Christmas in Coeur d’Alene: Here’s a list of holiday happenings to enjoy with your family this season

COEUR d’ALENE, Idaho — Coeur d’Alene can be one of the most magical places to enjoy the Christmas season with your family.

The resort and Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises have a whole lineup of holiday happenings going on well into the new year:

Santa’s Family Getaway

Nov. 30 – Jan. 1

Overnight stay package includes two adult tickets to Journey to the North Pole Cruise, $30 Breakfast Credit at dockside restaurant or room service, cookies delivered to your room by Santa’s own Christmas elves!

Travolta Christmas Show: The Best of Christmas

Nov. 25 – Dec. 18, Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m.

Memories from the past decade and making new memories for the future. The show features stories, songs, bits and letters. Accompanies by Molly Allen, Mark Cotter, Margaret Travolta and Abbey Crawford, Ellen Travolta will bring a little brightness to your holiday season.

Journey to the North Pole Cruises

Nov. 15 – Jan. 2

A magical 40-minute ride to see 1.5 millions lights, a festive fireworks show, meet Santa, the Grinch and more on Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Annual Lighting Ceremony

Friday, November 25, Downtown Parade begins at 5 p.m., Fireworks cruise at 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., lighting ceremony and fireworks begin by 6 p.m.

Santa’s Reindeer Express

Nov. 27-29, Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-23, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., All overnight guests will receive Magical Reindeer Food to feed furry friends.

Dickens Carolers

Nov. 25 – Dec. 23, Wednesdays – Saturdays, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Sundays at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

S’mores by the Shores

Nov. 26 – Jan. 1, Daily from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., reservations required

34th Annual Festival of Trees

Friday, Nov. 25 (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) and Saturday Nov. 26 (5 p.m. to midnight)

Dockside Christmas Buffet

Christmas Day (Dec. 25), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Resort Shore Room

Fireside Storytime

Nov. 15 – Jan. 2, 4:30 p.m. nightly by the Lobby Fireplace

New Year’s Eve Grand Celebration

New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) Social at 6 p.m. and Dinner Buffet at 7 p.m.

For more information on these events, reservations and pricing, see the official Coeur d’Alene Resort and Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises websites.