Holiday

Through December 24: Wheatland Bank Horse and Carriage Rides

Wheatland Bank Horse and Carriage Rides will clip along starting Black Friday through Christmas Eve. Enjoy the sights from a horse drawn carriage, sing your favorite carols with family and friends, and sit back to enjoy the ride. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, added precautions have been implemented for 2020. Pickup: Rotary Fountain at Riverfront Park. 507 N. Howard St.

Through December 24: 

Journey to the North Pole
Get ready to feel the holiday magic on Lake Coeur d’Alene! Take a journey to the North Pole via the Holiday Light Show and see Santa’s workshop. An extravaganza of over 250 holiday light displays featuring millions of twinkling lights will light the way as your family cruises to meet Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and the elves. Families can enjoy delicious hot cocoa and make memories together. Parents and kids alike will be delighted as Santa Claus reads each child’s name from the Nice List. The evening concludes with a brilliant display of fireworks lighting up the night sky. Due to COVID restrictions, parties are limited to six people. Complimentary holiday masks will be provided. cdacruises.com.

December 1-13: 

Christmas Tree Elegance

River Park Square will host Christmas Tree Elegance 2020. The event raised more than $400,000 for the Spokane Symphony last year with one dollar raffle tickets and extraordinary tree displays and prizes. Because River Park Square best meets the COVID-19 social distancing requirements, no trees with raffle tickets and prizes will be displayed at the Historic Davenport this year. The second-floor layout will spread trees from Nordstrom to Urban Outfitters. The plan was developed with social distancing as the top priority. River Park Square. 808 W. Main.

Ongoing: 

Crescent Windows at The Grand

Step back in time this holiday season with classic window scenes on display in the Main Ave. windows of The Davenport Grand. Five window bays on the south side will display scenes featuring refurbished figurines rescued from the basement of the former Crescent department store. Each of the five windows are designed and installed by local artists Stephanie Bogue, Melanie Lieb, Derrick Freeland, and Jazmin Ely under the creative direction of Tiffany Patterson. The Davenport Grand, 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.

Virtual December 11-13: 

Jingle Bell Run

Though the Arthritis Foundation’s 2020 Jingle Bell Run is going virtual, don’t let that stop you from jingling. Join the original festive race for charity from anywhere. Whether you want to run your favorite 5K route, challenge yourself to something new, or get moving on your treadmill, you can strut your stuff and feel good about doing good. Every runner will receive an exclusive Jingle Bell Run short sleeve T-shirt, unique medal, and sticker for your water bottle or laptop! events.arthritis.org.

ART

Virtual: Fourth Annual MAC Holiday Virtual Artist Studio Tour

Spokane’s venerable Museum of Arts and Culture has a variety of resources, tours, and online exhibits to explore. December will feature the Fourth Annual MAC Holiday Virtual Artist Studio Tour. Virtually visit local artists in their studios and see where they create and how they work. This year features Hazen Audel, Sheila Evans, Kimber Follevaag, Melissa Lang, Cheryl Metcalf, Gay Walden, and Gordon Wilson. northwestmuseum.org.

MUSIC

December 11-14: Virtual Event – Northwest BachFest: Beethoven’s 250th Birthday Bash

Beethoven’s 250th Birthday Bash with Adam Golka, piano. Award-winning pianist Adam Golka celebrates Beethoven’s 250th birthday (December 16, 1770) by performing all thirty-two Sonatas for Piano. This concert will be available to watch from Friday, December 11th, 2020 through Monday, December 14th, 2020. foxtheaterspokane.org.

CINEMA

Virtual: Art House Movies at Home

The Magic Lantern Theatre (Spokane) and the Kenworthy Theatre (Moscow) are offering streaming for a variety of films, opera, and theatre presentations. Part of each rental fee goes back to the theatre, so even though you’re watching in the comfort of your own home, you’re still supporting these local businesses with your patronage. Find the current offerings at magiclanternonmain.com and kenworthy.org/at-home.

FAMILY

Virtual Storytime with Spokane Public Library

Join Spokane Public Library for virtual storytimes at 10 a.m. on Facebook Live on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Ages 0-5.