Events starting Dec. 29 in Spokane

Image: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

Fri., Dec. 27, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m., Sun., Dec. 29, 7:30 p.m., Mon., Dec. 30, 5 p.m. and Tue., Dec. 31, 5 p.m.

Garland Theater

924 W. Garland Ave., Spokane Spokane - North

Get Tickets

$5

Film

A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory. 509-327-1050

It Happened Here: Expo '74 Fifty Years Later

Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 26

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

2316 W. First Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$7-$12

Community

This 50th anniversary exhibition revisits the historical roots of Expo ‘74’s legacy. It incorporates recognizable elements from Expo’s built environment with museum artifacts and archival materials. May 4-Jan. 25, 2025; Tue-Sun from 10 am-5 pm. 509-456-3931

Woman, Artist, Catalyst: Art from the Permanent Collection

Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through March 9

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

2316 W. First Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$8-$12

Visual Arts

Focusing on locally, nationally and internationally known women artists, this exhibition of work from the MAC’s permanent collection showcases the quality and varied focus of leading artists and art movements in the Inland and Pacific Northwest. June 29-March 9, 2025, Tue-Sun from 10 am-5 pm. 509-456-3931

Joe Feddersen: Earth, Water, Sky

Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 5

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

2316 W. First Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$8-$12

Visual Arts, Community

This exhibition showcases the breadth of Joe Feddersen’s 40-year career, including printmaking, glass, weaving and ceramics through over 100 works. Sept. 28-Jan. 5, Tue-Sun from 10 am-5 pm. 509-456-3931

Frozen 2

Thu., Dec. 26, 2 p.m., Fri., Dec. 27, 2 p.m., Sat., Dec. 28, 2 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 29, 2 p.m.

Garland Theater

924 W. Garland Ave., Spokane Spokane - North

Free

Film

After hearing a mysterious voice call out to her, Elsa travels to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond her kingdom -- an adventure that soon turns into a journey of self-discovery. 509-327-1050

Fast & Free Riders Holiday Camp

Dec. 27-31

49 Degrees North

3311 Flowery Trail Rd., Chewelah Rural Eastern WA

Get Tickets

$389

Sports & Outdoors

A camp focused on developing skiing, racing and freeriding skills while meeting new people and developing confidence. Dec. 27-31. 509-935-6649

A Christmas Labyrinth

Fri., Dec. 27, Sat., Dec. 28, Sun., Dec. 29, Mon., Dec. 30, Tue., Dec. 31, Wed., Jan. 1, Thu., Jan. 2 and Fri., Jan. 3

Chewelah Center for the Arts

405 N. Third St., Chewelah Rural Eastern WA

Get Tickets

$5

Community

A Christmas labyrinth is a festive, meditative path designed to guide participants through a symbolic journey, often used during the Advent season to encourage reflection and spiritual contemplation. Dec. 27-Jan. 3; times TBA. 509-935-8832

Murder Mystery Dinner

Fri., Dec. 27, 6-10 p.m., Sat., Dec. 28, 6-10 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 29, 6-10 p.m.

Commellini Estate

14715 N. Dartford Dr., Spokane Spokane - North

Food & Drink

A four-course murder mystery dinner. Dec. 27-29 from 6-10 pm. 509-466-0667

Sunday Serenades: CDA Brass X5

Sun., Dec. 29, 2-3:30 p.m.

Coeur d'Alene Public Library

702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls

Free

Music & Concerts

Local musicians CDA Brazz X5 play unique tunes alongside refreshments provided by the library. 208-769-2315

Just Plain Darin

Sun., Dec. 29, 6-8 p.m.

Western Pleasure Guest Ranch

1413 Upper Gold Creek Rd., Sandpoint Sandpoint

Live Bands

(208) 263-9066

Brandon Jackson, Last Chance Band, Peyton Rae

Sun., Dec. 29, 7 p.m.

Jaguar Room at The Chameleon

1801 W. Sunset Blvd., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Get Tickets

$10-$15

Live Bands

Elaine Cline, Linda Dailey & Gayle Havercroft

Through Dec. 31, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

Indaba Coffee Roasters (Riverside)

518 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Visual Arts

Artists Elaine Cline, Linda Dailey and Gayle Havercroft showcase their art at Indaba. Dec. 6-31; daily from 6 am-6 pm. 509-325-0471

Tiera May, Brian Deemy & Hannah Charlton

Through Dec. 30, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Entropy

101 N. Stevens St., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Visual Arts

Tiera May and Brian Deemy both create eclectic, occult artwork. Hannah Charlton creates illuminated manuscripts. Dec. 6-29, daily from 11 am-6 pm. 509-414-3226

John J. deRoulet: Remnant

Through Dec. 29

Kolva-Sullivan Gallery

115 S. Adams St., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Visual Arts

Rich and evocative oil painting by Spokane artist John J. deRoulet. Dec. 6-29, by appointment. 509-458-5517

Liberty Lake Winter Glow Spectacular

Through Jan. 1, 2025

Orchard Park

20298 E. Indiana Ave., Liberty Lake Liberty Lake

Free

Community

A holiday light show featuring various installations and displays. Nov. 23-Jan. 1, daily.

