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Celebrate the autumn season

JOSA SNOW | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years, 11 months AGO
by JOSA SNOW
Staff Reporter | October 13, 2022 1:00 AM

Communities across Kootenai County welcome fall weather and the holiday season with events that bring people together. Below is a list of local adventures, scary events and engaging activities to celebrate Halloween and local culture.

Oct. 14

The Wavy Bunch’s Spectacular SPOOKtacular Night Market and Street Fair

Vendor faire, music festival, immersive arts experience and walkable art exhibit.

5-9 p.m. at 303 E. Spokane Ave., Coeur d’Alene.

Oct. 15

The Broker Sinclair Team’s Ninth Annual Fall Fest

Live music, fall-themed treats, sword forging, a bounce house, a petting zoo and fun yard games.

1-4 p.m. at 1293 E. Whispering Pines Road, Hayden.

Oct. 19

Museum of North Idaho’s Cemeteries of Kootenai County Lecture

An opportunity to learn about those who came before us, presented by Pam Barnhouse.

5:30 p.m. at Fort Sherman Chapel, 332 Hubbard St., Coeur d'Alene.

Oct. 22

The Celtic Landing Co.’s Pop Up Pumpkin Patch on the Ranch

After picking the perfect pumpkin, visit one of the stations to paint it, enjoy one of the yard games, grab a treat from Golden Pastries and more.

9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Celtic Landing Co., 7999 W. Carnie Road, Coeur d’Alene.

Rathdrum Lions Club’s Craft and Farmers Market

Family Fall Festival Fundraiser.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 22 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 23 at Rathdrum Lions Club, 16114 N. Meyer Road, Rathdrum.

Oct. 23

Discovery of Learning Halloween Homeschool Teen Dance Party

Halloween dance party. Attend in a Halloween costume. Open to teens from seventh grade through high school.

6-10 p.m. at 1916 North Lakewood Drive, Coeur d’Alene

Oct. 25

Discovery of Learning’s Trunk or Treat

An hour of costumes, fun activities, games and treats.

5 p.m. at True North Church, 10583 N. Government Way, Hayden.

Oct. 28

City of Hayden’s Friday Night Lights Halloween Treat Giveaway

Annual "Friday Night Frights" drive-through treat giveaway.

6-7:30 p.m. at Hayden Meadows Elementary School, 900 E. Hayden Ave., Hayden.

Oct. 29

Rathdrum Parks and Recreation’s Haunted Hustle

Second 5K Run or Walk.

10 a.m. at 5400 W. Majestic Ave., Rathdrum.

Rebel Junk Markets by Dixie DeRocher’s Spooktacular: Ghouls Just Wanna Shop

In-store specials, samples and attendees are encouraged to dress up in a favorite Halloween costume.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m at 2424 N. Fourth St., Coeur d'Alene.

Safe Splash + SwimLabs’ Halloween Party

3 p.m. at 3810 N. Schreiber Way, Coeur d’Alene.

Rathdrum Parks and Recreation’s Trunk or Treat

Safely trick or treat from the decorated trunks of parked cars.

5-7 p.m. on West Main Street in Rathdrum.

Crime Scene Entertainment’s Costume Ball and Fear Room Mystery Event

Murder mystery and fear room.

6 p.m at Green Tent Station, 2775 N. Howard St., Coeur d’Alene.

The Tipsy Pine annual Halloween costume party

Biggest party of the year.

7 p.m. in the Tipsy Pine, 8166 N. Government Way, Hayden.

Oct. 31

Kootenai Recovery Community Center’s Halloween Fun

10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Fun crafts, snacks and scary movies.

5 to 8:45 p.m. — After sunset, zombies will come out and a scare zone will open for trick or treaters of all ages.

At Kootenai Recovery Community Center’s, 1621 N. Third St., Suite 700, Coeur d’Alene.

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