Wheatland Bank Horse and Carriage Rides will clip along starting Small Business Saturday through Christmas Eve. Enjoy the sights of downtown from a horse drawn carriage, sing your favorite carols with family and friends, and sit back to enjoy the ride.

Where: Pick-up in Riverfront Park across from the Skate Ribbon Entrance
When: Weekends Saturday and Sunday, Noon – 5:00pm (Breaks from 2:00-3:00pm)

About the rides

• No reservations, standby only.
• Each ride lasts approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
• The carriage can comfortably hold up to 8 adults.
• Please wait until the carriage is stopped and secured before boarding or exiting.
• Please ask the driver before petting the horses and do not stand directly in front of the horses.
• Animals are not allowed on the carriage.

Rides made free thanks to the support of Wheatland Bank

Look who's jingle-jangling back to River Park Square!

Nov 23, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024

Santa Claus returns this holiday to River Park Square and his place at the foot of our show-stopping 50-foot tree.

OPENING WEEKEND EVENT:

Saturday, November 23

3-5pm: Family Festivities

5pm: Santa's Arrival and Tree Lighting

Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 3:00 – 7:30pm

Get ready to kick off the holiday season in Downtown Spokane! We’re bringing all the festive vibes with activities, treats, and tons of holiday cheer both inside River Park Square and along Post Street.

Here’s what’s happening:

Santa Claus returns this holiday to River Park Square and his place at the foot of their show-stopping 50-foot tree. Enjoy Family Festivities from 3-5pm and at 5pm get ready for Santa's Arrival and Tree Lighting!

Along Post Street

Grab your family and friends, enjoy some cocoa, hop on a carriage ride, and join us for an unforgettable evening as we light up Downtown Spokane!

Entertainment Lineup

• 3:00–3:45 pm | Lilac City Voices
• 4:00–4:45 pm | Mt Spokane High School Brass Quintet
• 5:30–7:30 pm | DJ spinning holiday hits

Special Holiday Highlights

• Horse & Carriage Rides | 4:00–5:00 pm & 5:30–7:30 pm (Thanks to Wheatland Bank)
• Brushes and Boughs - Tree Paint-Off for Charity | 4:00–7:30 pm (Post Street)
• Cocoa Station | 4:00–7:30 pm (Brought to you by Visit Spokane)
• Roaming Photo Booth | 5:30–7:30 pm

Join the Kid's Holiday Hunt, a festive adventure hosted by the Downtown Spokane Partnership and Providence!

From November 29 to December 22, kids aged 12 and under can explore Downtown Spokane to find seven hidden holiday characters scattered across 14 local businesses.

Once all the characters are discovered, participants can submit their completed worksheets (in the mailbox at 818 W Riverside Ave) for a chance to win an exciting grand prize, drawn on December 23.

Print the Passport

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Don’t miss this fun and festive community tradition—perfect for families and young explorers!

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To kick off Small Business Saturday on November 30, the first 100 customers at Auntie's Bookstore will receive a Small Business Saturday “swag bag”. The bag will feature gift cards, coupons, and swag items from a variety of small businesses within the Business Improvement District.

Stay tuned for more details.

Sponsored by STCU

Wheatland Bank Horse and Carriage Rides will clip along starting Small Business Saturday through Christmas. Enjoy the sights of downtown from a horse drawn carriage, sing your favorite carols with family and friends, and sit back to enjoy the ride.

When: Saturday and Sunday, Noon – 5:00pm (Breaks from 2:00-3:00pm)
Where: Pick-up in Riverfront Park across from the Skate Ribbon Entrance

About the rides

• No reservations, standby only.
• Each ride lasts approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
• The carriage can comfortably hold up to 8 adults.
• Please wait until the carriage is stopped and secured before boarding or exiting.
• Please ask the driver before petting the horses and do not stand directly in front of the horses.
• Animals are not allowed on the carriage.

Rides made free thanks to the support of Wheatland Bank

Riverfront Spokane is thrilled to showcase talented local vendors and artisans at our Riverfront Market on Saturday, November 30th! Come and enjoy a wonderful day filled with shopping, entertainment, and community spirit as we celebrate the Numerica Tree Lighting Celebration.

Riverfront Market
2024 Date: Saturday, November 30
Time: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Spokane Pavilion
Cost: Free Admission

Interested in becoming a vendor? Apply here: https://bit.ly/rfpmarket

The Numerica Tree Lighting Celebration is a signature Riverfront holiday event and a tradition for many Spokane families. Festivities will kick off at 4pm on Saturday November 30th at the plaza adjacent to the Numerica Skate Ribbon with food trucks, community performances & our winter market (12-7PM). Grab your ice skates, a cup of hot chocolate, and join Numerica and Riverfront Park as we count down to light our community tree at 6pm.

Date: Saturday, November 30
Time: 4-7PM; Countdown begins at 6PM; Riverfront Winter Market 12-7PM
Location: Plaza adjacent to the Numerica Skate Ribbon in Riverfront Park
Cost: Free