Night Market Winter Festival – November 28 to December 20

If you’re looking for a holiday event that brings together twinkling lights, festive food, shopping, music, and magical winter energy all in one place, the first-ever Night Market Winter Festival is about to become your new seasonal tradition. Running from November 28 through December 20, this multi-week celebration transforms Summit Parkway into a cozy, illuminated winter corridor where every day brings something new to experience.

Event Details

What: Night Market Winter Festival
When: November 28 – December 20, 2025
Where: 1335 W Summit Parkway, Spokane, WA 99201
Admission: Free

A New Holiday Tradition Begins

This is the festival’s inaugural year, and it’s clear they're going big. Picture an entire stretch of the neighborhood filled with warm lights, decorated market stalls, holiday music drifting through the air, and vendors serving up seasonal bites and drinks. Whether you're coming for the food, the shopping, the entertainment, or just to soak up the holiday atmosphere, the Night Market Winter Festival makes it easy to get swept up in the season.

Stroll through beautifully decorated spaces, discover local artisans selling handcrafted gifts, and taste your way through festive treats while listening to live performances. With activities happening daily, the festival gives you the freedom to stop by multiple times throughout December and still experience something new every visit.

Special Events & Seasonal Highlights

The schedule is packed with recurring events and one-day highlights that add charm and excitement to the holiday season:

Fireworks Every Saturday at 7 PM
A weekly spectacle that lights up the sky and brings families out to celebrate. It’s the perfect anchor to your weekend holiday plans.

Spokane Carolers & Live Music
Enjoy classic holiday songs performed throughout the festival, adding that timeless holiday magic to your evening stroll.

Kids Zone
Family-friendly fun with activities designed to keep younger visitors entertained while parents enjoy the market atmosphere.

Meet Santa
A must for the little ones—and a great winter photo op.

Christmas Market (Nov 28–30 & Dec 12–14, 12–4 PM)
Shop seasonal vendors, support local makers, and find holiday gifts you won’t see anywhere else.

Meet Santa’s Reindeer (Nov 30, 1–4 PM)
A crowd favorite. Get up close to Santa’s furry helpers for a unique and memorable holiday experience.

Santa Look-A-Like Day (Dec 6, 12–8 PM)
A playful theme day inviting everyone to embrace holiday spirit, dress up, and join the fun.

Why You’ll Love It

The Night Market Winter Festival brings together everything people love about the season: lights, music, local shopping, food, community, and that unmistakable holiday energy. Whether you're planning a festive night out with friends, looking for something fun and free to do with the family, or hoping to support local vendors while checking items off your gift list, this festival delivers.

Warm, welcoming, and full of small magical moments, it's the kind of event that helps you slow down, enjoy the season, and feel connected to Spokane’s winter charm. Mark your calendar—and honestly, plan more than one visit—because this is shaping up to be one of the city’s most delightful new holiday traditions.