Christmas Events for Kids in Spokane (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

13 min read

The Spokane area has 13 Christmas events for kids we could confirm for the 2026 season, from Kids Holiday Hunt in Spokane on November 21 to Santa Photos at River Park Square in Spokane, which runs through December 24. 5 of them are free, and every listing links straight to the host. It is one stop on our guide to Christmas events for kids in Washington, part of our guide for every state.

The short version

  • 13 kids’ Christmas events confirmed in Spokane for 2026, in Spokane and Spokane Valley
  • First: Kids Holiday Hunt, Spokane, November 21. Runs latest: Santa Photos at River Park Square, Spokane, through December 24
  • Free: Santa Photos at River Park Square, Santa's Arrival: Under the Big Top, Santa Cares: A Sensory Friendly Santa Photo Experience, STEAM-Themed Thursdays: Gift Making Workshop and Gift Making Workshop
  • Checked on each host’s own page; each listing links straight to it
Watercolor illustration: Rally the corgi stands on a red train seat looking out at falling snow, a lit Christmas tree and a white dove. Text: Choo choo! The train starting could be heard. Hello cute white bird!
Rally watching the snow and a lit Christmas tree, from the pages of Rally Takes the Train.

Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by city, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (sign-ups, ages, what is included). Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Washington Christmas train rides page.

Spokane Christmas events for kids at a glance

Kids’ Christmas events
13 confirmed for 2026
Cities
Spokane and Spokane Valley
Season
November 21 to December 24, 2026
Free events
5
Kinds of events
Santa visit, holiday show, holiday event and holiday crafts
Last checked

Plan your December

When each Spokane Christmas event for kids happens

The first is Kids Holiday Hunt in Spokane on November 21; the last runs to December 24. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.

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Christmas events for kids in Spokane

11 confirmed events for kids in Spokane, soonest first.

Spokane: Kids Holiday Hunt

Holiday eventDowntown Spokane Partnership · Spokane

Host
Downtown Spokane Partnership (opens in a new tab)
Where
Participating downtown Spokane businesses, Spokane, WA 99201
When
Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Saturday, December 19, 2026 (during business hours)
Cost
No fee listed
Ages
Ages 12 and under
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Kids Holiday Hunt turns a downtown Spokane shopping trip into a search game. Children ages 12 and under look for hidden holiday characters at 14 participating businesses and record where they found each one in a Holiday Hunt Passport, which families download and print from the Downtown Spokane Partnership website.

Completed passports go to the ICCU Downtown Branch, Monday through Saturday, for a chance to win the grand prize. All entries must be turned in by December 19, and the winner is drawn on December 20. The hunt runs from November 21, so it pairs well with a visit to Santa at River Park Square or the Merry and Magical activities on Post Street.

Parent tip: Print the passport at home before heading downtown, and drop it off at the ICCU Downtown Branch by December 19.

See dates and details from Downtown Spokane Partnership (opens in a new tab)

Spokane: Santa Photos at River Park Square

Santa visitFreeRiver Park Square · Spokane

Host
River Park Square (opens in a new tab)
Where
River Park Square, Level One Atrium, 808 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
When
Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Thursday, December 24, 2026 (daily during mall Santa hours; closed Thanksgiving)
Cost
Free visits with Santa; photo packages for purchase
Sign-up
Recommended
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Santa sets up on Level One of the River Park Square atrium, under the mall's 50 foot Christmas tree, from November 21 through Christmas Eve. Visits are free, and families can buy a keepsake photo package if they want one. The page lists hours for every week, from 11 am to 7 pm on early weekdays up to 9 am to 8 pm in the final days, with a 9 am to 5 pm close on December 24. Santa is closed on Thanksgiving.

Reserving a time online helps you pick an ideal slot, and reservations come with a free video message from Santa. Walk ups are welcome on a first come, first served basis. Several themed days run alongside the visits, including Family PJ Parties on Tuesdays, Storytime with Mrs. Claus on Wednesdays from December 2 to 16, and Baby's First on Wednesdays.

