STCU holiday events guide.

Santa photos at River Park Square.

Saturday, November 22 – Tuesday, December 24

STCU members made the nice list and can save $10 on holiday photo packages by using their STCU credit or debit card to purchase on-site or online. When you buy online, enter the first six digits of your card as the promo code.

River Park Square’s holiday coloring contest.

Monday, November 24 – Friday, December 26

While visiting Santa at River Park Square, grab a coloring sheet for a chance to win a $25 Mastercard gift card. 

Once you complete your coloring sheet, drop it off at STCU's downtown branch in River Park Square by 9 a.m. on December 26 to enter the coloring contest.

Santa Express.

Friday, November 28 – Monday, December 22.

Kids ages 4-12 can find the perfect gifts for their loved ones at prices ranging from $1-$12.  Proceeds benefit Vanessa Behan, a safe haven for kids in crisis. 

Small Business Saturday.

Saturday, November 29.

What’s better than getting your holiday shopping done early? Doing it locally and winning a swag bag full of goodies, of course!

To kick off Small Business Saturday, Downtown Spokane Partnership will give away bags to the first 300 customers at Auntie’s Bookstore. The bags will have gift cards, coupons, and swag items from small businesses.

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12 Deals of Downtown.

Thursday, December 12 – Monday, December 23.

Keep an eye on Downtown Spokane Partnership's Facebook page for 12 Deals of Downtown. Every day, starting December 12, you’ll see a post sharing deals from a downtown business. Plus, you may win a little something extra. 

Newport Festival of Trees.

Saturday, December 6.

Enjoy holiday tunes, free refreshments, crafts for kids, and free Santa photos at the Newport Community Hospital in the Ponderosa Ballroom from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Clarkston Festival of Trees.

Friday, November 21

Enjoy cookies, coffee, hot chocolate, and cider while you take in the festive décor during community day from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Bring the whole family for photos with Santa, letter writing, and a holiday scavenger hunt.

Plus, don’t miss the dazzling mini trees, Avenue of Wreaths, and Golden Grove trees.

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Ritzville Giving Tree.

Monday, November 10 – Friday, December 19.

Help spread joy this holiday season by providing gifts for a local family in need. Starting November 10, choose a family from the Christmas tree at the STCU Ritzville branch. Bring the gifts to the branch by December 19.

Ritzville branch

Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt.

Saturday November 29 – Sunday, December 21.

Grab an elf passport, and search for Santa’s hidden elves in downtown Coeur d’Alene businesses every day through December 22. Get stamps for each elf you find. If you find 10 or more, you'll be entered to win grand prize drawings for a $300 Figpickels shopping spree or Gonzaga basketball tickets.

Drop completed passports at Mountain Madness Soap Co., Mix It Up, and Woops! Bakeshop.

Free photos with Santa.

Saturday, December 6.

Visit Santa at the STCU’s Downtown Coeur d’Alene Branch from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for free photos! While you're there, earn a stamp on your Elf on the Shelf passport, just by visiting Santa. And, you get an extra stamp when you bring a food donation for the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department’s holiday food drive. Each stamp enters you to win a $100 Figpickels gift card.

Festival of Trees.

Friday and Saturday, November 28 – 29.

Get in the holiday spirit at Kootenai Health Foundation’s Festival of Trees. The annual event is open to all at the Coeur d’Alene Resort.

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Santa photos at Columbia Center Mall.

Friday, November 14 – Wednesday, December 24.

STCU members made the nice list and save $10 on holiday photo packages by using their STCU credit or debit card to purchase on-site or online. When you buy online, enter the first six digits of your card as the promo code.

You can find more information and reserve your photo session on the Columbia Center Mall’s website.

Pasco Winterfest: Candy cane scavenger hunt.

Friday, December 5 – Tuesday, December 9.

Follow the clues posted to Pasco Parks Facebook page to find candy canes hidden throughout the city. Once you find the candy canes, scan the QR code and earn a daily entry to win a prize drawing.

You can find more information and the official rules on the Visit Tri-Cities website.

Pasco Winterfest: Celebration and tree lighting.

Saturday, December 13.

Join in festive fun from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Peanuts Park in Pasco for the Winterfest celebration and tree lighting. There will be music, kids’ games, crafts, and a chance to see Santa. The tree lighting will take place at 5:30 p.m.

If you took part in the candy cane scavenger hunt, you’ll want to make sure you’re there. The grand prize winner will be revealed ahead of the tree lighting ceremony, and you must be present to win.

A Christmas Miracle on Main Street.

Saturday, December 6.

The festivities kick off at 1 p.m. in downtown Othello with decorated store fronts, photo opportunities with Santa, and more.

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Moses Lake tree lighting.

Friday, November 21.

Kick off the holiday season with the Downtown Tree Lighting at Sinkiuse Square in Moses Lake from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Moses Lake agricultural parade.

Friday, December 5.

Celebrate Moses Lake’s agricultural roots at the 29th Annual Agricultural Parade and Street Party! The fun, family-friendly event takes place from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Sinkiuse Square. For more information visit the Dowtown Moses Lake Association’s website.