Northwest Winterfest

Take a traditional holiday light display and multiply it by a thousand, and you’ll have Northwest Winterfest. Staring and ooh-ing and ahh-ing at the lights is a delight, no matter how old or young you are, but you’ll also want to take in displays showcasing holiday traditions from cultural groups around the world. The Winterfest displays are handcrafted by a team of artisans based in Zigong, China. This year, patrons will find the usual fare: a glowing menagerie of dragons, pandas, trees and more. But, also see a new display featuring 40-foot animatronic dinosaurs based on real fossils. Walk through this annual event with wonder in your heart and hot cocoa in your hands.

Northwest Winterfest • Fri from 5-8 pm, Sat from 4-8 pm, Sun from 3-6 pm through Dec. 31 • $10-$43; kids under 10 free with paid adult • Spokane County Fair & Expo Center • 404 N. Havana St. • northwestwinterfest.com