Parent tip: Book online for a set time and a video message from Santa; check the weekly hours on the page before you go.

See dates and details from River Park Square (opens in a new tab)

Spokane: Santa's Arrival: Under the Big Top

Tree lightingFreeRiver Park Square · Spokane

Host
River Park Square (opens in a new tab)
Where
River Park Square, 808 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
When
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 3 to 7 pm
Cost
Free to attend; Santa photo packages sold separately
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

River Park Square opens its holiday season with a big top themed evening. Family activities start at 3 pm and include bath bomb pressing, face painting and balloon twisting. From 5 to 5:30 pm, Santa makes his grand entrance with aerialists and other performers, and the mall lights its 50 foot Christmas tree in the atrium.

After the lighting, the festivities continue until 7 pm, and Santa photos begin at 5:45 pm. Walk ups are welcome as availability allows, or families can reserve a photo session ahead of time. Earlier in the day, from noon to 5 pm, the Downtown Spokane Partnership hosts Merry and Magical Lane on Post Street with live entertainment, sing alongs and family activities. The event is free to attend, and photo packages are optional purchases.

Parent tip: Reserve a Santa photo time online if you want to skip the walk up line, which starts at 5:45 pm.

See dates and details from River Park Square (opens in a new tab)

Spokane: Sensory Friendly: The Nutcracker Ballet

Holiday showSpokane Symphony · Spokane

Host
Spokane Symphony (opens in a new tab)
Where
Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
When
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 6 pm
Cost
Tickets required; see Spokane Symphony ticket page
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Spokane Symphony offers a sensory friendly performance of The Nutcracker on Wednesday, December 2, at The Fox. Doors open at 5 pm and the show begins at 6 pm. State Street Ballet and local dancers perform, with Tchaikovsky's score played live by the Spokane Symphony under conductor James Lowe.

This performance is designed for people with sensory needs for whom a traditional show might be hard to attend. Changes include altered lighting levels, the freedom to move around during the performance and sensory support tools. It is a gentle way to introduce young children to the ballet a day before the full run of performances begins. Ticket information is on the Spokane Symphony page, and the Fox Theater sits at 1001 West Sprague Avenue in downtown Spokane, a short walk from the River Park Square holiday tree.

Parent tip: Arrive when doors open at 5 pm to settle in before the 6 pm start.

See dates and details from Spokane Symphony (opens in a new tab)

Spokane: Storytime with Mrs. Claus

Story time with Mrs. ClausRiver Park Square · Spokane

Host
River Park Square (opens in a new tab)
Where
River Park Square, 808 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
When
Wed December 2, Wed December 9 and Wed December 16, 2026, 11 am to noon
Cost
No fee listed; Santa visits are free
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

River Park Square pairs its season of Santa visits with a weekly Storytime with Mrs. Claus. The story hour runs on Wednesdays, December 2, 9 and 16, from 11 am to noon, at the downtown Spokane mall where Santa sits beneath the 50 foot Christmas tree in the Level One atrium.

The mall lists the storytime as one of its special events to combine with a Santa visit. Visits with Santa are free, and photo packages are optional. Wednesdays are also Baby's First days, which makes this a good morning for families with little ones. On Monday to Wednesday visits before December 3, buying an Elite photo package earns a two hour parking validation for the River Park Square garage.

Parent tip: Pair storytime with a Santa visit the same morning; book a photo time online if you want to avoid a wait.

See dates and details from River Park Square (opens in a new tab)

Spokane: The Nutcracker Ballet

Holiday showSpokane Symphony · Spokane

Host
Spokane Symphony (opens in a new tab)
Where
Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
When
Thu December 3 (7:30 pm), Fri December 4 (7:30 pm), Sat December 5 (3 to 7:30 pm) and Sun December 6, 2026
Cost
Tickets required; see Spokane Symphony ticket page
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Spokane Symphony calls The Nutcracker Spokane's favorite holiday tradition. State Street Ballet joins more than 90 local dancers on stage at The Fox, and the orchestra plays Tchaikovsky's score live, which makes it a memorable first ballet for many children.

