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A Free Resource for Families in Spokane & N. Idaho

Saturday, February 14th

Doors open at 11 am to 5 pm

Exhibit Hall A - Spokane Convention Center

• Asian Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Business Expo

• ANHPI Food Festival

• FREE Samples Asian Food & Tea

• SHOP Local 100+ Vendors

• Live Performances

• Find the Gold Horses’ Contest

• Third Prince, Money Gods & Goddesses

• Kid’s Zone w/ Arts&Crafts

• Petting Zoo

• Swag Bags for the first 500 Attendees

• 5,000 Red Envelopes w/ 20K worth of gift cards

FREE ADMISSION

The Family Guide 2025 Fall / Winter Issue

Activities:

• Great Pumpkin Giveaway

• Pumpkin Patches

• School Holiday Craft Fairs

• Winter Fun

• Birthday Parties Education:

• Local School Districts

• N. Idaho & Spokane Schools

• Early Learning Centers

• Special Needs & Alternative

Parenting:

• Preserving Family Traditions

• Cultural Organizations

• Clothing Banks & Food Pantries

• Community Giving Resources

• Why Vaccinating for Measles Matter

The Family Guide is a 501-C3 Organization established in 2006 serving Spokane and North Idaho. All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means including electronic in whole or part without permission is prohibited. The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily the views of The Family Guide. Disclaimer: The School Districts and Schools do nor sponsor or endorse the event/information/ advertisement and the districts/ schools assume no responsibility for it In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the school districts/ schools will be held harmless of any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of this materials, including costs, attorneys fees and judgments or awards.

The Family Guide’s GREAT PUMPKIN GIVEAWAY

12 readers who correctly identify how many pumpkins are in this issue will be entered to win one of the following prizes.

• 4 Day Passes at Wild Walls Climbing Gym.$88 Value

• 4 - 1hr Jump Passes at The Flying Squirrel. $80 Value

• 4 Skate Passes to Roller Valley. $80 Value

• $50 Spa Certificate to the Coeur d’ Alene Casino Resort Hotel.

• $30 Gift Card to Thai Bamboo Restaurant.

• $30 Gift Card to The Red Dragon’s Restaurant.

• $25 Gift Card to Beard Papa’s.

Please send us an email that says: Dear Family Guide, I found ____pumpkins in this issue:

Send us an Email: Charity@SpokaneUnitedWeStand.org

Please include your first & last name, mailing address & phone # Drawing will be held on October 30, 2025

Pumpkin Patches Spokane

Becks Harvest House www.becksharvesthouse.com

Big Barn Brewing www.bigbarnbrewing.com

Cherry Shack Orchard www.cherryshack.com

Eleven Acre’s Farm www.elevenacresfarm.com

Hidden Acres Orchards www.hiddenacreswa.com

Prairie Harvest Farm www.prairieharvestfarm.com

Siemers Farm www.siemersfarm.com

Smith’s Hilltop Orchard www.cherryshack.com

Stonelodge Farms

FB: Stonelodge Farms

Sue’s Pumpkin Patch www.usa-stores.worldorgs.com

Sunset Orchard on Green Bluff www.sunsetorchard.com

Veley Farm www.veleyfarm.com

Walters Fruit Ranch www.waltersfruitranch.com

Pumpkin Patches N. Idaho

Berry Blossom Farms www.berryblossomfarms.com

Graceland North Farm FB: GracelandNorthShowPigs

Green Farms & Co www.greenfarmsco.com

Prairie Home Farm www.prairiehomefarm.com

School Holiday Craft Fairs

Note: If the date is not listed, please visit the school website/social media page for more information.

