Parks & Recreation: 311 or 509.755.2489
Friday, December 3, 2021 at 11:10 a.m.
SPOKANE – This 2021 holiday season, Parks & Recreation and partners are offering a wide variety of festive events and activities to bring the cheer through the New Year.
Take in the glow of holiday light displays at Manito, Riverfront, and Cowley Park, glide through the crisp winter air at the Numerica Skate Ribbon, shop local at Riverfront’s Winter Market, and ring in the new year with the return of New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Riverfront! Plus, enjoy winter recreation activities for the whole family.
“It’s been a difficult 18-plus months, so we will embrace any opportunity to create joy and provide something special for the community,” said Parks & Recreation director Garrett Jones. “Spokane is a city that really knows how to celebrate the holiday season, and we’ve got so many spectacular ways to do it this year thanks to our partners and generous donors.”
2021 Light Shows
Light up the Night - Holiday Tree Walk & Trail of Lights at Riverfront
Parks & Recreation
Now thru January 2
The Holiday Tree Walk aims to shine light on Spokane’s non-profit, community centered organizations; groups are invited to decorate a tree highlighting their organization’s mission. View the window display and outdoor trees at the Riverfront Pavilion and visit the Trail of Lights all around the park!
Cowley Park Lights
KXLY Extreme Team, ACE Hardware, Directors Mortgage, Avista, Parks & Recreation
December 1 – January 31
Music from Noon – 9pm
Every year, the Extreme Team lights up Cowley Park for the kids at the Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. This year, a few additional trees will be decorated, and inspirational messages will fill the sidewalks.
https://www.kxly.com/features/extreme-team/
Holiday Lights at Manito
Friends of Manito, Parks & Recreation, Providence Health Care, Wagstaff, Inc., Washington Trust Bank
Drive-Thru December 10 – 16
Walk-Thru December 17 – 19
Riding on the success of last year’s drive-thru holiday lights event, the Manito Holiday Lights will be even more spectacular this year thanks to generous sponsors and partners. Plus, we’ve added walk-thru days, Dec 17-19, just for pedestrians!
Drive-Thu Event: December 10-16, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Walk-Thru Event: December 17-19, 6:30 – 8:30pm
www.thefriendsofmanito.org/holiday
New Year’s Eve Fireworks presented by Coca-Cola
December 31
9pm
Riverfront Park
A return to the tradition of a vibrant fireworks show in the heart of downtown! The family-friendly fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m. and the Numerica Skate Ribbon will offer extended hours from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
2021 Festivities
Wheatland Bank Horse and Carriage Rides
Wheatland Bank, Downtown Spokane Partnership, Parks & Recreation
Now thru December 24
Fridays 3 – 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays Noon – 5 p.m.
Enjoy an 8-minute loop through the wonders of Riverfront Park. Pre-registration required. Free.
https://downtownspokane.org/event/wheatland-bank-free-horse-and-carriage-rides/2021-11-26/
Winter Market at the Pavilion
Wednesdays, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22
3 – 7 p.m.
Riverfront's Winter Market is back by popular demand! Shop local this holiday season with a variety of local farmers, processors, artisans, and hand crafters.
Numerica Skate Ribbon
Glide along the ribbon of ice downtown, amidst the glow of holiday lights! Check out our weekly specials, like Cheap Skate Tuesdays where we offer free skate rentals and food deals, on our website.
https://my.spokanecity.org/riverfrontspokane/attractions/skate-ribbon/
2021 Outdoor Recreation
Cross Country Ski Lessons
December 11, 12, 18, 19, 30, 31
$59
Come learn the basics at Mt. Spokane from certified instructors!
Sponsored by Fitness Fanatics
Register at www.SpokaneRec.org
Snowshoe Tours
December 17, 18, 19, 26
$25
Try this amazing winter sport – we provide the gear! During a guided hike, you’ll travel on beautiful trails through the snow-covered trees around Mt. Spokane.
Register at www.SpokaneRec.org
Youth Winter Adventures
December 21-22, or 28-29
$99
Ages 9-12 will learn snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and snow cave building at Mt. Spokane State Park!
Register at www.SpokaneRec.org
About City of Spokane Parks & Recreation
City of Spokane Parks and Recreation stewards nearly 120 properties across 4,000 acres of park land, including manicured parks, natural lands, aquatic centers, golf courses, sports complexes, and an arboretum. We also offer hundreds of recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities to improve the health and quality of life for our community. Enjoy all your city has to offer by visiting spokaneparks.org. Follow us @SpokaneParks on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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The City of Choice
509.625.6200
parks@spokanecity.org
808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd # 5, Spokane, WA 99201