Performances run from Thursday, December 3 through Sunday, December 6. Evening shows open doors at 6:30 pm with a 7:30 pm curtain, and matinees open doors at 2 pm with a 3 pm curtain. The ticket page lists Thursday, Friday, Saturday matinee, Saturday evening and Sunday performances. Families with children who prefer a calmer setting can choose the sensory friendly performance on December 2 instead. Tickets for each performance are sold through the Spokane Symphony box office, and patrons who choose three or more shows can save 10 percent with a Curated by You subscription package.

Parent tip: A Saturday or Sunday matinee is the easiest choice for younger children.

See dates and details from Spokane Symphony (opens in a new tab)

Spokane: Blitzen Bash at River Park Square

Santa visitRiver Park Square · Spokane

Host
River Park Square (opens in a new tab)
Where
River Park Square, First Level Atrium, 808 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
When
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11 am to 3 pm
Cost
No fee listed; Santa photo packages for purchase
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

River Park Square's annual Blitzen Bash brings Santa's reindeer to downtown Spokane on Saturday, December 5, from 11 am to 3 pm. Families can get an up close look at the reindeer and take part in festive, family friendly activities in the First Level Atrium. The mall says more activities and details will be announced closer to the date.

Santa is in the mall throughout the season, so the bash is an easy day to combine the reindeer with a Santa visit. Photo sessions can be reserved online, and STCU members save $10 on a photo package when paying with an STCU card. Santa photo hours run all day at the mall that Saturday, from 10 am to 8 pm, so families can arrive for the reindeer and stay for a visit under the 50 foot tree.

Parent tip: Check the event page close to the date for the full activity list.

See dates and details from River Park Square (opens in a new tab)

Spokane: Santa Cares: A Sensory Friendly Santa Photo Experience

Santa visitFreeRiver Park Square · Spokane

Host
River Park Square (opens in a new tab)
Where
River Park Square, 808 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
When
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 9 to 10:30 am
Cost
Free Santa visit; photo packages for purchase; reservation required
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

River Park Square sets aside a private early morning on Sunday, December 6, from 9 to 10:30 am, for children and families who would benefit from a quieter, more relaxed visit with Santa. The session avoids the usual crowds, bright lights and loud sounds of a busy mall day.

The visit with Santa is free, and photo packages are available for purchase. Advance reservations are required so that each family has a comfortable experience, and the mall links to a ticketing page for booking. STCU members receive $10 off a photo package when paying with an STCU card on site. Because the session takes place before regular crowds arrive, children can take their time, and families can capture a holiday memory with Santa in a calm, welcoming setting that respects each child's pace.

Parent tip: Reserve ahead, since this private session only admits families with a booking.

See dates and details from River Park Square (opens in a new tab)

Spokane: SnowFest

Holiday eventDowntown Spokane Partnership · Spokane

Host
Downtown Spokane Partnership (opens in a new tab)
Where
Festival Street on Post, 110 N Post St, Spokane, WA 99201
When
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 1 to 8 pm
Cost
No fee listed
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

SnowFest fills Festival Street on Post with winter fun on Saturday, December 12, from 1 to 8 pm. The street party features live music, seasonal food, snow machines, holiday sing alongs, winter games and a Santa Crawl costume contest. The highlight is the Great Snow Summoning, a festive countdown that ends in a coordinated snowfall moment.

The Downtown Spokane Partnership says family friendly activities and nonalcoholic drinks are available throughout the event, with a separate beer garden for guests 21 and older. SnowFest is timed alongside the BrrrZAAR at River Park Square and Christmas Tree Elegance, so families can easily fold in other downtown holiday stops the same day. The afternoon start makes it easy to come for an hour of games and music, and the evening countdown gives older kids something to look forward to as the lights come on downtown.

Parent tip: Plan around the snowfall countdown, and note the beer garden area is for adults 21 and older.

