There are plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday season here in Spokane! Here's a list of festive activities offered through Parks & Recreation, Riverfront Spokane, and our partners.
Daily November 26 – January 1 | Riverfront Park
Riverfront Trail of Lights will launch on Saturday, November 26 and run through the month of December. Talk a walk through a winter wonderland and enjoy the holiday lights in Riverfront all winter long!
Sponsored by: Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU)
KXLY Extreme Team
December 1 – January 31 | Cowley Park
Music from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. through December 31
Every year, the Extreme Team lights up Cowley Park for the kids at the Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital.
Friends of Manito, Parks & Recreation, Providence Health Care, Wagstaff, Inc., Washington Trust Bank
Drive-Thru December 9 – 12, 6 – 9:30 p.m.
Walk-Thru December 13 – 18, 5 – 8 p.m.
Manito Park
The Manito Holiday Lights have become a beloved tradition. Enjoy a half-mile loop of light displays, and choose between a drive-thru or walk-thru experience with days dedicated to each.
Saturday, December 31 | 9 p.m. | Riverfront Park
Ring in the New Year with friends and family at Riverfront Park on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. Fireworks will start at 9 p.m.
Presented by: Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU)
Wednesdays December 7, 14, 21 | 3 – 7 p.m. | Central Plaza and Pavilion
Riverfront’s third annual Winter Market begins this November! Shop local this holiday season with a variety of local farmers, processors, artisans, hand crafters, and vendors with the Spokane Tribe of Indians.
Sponsored by: TDS Fiber and Washington State Employees Credit Union (WSECU)
December 19 – 21
$150
Construct a beautiful, scenic holiday ornament and a fun pair of holiday earrings. Ages 8 – 16.
Register at www.SpokaneRec.org.
The Numerica Skate Ribbon at Riverfront Park is ready for ice skaters near and far! Join us all winter long for various winter activities happening at the Numerica Skate Ribbon and throughout the park.
Admission (1 hour)
Adult (ages 13+): $9.95/per hour
Youth (ages 3-12): $6.95/per hour
Ages 2 and under: FREE
Skate Rental: $6.95/per visit
Helmet Rental: FREE
Wednesdays, December 14 – February 8 | 4 – 8 p.m. | Numerica Skate Ribbon
Numerica Skate Ribbon – 720 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA 99201
Skate for a Cause is designed to support community fundraising efforts. Discounted admission tickets including skate rental are provided for local nonprofit organizations to sell onsite during their scheduled, Skate for a Cause event, allowing them to retain 30% of the public admission fee for their unique needs.
Fridays, December – January & New Year’s Eve | 6 p.m. | Numerica Skate Ribbon
Numerica Skate Ribbon – 720 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA 99201
Get your ‘skate’ on with DJ A1 for music, lights, contests, and more every Friday (December - January) on the Numerica Skate Ribbon starting at 6 p.m.! Ring in the New Year with family fun at the Numerica Skate Ribbon featuring DJ A1 on Saturday, December 31!
Saturdays, December 3, 10, 17 & January 7, 14, 21, 28 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Numerica Skate Ribbon
Numerica Skate Ribbon – 720 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA 99201
Lake City Figure Skating coaches will be available at the Numerica Skate Ribbon on select Saturdays in December and January to provide tips and assistance to emerging skaters from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Skate admission is required.
Saturdays, December 3, 10, 17, & January 7, 14, 21, 28 | 10 – 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 – 11 a.m. | All Ages | Numerica Skate Ribbon
Numerica Skate Ribbon – 720 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA 99201
$110.00 per person *Includes skate rentals
Join the coaches of Lake City Figure Skating each week and learn the FUNdamentals of ice skating. Skaters will work through the curriculum of Learn to Skate USA and come away with new skills, increased self-confidence, and lots of fun memories.
www.LakeCityFigureSkating.org/Learn-to-Skate
Tuesdays, January 3, 10, 24, 31 & February 7, 14, 21, 28 | All Ages | Numerica Skate Ribbon
Numerica Skate Ribbon – 720 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA 99201
Join us on Tuesdays at the Numerica Skate Ribbon this winter for Cheap Skate Tuesday! Free skate rentals will be provided with each paid admission ($5.95 value).
Tuesday, January 17 | 6 – 8 p.m. | Numerica Skate Ribbon
Numerica Skate Ribbon – 720 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA 99201
The Spokane Chiefs hockey team invites fans to join them on the Numerica Skate Ribbon!
Various dates and locations
$39 - $80
Come learn the basics or try out your skills on some fresh trails. Use our gear or bring your own. Some outings include a meal and transportation!
Register at www.SpokaneRec.org.
Various dates and locations
$39 – $53
Try this amazing winter sport – we provide the gear. Some outings also include a meal and transportation.
Register at www.SpokaneRec.org.
December 21 – 22
$99
Ages 9-12 will learn snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and snow cave building at Mt. Spokane State Park! Gear and transportation provided.
Register at www.SpokaneRec.org.
Spokane Parks & Recreation gift cards, Riverfront Park ice skating or Looff Carrousel passes, and golf gift cards or passes make great gifts! To purchase, call 311 or 509.755.2489.
The City of Choice
509.625.6200
parks@spokanecity.org
808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd # 5, Spokane, WA 99201
