Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

Kootenai County and the city of Coeur d’Alene are hosting the America250 Celebration tomorrow at the Kootenai County Courthouse Lawn (the program includes patriotic music, presentation of the Colors, and a time capsule reveal) followed by an ice cream social and kids activities.

Steve and Judy Meyer will serve as grand marshals for the Fourth of July parade Saturday on Sherman Avenue (over 25,000 attendees are expected) as they aim to unite the community with their decades of service.

Coeur d'Alene's Kiddie Parade is set to begin at 10 a.m. today, with a few hundred children riding bikes, scooters, skates and wagons from Eighth and Sherman to First and Sherman — while parents join the route and streets close to vehicles.

July offers astronomy fans local sky events including a Mars & Uranus alignment on July 3 at 3:30 a.m., a Buck Moon on July 29, and a meteor shower into July 30.

In 1926, Rose Laberee purchased the historic John D.

Porter ranch near Coeur d’Alene. The 367-acre property with a mile of Little Spokane River frontage and a private trout lake is now noted for ongoing improvements to showcase its Jersey cattle and draft horses.

Jonathan Dance arranged for his parents, Richard and Julienne Dance, to try for a Guinness record by slalom skiing together with deep-water starts on June 16 at 8:45 a.m. on Hayden Lake's O'Rourke Bay—after five attempts—just before they begin a one-year church mission.

Wild West Family Fest

1-7 p.m. — Kootenai County Fairgrounds — Free activities — Experience a day of horse activities, BBQ, and live western music for the whole family.

CDA Brew Fest 2026

2-7 p.m. — McEuen Park — Craft brew celebration — Sample the finest local craft brews from North Idaho with an exclusive partnership with Idaho Brewers United.

Auction and Gala: Midsummer Night’s Dream

Come enjoy a beautiful summer evening supporting Lake City Playhouse! Witness mural unveiling, enjoy delicious dinner, and appreciate some musical performances from local theater standouts while supporting the playhouse and their vision to provide an educational center for the performing arts!

Nate Fate & The Buckley Storms Concert

6-10 p.m. — Black Lodge — $10 — Experience an evening of energetic alternative rock and indie folk from local bands in downtown CDA.

Coeur d’Alene Art Auction: Fine Western & American Art

3:00 p.m. — The Coeur d'Alene Art Auction — Admission varied — Experience outstanding works by renowned Western and American artists in a prestigious auction setting.

Thrive with 365 Regional Conference

8 a.m. — The Coeur d'Alene Resort — Registration fee applicable — Level up your real estate skills and network with industry professionals in a stunning North Idaho location.

Annual Downtown Coeur d'Alene Street Fair

All day — Downtown Coeur d'Alene — Free entry — Experience 250 exhibitors and a vibrant community atmosphere at this three-day street fair.