See dates and details from Downtown Spokane Partnership (opens in a new tab)

Spokane: Gift Making Workshop

Holiday craftsFreeSpokane County Library District · Spokane

Host
Spokane County Library District (opens in a new tab)
Where
Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S Regal St, Spokane, WA 99223
When
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Cost
Free library program
Ages
Ages 5+ and their families
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Moran Prairie Library on Spokane's South Hill hosts a Gift Making Workshop on Tuesday, December 15, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Children create a one of a kind homemade gift to give to someone special, then can make their own wrapping paper and card so the present is ready to give.

The workshop is aimed at ages 5 and up with their families, and kids 8 and younger must come with an adult. No registration is listed, so families can simply drop in. The after school timing makes it an easy stop on a weekday, and it is a nice way for children to make something personal for a parent, grandparent or teacher before the holidays.

Parent tip: Children 8 and under need an adult with them.

See dates and details from Spokane County Library District (opens in a new tab)

Spokane: Elf In Concert

Holiday showSpokane Symphony · Spokane

Host
Spokane Symphony (opens in a new tab)
Where
Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
When
Sat December 19 (7:30 to 9:30 pm) and Sun December 20 (3 to 5 pm), 2026
Cost
Tickets required; see Spokane Symphony ticket page
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Spokane Symphony screens the full film Elf on the big screen at The Fox while the orchestra performs John Debney's score live. The story follows Buddy, who was accidentally carried to the North Pole as a toddler, raised among Santa's elves, and later travels to New York to find his father.

There are two performances: Saturday, December 19, at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 20, at 3 pm. The Sunday afternoon show is the easier fit for younger children. A live orchestra paired with a familiar movie can be a friendly introduction to symphony music for school age kids. Tickets are sold through the Spokane Symphony, and the Fox Theater sits in the heart of downtown, close to the River Park Square tree and other holiday stops on the same weekend.

Parent tip: Choose the Sunday 3 pm performance for younger children.

See dates and details from Spokane Symphony (opens in a new tab)

Christmas events for kids in Spokane Valley

2 confirmed events for kids in Spokane Valley, soonest first.

Spokane Valley: Tree Lighting

Story time with SantaCity of Spokane Valley · Spokane Valley

Host
City of Spokane Valley (opens in a new tab)
Where
Spokane Valley, WA (near Spokane)
When
Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:30 to 7 pm
Cost
Free refreshments; admission not listed
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The City of Spokane Valley kicks off the holiday season with a festive tree lighting featuring Santa, along with performances by a children's choir and a band. Free cookies and cocoa are served, which makes it an easy, relaxed evening outing for families.

After the tree is lit, the fun moves indoors for storytime with Santa in the library, a nice option for younger children who would rather sit and listen than stand in the cold. The event runs from 5:30 to 7 pm, so it works well even for little ones with an early bedtime. The city's holidays page does not name the exact location or say whether there is any cost, so check the city's tree lighting page before you head out. The city points families to SpokaneValleyWA.gov/TreeLighting for full details.

Parent tip: Check SpokaneValleyWA.gov/TreeLighting for the location before you go; storytime with Santa follows the lighting inside the library.

See dates and details from City of Spokane Valley (opens in a new tab)

Spokane Valley: STEAM-Themed Thursdays: Gift Making Workshop

Holiday craftsFreeSpokane County Library District · Spokane Valley

Host
Spokane County Library District (opens in a new tab)
Where
Spokane Valley Library, Diane E. Zahand Meeting Room East, 22 N Herald Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (near Spokane)
When
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Cost
Free library program
Ages
Ages 5+ and their families
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Spokane Valley Library turns its STEAM-Themed Thursday into a holiday Gift Making Workshop on December 10, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Kids create a one of a kind homemade gift for someone special and can also design their own wrapping paper and a card to go with it.

The program is for ages 5 and up with their families, and children 8 and younger must bring an adult. No registration is required. The library district runs the same workshop at several other branches in December, so families who miss this date can look for another session nearby on the district calendar. The library provides the craft setting in its Diane E. Zahand Meeting Room East, and the after school timing makes it an easy weekday stop for families in the Valley.

