Thanksgiving weekend activities for families around Coeur d'Alene (2026)
Checked · Covers Nov 25 – Nov 29 · All times are local Pacific Time
We list 4 family events around Coeur d'Alene for Nov 25 – Nov 29. Each listing links to the organizer's own page.
Thanksgiving week events
Journey to the North Pole Holiday Lights Cruise
- When
- Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29 (Daily, Nov 13–Jan 3) · Daily cruises 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30pm
- Cost
- Adults $30.50; ages 6–12 $15; 5 and under free (25% off Nov 13–25)
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
A one-hour lake cruise past more than a million lights to Santa’s North Pole, where Santa calls out each child’s name from the Nice List. Board 30 minutes before departure; tickets sell out.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
North Idaho Turkey Trot at Riverstone
- When
- Thu, Nov 26 · 9am
- Cost
- 1 mile $10; 5K $25; 10K $30 (plus fees)
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
A Thanksgiving-morning 1-mile, 5K and 10K at Riverstone Park. The 1-mile welcomes walkers, strollers, families and pets.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Festival of Trees
- When
- Fri, Nov 27 – Sat, Nov 28
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
The 38th annual Festival of Trees fills The Coeur d'Alene Resort with decorated Christmas trees and holiday displays over Thanksgiving weekend, raising money for Kootenai Health.
✓ Checked Oct 28, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Lighting Ceremony Parade & Fireworks
- When
- Fri, Nov 27 · Parade 5pm from 8th & Sherman; lighting and fireworks follow
- Cost
- Not stated
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
The 34th annual parade lights up Sherman Avenue with marching bands, dancing and music, then everyone gathers on The Coeur d’Alene Resort lawn for carols, fireworks and the switch-on of more than 1.5 million lights.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Frequently asked questions
What can families do around Coeur d'Alene over Thanksgiving weekend?
We list 4 family events for Nov 25 – Nov 29, including Journey to the North Pole Holiday Lights Cruise (Coeur d'Alene, Nov 25 – Nov 29), North Idaho Turkey Trot at Riverstone (Coeur d'Alene, Thu, Nov 26) and Festival of Trees (Coeur d'Alene, Nov 27 – Nov 28). See all 4 above.
How much do Thanksgiving weekend events around Coeur d'Alene cost?
Journey to the North Pole Holiday Lights Cruise (Adults $30.50) and North Idaho Turkey Trot at Riverstone (1 mile $10) have a cost; Festival of Trees and Lighting Ceremony Parade & Fireworks don't state a cost, so check the official page.
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