Central Valley High School

Nov. 1 and 2

Facebook.com/ cvbandboosters

Cheney High School Dec. 6

FB: CHS Blackhawk Band Parent Booster

Coeur d'Alene High School

Holiday Craft Faire Nov. 1 chsvikingboosterclub.com/craftfaire

Elevate Academy Facebook.com/ElevateAcademyNorth

Ferris High School Oct. 18 & 19 Facebook.com/ferrissan

John Brown Elementary PTU

Facebook: JohnbrownElementaryPTU

Mead High School Nov. 15 & 16 meadbands.org

Mt. Spokane High School Oct. 11 & 12 mtspokaneband.com

Post Falls High School Nov. 8

FB: Post Falls High School Craft Fair

Ridgeline High School Dec. 6 & 7 ridgelinebandboosters.org/craft-fair

Rogers High School Dec. 6 & 7 Facebook.com/RHSCraftFair

Shadle Park High School Nov. 15 & 16 shadleparkboosters.com

University High School Oct. 25 & 26 Facebook.com/uhicraftfair

Spokane Winter Fun

Holiday Lights transform Manito Park into a twinkling, magical celebration of the holidays, with over 30,000 lights and whimsical displays. thefriendsofmanito.org

Christmas Tree Elegance at The Historic Davenport Hotel & River Park Square Mall. Spokane Symphony Associates hosts this annual 13-day event, from the Tuesday following Thanksgiving through the second Sunday in December. spokanesymphonyassoc.org

Enjoy the sights of Downtown Spokane from a horse drawn carriage, sing your favorite carols with family and friends, and sit back to enjoy the ride. Pick-up at 250 N Wall Street, across from Wheatland Bank. downtownspokane.org

Riverfront Park's Numerica Skate Ribbon, skaters can make their way around a path of ice with NW inspired landscape. Pavilion Holiday Light Show on Fridays & Saturdays treats viewers to a masterpiece of dancing lights & everchanging colors. my.spokanecity.org

Snow tubing is a fun-filled, carefree way to enjoy the exhilaration of sliding on snow at Bear Creek Lodge! mtspokanesnowtubing.com

Experience the vibrant holiday spirit with our enchanting Poinsettia Tours at The Plant Farm®, immerse yourself in a sea of bright red blooms & learn about the these iconic Christmas plants. pokaneplantfarm.com

Celebrate the holidays at the historic Campbell House. Explore the home, enjoy the Christmas tree, decorations, craft a project & interact with living history characters as they prepare for the holidays, wrap gifts, & bake cookies. northwestmuseum.org

Spokane Christmas Light Show, synchronized musical Xmas light show dancing farm animals, snow ball fight, RGB Pixels in many shapes. No charge park tune radio to FM 99.7 or listen to outdoor speakers. Show runs every day Sunday after Thanksgiving thru Jan 1st daily 4:30 to 10 PM.

FB: spokanechristmaslightshow

N. Idaho Winter Fun

Check out the Festival of Trees at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. Nov 24-25, 2023. This multi-day event kicks off the holiday season in N. Idaho. kootenaihealthfoundation.org

Experience a magical Journey to the North Pole to see 1.5 million twinkling lights, a fire-breathing dragon and even visit Santa at his workshop! cdacruises.com

Every year, hundreds of American Bald Eagles visit Lake Cda on their annual migration. In Dec—Jan. Take a Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruise Boat to Wolf Lodge Bay. cdacruises.com

Skate at Coeur d’ Alene on Ice an outdoor ice skating rink, located at beautiful McEuen Park. cdaonice.com

On New Year’s Day, take the Polar Bear Plunge at Sander’s Beach. FB: CDAPolarBearPlunge

Ski with Santa. Santa will be sliding the slopes around Schweitzer before he begins his travels around the world! You'll be able to catch Santa cruising around several beginner and intermediate runs so be on the lookout! He'll have candy to pass out to all the GOOD girls and boys! Schweitzer.com

Winter Carnival: Parade of Lights.

Our town's "antidote to cabin fever" includes piles of live music, festivals and events for kids and adults all around the downtown; major happenings up on Schweitzer including the "Let it Glow" fireworks show; sleigh and wagon rides at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch, and more. SandpointWinterCarnival.com.

