❤️ What's happening this weekend in Spokane

Good morning, Spokane!

On this day in 1972, humanity made its last landing on the moon. An incredible feat, which we'd argue is only slightly less challenging than navigating the River Park Square garage on a weekend in December.

In today’s Spokane Pulse:

Let’s get to it.

— Laina & Lucas Wyland

🎄 Holiday Village transforms Riverfront Park into a winter wonderland all weekend long. Discover a unique artisan market, sip hot cocoa, enjoy live music, and get creative with hands-on crafts inside a cozy, clear-top tent under the Gesa Pavilion.

🐴 Free Horse and Carriage Rides continue a cherished Spokane tradition through the scenic pathways of Riverfront Park. This classic holiday experience is available on both Saturday and Sunday, perfect for creating timeless memories.

🎻 Spokane Symphony POPS 3: Home for the Holidays fills the historic Fox Theater with the sounds of the season. Catch the Spokane Symphony performing your favorite holiday classics, with performances on both Saturday and Sunday.

👟 A weekend of indoor track and field takes over The Podium, kicking off the 2025-2026 season. The significant collegiate meet, the Spokane Invitational, is on Saturday, followed by the Spokane Speed Games on Sunday.

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A major collegiate meet kicks off the indoor track and field season at The Podium.

Shop for unique, locally made gifts from over 80 vendors at Spokane's largest all-local winter art market.

This free event transforms Riverfront Park with an artisan market, hot cocoa, crafts, and live music under the Gesa Pavilion.

A sprinkle-filled live stage adventure inspired by the DreamWorks preschool series, featuring songs, dancing, and interactive fun for kids and families.

Comedian Liliana Arriaga brings her popular character 'La Chupitos' to the stage for a stand-up show performed entirely in Spanish.

A family-friendly holiday party with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, holiday mocktails, wine specials, and more. Celebrate their first year in business with gratitude, community, and good cheer.

A full-district holiday celebration with Santa meet and greets, photos, pet photos with Santa, festive food and drink specials, shops decorated for the holidays, and seasonal movies at the theater.

This event combines bingo with a high-energy party featuring dance-offs, lip sync battles, and music trivia challenges for wacky prizes.

An early morning track and field meet for speed sport competitors and fans is happening at The Podium.

Families can enjoy a festive brunch buffet, visit with Santa, and participate in holiday activities at the Ruby River Hotel.

A western-themed holiday market featuring unique gifts, handcrafted items, local artisans, festive decor, food vendors, and photos with Santa.

Learn to mix three classic holiday cocktails at this hands on class inspired by the film 'It's a Wonderful Life'.

Local country group The Olson Bros Band is playing a festive holiday show at the Magic Lantern Theatre.

Comedians Aaron Branch and Herman Wrice are performing a stand-up show at the Spokane Comedy Club.

🐛 A Spangle couple has turned their quiet interest into a new business, Spokane Worms, which sells soil amendments and other sustainable products for local gardeners.

🎄 In a heartwarming tradition, residents of the historic Ridpath building gathered for their fifth annual holiday dinner to foster community and connection downtown.

✨ A new business on North Division called Removery is offering state-of-the-art laser technology to help locals who regret their ink get a fresh start.

🏒 Recent trades for two veteran forwards are already paying off for the Spokane Chiefs, who are currently enjoying a three-game winning streak and a boost in offensive production.

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