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At Realize Physical Therapy in Sandpoint, the question is not just where it hurts, but why. Dr. Robert Blomquist explains the clinic's Neural Fascial Systems approach, its pelvic floor program, and the free Discovery Visit.

October 10, 2026 | Bonner County Fairgrounds, Sandpoint Ending Hunger, Bite-by-Bite returns to the Bonner County Fairgrounds on October 10 from 5 to 8 pm, raising support for the Bonner Community Food Bank as it prepares to move into a larger facility in Ponderay. Small plates from local restaurants anchor the evening, alongside silent and live auctions, a paddle raise, and new games this year. Confirmed restaurants include 113 Main, Baxter's, Beet and Basil, Flavors of Phoen

October 30 | Sandpoint Community Hall Fright Night returns to the Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., October 30, for its third year. Doors open at 5 pm, and the show runs from 6 to 10 pm. The all-ages, non-alcoholic event features five bands on the bill: BakLip, Congeal, A Void Dead, Serene, and Every Dying Breath. A costume contest offers a $100 cash prize, and the Sandpoint Lions Club sponsors Toys for Tots and Coats for Kids donation bins on-site. Entry costs $15

October 24 | Sled Hill, Sandpoint Kaniksu Land Trust celebrates the Sled Hill Grand Opening October 24 from 11 am to 4 pm, marking the community's work to protect one of Sandpoint's favorite winter gathering places. Families can enjoy live music, food, games, a pumpkin patch and Kaniksu Folk School demonstrations. The afternoon serves as a thank-you to everyone who supported the Sled Hill campaign and a chance to see what the protected land offers year-round. Visit Kaniksu.or

October 17-24 | Venues throughout Sandpoint Sandpoint Idaho Film Fest brings a week of independent cinema to Sandpoint October 17 through 24. The inaugural festival features films across eleven categories, including documentary, animation, action sports, and locally made narrative work. Screenings and related events take place at venues throughout Sandpoint, bringing filmmakers and audiences together around a wide range of creative work. The festival was created by local orga

October 17 | Farmin Park, Sandpoint Harvest Fest marks the final Saturday market of the season at Farmin Park, October 17, with extended hours from 9 am to 2 pm. Local vendors send off the growing season with fresh produce, baked goods, and handcrafted goods from around Bonner County. In keeping with market tradition, shoppers who bring a donation for the Bonner County Food Bank receive a raffle ticket for a market gift basket. Winners must be present to claim the prize. Vend

October 10 | Cedar Street Bridge, Sandpoint Apple Fest takes over the Cedar Street Bridge, 334 N. First Ave., October 10 from 11 am to 4 pm. Sandpoint's shopping district celebrates fall with apple-themed treats, sales, and hands-on activities for the whole family. Grab a passport at any participating business, then visit one shop in each of four downtown quadrants. Submit the completed passport at a participating restaurant by 6 pm for a shot at $1,000 in gift cards and two

By Like Media Team Photo by Rebecca Miller Photography Alayna Reichl opened the first Barrel 33 in 2017, starting with six wine barrels and a stand at a farmers' market. Nine years later, her Sand Creek wine bar has grown into one of downtown Sandpoint's steady gathering spots, known for regional wine, craft beer, and a patio Tiki Bar. This month brings a new chapter: a full liquor license now gives Barrel 33 room to build out a craft cocktail program. Reichl and her husband,

October 3 | Matchwood Brewery, Sandpoint NAMI Far North, the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, hosts its fifth annual NAMIWalks event at Matchwood Brewery on October 3, bringing Bonner and Boundary County residents together in support of mental health awareness close to home. NAMIWalks ranks among the largest peer-to-peer mental health fundraising events in the country, and every dollar raised in Sandpoint stays local. NAMI Far North uses that support

September 26-27 | Bonner County Fairgrounds The 11th annual Panhandle Preparedness Expo runs September 26 and 27 at the Bonner County Fairgrounds Main Exhibit Building on North Boyer Road. The two-day event covers disaster awareness through speaker sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and vendor exhibits focused on emergency preparedness and community resilience. This year's expo welcomes the filmmaking team behind the upcoming feature film One Second After for a sneak preview