Spokane Birthday Party Guide

Altitude Trampoline Park altitudespokane.com

Battle Royale Spokane battleroyalespokane.com

BlueZoo bluezoo.us

Board & Brush boardandbrush.com

Brambleberry Cottage brambleberrycottage.com

Build-A-Bear Workshop buildabear.com

Chaos Arcade chaosarcade.com

Cheney Lanes cheneylanes.com

Corbin Kids Art Party my.spokanecity.org/parksrec

Chuck E. Cheese locations.chuckecheese.com

Eagles Ice Arena eaglesicearena.com

Fastkart Indoor Speedway fastkartspeedway.com/Spokane

Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park flyingsquirrelsports.us

Get Air Trampoline Park getairspokane.com

Hub Sports Center hubsportscenter.org

Jump & Bounce jumpforjoyinc.com

Kids Quest kidsquest.com

Laser Maxx lasermaxxspokane.com

Lilac Lanes & Casino lilaclanes.net

Looff Carousel riverfrontspokane.org

Mobius Spokane mobiusspokane.org

Modern Dreamers Slumber Co. moderndreamersco.com

North Bowl northbowlspokane.com

Pattison's North pattisonsnorth.com

Parties on Purpose partiesonpurposestudio.com

Players & Spectators playersspectators.com

Polka Dot Pottery polkadotpottery.com

Roller Valley Skate Center rollervalleyspokane.com

Spokane Princess Portal wishuponastar-events.com

The Warehouse warehouseathletics.com

Valley Bowl valleybowlspokane.com

We Play Spokane weplayspokane.com

Wild Walls Climbing Gym wildwalls.com

Wonderland Family Fun Center wonderlandspokane.com

YMCA of the Inland Northwest ymcainw.org

N. Idaho Birthday Party Guide

Avant Coeur Gymnastics avantcoeurgymnastics.com

Big Red's Barn Bigredsbarn.com

Coeur d'Alene Carousel cdacarousel.com

Hands to Art handstoart.com

Jump for Joy Jumpforjoycda.com

La Tea Da lateada.org

Raptor Reef Indoor Water Park 3play.com/raptor-reef

River City Lanes therivercitylanes.com

Raptor Reef Indoor Water Park 3play.com/raptor-reef

Salvation Army Kroc Center kroccda.org

Silver Rapids Indoor Waterpark silvermt.com

Skate Plaza Roller Rink cdaskate.com

Sunset Bowling Center sunsetbowling.net

The Paint Buzz thepaintbuzz.com

Triple Play www.3play.com

Spokane Area School Districts

Catholic Diocese of Spokane

525 E. Mission Ave. Spokane WA 99202 (509)358-4283 (510)dioceseofspokane.org

Central Valley School District

2218 N. Molter Rd Liberty Lake WA 99019 (509) 558-5400 | cvsd.org

Cheney Public Schools 12414 S. Andrus Rd Cheney WA 99004 (509) 559-4599 | cheneysd.org

Deer Park School District

428 N Main St, Deer Park WA 99006 (509)464-5500 | dpsd.org

E. Valley School District

3830 N. Sullivan Rd Bldg 1 Spokane Valley WA 99216 ( 509) 924-1830 | evsd.org

Freeman School District 15001 S. Jackson Rd

Rockford WA 99030 (509) 291-3695 | freemansd.org

Mead School District 2323 E. Farwell Rd Spokane, WA 99208 (509) 465-6000 | mead354.org

Nine Mile Falls School District 10110 W Charles Rd

Nine Mile Falls WA 99026 509-340-4300 | 9mile.org

Orchard Prairie School 7626 N. Orchard Prairie Rd

Spokane WA 99217 (509) 467-9517| orchardprairieschool.org

Spokane Public Schools

200 N. Bernard St Spokane WA 99201 (509) 354-7365 | spokaneschools.org

West Valley School District

2805 N Argonne Rd Spokane, WA 99212 (509) 924-2150| wvsd.org

Spokane Schools

All Saints Catholic School 1428 E. 33rd. Ave Spokane WA 99203 (509) 534-1098| allsaintsspokane.org

