Your Ultimate Guide to Autumn in North Idaho is HERE! 🎃🍂

Happy October!! The weather has been absolutely stunning, and fall is officially kicking off in high gear across North Idaho!
We just dropped our ultimate guide to autumn blog featuring pumpkin patches, fall fests, Halloween haunts, and so much more! Check out the full guide here and start planning your October calendar! 

Featured Finds & Local News ☕🎨

• Cupcaker Baker Coffee Co is Now Open! Head over to the Meltz parking lot for Thomas Hammer espresso, lotus energy drinks, sugar cookies, and plenty of delicious sweet treats.
• 1-Year Anniversary Sale! Happy 1st anniversary to Art & Fire! To celebrate, they're offering 20% off all pottery all month long (Oct 1–31). It's a fun indoor activity for those chilly or rainy fall days!
• Spooky Season & Pumpkin Patches Opening! Halloween haunts like Scream Harvest and select local pumpkin patches are opening up this weekend! You can find the full breakdown and opening details on our blog here.

Local Spotlight: Finding Your Home in North Idaho 🏡

Dreaming of lakefront living or making your next big move? Connect with Scott Shepard at eXp Realty! Specializing in waterfront and lifestyle properties, Scott brings over two decades of local experience and a straightforward, client-first approach to buyers and sellers across North Idaho. Read his full local spotlight blog or browse listings on NorthIdahoWaterfront.com and start chatting about your real estate goals! 

Local Events & Updates 🎉

• Main Street Market in Rathdrum (Friday, Oct 2 | 5:30–8 PM): Kick off your weekend on Main Street with local craft vendors, food trucks, beer, and live music! Check out details here. 🛍️
• Homestead Market (Friday, Oct 2 | 12–5 PM & Saturday, Oct 3 | 10 AM–3 PM): Stop by Homestead in Rathdrum for their fall market featuring unique local makers and artisan finds! More info here.🌾
• Prost in the Park! (Saturday, Oct 3 | 12–7 PM): Head over to Post Falls for great beer, tasty food, and live music! Bring the whole crew early—they're hosting family-friendly activities from 12–3 PM. Grab your details here. 🍻
• Fire Station Open House (Saturday, Oct 3 | 11 AM–2 PM): Northern Lakes Fire District Station 1 in Hayden (125 W. Hayden Ave) is opening its doors! Tour the station and fire trucks, meet local first responders, enjoy free hot dogs and drinks, and participate in fun kid-friendly activities! 🚒
• 19th Annual Harrison Oktoberfest (Saturday, Oct 3 | 1–7 PM): Take a scenic drive along Hwy 97 down to Harrison City Park! Enjoy craft vendors, cold beer, food, live music, and kids' activities sponsored by the Harrison Chamber of Commerce. 🥨
• Fall Fest @ The Northern (Sunday, Oct 4 | 12–4 PM): End your weekend by kicking off the month at The Northern! They’ll have special offers, food and drink specials, a vendor market, lawn games, sidewalk chalk, a bounce house, and face painting for the kids! More info here. 🎈

I hope you have an amazing first weekend of October enjoying the sunshine and fall festivities!