Parent tip: An adult must attend with children 8 and under.

See dates and details from Spokane County Library District (opens in a new tab)

Looking further afield? Our Washington Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Seattle. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.

A story for the drive home

A morning with Santa or an evening of holiday stories tends to end the same way: tired kids, a long drive and one more book before bed. Our picture book follows Rally the corgi on his first train ride to see his grand-paw-rents, and every page is painted by hand. If your family is spending December missing someone, it was written for that too. For the car, print our free corgi and train coloring pages.

Rally Takes the Train book cover: a watercolor corgi peeking from a red train

A bedtime story after seeing SantaRally Takes the Train is a five-minute rhyming picture book about a corgi’s first train ride, hand-painted in real watercolor by Leslie Dunn. $16.99 on Amazon, ages 0 to 8.

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Spokane Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask

What Christmas events for kids are in Spokane in 2026?

We confirmed 13 Christmas events for kids in Spokane for 2026 on each host’s own page: Kids Holiday Hunt in Spokane (November 21), Santa Photos at River Park Square in Spokane (November 21), Santa's Arrival: Under the Big Top in Spokane (November 21), Sensory Friendly: The Nutcracker Ballet in Spokane (December 2), Storytime with Mrs. Claus in Spokane (December 2), The Nutcracker Ballet in Spokane (December 3), Tree Lighting in Spokane Valley (December 4), Blitzen Bash at River Park Square in Spokane (December 5), Santa Cares: A Sensory Friendly Santa Photo Experience in Spokane (December 6), STEAM-Themed Thursdays: Gift Making Workshop in Spokane Valley (December 10), SnowFest in Spokane (December 12), Gift Making Workshop in Spokane (December 15) and Elf In Concert in Spokane (December 19). Every one is listed below with times, cost and a link to the host.

What Christmas events for kids are in Spokane, Washington?

For families in and around Spokane, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Kids Holiday Hunt (Nov 21 to Dec 19, during business hours, no fee listed); Santa Photos at River Park Square (Daily, Nov 21 to Dec 24 (closed Thanksgiving), free visits with santa; photo packages for purchase); Santa's Arrival: Under the Big Top (Sat, Nov 21, 3 to 7 pm (Santa arrives 5 pm), free to attend; santa photo packages sold separately); Sensory Friendly: The Nutcracker Ballet (Wed, Dec 2, 6 pm (doors 5 pm), tickets required; see spokane symphony ticket page); Storytime with Mrs. Claus (Wednesdays, Dec 2, 9 and 16, 11 am to noon, no fee listed; santa visits are free); The Nutcracker Ballet (Thu, Dec 3 to Sun, Dec 6; evenings 7:30 pm, matinee 3 pm, tickets required; see spokane symphony ticket page); Blitzen Bash at River Park Square (Sat, Dec 5, 11 am to 3 pm, no fee listed; santa photo packages for purchase); Santa Cares: A Sensory Friendly Santa Photo Experience (Sun, Dec 6, 9 to 10:30 am, free santa visit; photo packages for purchase; reservation required); SnowFest (Sat, Dec 12, 1 to 8 pm, no fee listed); Gift Making Workshop (Tue, Dec 15, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, free library program); Elf In Concert (Sat, Dec 19, 7:30 pm; Sun, Dec 20, 3 pm, tickets required; see spokane symphony ticket page). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Spokane section of this page.

What Christmas events for kids are in Spokane Valley, Washington?

For families in and around Spokane Valley, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Tree Lighting (Fri, Dec 4, 5:30 to 7 pm, free refreshments; admission not listed); STEAM-Themed Thursdays: Gift Making Workshop (Thu, Dec 10, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, free library program). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Spokane Valley section of this page.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Spokane?

Yes. 5 of the 13 events here are free: Santa Photos at River Park Square in Spokane, Santa's Arrival: Under the Big Top in Spokane, Santa Cares: A Sensory Friendly Santa Photo Experience in Spokane, STEAM-Themed Thursdays: Gift Making Workshop in Spokane Valley and Gift Making Workshop in Spokane. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.

