And here's what's on tap in February 2026!

*Reminder - Submissions open: Sandpoint Idaho Film Fest. The inaugural Sandpoint Idaho Film Fest is 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.

7 Annual Snowshoe Roundup. The 13th Annual Snowshoe Roundup at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch, 1413 Upper Gold Creek Rd. offers 5K and 10K snowshoe races for all ages, plus a short, untimed Buckaroo race for kids 6 and under. With recreational and competitive options and no experience required, this family-friendly winter event welcomes everyone. Registration is $25 and available online.

7 Open Mic Night. 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.

13 Winter Carnival: Parade of Lights. The annual Sandpoint Winter Carnival kicks off with this small parade starting off at 5:30 p.m., proceeding from the city parking lot at Church Street, to Second Avenue, to Main/Oak, to Fourth Avenue, and then returning via Church Street. sandpointwintercarnival.com.

13 Winter Carnival: Block Party. Just following the Parade of Lights, head over to Jeff Jones Square at Main Street and Third Ave. for a block party complete with bonfires, music, and festive activities. sandpointwintercarnival.com.

13 Valentine�s Weekend Dinner, Sleigh Ride & Concert. Spend Valentine�s weekend at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch, 1413 Upper Gold Creek Road with a sleigh ride through the woods, dinner in the log lodge, and live music by Steve Starkey. Reservations are required and space is limited. $140 per person, $85 for children ages 6�12, free for ages five and under. Register or get more information by calling 208-263-9066.

13 Live Music with Paper Flowers w/ The Waiting. Paper Flowers & The Waiting are bringing you a night of hits from two classic rock icons: Fleetwood Mac & Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Don't miss them at The Hive, 207 N. First Ave. 7 p.m. 21+. Get more info or tickets at livefromthehive.com/events.

13 $5 Movie: The Royal Tenenbaums. Catch The Royal Tenenbaums on the big screen at 7 p.m. at the Panida, 300 N. First Ave., as the theater continues its Wes Anderson series with this 2001 classic about a dysfunctional family of former child prodigies grappling with betrayal, melancholy, and reconciliation. For this showing, Sandpoint High School partners with the Panida for a special Student Art Show, and the series is sponsored by La Chic Boutique and Pend d'Oreille Winery. Presented by the Panida Theater. Get tickets here.

13-22 Sandpoint Winter Carnival. Our town's "antidote to cabin fever" includes piles of live music, festivals and events for kids and adults all around the downtown; major happenings up on Schweitzer including the "Let it Glow" fireworks show; sleigh and wagon rides at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch, and more. See the complete schedule, at SandpointWinterCarnival.com.

14 Winter Farmers Market. 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.

14 Valentine�s Day Sleigh Ride, Dinner & Concert. Celebrate Valentine�s Day at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch, 1413 Upper Gold Creek, with a romantic sleigh ride, dinner in the log lodge, and live entertainment with Bridges Home. Reservations are required and space is limited. $140 per person, $85 for children ages 6�12, free for children five and under. Register or get more information by calling 208-263-9066.

14 Valentine's Day Dinner Theater. Join at Eichardt's Pub Grill, 212 Cedar St. for this dinner theater murder mystery starting at 6 p.m. you'll enjoy a fully themed dinner crafted by Eichardt's kitchen; sinfully delicious chocolate pairings, and more. Get more info here.

14 Live Music with Paper Flowers. This is a Valentine's Day, fully seated show "Rumours Unplugged", a new experience from Paper Flowers. 7 p.m. 21+. Check it out at The Hive, 207 N. First Ave. Get more info or tickets at livefromthehive.com/events.

14-16 Presidents' Weekend Celebration. Enjoy this long weekend at Schweitzer where they will be celebrating over President's Weekend. Watch the schedule for updates so you don't miss the "Let it Glow!" kids parade and fireworks show. Schweitzer.com.

15 Winter Carnival: Teatime Winter Serenade. The Music Conservatory of Sandpoint hosts an evening of live music, warmth, and community. From classical masterpieces to contemporary favorites, conservatory faculty will bring versatility and bravado to this musical matinee, served up with fine teas, of course. It starts at 2 p.m. at the conservatory's Little Carnegie Music Hall, 110 Main Street downtown. sandpointwintercarnival.com.

19 Paint & Sip. Join in at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for the February Paint & Sip. Tickets include instruction, supplies, and your first beverage. Get tickets here.

20 POAC Performing Art Series: Abby Posner. Abby's mesmerizing live shows blend folk, roots, electronic, and pop. A genre-fluid Los Angeles based musician known for mastering nearly any instrument, her performances feature everything from fierce blues guitar solos to complex banjo riffs. Tickets $20 Adult, $10 Youth. Get tickets at artinsandpoint.org, at the POAC Gallery, 313 N. Second Ave., or by calling 208-263-6139. Show will be held at the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.

21 Clark Fork: Class of 2026 Grad Night Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction. Let the CFHS class of 2026 make you dinner and help fundraise for a safe and sober Grad Night celebration for Clark Fork seniors. There will also be a silent auction and dessert bake sale. Dinner is spaghetti, salad, bread, and a drink for just $10 (adults) and $8 (children). Event will be held at the Filling Station, 108 E. First Ave. in Clark Fork. Get more info here. 5-7 p.m.

21 Annual Heart Ball. The Bonner General Health Foundation's annual Heart Ball will be held at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Ave. Get tickets at: Bonnergeneral.org/foundation/heart-ball/. A swing bed is a service rural hospitals provide allowing a patient to transition from Acute Care to Skilled Nursing Facility Care without leaving the hospital. Proceeds will go toward supporting this program.

22 Winter Carnival: Eichardt's K9 Keg Pull. It�s the final, and a favorite event of the Winter Carnival week! Dogs and their owners race down a snowy course on Cedar Street in front of Eichardt's Pub. Dogs pull kegs appropriate to their size - for a St. Bernard, that's a full-size keg, but for a chihuahua it's a beer can � as they race the clock for best time and prizes. The day is a fundraiser for the Better Together Animal Alliance pet shelter. Registration starts at 10:15 a.m. with races beginning at 11 a.m. It's a heart-warming event that draws a cheery crowd canines and their humans, so come enjoy the fun. sandpointwintercarnival.com.
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28 Mega Alpine and Snowboard Demo Day. Schweitzer Resort hosts region's largest demo day event featuring new gear from more than 13 manufacturers. All proceeds benefit Panhandle Alliance Education as part of Public Education Week. Prize drawings, samples and more! Schweitzer.com.