September 26 | Ponderay The Ponderay Showdown returns September 26 for its second year, bringing the community together in Ponderay for a day centered on motorcycles, local connections and support for area youth. Proceeds from the event benefit Creations, a Sandpoint nonprofit that provides creative opportunities and programming for young people. Organizers are continuing to release details as the event approaches, making the official website the best source for current infor

September 25-26 | Downtown Sandpoint Sandpoint SongFest returns September 25 and 26 for two days celebrating songwriting and live music in downtown Sandpoint. Presented by the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, the annual event features concerts with resident songwriters. SongFest brings musicians and audiences together around the craft of songwriting, with opportunities to hear original performances and connect with local artists. Tickets and additional event details are avail

September 15 | WINE 4U, Sandpoint WINE 4U hosts a pop-up wine tasting featuring Justin Cellars on September 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Located at 1309 Ponderosa Suite 116 in Sandpoint, the shop pours selections from the California winery for members and guests alike. Tickets start at $45. Owner Beth hand-selects wines from around the world for her shop's regular events, and this pop-up brings one acclaimed label into focus for an evening. Space is limited. Anyone planning to at

September 11-13 | The Hive, Sandpoint LPO Rep (Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theatre) brings The Lady with All the Answers to The Hive for three performances, September 11 through 13. Kate McAlister stars as advice columnist Ann Landers in the one-woman play, set in her Chicago apartment on a pivotal night in 1975 as she races to meet a deadline and confronts a question of her own. Written by David Rambo, the production has evening performances Friday and Saturday, with doors a

Photo by Rebecca Miller Photography By Like Media Team Sandpoint's only dedicated wine shop didn't start as a storefront. Beth Giacomo was running a wine club from a back room when customers started asking to come see what she had. That demand grew into Wine4U at 1309 Ponderosa Drive, offering wines, events, four wine clubs, and international trips. Q: Sandpoint had gone 12 years without a dedicated wine shop. Why did bringing one back feel important to you? A. After working

Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Downtown Sandpoint & City Beach The Sandpoint Lions Club hosts the town's Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 4. The Children's Parade begins at 9:30 am downtown, followed by the Grand Parade at 10 am. Festivities then move to Sandpoint City Beach for food, drinks, raffles, and family activities throughout the afternoon. New this year, the Lions will host a beer garden at City Beach to help offset the cost of the $25,000 fireworks show, whi

July 10–12, 2026 | Sandpoint Marina & City Boardwalk, Sandpoint, ID Antique and classic wooden boats line the Sand Creek boardwalk in downtown Sandpoint for the annual Sandpoint Boat Show, July 10–12, hosted by the Inland Empire Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society. The main show runs Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm at Sandpoint Marina and the City Boardwalk, with a Sand Creek boat parade at 3 pm. Kids can build a miniature wooden boat on-site. The three-day weekend open

July 2–5, 2026 | Panida Theater, Sandpoint, ID Honey Pearl Productions brings the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 to the Panida Theater July 2–5, marking America's 250th anniversary. The story follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson through the debates that shaped the Declaration of Independence. Evening performances run Thursday through Saturday at 7 pm, with a Sunday matinee on July 5 at 3 pm. The show is rated PG. Admission and ticket availability may v

Photo by Racheal Baker By Like Media Team Forty-three summers in, the Festival at Sandpoint returns to War Memorial Field July 30 through August 9. What happens on stage draws the crowd, but what happens around it is what keeps people coming back. The series brings two weeks of live music to the lakeshore. Every ticket funds year-round music education across North Idaho. Q. The 2026 lineup runs from Andy Grammer to George Thorogood to a live-scored film. What are you actually

Photo by Rebecca Miller Photography By Like Media Team When Northwest Auto Body was founded more than 50 years ago by Mel Donenfeld, it started as a small shop with a dirt floor and a clear standard: treat people fairly and do the job right. Built on the Golden Rule, that approach earned lasting trust across Bonner and Boundary counties and continues to guide the business today. Q. Northwest Auto Body is turning 50. What does it feel like to carry this legacy forward? A. We t