performance. Celebrate the talents of young dancers with this holiday classic. Tickets available at panida.org.
27nov5:00 pmThe NutcrackerWith Cocolalla Conservatory School
Start your holiday weekend at the Panida, 300 N. First Ave., with a 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. showing of this magical full-length production by
Start your holiday weekend at the Panida, 300 N. First Ave., with a 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. showing of this magical full-length production by the Cocolalla Conservatory School of Classical Ballet & Dance. Doors open one hour before each performance. Celebrate the talents of young dancers with this holiday classic. Tickets available at panida.org.
28nov11:00 am5:00 pmFamily & Friends DayCREC Festival of Trees
It’s a festive day of holiday shopping, children’s activities, entertainment, treats, and the first public viewing of this year’s CREC Festival trees. Get more info
It’s a festive day of holiday shopping, children’s activities, entertainment, treats, and the first public viewing of this year’s CREC Festival trees. Get more info and sponsorship opportunities here. Visit the Hive, 207 N. First Ave. from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. for free where you can see decorated designer trees. Enjoy a visit with Santa, holiday crafts, live entertainment, and voting on the 4th-grade gingerbread competition.
29nov2:00 pm5:00 pmChristmas Jubilee ConcertCREC Festival of Trees
Gather your family, friends, or colleagues for a festive evening surrounded by spectacular Christmas trees and the beautiful sounds of the Bonners Ferry Community Orchestra.
Gather your family, friends, or colleagues for a festive evening surrounded by spectacular Christmas trees and the beautiful sounds of the Bonners Ferry Community Orchestra. Show will be held at The Hive, 207 N. First Ave. $25. 2-5 p.m. Get tickets here.
December
04dec(dec 4)9:00 am06(dec 6)4:00 pmLions Club Christmas Craft FairMore info to come
Join in at the Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendor applications are now open
Join in at the Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendor applications are now open for $75 for all three days, with setup available on the 3rd for your 10×10 space. Inside or outside spaces available. More info to come.
05dec5:00 pm7:00 pmSeasonal ArtsHoliday Wreaths
Join from 5-7 p.m. at Studio 7B, 500 Vermeer Dr. in Ponderay. Make a beautiful holiday wreath with fresh greens in this casual, fun, in-person
Join from 5-7 p.m. at Studio 7B, 500 Vermeer Dr. in Ponderay. Make a beautiful holiday wreath with fresh greens in this casual, fun, in-person event. Get more info or tickets here.
06dec7:00 pm9:00 pmA Celtic Christmas with EverdreamTraditional Irish Music
The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., will host Everdream’s A Celtic Christmas at 7 p.m. The Irish trio will perform holiday favorites, traditional Irish
The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., will host Everdream’s A Celtic Christmas at 7 p.m. The Irish trio will perform holiday favorites, traditional Irish music and lively jigs and reels, accompanied by stunning images of Ireland. Special guest Howard Crosby, nephew of Bing Crosby, will also share songs and stories about his famous uncle. The two-hour concert is suitable for all ages. Doors open one hour before the show. Tickets are available online at panida.org or at the door.
10dec5:30 pm7:30 pmMacrame Ornament Class
Join Barrel 33 and Creative Chic Shop to make your own fall inspired gnome ornament from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave.
Join Barrel 33 and Creative Chic Shop to make your own fall inspired gnome ornament from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. Get more info or book your ticket here.
15dec6:00 pm8:00 pmMusic Matters! Christmas ConcertWith the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint
Join from 6-8 p.m. at the Parkside Church for a festive evening of music with the Music Matters! Youth orchestra, youth choir, ensemble choir, and
Join from 6-8 p.m. at the Parkside Church for a festive evening of music with the Music Matters! Youth orchestra, youth choir, ensemble choir, and percussion ensembles. Children 6 and under are free and tickets are $5 to come enjoy the sounds of the season. Get more info or tickets at sandpointconservatory.org./events.
17dec(dec 17)6:30 pm18(dec 18)8:30 pmGrinchmasPresented by Laiche Dancer Center
Laiche Dance Center presents Grinchmas, a holiday dance production inspired by How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Shows start at 6:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater,
Laiche Dance Center presents Grinchmas, a holiday dance production inspired by How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Shows start at 6:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. and brings the story of the Grinch and Whoville to life with expressive choreography, colorful costumes and festive performances for all ages. Doors open one hour before the show. Get tickets at panida.org.
17dec7:30 pmChristmas Choir ConcertWith SHS Mixed Choir, Concert Choir, and Chamber Choir
Join in the Sandpoint High School auditorium at 410 S. Division Ave. starting at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the mixed choir, concert choir, and chamber choir
Join in the Sandpoint High School auditorium at 410 S. Division Ave. starting at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the mixed choir, concert choir, and chamber choir as they perform three songs each. $7.
