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Journey to the North Pole Cruises 2026 – December 27, 2026

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho · Holiday & Seasonal Events

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Journey to the North Pole Cruises take families across Lake Coeur d’Alene for holiday lights and a visit to Santa’s waterfront North Pole. The regular 2026 holiday season continues through the December school break and into early January.

Daily cruise departures

  • Season: November 26, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
  • Departures: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
  • Length: Each cruise lasts approximately 40 minutes. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.
  • Check-in: Inside the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops, 115 S 2nd Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814. Follow your ticket’s instructions for reaching the boarding dock.

The calendar’s 4:30 to 8:10 p.m. window covers the first departure through the last cruise’s return. It is not one continuous cruise; choose one of the four departures when booking.

Tickets

Regular-season prices listed by the organizer are $30.50 for adults, $29.50 for seniors age 55 and older, $15 for ages 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and younger. These are regular-season prices, not the earlier November sneak-peek offer. Book through the official cruise page and check availability and the final checkout total.

Official event details and reservations

Details checked November 1, 2026. Plans can change; confirm with the organizer before traveling.

Image: original AI-generated representative illustration, not a photograph of the actual event or venue.

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Journey to the North Pole Cruises 2026 – December 28, 2026

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho · Holiday & Seasonal Events

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Journey to the North Pole Cruises take families across Lake Coeur d’Alene for holiday lights and a visit to Santa’s waterfront North Pole. The regular 2026 holiday season continues through the December school break and into early January.

Daily cruise departures

  • Season: November 26, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
  • Departures: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
  • Length: Each cruise lasts approximately 40 minutes. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.
  • Check-in: Inside the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops, 115 S 2nd Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814. Follow your ticket’s instructions for reaching the boarding dock.

The calendar’s 4:30 to 8:10 p.m. window covers the first departure through the last cruise’s return. It is not one continuous cruise; choose one of the four departures when booking.

Tickets

Regular-season prices listed by the organizer are $30.50 for adults, $29.50 for seniors age 55 and older, $15 for ages 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and younger. These are regular-season prices, not the earlier November sneak-peek offer. Book through the official cruise page and check availability and the final checkout total.

Official event details and reservations

Details checked November 1, 2026. Plans can change; confirm with the organizer before traveling.

Image: original AI-generated representative illustration, not a photograph of the actual event or venue.

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Original AI illustration of a family aboard a boat viewing Christmas lights across a lake

Journey to the North Pole Cruises 2026 – December 29, 2026

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho · Holiday & Seasonal Events

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Journey to the North Pole Cruises take families across Lake Coeur d’Alene for holiday lights and a visit to Santa’s waterfront North Pole. The regular 2026 holiday season continues through the December school break and into early January.

Daily cruise departures

  • Season: November 26, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
  • Departures: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
  • Length: Each cruise lasts approximately 40 minutes. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.
  • Check-in: Inside the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops, 115 S 2nd Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814. Follow your ticket’s instructions for reaching the boarding dock.

The calendar’s 4:30 to 8:10 p.m. window covers the first departure through the last cruise’s return. It is not one continuous cruise; choose one of the four departures when booking.

Tickets

Regular-season prices listed by the organizer are $30.50 for adults, $29.50 for seniors age 55 and older, $15 for ages 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and younger. These are regular-season prices, not the earlier November sneak-peek offer. Book through the official cruise page and check availability and the final checkout total.

Official event details and reservations

Details checked November 1, 2026. Plans can change; confirm with the organizer before traveling.

Image: original AI-generated representative illustration, not a photograph of the actual event or venue.

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Original AI illustration of a family aboard a boat viewing Christmas lights across a lake

Journey to the North Pole Cruises 2026 – December 30, 2026

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho · Holiday & Seasonal Events

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Journey to the North Pole Cruises take families across Lake Coeur d’Alene for holiday lights and a visit to Santa’s waterfront North Pole. The regular 2026 holiday season continues through the December school break and into early January.

Daily cruise departures

  • Season: November 26, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
  • Departures: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
  • Length: Each cruise lasts approximately 40 minutes. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.
  • Check-in: Inside the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops, 115 S 2nd Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814. Follow your ticket’s instructions for reaching the boarding dock.

The calendar’s 4:30 to 8:10 p.m. window covers the first departure through the last cruise’s return. It is not one continuous cruise; choose one of the four departures when booking.

Tickets

Regular-season prices listed by the organizer are $30.50 for adults, $29.50 for seniors age 55 and older, $15 for ages 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and younger. These are regular-season prices, not the earlier November sneak-peek offer. Book through the official cruise page and check availability and the final checkout total.

Official event details and reservations

Details checked November 1, 2026. Plans can change; confirm with the organizer before traveling.

Image: original AI-generated representative illustration, not a photograph of the actual event or venue.

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Original AI illustration of a family aboard a boat viewing Christmas lights across a lake

Journey to the North Pole Cruises 2026 – December 31, 2026

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho · Holiday & Seasonal Events

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Journey to the North Pole Cruises take families across Lake Coeur d’Alene for holiday lights and a visit to Santa’s waterfront North Pole. The regular 2026 holiday season continues through the December school break and into early January.

Daily cruise departures

  • Season: November 26, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
  • Departures: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
  • Length: Each cruise lasts approximately 40 minutes. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.
  • Check-in: Inside the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops, 115 S 2nd Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814. Follow your ticket’s instructions for reaching the boarding dock.

The calendar’s 4:30 to 8:10 p.m. window covers the first departure through the last cruise’s return. It is not one continuous cruise; choose one of the four departures when booking.

