Nov1Sun
Visit the big cats at Cat Tales Wildlife Center
Cat Tales Wildlife Center · 17020 N Newport Hwy, Mead, WA 99021
- When
- Sunday, Nov 1
- Time
- 10am–4pm
- Price
- Adults $18, students $15, ages 5–12 $12, under 5 free
- Ages
- All ages
November 2026Spokane · The Lilac City
November in Spokane with little kids.
12 things to do with kids up to age 6 in and around Spokane in November 2026, sorted by week. Each listing links to its own page and to the organizer’s page, and we add more as new dates are posted.
1 listing
Sunday, Nov 1
1 listing
Nov 2 to Nov 8
Nov7Sat
Bank of America Museums on Us weekend
Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture · Spokane
- When
- Nov 7 and 8
- Price
- Free general admission for Bank of America, Merrill and Private Bank cardholders (one per card, with photo ID)
2 listings
Nov 16 to Nov 22
Nov21Sat
Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting at River Park Square
River Park Square · 808 W. Main Ave., Spokane, WA
- When
- Saturday, Nov 21
- Time
- 3–7pm
- Price
- Free
Nov21Sat
Winter Glow Spectacular opening ceremony
Kendall Yards · Kendall Yards
- When
- Saturday, Nov 21
- Time
- Evening, with fireworks
- Price
- Free
2 listings
Nov 23 to Nov 29
Nov26Thu
Huffin’ for the Stuffin’ Kids Fun Run
North Bank, Riverfront Park · Downtown
- When
- Thursday, Nov 26
- Time
- Kids Fun Run at 8:40 a.m.; 5K at 9 a.m.
- Price
- $15 (ages 1–12)
Nov28Sat
Numerica Tree Lighting Celebration
Riverfront Park · 507 N. Howard St., Spokane, WA
- When
- Saturday, Nov 28
- Time
- 4–7pm
- Price
- Free
6 listings
Open for weeks at a time
Light displays, exhibits and other runs that last longer than a week. Check each page for the nights or days they’re closed.
Nov13to 30
Journey to the North Pole Cruise
Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises (Resort Plaza Shops) · 115 S. 2nd Street, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
- When
- Nov 13 to Jan 3
- Time
- 40-minute cruises at 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
- Price
- Adult $30.50; ages 6–12 $15; 5 and under free
Nov13to 30
Santa Photos at NorthTown Mall (WA)
NorthTown Mall (WA) · 4750 North Division, Spokane, WA 99207
- When
- Nov 13 to Dec 24
- Time
- Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
- Price
- See photo packages on the booking page
Nov20to 30
Santa Photos at Spokane Valley Mall
Spokane Valley Mall · 14700 East Indiana, Spokane, WA 99216
- When
- Nov 20 to Dec 24
- Time
- Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
- Price
- See photo packages on the booking page
Nov21to 30
Santa Photos at River Park Square
River Park Square · 808 West Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
- When
- Nov 21 to Dec 24
- Time
- Most days 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Dec 24 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
- Price
- See photo packages online
Nov21to 30
Winter Glow Spectacular
Kendall Yards · 1335 W. Summit Pkwy., Spokane, WA
- When
- Nov 21 to Jan 3
- Time
- Evenings
- Price
- Free
Nov27to 30
Santa Photos at Silver Lake Mall
Silver Lake Mall · 200 W Hanley Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
- When
- Nov 27 to Dec 24
- Time
- Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
- Price
- See photo packages on the booking page
Guides
More November guides for Spokane
Christmas lights in SpokaneKeep planning
More for little kids in Spokane
December: things to do in SpokaneEvery dated listing for the month, by week
Free things to do in SpokaneFree days, free events and places that never charge
Indoor play in SpokaneIndoor playgrounds, toddler times, museums and classes, with prices
Library storytimes in SpokaneBaby, toddler and preschool storytimes by day and branch
Ice skating in SpokaneHoliday and indoor rinks, skate aids and prices
Thanksgiving weekend in SpokaneParades, turkey trots and what’s open on Thursday
Christmas parades in SpokaneParades and tree lightings with dates and start times
The Nutcracker in SpokaneBallet and touring shows, sensory-friendly flagged
Christmas markets in SpokaneChristkindlmarkts and winter wonderlands with hours
Christmas break in SpokaneWhat’s open on Dec 24, Dec 25 and Jan 1
This week in SpokaneDated outings for ages 0–6, checked every Thursday
Good questions
November in Spokane: the FAQ
12 dated listings so far, including Visit the big cats at Cat Tales Wildlife Center (Nov 1), Bank of America Museums on Us weekend (Nov 7 and Nov 8), Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting at River Park Square (Nov 21) and Winter Glow Spectacular opening ceremony (Nov 21). The rest are below, by week. We add more as organizers post their dates.
Bank of America Museums on Us weekend (Nov 7 and Nov 8), Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting at River Park Square (Nov 21), Winter Glow Spectacular opening ceremony (Nov 21), Numerica Tree Lighting Celebration (Nov 28) and Winter Glow Spectacular (Nov 21 to Jan 3). For free days and places that never charge, see free things to do in Spokane.
The Thanksgiving weekend page lists the parades and turkey trots, plus what’s open on Thursday and Friday.
8 start this November: Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting at River Park Square (Nov 21), Numerica Tree Lighting Celebration (Nov 28), Journey to the North Pole Cruise (Nov 13 to Jan 3), Santa Photos at NorthTown Mall (WA) (Nov 13 to Dec 24) and Santa Photos at Spokane Valley Mall (Nov 20 to Dec 24), plus 3 more below.
Yes, at the same address. After Nov 30, 2026 it switches to November 2027, starting with the events that come back every year.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Monday and Thursday. How we choose and check.
The checked list, every Thursday.
One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in Spokane that weekend.
