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Coeur d'Alene Holiday Light Show 2026

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

Lake Coeur d'Alene's holiday light show, with more than 1.5 million lights around the resort and bay, seen best on the 40-minute Journey to the North Pole cruise, where Santa greets children by name. The lighting ceremony with fireworks is the day after Thanksgiving, and cruises run from mid-November to early January.

DatesNovember 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027
Open DaysEvery night of its run
HoursNot published yet
40-minute Journey to the North Pole cruises depart at 4:30 am, 5:30 am, 6:30 am and 7:30 pm, with extra sailings on some days; boarding is at the Resort Plaza Shops 30 minutes before. Nov 13 to 25 is Santa's Sneak Peek Week at 25% off. The Annual Lighting Ceremony with fireworks is Friday, Nov 27, 2026.
TicketsTicket needed. Journey to the North Pole cruise: adults $30.50, seniors 55+ $29.50, youth 6-12 $15, 5 and under free (Nov 26 to Jan 3)
TypeLight show at an attraction
LengthOver 1.5 million lights
WhereThe Coeur d'Alene Resort and Lake Coeur d'Alene, about 33 miles east of Spokane, 115 S 2nd St, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814

Checked on The Coeur d'Alene Resort, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

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Questions About Coeur d'Alene Holiday Light Show

When is Coeur d'Alene Holiday Light Show open in 2026?

November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

How much are tickets for Coeur d'Alene Holiday Light Show?

Ticket needed. Journey to the North Pole cruise: adults $30.50, seniors 55+ $29.50, youth 6-12 $15, 5 and under free (Nov 26 to Jan 3). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.

Is Coeur d'Alene Holiday Light Show a drive-through?

No: it is a light show at an attraction that you see on foot.

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