Tickets

Regular-season prices listed by the organizer are $30.50 for adults, $29.50 for seniors age 55 and older, $15 for ages 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and younger. These are regular-season prices, not the earlier November sneak-peek offer. Book through the official cruise page and check availability and the final checkout total.

Official event details and reservations

Details checked November 1, 2026. Plans can change; confirm with the organizer before traveling.

Image: original AI-generated representative illustration, not a photograph of the actual event or venue.

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Original AI illustration of a family aboard a boat viewing Christmas lights across a lake

Journey to the North Pole Cruises 2026 – January 1, 2027

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho · Holiday & Seasonal Events

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Journey to the North Pole Cruises take families across Lake Coeur d’Alene for holiday lights and a visit to Santa’s waterfront North Pole. The regular 2026 holiday season continues through the December school break and into early January.

Daily cruise departures

  • Season: November 26, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
  • Departures: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
  • Length: Each cruise lasts approximately 40 minutes. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.
  • Check-in: Inside the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops, 115 S 2nd Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814. Follow your ticket’s instructions for reaching the boarding dock.

The calendar’s 4:30 to 8:10 p.m. window covers the first departure through the last cruise’s return. It is not one continuous cruise; choose one of the four departures when booking.

Tickets

Regular-season prices listed by the organizer are $30.50 for adults, $29.50 for seniors age 55 and older, $15 for ages 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and younger. These are regular-season prices, not the earlier November sneak-peek offer. Book through the official cruise page and check availability and the final checkout total.

Official event details and reservations

Details checked November 1, 2026. Plans can change; confirm with the organizer before traveling.

Image: original AI-generated representative illustration, not a photograph of the actual event or venue.

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Original AI illustration of a family aboard a boat viewing Christmas lights across a lake

Journey to the North Pole Cruises 2026 – January 2, 2027

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho · Holiday & Seasonal Events

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Journey to the North Pole Cruises take families across Lake Coeur d’Alene for holiday lights and a visit to Santa’s waterfront North Pole. The regular 2026 holiday season continues through the December school break and into early January.

Daily cruise departures

  • Season: November 26, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
  • Departures: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
  • Length: Each cruise lasts approximately 40 minutes. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.
  • Check-in: Inside the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops, 115 S 2nd Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814. Follow your ticket’s instructions for reaching the boarding dock.

The calendar’s 4:30 to 8:10 p.m. window covers the first departure through the last cruise’s return. It is not one continuous cruise; choose one of the four departures when booking.

Tickets

Regular-season prices listed by the organizer are $30.50 for adults, $29.50 for seniors age 55 and older, $15 for ages 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and younger. These are regular-season prices, not the earlier November sneak-peek offer. Book through the official cruise page and check availability and the final checkout total.

Official event details and reservations

Details checked November 1, 2026. Plans can change; confirm with the organizer before traveling.

Image: original AI-generated representative illustration, not a photograph of the actual event or venue.

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Original AI illustration of a family aboard a boat viewing Christmas lights across a lake

Journey to the North Pole Cruises 2026 – January 3, 2027

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho · Holiday & Seasonal Events

New

Journey to the North Pole Cruises take families across Lake Coeur d’Alene for holiday lights and a visit to Santa’s waterfront North Pole. The regular 2026 holiday season continues through the December school break and into early January.

Daily cruise departures

  • Season: November 26, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
  • Departures: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
  • Length: Each cruise lasts approximately 40 minutes. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.
  • Check-in: Inside the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops, 115 S 2nd Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814. Follow your ticket’s instructions for reaching the boarding dock.

The calendar’s 4:30 to 8:10 p.m. window covers the first departure through the last cruise’s return. It is not one continuous cruise; choose one of the four departures when booking.

Tickets

Regular-season prices listed by the organizer are $30.50 for adults, $29.50 for seniors age 55 and older, $15 for ages 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and younger. These are regular-season prices, not the earlier November sneak-peek offer. Book through the official cruise page and check availability and the final checkout total.

Official event details and reservations

Details checked November 1, 2026. Plans can change; confirm with the organizer before traveling.

Image: original AI-generated representative illustration, not a photograph of the actual event or venue.

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Patriot STEM Saturday: Balloon-Powered Cars – Nampa

Nampa, Idaho · Kids & Family Activities, Library & Educational Events

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Explore balloon-powered cars at Patriot STEM Saturday. Community families are welcome to join this hands-on engineering morning together.

When: January 16, 2027, 10-11:30 a.m. MST.

Where: Patriot STEM Academy playground/cafeteria, currently hosted at Owyhee Elementary, 2300 W Iowa Avenue, Nampa, Idaho 83686.

Admission and registration: Admission cost and registration instructions have not been published. All community families are welcome; no age restriction is stated.

Organizer: Patriot STEM Academy – NSD

Official event details

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Canyon County Kids Expo 2027

Nampa, Idaho · Kids & Family Activities

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Canyon County Kids Expo 2027 brings a full day of family activities to the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. The organizer advertises more than 100 interactive booths, inflatables, slides and character meet-and-greets.

Plan your expo day

  • When: Saturday, January 23, 2027, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
  • Where: Ford Idaho Center, 16114 N Idaho Center Boulevard, Nampa, Idaho 83687.
  • Tickets: $4 for children ages 2 to 16, $5 for ages 17 and older, and free for children under 2.

The detailed 2027 stage schedule is still to come. Check the official expo website for ticket links, activity updates and character appearance times before your visit.

Official event details and reservations

Details checked November 1, 2026. Plans can change; confirm with the organizer before traveling.

Image: original AI-generated representative illustration, not a photograph of the actual event or venue.

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