2023 Edition

When I came to Coeur d'Alene for the very first time I was absolutely blown away. The crystal clear water, the rolling green mountains that go forever! Having grown exhausted by the Denver rat race, my family & I were on the hunt for someplace quieter & less crowded, but still as beautiful and dog-centric as the Colorado Front Range we'd called home for the last decade. And the areas surrounding Lake Coeur d'Alene just checked every. single. box! Until...

As a devout dog-mom, I was a bit heartbroken by the "no dogs in parks" signs I saw everywhere. In our search for a quieter, more nature filled lifestyle, I thought we'd stumbled upon Eden. But, no dogs in parks? Then where are you supposed to take them? How would I explain to Freki he couldn't roll in the grass?

Being in a dog-centric industry, not to mention the kind of person who relishes sharing adventures with my pups, the dog friendliness of a place weighed heavily on whether we could live there. So I balked, and then I researched. And I found out that while the CDA parks may be off limits, there are still LOTS of fun things to do with your dog, if you know where to look!

So, here's what I've found so far!

I've got it on good authority these events are dog friendly, but I haven't attended most of them myself, yet. So it's always a good idea to confirm any details with event coordinators, I'll link each event flyer to their website or Facebook page. If you've been to any of these events, please share your experience as far as dog-friendliness (please be kind & respectful) And if you know of some dog friendly events I haven't found yet, please share 'em in the comments!

And these are just the "events" I've found. Turns out there are a whole lot of dog-friendly businesses around town too! More on that later...

Events are listed as a courtesy and information is pulled from event hosts website, be sure to check there for any details before attending.

***Ongoing events are listed at the bottom***

May's Pet Friendly Events Around North Idaho

Model Call- Running through May

I'm looking for some adorable North Idaho dogs to star in some promo images. Free to participate but some paperwork is required. Follow the link for details.

June's Pet Friendly Events In North Idaho

The Deer Park Market, Pets in the Park

When: June 3rd, 9am-3pm Where: Perrins Field, 14 Arnim Ave, Deer Park, WA 99006

4th Annual Dog Days of Summer-fest

When: June 24th, 11am-2pm Where: Stoddard Park, 2355 W Prairie Ave, Hayden, ID 83835

July's Pet Friendly Events In North Idaho

Post Falls Festival

When: July 7-9th Where: Q'emiln Park, 12201 W Parkway Dr, Post Falls, ID 83854

Rathdrum Days

When: July 21st-22nd Where: On Friday at Majestic Park, Majestic Park, 5400 W Majestic Ave, Rathdrum, ID 83858. On Saturday at Lakeland High School, 7006 ID-53, Rathdrum, ID 83858

August's Pet Friendly Events In North Idaho

September's Pet Friendly Events in North Idaho

Dog.N.Friends Fun Run

When: Sept. 9th Where: SCRAPS dog park, at Stateline, 26715 Spokane Bridge Rd Liberty Lake, WA US 99019 Be sure to register in advance!

Ongoing or Multiple Weekend Events-

Many events are on-going during the Summer so be sure to check your dates, and also the event website for any restrictions or updates.

Rathdrum Craft and Farmers Market Summer Market

When: April29th-Sept.30th, Every Saturday, 9am-2pm Where: Rathdrum Lions Club, 16114 N. Meyer Rd, Rathdrum, Id.

Bonners Ferry Farmers Market

When: April 29th-Oct 7th, Every Saturday, 8am-1pm Where: 6181 Kootenai St, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805

Kootenai County Farmers Market

When: Wednesdays, May-Sept, 4-7pm Where: Main Street, W Riverstone Dr, Coeur d'Alene, ID

CDA Flea

When: 2nd Sundays, May-Oct, 10am-3pm Where: The Roosevelt Inn, 105 E. Wallace Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID, 83814

Tails & Trails Pack Walk

Some restrictions apply & waiver required-be sure to visit website for details. When: Tuesdays, May 16th-June 20th Where: English Point Tail, Hayden, ID

Night Market & Street Fair

When: 2nd Fridays, May-Oct, 5pm-9pm Where: 303 E Spokane Ave, Coeur D'Alene, ID 83814

Do your best to be a good dog steward:

Remember that bringing our dogs to a public venue is a privilege.
Be courteous to those around you who may not be comfortable with dogs.
Keep your dog on a short leash & discourage impolite behaviors.
Always pick up after your pet and dispose of waste in the proper bin.

Do you know of some great pet friendly events that I missed? Share the details here.

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