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Photo courtesy of Visit North Idaho November 22-26 & 28-30 Cast your line at the K&K Thanksgiving Fishing Derby, November 22–26 and November 28–30, 2025, on Lake Pend Oreille. Hosted by the Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club, this annual tradition offers divisions for adults, juniors, and youth, with entry fees ranging from $60 to free for kids under 12. Anglers compete for prizes by weighing in Rainbow Trout and Mackinaw at official stations. Complete rules and details available a

November 27 Join Litehouse YMCA and Sandpoint Parks and Recreation for Sandpoint’s Annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025. This family-friendly event is untimed and low-key, offering a 5K, 10K, or any distance you’d like to run or walk (no bikes, please). The Turkey Trot is free with your donation to the Bonner Community Food Bank, helping provide meals for local families in need. A signed waiver is required for all participants; minors must have parent or guardian

November 28 Kick off the Christmas season in Sandpoint at the beloved Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 28, the day after Thanksgiving, at Jeff Jones Town Square. Bring family, friends, and neighbors for an evening filled with festive cheer, often featuring Santa Claus, beautiful choral performances, and warm seasonal refreshments. The highlight of the night is the lighting of the grand Christmas tree, a tradition that truly captures the holiday spirit. For full even

November 29 Kick off the holiday season at the 2025 Festival of Trees: Friends & Family Day on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 11 am to 5 pm at The Hive (207 N. First Ave.) in Sandpoint. Hosted by the Community Resource EnVision Center (CREC), this free event is part of the beloved Festival of Trees celebration and offers something for the entire family. Throughout the day, families can snap photos with Santa, enjoy fresh-baked cookies and hot cocoa, and cast their votes in