Community Holiday Events for all!
Growing up, the holidays in Spokane always felt special because of how our community shows up for one another. So many of us have memories connected to downtown lights, local traditions, and events that were open to every child and every family, no matter their situation. These moments didn’t require tickets, travel, or being part of something exclusive they were simply there for anyone who needed joy, connection, or a reason to feel included.
It feels important to continue highlighting these events, especially for families who can use them, teens looking for something to do, adults finding holiday spirit again, or anyone who just wants to feel that warm Spokane sense of community. Christmas in Spokane matters. We care, we gather, and I believe we always will. We are the home to the father of Christmas Bing Crosby, after all.
Below are several public holiday events happening downtown this season:
November:
Merry and Magical Kickoff • River Park Square
808 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
November 22nd • 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Kids activities: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Adult activities: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Holiday Sights • Downtown Spokane
518 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
November 22nd • December 31st • No set hours (self-guided)
Opening Day Celebration • Numerica Skate Ribbon
720 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201
November 22nd • 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony • The Historic Davenport Hotel
10 S Post St, Spokane, WA 99201
November 28th • 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Tree lighting moment at 6:00 PM
Numerica Tree Lighting Celebration • Riverfront Spokane
507 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99201
November 29th • 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tree lighting countdown at 6:00 PM
December:
Free Carrousel Rides Presented by ICCU • Looff Carrousel
507 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99201
December 5th • 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Horse and Carriage Rides • Riverfront Spokane
446 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99201
December 6th • December 21st • Time not listed on event page
Holiday Village presented by Gesa Credit Union • Gesa Pavilion at Riverfront Park
574 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99201
December 11th • 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
December 12th • 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
December 13th • 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
December 14th • 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