Where can kids see Santa in Spokane this December?

Santa appears at Santa Photos at River Park Square in Spokane (November 21), Santa's Arrival: Under the Big Top in Spokane (November 21), Storytime with Mrs. Claus in Spokane (December 2), Tree Lighting in Spokane Valley (December 4), Blitzen Bash at River Park Square in Spokane (December 5) and Santa Cares: A Sensory Friendly Santa Photo Experience in Spokane (December 6). Times and booking rules are in each event’s listing above.

Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Spokane?

Holiday story times on this page: Storytime with Mrs. Claus in Spokane and Tree Lighting in Spokane Valley. Library story times are usually free; story times with a meal or show are ticketed.

Are there kids' Christmas events in Spokane on Christmas Eve or after Christmas?

Yes: Santa Photos at River Park Square in Spokane (through December 24).

How much is Kids Holiday Hunt in Spokane?

No fee listed. Kids Holiday Hunt is on Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Saturday, December 19, 2026 (during business hours) at Participating downtown Spokane businesses. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Santa Photos at River Park Square in Spokane?

Free visits with Santa; photo packages for purchase. Santa Photos at River Park Square is on Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Thursday, December 24, 2026 (daily during mall Santa hours; closed Thanksgiving) at River Park Square, Level One Atrium. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Santa's Arrival: Under the Big Top in Spokane?

Free to attend; Santa photo packages sold separately. Santa's Arrival: Under the Big Top is on Saturday, November 21, 2026, 3 to 7 pm at River Park Square. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Sensory Friendly: The Nutcracker Ballet in Spokane?

Tickets required; see Spokane Symphony ticket page. Sensory Friendly: The Nutcracker Ballet is on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 6 pm at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Storytime with Mrs. Claus in Spokane?

No fee listed; Santa visits are free. Storytime with Mrs. Claus is on Wed December 2, Wed December 9 and Wed December 16, 2026, 11 am to noon at River Park Square. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is The Nutcracker Ballet in Spokane?

Tickets required; see Spokane Symphony ticket page. The Nutcracker Ballet is on Thu December 3 (7:30 pm), Fri December 4 (7:30 pm), Sat December 5 (3 to 7:30 pm) and Sun December 6, 2026 at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Tree Lighting in Spokane Valley?

Free refreshments; admission not listed. Tree Lighting is on Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:30 to 7 pm at Spokane Valley. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Blitzen Bash at River Park Square in Spokane?

No fee listed; Santa photo packages for purchase. Blitzen Bash at River Park Square is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11 am to 3 pm at River Park Square, First Level Atrium. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Santa Cares: A Sensory Friendly Santa Photo Experience in Spokane?

Free Santa visit; photo packages for purchase; reservation required. Santa Cares: A Sensory Friendly Santa Photo Experience is on Sunday, December 6, 2026, 9 to 10:30 am at River Park Square. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is STEAM-Themed Thursdays: Gift Making Workshop in Spokane Valley?

Free library program. STEAM-Themed Thursdays: Gift Making Workshop is on Thursday, December 10, 2026, 3:30 to 4:30 pm at Spokane Valley Library, Diane E. Zahand Meeting Room East. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is SnowFest in Spokane?

No fee listed. SnowFest is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 1 to 8 pm at Festival Street on Post. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Gift Making Workshop in Spokane?

Free library program. Gift Making Workshop is on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 3:30 to 4:30 pm at Moran Prairie Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Elf In Concert in Spokane?

Tickets required; see Spokane Symphony ticket page. Elf In Concert is on Sat December 19 (7:30 to 9:30 pm) and Sun December 20 (3 to 5 pm), 2026 at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Spokane?

Yes, but they have their own guide. Santa trains and holiday train rides are listed in our Spokane Christmas train rides guide, so this page sticks to story times, Santa visits and other events off the rails.

How do you confirm these events?

We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 2, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.

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