LEWISTON, ID – The holiday season is taking shape across the Lewis-Clark Valley, where residents are coming together for festive markets, light displays, and family-friendly celebrations throughout the community.
Here’s a look at what’s happening around the region this holiday season. To submit an event for inclusion, email victoria@dailyfly.com.
LEWISTON
Santa Photos at the Lewiston Center Mall by Ridinger’s
Date: Fridays–Sundays beginning November 28
Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Lewiston Center Mall
Details: Santa Lew returns for the 2025 photo season. Walk-in hours for mall-only photos will be posted each morning on the Lewiston Center Mall Facebook page. Pre-booked photo sessions with Ridinger’s Photography are available online.
Everdream: A Celtic Christmas Concert
Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Silverthorne Theatre, Lewis-Clark State College, 806 6th St., Lewiston, ID
Details: Presented by the LC State Center for Arts & History, this concert features Everdream, an all-female Irish trio blending harp, violin, and voice in a magical mix of classical, Celtic, and contemporary music.
A Very Merry Community Night – Lewiston Parks & Rec
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: 1424 Main St., Lewiston, ID
Details: Holiday crafts, cookie decorating, family bingo, ornament making, photos with Santa, and more. Pre-registration preferred.
16th Annual Christina’s Christmas Extravaganza
Dates: December 13–14, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (both days)
Location: Nez Perce County Fairgrounds, 1314 Airway Ave., Lewiston, ID
Details: Two full days of family fun featuring vendors, door prizes, dance performances, a kids’ corner, men’s corner, photo booth, crafts, indoor snowball fight cage, cotton candy, and more. Admission is $5, with kids 5 and under free. Bring a canned food donation for $1 off entry.
Kids Christmas Party – LILI GC Foundation
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: 1630 23rd Ave., Suite 1101, Lewiston, ID
Details: A festive event for children featuring games, crafts, and treats. RSVP by December 1 to Jen at 208-717-7398.
Unhinged Sing-Along Brunch – Christmas Edition
Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (last call at 1:30 PM)
Location: Corner Villa, 2110 14th Ave., Lewiston, ID
Details: Hosted by Corner Villa and Ivy Gutknecht. A brunch event filled with music, mimosas, sing-alongs, and a photo booth. Tickets are $25 and available in person at Corner Villa. Christmas pajamas are optional.
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa Claus
Date: Saturday, December 20
Time: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: Hells Gate State Park, Lewiston
Details: Visit Santa at the Lewis & Clark Discovery Center, enjoy cocoa and cookies, complete Junior Ranger activities, and explore the park. Entry is free with a canned food donation.
Christmas Connection and Community Dinner – St. Vincent de Paul & Toys for Tots
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Nez Perce County Fair Building, 1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston, ID
Details: Hosted by St. Vincent de Paul with Toys for Tots, this community celebration offers a Christmas dinner, gifts, and raffle prizes. Santa and Mrs. Claus will attend.
Sign-Up: November 24 – December 12, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM (Monday–Friday, excluding Thanksgiving) at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 604 2nd Street, Clarkston, WA. Participants must bring identification and proof of residency.
LAPWAI
Buy Nez Perce, Shop Local Holiday Market
Date: Thursday, December 18
Time: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Pi-Nee-Waus Community Center, Lapwai
Details: A holiday market featuring local artists, makers, and small businesses. Shop handmade goods, seasonal items, and Native-made products. Free admission.
Lapwai Volunteer Fire Department Lighted Christmas Parade
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time: Lineup begins at 4:30 p.m.
Location: Valley Foods Parking Lot, Lapwai, ID
Details: The Lapwai Volunteer Fire Department invites the community to its annual Lighted Christmas Parade. Families can enjoy festive floats and a visit from Santa, who will be riding in on a fire truck.
CLARKSTON
Christmas Shopping Spree – Boys & Girls Clubs of the Nez Perce Tribe
Donation Deadline: December 12, 2025
Location: Walmart, Clarkston, WA
Details: Club members will be randomly selected for a shopping spree. Sponsor a child for $200. Contact the Nez Perce Tribe Finance Department at 208-621-3838 (Account #1215-03-3084) or Jewel Spencer at 208-843-9371 / jewels@nezperce.org.
MOSCOW
Victorian Christmas at the McConnell Mansion
Date: Saturday, December 13
Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Location: 110 S. Adams Street, Moscow
Details: Enjoy holiday treats, hot wassail, and tours of the historic mansion decorated for the season. Live holiday music provided. Donations of non-perishable food accepted.
POTLATCH
Small Town Christmas Craft Show
Date: Saturday, December 13
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Potlatch Jr/Sr High School Gym
Details: A festive holiday craft show featuring local vendors, handmade goods, and seasonal gifts. A community-friendly event perfect for holiday shopping.
Free Pictures with Santa – Potlatch Lions Club
Date: Saturday, December 13
Time: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Location: Potlatch Lions Club House, 735 Pine Street
Details: Enjoy free photos with Santa along with carriage rides, kids’ activities, and hot cocoa and cookies provided by Snob Hill Bakery. A festive morning hosted by the Potlatch Lions Club.
Potlatch Christmas Parade
Date: Saturday, December 13
Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: Potlatch
Details: The annual Potlatch Christmas Parade brings festive lights, decorated floats, and community cheer to town for an evening celebration hosted by the Potlatch Public Library.
PIERCE
Hot Cocoa Party
Date: Saturday, December 13
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: 105 W Carle Street, Pierce
Details: A family event with a hot cocoa bar and three holiday crafts, including cookie decorating, ornament making, and reindeer candy canes. $5 per person.
OROFINO
Photos with Santa at Augies
Date: Friday, December 12
Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Location: 223 Johnson Avenue, Orofino
Details: Free photos with Santa as a community give-back event. Families are invited to stop in, take photos, and enjoy a festive afternoon.
Storefront Lighting Display Contest
Dates: December 5–24, 2025
Details: Local businesses are encouraged to decorate for the holidays. Awards for best displays will be announced Christmas Eve. Submit photos to 6CDirector@gmail.com.
Clearwater Claus Capture
Dates: December 5–24, 2025
Details: Join a community scavenger hunt to find “the Claus” hiding in local businesses and public spaces. Daily clues will be shared, and winners receive prizes and a photo with Claus (one per family).
Merchant Open Houses & Events
Dates: December 1–31, 2025
Details: Businesses throughout Orofino will host special activities, treats, and promotions for shoppers all month long. Find full details at www.ClearwaterCountyAdventures.com.
