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December 31, 9pm-1am This New Year’s Eve, the Davenport Grand Hotel will take guests through a journey of 2023’s iconic musical events, reliving the soundtrack of the year before ringing in 2024. A concert-like atmosphere will feature the DJ Donuts, food stands, booths, and unique experiences for a one-of-a-kind New Year’s Eve celebration. Bring your friendship bracelets and your best concert attire to “a party of your wildest dreams!” Enjoy dancing, a photo booth, a champagne toast this New Year’s Eve. DavenportHotelCollection.com

December 28, 6 - 9pm Start the New Year’s weekend early with Thursday evening’s Sparkling Soiree Wine Dinner at Beverly’s at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, promising “effervescent elegance and culinary delights!” Send off 2023 by sipping and tasting your way through a six-course menu curated by Beverly’s team of culinary professionals and sommeliers. CdAResort.com

December 24, 10am - 8:15pm Coeur d’Alene On Ice, presented by Numerica Credit Union, invites you to spend Christmas Eve … on ice. Skate sessions will be available throughout the day on Sunday, December 24, along with pumpkin donuts, loaded hot cocoa, and an appearance from Santa himself. It’s a fun, festive day to be on the ice. Skates are included in ticket prices, with the option to add an igloo experience for even more magic! Facebook.com

December 23 Westwood Gardens Nursery and Garden Art in Rathdrum invites children of all ages to join them for their Old-Fashioned Christmas, where they can make and decorate their own Christmas swag, made from fresh cut evergreen branches and choice of decor! There will be hot cocoa and cookies, as Christmas carols play in the background. The event is held 4 to 7pm this Saturday, December 23. All Christmas trees and decor will be on sale too for those needing any  last-minute gifts and decor! Facebook.com

December 23 STCU Best of Broadway presents Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, an evening full of holiday hits and unforgettable characters! Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley and Carl Perkins will take viewers through a story of Christmas past, present and future, featuring the artists’ chart-topping hits and the sounds of the season. The show is in town Saturday only, at the First Interstate Center for the Performing Arts. BroadwaySpokane.com

December 23 - 24 Ski with Santa at Schweitzer this weekend before he makes his big trip on Christmas Eve! This Saturday and Sunday, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be cruising around several of Schweitzer’s beginner and intermediate runs, visiting kids and passing out candy. Check the weekend’s schedule online to find the best places to meet Santa, enjoy photo opportunities, and participate in activities like Mrs. Claus reading “The Night Before Christmas” in the Selkirk Lodge on Christmas Eve! Schweitzer.com

December 20 - 23 Celebrate the holidays in Spokane’s historic Campbell House, decorated for Christmas! Enjoy the tree, a scavenger hunt, and activities for all ages, and meet historical characters as they prepare for the holiday. Start at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, then make your way to the historic Campbell house! Hours for Campbell House Holidays are noon to 4pm each day. Tickets, priced $2 per person (in addition to your museum admission charges), are required to participate. NorthwestMuseum.org

December 16, 10am - 8pm Spokane's largest, all-local winter art market returns this weekend to River Park Square! To shop local, unique gifts and handmade goods from regional artists, visit BrrrZAAR. With thousands of gifts to shop, including clothing, home goods, artwork, teas, leather goods, jewelry,  and much more. Bring the whole family to BrrrZAAR to shop, enjoy activities for all ages and live music, and celebrate the holiday season in Spokane. TerrainSpokane.com

December 16, Noon - 3pm No-Li’s annual Frost Fest Brew Fest invites one and all to dress up in their best holiday attire and enjoy seasonal brews this Saturday at the Bier Hall. The event is free — just pay $12 for your 20-ounce glass mug and $8 for beer fills, including event beers like the Snowgaze Cold IPA and the Fireside Red Ale. The first 500 to arrive will receive a complimentary No-Li pom beanie with the purchase of a mug and first beer fill! Stay for your chance to win the raffle prize, a custom No-Li X Sneva MFG Snowboard. Facebook.com

December 16, 1pm Spokane’s Central Library hosts a Wonka Candy Carnival for all ages this Saturday, inviting fans of Roald Dahl’s classic story to enjoy themed activities like life-sized Candy Land, inventing your own chocolate bar, and more, in celebration of the release of the new Wonka movie. Facebook.com

December 16, 4:30pm Enjoy the Parade of Lights through Spokane Valley this Saturday. A local family tradition coordinated by a local University High School student, Parade of Lights features a light parade, festive floats, marching groups and more. The event invites locals to gather at the high school for vendors, crafts and cocoa before the parade begins. The parade route will travel north on Pines Road from 40th Avenue to 32nd Avenue, highlighting the holiday spirit of local students. Facebook.com

December 16 - 22 Coeur d’Alene’s Kroc Center hosts Need A Little Christmas, a Radio City Music Hall-inspired show designed to take audience members of all ages through timeless holiday traditions. The show will bring Christmas classics to life with song and dance, emphasizing the reason for the season. With more than 450 costumes, a grand Nativity scene, spectacular sets and more, Need A Little Christmas is a production for the whole family to enjoy. Catch a show this Saturday at 3pm or matinee and evening shows scheduled through the 22nd. NeedaLittleChristmas.com

Northern Quest has decked its halls and kicked off a season of celebrations for everyone to enjoy. Get in the spirit with free Questmas fun for the whole family, featuring an outdoor skating rink, larger-than-life holiday characters, and complimentary cocoa or cider. Santa and one of his reindeer will even make a magical appearance on Saturday, December 16, from noon to 6pm! Plus, enjoy festive dining opportunities at Masselow's Steakhouse, East Pan Asian Cuisine, and more on-property restaurants. Let the little ones play with hourly child care at Kids Quest, then hit the gaming floor for adult-only fun. Take the slots for a spin, lift your spirits at one of our cocktail lounges, or visit Legends of Fire to spark joy with an exotic cigar. And wrap up your holiday shopping at Windfall and La Rive Spa Boutique or with a Northern Quest gift card—the perfect option for everyone on your list. Then do it all again at Northern Quest's New Year's Eve bash! Ring in 2024 with giveaways, live entertainment, and so much more. View all of the holiday happenings at northernquest.com

Now - December 12 The annual 12 days of gifting has arrived at Latah Creek Winery! With a different deal each day, between 25 and 50 percent off, it’s a great time to stock up on local wines and gifts. Enjoy deals like 40 percent off select wine, free cookbook with purchase, flat fee ground shipping on 12-plus bottles, and so much more! Latah Creek is open from 9am to 5pm daily and 24/7 online at LatahCreek.com. All deals will be available online, so you can access the savings from wherever you are! LatahCreek.com

Now - December 17 Familiar characters come together at the Spokane Civic Theatre for A Sherlock Carol, a tale of intrigue, suspense, and holiday cheer. Sherlock Holmes helps a grown-up Tiny Tim to investigate the peculiar death of Ebenezer Scrooge. As they investigate the crime on a dark Christmas Eve, they once again encounter the spirits of the past, present and future. The beloved characters from Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle will come to life on the Margot and Robert Ogden Main Stage Thursdays through Sundays, now through December 17. SpokaneCivicTheatre.com