Welcome to Halloween week around Schweitzer, October 26 through November 1. Ski season leads the calendar even though the lifts are not turning yet. Schweitzer is still in its off-season, with no ski operations this week, and the resort plans to open on Friday, November 27, conditions permitting. Opening day is 32 days out, so check gear and passes, and mark two save-the-dates: Warren Miller's Days Off at the Panida on Saturday, November 7, and the SARS Ski Swap on Saturday, November 14, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bonner County Fairgrounds in Sandpoint.
The Panida Theater anchors the midweek in downtown Sandpoint. On Tuesday, October 27, it holds its annual membership meeting at 6 p.m. at 300 N. First Avenue. On Thursday, October 29, The Rocky Horror Picture Show screens at 8 p.m., doors an hour early, with a costume contest and provided props. On Friday, October 30, the Grand Kyiv Ballet presents Swan Lake Symphony of Lights at 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 1, brings a matinee of The Taste of Things.
Saturday, October 31, is Halloween across Sandpoint. Pumpkin Painting runs 2 to 4 p.m. at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave.; bring your own pumpkin, then stay for its party and live music, 6 to 9 p.m. The Downtown Candy Walk runs 3 to 5:30 p.m., the Lions Club Trunk or Treat starts at 4 p.m. at 609 S. Ella St., and the VFW Trunk-or-Treat begins at 5 p.m. at 1325 Pine St. The free Hope Memorial Center Halloween Extravaganza runs 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 415 Wellington Place. That evening, Nic Allen plays Pend d'Oreille Winery, 5 to 8 p.m., Connie's pairs a children's costume contest at 6:30 p.m. with DJ dancing from 8 to 11 p.m., and The Hive hosts Snacks at Midnight and Lioneer at 7 p.m. for ages 21 and up.
In Coeur d'Alene, explore Fort Sherman Chapel artifacts on Thursday, October 29, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., catch Shipwrecked at The Cedars, a haunted dining experience through October 31, and dress up for the Monster's Ball at The Coeur d'Alene Resort on Saturday, October 31 into November 1, an adults-only night of music and dancing. In Athol, Scarywood at Silverwood wraps its run through Friday, October 30.
Post Falls starts Friday, October 30, with Trick-or-Treat at City Hall, 408 N. Spokane Street, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., free with an Under the Sea theme. On Saturday, Eats on Spokane Street, 106 N. Spokane St., hosts a Halloween party with Ron Greene live, 6 to 9 p.m., Post Falls Brewing offers live music, 6 to 9 p.m., and The Draft Zone After Dark brings comedian Adam Tiller at 8 p.m. In Bonners Ferry on Saturday, The Country Club Spooktacular runs 4 to 9 p.m. at 221 Juneberry Lane, and Moyie Springs City Hall hosts the free Longest Table Harvest Chili and Soup Dinner.
Enjoy this last fall week in the panhandle, and keep an eye on the mountain.