Spokane Public Schools and LaunchNW warmly welcome the community to a day of family fun at Riverfront Park. On January 30, local families are invited to connect with community organizations, discover out-of-school opportunities and enjoy downtown attractions.

Join us as we bring to life our shared vision: Every Kid. Every Day. In Real Life.

Food and beverages are not provided. Concessions will be available for purchase from Red Rock Catering (concessions are cashless, please plan to pay with card).

Winterfest Activities

Come explore and enjoy a day packed with free fun, learning and community connections. Free wristband required. Please check in at the Pavillion from 9am-2pm to receive your wristband.

No-cost opportunities to Engage in Real Life include: 

Looff Carousel

Take a spin on this beloved historic attraction with 59 hand-carved wooden creatures and try your luck at the interactive ring toss.

Numerica Skate Ribbon

Glide around the 650-foot Numerica Skate Ribbon. Numerica Skate Ribbon access and equipment rentals presented by Innovia Foundation.

Mobius Discovery Center
Check out hands-on exhibits that make learning come alive for kids of all ages. Presented by ICCU.

Entry to Mobius is free! To help with capacity Mobius will be open for four sessions, with a maximum occupancy of 225 people per session. Event is first come, first served. They anticipate a very busy day and thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

Session 1: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Session 2: 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
Session 3: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Session 4: 2:15 pm – 4:00 pm

Please Note: If guests leave before their session ends, additional guests will be allowed in to explore Mobius for the remainder of the session in progress but will need to leave when that session has ended.

Mobius Members: Mobius is excited to be a part of this community event. Please note that members will need to wait in line to enter Mobius during this event.

Pavilion Activities, Thrift Fashion Show & Youth Performances 
Meet local youth-serving organizations (see list below), discover out-of-school programs, and enjoy engaging activities and performances. Presented by LaunchNW and Spokane Public Schools Foundation.

Now Featuring! Global Neighborhood Thrift & Vintage pop-up shop and activities at the Gesa Pavilion.

Don’t miss out! The first 100 families to register at the GESA Pavilion will receive a free copy of Dr. Jean Twenge’s book 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World courtesy of Washington Trust Bank.

Disney’s The Lion King Special Opportunity
Attend a creative conversation and Q&A with members of Disney’s The Lion King North American tour at the First Interstate Center for the Arts from 10 – 11 a.m. Guests will learn about the groundbreaking musical’s iconic music and puppetry and hear from cast members. This event is free, but students and families must register to attend. Please be advised that filming and/or photography will take place during this event. Presented by STCU Best of Broadway.

The Lion King will play the First Interstate for the Arts from January 28 – February 15.

We’re sorry, Disney’s The Lion King Special Opportunity has sold out! Only registered families will be able to attend. No reservations are needed for other Winterfest activities.

Winterfest Participating Youth Organizations

Engage In Real Life Winterfest is made possible thanks to these generous community organizations: