Calendar of Events

The inaugural Sandpoint Idaho Film Fest, debuting October 23-24, 2026, at the Panida Theater. Filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit their work through FilmFreeway in categories such as Documentary and Narrative Features and Shorts, Untamed Features and Shorts, Made in Idaho, Green Horizons / Voices for Change, Love Out Loud, Animation, Experimental, Past Forward, The Next Wave, and Youth Works. The festival offers discounted submission fees for students and FilmFreeway Gold members to encourage emerging and underrepresented voices. Learn more or submit your film at SandpointIdahoFilmFest.org.

Join this annual event starting at 11 a.m. at the Sandpoint City Beach boat launch. The event is free and open to the public, and food donations are being accepted for the Bonner Community Food Bank.

Join from 5-7:30 p.m. at Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. for some live classic rock and blues music with Brendon McCoy.

Join in at Smokesmith Bar-B-Que, 102 S. Boyer Ave., for a stompin' blend of rockabilly, country, and americana with Yotes. Starts at 5:30 p.m.

LPO Repertory Theater's Improv Troup is excited to bring Sandpoint A Night at the Improv! Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt as comedians take the stage. Come enjoy an fully seated evening of comedy, hijinks and mayhem! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with show to start at 7:30 p.m. This event will be held at The Hive, 207 N. First Ave. Get tickets here. 21+.

Join at Evans Brothers, 524 Church St. from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for an evening of fun. There is an open MIC where all are welcome to share their originals or perform favorites by other artists or writers. Sign up for a 5-minute time slot the night of, or just enjoy others as they perform. Brought to you by the Library and Evans Brothers.

Join in at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. and sing your heart out from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Tuesday

Join for a beginner Argentine Tango lesson at 6:00 p.m., followed by a practica at 7:00 p.m. at Barrel 33 Sandpoint, 100 N. 1st Ave. No partner is necessary, and please wear shoes you can pivot in. Admission is $15 per person, and participants receive 10% off food and beverages. The evening is taught by instructor Muffy Nye. For more information, call (406) 599‑5696.

North Idaho Mud and Crawl invites you to join the best off-road race in the PNW. 4X4 and SXS welcome. Keep an eye out for updates. Check Facebook for more info.

North Idaho Mud and Crawl invites you to join the best off-road race in the PNW. 4X4 and SXS welcome. Keep an eye out for updates. Check Facebook for more info.

Join from 5-7:30 p.m. at Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St for some live music with Idaho based singer, songwriter and producer, Jacob Robin.

Selkirk Outdoor Leadership & Education (SOLE) invites you to the 21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival starting at 7 p.m. at the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Doors open one hour before the show. This all-ages event celebrates winter adventure while supporting underserved youth through SOLE's SnowSchool Experience Program, which has provided over 36,000 hours of outdoor education to more than 4,800 rural youth over the past 14 winters. Produced in partnership with Boise-based nonprofit Winter Wildlands, the festival features award-winning films that highlight human-powered experiences, plus a Holiday Silent Auction with gifts from local vendors, gear vendors, raffle prizes, local brews, and other surprises. Tickets are available through S.O.L.E., at the door, or at select locations, and all proceeds benefit SOLE's nationally recognized SnowSchool curriculum, which includes snow science, winter ecology, conservation literacy, avalanche education, and outdoor living skills. This family-friendly event is a great way to connect with the community and support a meaningful cause.

North Idaho Mud and Crawl invites you to join the best off-road race in the PNW. 4X4 and SXS welcome. Keep an eye out for updates. Check Facebook for more info.

The Panida Theater continues its Wes Anderson Series with a screening of Fantastic Mr. Fox at 7 p.m. (doors open 30 minutes prior). Audiences can enjoy the tale of Mr. Fox's daring escapades while also taking in a special Art and Fashion Show presented in partnership with Sandpoint High School art students. The series is sponsored by La Chic Boutique and Pend d'Oreille Winery. Get tickets here.

North Idaho Mud and Crawl invites you to join the best off-road race in the PNW. 4X4 and SXS welcome. Keep an eye out for updates. Check Facebook for more info.

Join in at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. and sing your heart out from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Tuesday

Sandpoint Rotary hosts the annual 150-mile CHAFE bike ride through Montana and Idaho, along with an 80-mile option and Family Fun Ride. Proceeds benefit the Lake Pend Oreille School District's Literacy Initiative and after-school reading programs. Get more information CHAFE150.org.

Join for a beginner Argentine Tango lesson at 6:00 p.m., followed by a practica at 7:00 p.m. at Barrel 33 Sandpoint, 100 N. 1st Ave. No partner is necessary, and please wear shoes you can pivot in. Admission is $15 per person, and participants receive 10% off food and beverages. The evening is taught by instructor Muffy Nye. For more information, call (406) 599‑5696.

Experience history with Living Voices, where dynamic solo performances and archival film merge to narrate the hunt for gold with one independent young woman who risks everything for the promise of wealth and a fresh start during a time of global turmoil. Tickets $15 Adult, $10 Youth. Get tickets here, at the POAC Gallery, 313 N. Second Ave., or by calling 208-263-6139. This show will be held at the Panida, 300 N. First Ave.

Don't miss the SHS drama students performing short one-act plays at the Sandpoint High School, 410 S. Division St. starting at 7 p.m. $5.

