A new dance hall, coffee stand, and haunted house coming to town? 🎃🤠☕

Happy Friday!
I thought I had rounded up all of the new businesses coming soon in last week's email, but apparently not! Grab your keys and take advantage of the sunshine, because we have another jam-packed weekend ahead.

🍸 Featured Finds & Coming Soon

• Local favorite The Beacon announced they are opening a new country dance hall and bar called Kickers at 4th and Front in downtown CDA! 🤠 They'll have swing and line dancing, live music, cold beer, and cocktails in the former Virtual Reality/Wigget's Antiques building. Fun fact: Remember when Beacon used to be a penny candy store? That's actually one of my first memories of CDA!
• Twin Lakes favorite Cupcaker Baker Coffee Co is expanding to CDA! They are taking over the coffee stand in the Meltz parking lotand hope to open late September, serving coffee, energy drinks, cupcakes, sugar cookies, and more sweet treats. 🧁☕️
• Halloween lovers, rejoice! Every weekend in October, the Kootenai County Fairgrounds is hosting a new haunted attraction called Scream Harvest. If you miss the Hauser corn mazes, the Rathdrum Tunnel of Terror, or the Post Falls Haunted House, this one is for you! 🎃👻

🎉 Local Events & Updates

• Downtown CDA Oktoberfest (Sept 18–19): Head downtown for live music, a stein-holding competition, a best-dressed contest, keg tapping, and a festive tasting experience featuring 30+ local craft beers and ciders! 🍺
• Rebel Junk Honky Tonk Fall Festival (Sept 18–19): Taking over the Kootenai County Fairgrounds with live music, local vendors, vintage finds, clothing, and home decor (Friday 5–8 PM, Saturday 10 AM–4 PM). Don't miss the $22 boot sale while supplies last! 🤠🛍️
• Halfling Harvest Gathering (Saturday, Sept 19 | 1–7 PM): Calling all Lord of the Rings fans! Head over to Cougar Gulch this Saturday for live music, a maypole dance, a muffin race, and old-world games and activities. 🧙‍♂️🍄
• CDA Fire Department Open House (Saturday, Sept 19 | 11 AM–2 PM): Stop by Fire Station #3 on N. 15th St for hot dogs, drinks, equipment demos, and a chance to meet local firefighters and see Life Flight in action! 🚒🌭
• Journey Ministries 4th Annual Craft Fair (Saturday, Sept 19 | 9 AM–3 PM): Bring the whole family to 1042 W. Hayden Ave in Hayden for local handmade goods, a raffle, face painting, food, and drinks! 🎨
• Valley Vista Fall Craft Fair (Sept 19–20): Take a quick drive up to Cocolalla for live music, pony rides, hayrides, a bounce house, food, and local shopping vendors! 🚜🐴

☕️ Ongoing Weekend Staples

• Coeur d'Alene Cars & Coffee (Saturdays | 8–11 AM): Free to attend at the CDA Church of the Nazarene! Bring your ride or just walk around to check out the vehicles. Word on TikTok is someone brought a super rare cool car last week! 🚗
• Kootenai County Farmers' Market (Saturdays | 9 AM–1:30 PM): Grab fresh local produce, flowers, and artisan creations at Hwy 95 & Prairie Ave. Running every Saturday through October! 🧺🌸
• Rathdrum Craft & Farmers Market (Saturdays | 9 AM–2 PM): Indoor and outdoor local vendor booths at the Rathdrum Lions Club, with free admission and parking through Sept 26. 🚜

On another note, the USPSA Nationals are happening down in St. George, Utah this weekend! My brother Adam won the national champion spot last year, so if you want to learn a bit more about USPSA, check out his local spotlight feature on the blog, follow him on Instagram to see how he does, and consider booking a lesson with him when he gets back this fall! Go Adam! 🎯🔫

There are only 15 Saturdays left in the year! If you've been meaning to try a new restaurant, pick up a new hobby, or check out a local event, stop waiting around and get out there. Have an incredible weekend, everyone! ✨