Elf Village

Through Jan. 5, 2025

Medical Lake

n/a, Medical Lake Rural Eastern WA

Free

Community

Visit and explore a whimsical elf village display. Nov. 23-Jan. 5, daily.

Miracle

Through Dec. 31, 3 p.m.-2 a.m.

Volstead Act

12 N. Post St., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Food & Drink

A Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar serving themed cocktails and featuring kitschy decor. Nov. 18-Dec. 31, daily from 3 pm-2 am. 509-808-2516

S'mores by the Shores

Through Dec. 31, 3:30-9 p.m.

The Coeur d'Alene Resort

115 S. Second, Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls

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$10

Food & Drink

Gather around lakeside fire pits, and indulge in a nostalgic treat under the stars. Nov. 18-Dec. 31, daily from 3:30-9 pm. 208-292-5678

Journey to the North Pole Cruises

Through Jan. 1, 2025, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.

The Coeur d'Alene Resort

115 S. Second, Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls

Get Tickets

$14-$29

Community

Take a Journey to the North Pole onboard Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises to see 1.5 million twinkling lights and visit Santa at his remodeled North Pole featuring a brand-new illuminated Christmas tree. Nov. 28-Jan. 1, daily at 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. 208-765-4000

1924: Sovereignty, Leadership and the Indian Citizenship Act

Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Feb. 2

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

2316 W. First Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$8-$12

Visual Arts

This exhibition commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act and centers on photographs of early local tribal leadership as they and their people navigated the sometimes-conflicting nature of being both U.S. citizens and citizens of their own sovereign nations. Feb. 17, 2024-Feb. 2, 2025; Tue-Sun from 10 am-5 pm. 509-456-3931

Small Works Exhibit

Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 29

The Art Spirit Gallery

415 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls

Free

Visual Arts

The gallery's 29th annual small works exhibit featuring smaller artworks that double as gifts for the holidays. Nov. 2-Dec. 29, Wed-Sun from 11 am-6 pm. 208-765-6006

Northwest Winterfest

Fridays, 5-8 p.m., Saturdays, 4-8 p.m. and Sundays, 3-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31

Spokane County Fair & Expo Center

404 N. Havana St., Spokane Spokane - East

Get Tickets

$13-$43

Community

An indoor holiday lantern display and cultural celebration featuring light displays and experiences in holiday cultures of the world. Also features a dinosaur-themed lantern display for 2024. Nov. 29-Dec. 31; Fri from 5-8 pm, Sat from 4-8pm, Sun and special holidays from 3-6 pm. 509-477-1766

Meet Your Maker

Ongoing, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

From Here

808 W. Main Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Visual Arts

Meet the artists behind all of the items in From Here. Daily from 11 am-6 pm. See website for artist schedule. 509-808-2943

Drawing Fundamentals Class

Ongoing, 3-4:30 p.m.

Create Arts Center

900 Fourth St., Newport Rural Eastern WA

Free

Visual Arts

Artist Marlene Laurich leads students in line, shape, form and space drawing techniques. Fridays from 3-4:30 pm. 447-9277

Karaoke with DJ Sterling

Mondays-Wednesdays, Sundays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Bigfoot Pub & Eatery

9115 N. Division St., Spokane Spokane - North

Free

Karaoke / Open Mic

Join DJ Sterling for karaoke. 509-467-9638

Learn to Play TCG Games

Sundays, 1-3 p.m.

The Comic Book Shop (NorthTown)

4750 N. Division St., Spokane Spokane - North

$5-$18

Community, Etc.

Come learn to play some of the most popular collectible trading card games (TCGs) during sessions offered Sunday afternoons: Lorcana (12 pm), Pokémon (1 pm) Magic: The Gathering (2 pm) and Flesh and Blood (3 pm). 509-487-4175

Children's Painting Lessons

Sundays, 3-4:30 p.m.

Spokane Art Supply

1303 N. Monroe St., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$10

Visual Arts

An introductory painting class for children. Bring your own supplies. Ages 10+. Every Sunday from 3-4:30 pm. 509-435-8210