The Deschutes crew is coming back to Schweitzer over MLK Weekend. There will be a snow bar in the village (weather permitting) near the clock tower, and kicking things off on Friday evening. come out on Saturday to check out the torchlight parade, and fireworks. Schweitzer.com

This Film Festival World Tour returns to Sandpoint with three nights of adventure films at the Panida, 300 N. First Ave.. Friday, Jan. 16 and Saturday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. Featuring approximately 27 films across three unique programs. Doors open one hour before showtime. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door, with a discounted three-night pass available for $57. A full film list will be announced upon release from the Banff Centre. Presented by Mountain Fever Productions. Get more info or tickets at Panida.org.

The Deschutes crew is coming back to Schweitzer over MLK Weekend. There will be a snow bar in the village (weather permitting) near the clock tower, and kicking things off on Friday evening. come out on Saturday to check out the torchlight parade, and fireworks. Schweitzer.com

This Film Festival World Tour returns to Sandpoint with three nights of adventure films at the Panida, 300 N. First Ave.. Friday, Jan. 16 and Saturday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. Featuring approximately 27 films across three unique programs. Doors open one hour before showtime. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door, with a discounted three-night pass available for $57. A full film list will be announced upon release from the Banff Centre. Presented by Mountain Fever Productions. Get more info or tickets at Panida.org.

The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! Films are on mountain culture, sport, lifestyle or environment. Shows will be at the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. The shows on the 17th and 18th will be at 7:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. on the 19th. A different program is shown each night. Get tickets at Panida.org.

The Deschutes crew is coming back to Schweitzer over MLK Weekend. There will be a snow bar in the village (weather permitting) near the clock tower, and kicking things off on Friday evening. come out on Saturday to check out the torchlight parade, and fireworks. Schweitzer.com

This Film Festival World Tour returns to Sandpoint with three nights of adventure films at the Panida, 300 N. First Ave.. Friday, Jan. 16 and Saturday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. Featuring approximately 27 films across three unique programs. Doors open one hour before showtime. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door, with a discounted three-night pass available for $57. A full film list will be announced upon release from the Banff Centre. Presented by Mountain Fever Productions. Get more info or tickets at Panida.org.

The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! Films are on mountain culture, sport, lifestyle or environment. Shows will be at the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. The shows on the 17th and 18th will be at 7:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. on the 19th. A different program is shown each night. Get tickets at Panida.org.

The Deschutes crew is coming back to Schweitzer over MLK Weekend. There will be a snow bar in the village (weather permitting) near the clock tower, and kicking things off on Friday evening. come out on Saturday to check out the torchlight parade, and fireworks. Schweitzer.com

The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! Films are on mountain culture, sport, lifestyle or environment. Shows will be at the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. The shows on the 17th and 18th will be at 7:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. on the 19th. A different program is shown each night. Get tickets at Panida.org.

Join in at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. and sing your heart out from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Tuesday

Join for a beginner Argentine Tango lesson at 6:00 p.m., followed by a practica at 7:00 p.m. at Barrel 33 Sandpoint, 100 N. 1st Ave. No partner is necessary, and please wear shoes you can pivot in. Admission is $15 per person, and participants receive 10% off food and beverages. The evening is taught by instructor Muffy Nye. For more information, call (406) 599‑5696.

Bring your Toyota, Scion, or Lexus to Schweitzer on January 23, 2026 and you get one free lift ticket for the day. Get more info at Schweitzer.com.

Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for live music, festive vibes, and seasonal shopping with the Farmers' Market at Sandpoint from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Held in the Community Rooms.

Check out this meet and greet with local authors at The Bernklau, 316 Pine St. from 10 a.m. to three p.m. Attending authors: J.Q. Wenzel, Kendra Oliviera, Mark P. Ready, Michael Desind.

The Grand Kyiv Ballet brings Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake to the stage with stunning costumes, intricate sets, and world-class dancers from the Ukrainian National Opera and Ballet Theater. This classic tale of Prince Siegfried and the enchanted Princess Odette unfolds with grace, emotional depth, and the timeless themes of love, sacrifice, and the battle between good and evil. Don't miss it at the Panida, 300 N. First Ave. at 7 p.m. with doors opening an hour prior to the show. Get tickets at Panida.org.

Join for a beginner Argentine Tango lesson at 6:00 p.m., followed by a practica at 7:00 p.m. at Barrel 33 Sandpoint, 100 N. 1st Ave. No partner is necessary, and please wear shoes you can pivot in. Admission is $15 per person, and participants receive 10% off food and beverages. The evening is taught by instructor Muffy Nye. For more information, call (406) 599‑5696.

Cheaper by the Dozen comes to The Panida, 100 N. First Ave, with performances on January 30, 31, February 1, 6, and 7. Showtimes vary depending on date. This fast-paced, funny, and heartfelt play follows Frank Gilbreth as he runs his household of twelve children with the same logic he applies at work, balancing discipline, love, and humor along the way. Tickets are $20-$25, and more information is available at honeypearlproductions.ludus.com.

Cheaper by the Dozen comes to The Panida, 100 N. First Ave, with performances on January 30, 31, February 1, 6, and 7. Showtimes vary depending on date. This fast-paced, funny, and heartfelt play follows Frank Gilbreth as he runs his household of twelve children with the same logic he applies at work, balancing discipline, love, and humor along the way. Tickets are $20-$25, and more information is available at honeypearlproductions.ludus.com.