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Elf On The Shelf

November 28 - December 20
Did you hear the great news? Santa is sending a team of “Scout Elves” to Downtown Coeur d’Alene! Presented by STCU, the Coeur d’Alene Scout Elves will land in town to start a fun holiday scavenger hunt on Saturday, November 28, and Santa has asked them to scout every day through December 20. Just like all elves, these ones are sneaky and hide out in cups of hot cocoa, cozy boutique sweaters, and other silly places!  Keep your eyes peeled for one of the dozens of Coeur d’Alene Scout Elves hiding throughout the Downtown Corridor, and you could win prizes from Santa himself!
In addition to Santa’s “Scout Elves”, join us for free photos with Santa on December 5 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at STCU’s Downtown Coeur d’Alene Branch.
Elf Passport COMING SOON!
Elf Trail Map COMING SOON

Pick up your map … or print it at home!

Pick up your map at one of 3 Magic Mailbox Locations or print one online using the link below!

Print your Passport at Home - Coming Soon!

Participating Businesses Coming Soon!

The Elves

Coeur d’Alene Scout Elves will be hiding out in participating businesses throughout the Downtown Corridor every day between November 28 – December 20 during business hours. Free to participate in, you can either pickup an Elf Passport at any of the three Magic Mailbox Locations, or print your passport at home!

What to do when you find an elf…

Find the elf, and get your passport stamped.  The more elves you find the better your chances of winning! Find 10+ elves and be entered into grand prize drawings, find all elves to double your entry! Drop your passport off at any Magic Mailbox Location once you are finished to be entered into the prize drawings!

The Prizes

Over 25 gift cards from participating businesses will be awarded EACH weekend plus two separate grand prizes! 2026 Grand Prizes include tickets to a Gonzaga game and a $300 shopping spree to Figpickels Toy Emporium! *Limit one prize per person throughout the promotion.

If you spot the STCU traveling elf at a participating business, you can be entered into a bonus drawing for a Mastercard gift card! Keep your eyes peeled and you could win big!

Receive the special Santa stamp on your passport for visiting Mr. Claus on December 5 and be entered the chance to win a $100 Figpickels gift card! Bring an item to the food drive and receive a second entry towards the drawing!

**All components of the event are FREE to participate in.**

Weekly drawings will take place each Monday between November 30 and December 21. Winners will receive their prizes by mail from Chief Elf, Sherman. Grand Prizes will be drawn on December 21 and will be notified via phone. Please make sure to complete your entry form to ensure prize delivery.

Free Photos with Santa presented by STCU

December 5 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (low sensory environment from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.)

Scout Elves are not the only ones coming to Coeur d’Alene this season!

Visit STCU’s Downtown Coeur d’Alene Branch (401 E. Front Ave.) anytime from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on December 5 for free photos with Santa and the opportunity to give back to your local community during the Coeur d'Alene Firefighters AFF Local 710 annual food drive! With free coloring sheets, warm drinks, and a vintage fire truck, bring the whole family down for a festive day of fun!

Receive the special Santa stamp on your passport for visiting Mr. Claus and be entered into the chance to win a $100 Figpickels gift card! Bring an item towards the food drive and receive a second entry towards the drawing!

A Thoughtful Start to Santa Photos

To ensure everyone has a joyful experience, Santa Photos will open with a dedicated time for those who may need a little extra space, time, or a low-sensory environment.

Guests who benefit from a quieter setting—whether due to sensory sensitivities, mobility needs, or other considerations are invited to join us from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. This is a calm and caring opportunity to capture your holiday memories with Santa in a way that feels comfortable and festive for everyone. If this time would be helpful for your family, we’d love to have you join us!

**All components of the event are FREE to participate in.**

Thank you to our Sponsors

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2026-11-28

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