The holiday season is finally upon us! To celebrate, we’ve compiled a list of some of the upcoming festive December events in Spokane. From Christmas light displays to shopping extravaganzas and more, there’s plenty of celebrating to be done this December. So don your gay apparel and hit the town to celebrate!
All December Long | Winter Glow Spectacular
Up first on our list of December events in Spokane is the Winter Glow Spectacular. The opening ceremony will be at 5 pm on November 23rd in Orchard Park, Liberty Lake. Watch as the Ridgeline High School band and cheerleaders perform, visit with Santa, and watch the fireworks. Afterward, these dazzling Christmas light displays will be up all December long. The Winter Glow Spectacular’s mission is to light up the community during the winter holidays while keeping it free for everyone to enjoy.
All December Long | Northwest Winterfest
Moving along our list of December events in Spokane, we have Northwest Winterfest. Northwest Winterfest is Spokane’s brightest and largest illuminated lantern display and cultural celebration. You’re bound to have a magical experience as you tour dozens of authentically-crafted lighted lanterns. Northwest Winterfest is an indoor, self-guided, accessible walking tour that takes place at the Spokane Fair and Expo Center. Stroll at your own pace and discover the magical lights and sounds. Additionally, you can enjoy great food, soft drinks, and hot beverages.
December 3rd-15th | Christmas Tree Elegance
Next on our list of December events in Spokane is Christmas Tree Elegance. Spokane Symphony Associates hosts this annual 13-day event, from the Tuesday following Thanksgiving through the second Sunday in December. This regional event attracts more than 100,000 attendees from Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, California, and Canada. The event features a raggle of beautifully decorated trees located at the Historic Davenport Hotel and River Park Square. This highly anticipated event is the culmination of 11 months of planning and efforts by tireless volunteers. This event is free and open to the public!
December 7th | The Bing Crosby Holiday Film Festival
Moving along our list of December events in Spokane is The Bing Crosby Holiday Film Festival. The non-profit Bing Crosby Association is presenting its 17th annual festival in downtown Spokane. The films will be introduced by Spokane historian and narrator Tom McArthur and host of KSPS’ Saturday Night Cinema Shaun Higgins alongside BCA’s own Carol Capra. This event will take place on Saturday, December 7th, and features some of the most beloved, family-friendly films of the iconic Bing Crosby. Doors open at 10:30 am and the festival begins at 11:00 am with a showing of White Christmas.
Decemeber 14th | BrrrZAAR
Another fun event on our list of December events in Spokane is BrrrZAAR. BrrrZAAR is a marketplace for artists, artisans, and craftspeople. Here, these craftspeople can build relationships with people who care about where the items they buy come from. Most items are under $100 are are explicitly intended to serve as many people as possible. BrrrZAAR takes place on all three floors of River Park Square and features thousands of gifts from 70+ local vendors. Support your local artists by checking out this year’s BrrrZAAR!
December 14th-22nd | Holiday Lights At Manito
Next on our list of December events in Spokane is Holiday Lights At Manito. Manito Park has long been one of the best destinations in Spokane to see amazing Holiday lights. Every Holiday season, The Friends of Manito organization decorates the park with thousands of lights and Christmas decorations. Visitors can take a walking tour through Manito Park and take in all of the holiday sights. The route begins at the Park Bench Café and winds its way through the Rose Garden, across the rock-arch bridge, and finally finishes on 21st Avenue. The lights of Manito during the holiday season are certainly some of the best holiday lights in the city of Spokane!
December 27th | The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
Next on our list of December events in Spokane is The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show. This show is an annual holiday show put on by famous drag artists BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon and will be shown at The First Interstate Center for the Arts. With the help of a chorus of dancers and DeLa’s deceased grandmother, DeLa tries her hardest to uphold the cheery Christmas traditions of her childhood. Meanwhile, Jinkx is much more interested in bawdy jokes, cute boys, and boozy libations. As they sing and dance their way through numbers, the tension between them mounts, culminating in an all-out battle for control of the show. This high-camp, side-splitting romp is equal parts sacrilegious and sweet. The Jinxk and DeLa Holiday Show is sure to be a holiday tradition for those who know that the best traditions are the ones we create ourselves.
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