Things to do
Spokane
Free Horse and Carriage Rides - Through downtown, sponsored by the Spokane Teachers Credit Union and Downtown Spokane Partnership. Today, noon-3 p.m., Wall Street at Main Avenue. No reservations required. (509) 456-0580, ext. 102
Holiday Performances at River Park Square - Pianist Kendall Watson, today, 1-2 p.m., River Park Square, in the Nordstrom corridor, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 321-1184
Spokane Valley Lights Tour - Of decorated homes in the Opportunity area, by Spokane Scenic Tours and Shuttle. Today through Monday, board 6:15 p.m. at Kmart, 4110 E. Sprague Ave. (in parking lot near garden shop) and 6:30 p.m. at The Luxury Box, University City, 10512 E. Sprague Ave. (return to boarding locations 8-8:15 p.m.). $15/adults and teens, $12/seniors, $3/children 5-12. (509) 362-5963
Snowshoe Survival Youth Camp - For ages 9-12, presented by Spokane Parks and Recreation. Learn survival skills at Mount Spokane State Park, including snowshoeing, cave building and finding animal tracks. Snowshoes and transportation included. Wednesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $89. (509) 625-6200
Eastern Washington
Feed Cheney Free Dinner - There will also be free groceries for participants to take home. No paperwork required. Monday, 5-6 p.m., United Church of Christ, 423 N. Sixth St., Cheney. (509) 324-1659
“Holipalooza”- Second annual variety show featuring local youth. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. $5/adults, free/age 4 and younger. (509) 671-3389
North Idaho
A Coeur d’Alene Christmas Variety Show - Holiday-themed live show for the whole family, featuring juggling, magic, comedy, music and dance by performers from age 7 to 83. Today-Saturday and Tuesday-Dec. 30 at 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday at 4, 5:30 and 7 p.m., The Coeur d’Alene Resort, Shore Lounge, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $10/adults, $5/ages 6-12, free/age 5 and younger. (208) 664-7268
Free Community Christmas Dinner - Saturday, 2-5 p.m., Cabinet Mountain Calvary Chapel, 136 Calvary Way, Clark Fork. Free. (208) 266-1911
49 Degrees North Snowboarding and Skiing Camp – For ages 7 and over, presented by Spokane Parks and Recreation. Intermediate skiers and snowboarders can learn to take their skiing or riding to the next level under the supervision of 49 Degrees North staff. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 3311 Flowery Trail Road, Chewelah. $149/camp only; $229/three lift tickets and rentals. (509) 625-6200
A Play in a Day - Second annual event hosted by Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho. Youth ages 8-18 are invited to audition beginning at 4 p.m. on Tuesday or sign up as a stage crew member to put together the musical “Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat” in 24 hours, to be performed Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free for youth participants (sign up online at www.cytnorthidaho.com); $10/show ticket. (208) 819-9281
“The Iron Giant” - Animated adventure science fiction film. Wednesday, 1 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., lower level, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315