Looking for a North Idaho weekend outing for October 23–25, 2026? Start with outdoor stories in Coeur d’Alene, a creative afternoon in Lewiston, or a community celebration on the trails in Dover. These picks cover North and North Central Idaho, with all event times below in Pacific Time.
Friday: Autumn Family Storyfest in Coeur d’Alene
October 23, beginning at 10 a.m. | Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Avenue. Outdoor storytime runs from 10 to 10:30 a.m., followed by seasonal activities including crafts, games, cider, cookies and a pumpkin giveaway. Bring layers for the outdoor gathering. The announcement does not give a final end time or specify admission or registration details; check with the library before heading out.
Storyfest listing · Official library announcement
Friday: Fright Fridays in Lewiston
October 23, 3:30–4:45 p.m. | Lewiston City Library, 411 D Street. Spooky Decor Decorating is a hands-on MakerSpace activity for ages 7 and older. It gives school-age children a creative indoor option to begin the weekend. Admission and registration requirements are not specified in the event announcement; confirm details with the library.
Fright Fridays listing · Official calendar details
Saturday: The Sled Hill Grand Opening in Dover
October 24, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. | Pine Street Woods, 11735 West Pine Street, Dover. This free community celebration includes guided hikes, live music, children’s games and crafts, and a pumpkin patch. Bring your own apples if you would like to use the community cider press. Food, drinks and other purchases cost extra.
Plan for an outdoor autumn afternoon rather than a snow outing. Check Kaniksu Land Trust’s latest parking instructions and consider carpooling.
Sled Hill event listing · Official event updates
Plan your North Idaho weekend
Choose the outing that fits your family’s ages and location, and check the organizer’s latest details before traveling. For more options, browse the Idaho community calendar and places to go.
Details checked October 20, 2026. The roundup image is an original AI-created illustration of representative activities, not a photograph of these events or venues.