SANDPOINT — Looking for something fun to do this winter?

Sandpoint Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces offers a long list of winter programs and activities, featuring both new offerings and community favorites.

The department will kick off the season with its flagship event, the 17th annual Turkey Trot, held in partnership with the Litehouse YMCA. Held on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28 at 9 a.m., this family event at Travers Park aims to collect 1,000 pounds of nonperishable food for the Bonner Community Food Bank. Participants can walk, trot or run any distance, with a prize for the best costume.

Upcoming events include a new non-student day camp program designed for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. The program, hosted at the Sandpoint Community Hall, offers organized games, arts and crafts, and physical activity from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $40 per child per day, with scholarships available.

The popular Kids Night Out program returns with monthly events November 15, December 20, January 17 and February 21. Children in kindergarten through sixth grade can enjoy board games, crafts, movies and pizza while parents take the evening off. Each session costs $35, registration for the November event closes on November 8th.

Community dance enthusiasts can attend monthly counter dances with live music at the Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave. The dances, scheduled for November 8th and December 13th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, welcome participants of all skill levels with beginners. instructions at the beginning of each event. A $5 donation is suggested.

For those seeking first aid and CPR certification, Parks & Recreation offers CPR/AED training with an optional first aid class. Sessions are planned for November 18 and December 16. Classes lined up by the American Heart Association are held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for CPR/AED and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for First Aid at City Hall council chambers.

Sports programming includes mixed adult volleyball leagues running from January through March 2025 at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. Teams can sign up for $350, with a $20 non-refundable deposit required. The youth basketball season begins Feb. 1, offering programs for grades 3-6, while the Little Dribblers program introduces first- and second-graders to the fundamentals of basketball through Wednesday sessions at Kootenai Elementary.

The department continues to support community access through its youth scholarship program, providing $250 per child annually for city-sponsored activities. In addition, volunteer coaches for youth programs receive a registration fee waiver with no prior basketball experience required.

Information: sandpointidaho.gov/parksrecreation