Assumption Parish School 3618 W. Indian Trail Rd

Spokane WA 99208 (509) 328-1115 | assumptioncatholic.org

Calvary Chapel Christian School 16409 E. Broadway Ave Spokane Valley WA 99037 (509) 921-9460| calvarychristianspokane.com

Cataldo Catholic School

455 W. 18th Ave Spokane WA 99203 (509) 624-8759| cataldo.org

Faith Baptist Academy 2804 E. Euclid Ave Spokane WA 99207 (509) 482-6101 |fbaspokane.com

1st Presbyterian Christian School

318 S. Cedar St Spokane WA 99201 (509) 747-9192| fpchristianschool.org

Gonzaga Preparatory School 1224 E. Euclid Ave

Spokane WA 99207 (509) 483-8511 |gprep.com

Grace Alliance Christian School 2426 S Dishman Mica

Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (509) 473-9701 gracealliancechristianschool.org

Highbridge School 11400 E Sprague Ave

Spokane Valley WA 99206 (509) 241-3721 Highbridgeschool.org

Liberty Launch Academy 24001 E. Mission Ave

Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 505-7607 libertylaunchacademy.org

Northwest Christian Schools 5104 E. Bernhill Rd Colbert WA 99005 (509) 238-4005 nwcs.org

North Wall Schools

9408 N. Wall St

Spokane WA 99218 (509) 466-2695| northwallschools.com

Palisades Christian Academy 1115 N. Government Way

Spokane WA 99224 (509)325-1985 | pcasda.org

Pioneer School 618 N. Sullivan Rd #5

Spokane Valley WA 99037 (509)922-7818 | pioneerschool.com

Riverday School

4249 E. Pratt Ave Spokane, WA 99202 (509) 326-6595 | riverdayschool.org

Salish School of Spokane

4125 N. Maple St Spokane WA 99205 (509) 325-2018 salishschoolofspokane.org

St. Aloysius School 611 E. Mission Ave

Spokane WA 99202 (509) 489-7825 | stalsschool.org

St. Charles Parish School 4515 N. Alberta St

Spokane WA 99205 (509) 327-9575 | stcharlesspokane.com

St. George’s School 2929 W. Waikiki Rd

Spokane WA 99208 (509) 466-1636 | sgs.org

St. John Vianney School 501 N. Walnut Rd

Spokane WA 99206 (509) 926-7987| st.johnvianney.com

Spokane International Academy 777 E Magnesium Rd.

Spokane WA 99208 (509)209– 8730| spokaneintlacademy.org

St. Mary’s School 14601 E. 4th Ave

Spokane Valley WA 99216 (509) 924-430 stmarysspokane.com

St Matthew Lutheran 6905 N. Country Homes Blvd

Spokane WA 99208 (509) 326-3766

St. Thomas More School

515 W. Saint Thomas More Way Spokane WA 99208 (509) 466-3811 thomasmorespokane.org

Southside Christian School 401 E. 30th Ave Spokane WA 99203 (509) 838-8139 southsidechristianschool.org

Spokane Christian Schools 8909 E. Bigelow Gulch Rd

Spokane WA 99217 (509) 924-4888 scs-spokane.org

Spokane Valley 7th Day Adventist 1603 S. Sullivan Rd

Spokane Valley WA 99037 (509) 926-0955 spokanevalleyadventistschool.org

Summit Christian Academy 4224 E. 4th Ave

Spokane WA 99202 (509) 924 4618 | ncek12.com

The Oaks 2303 S. Bowdish Rd

Spokane Valley WA 99214 (509)536-5955 | theoakscca.org

Trinity Catholic School

2315 N. Cedar St Spokane WA 99205 (509) 327-9369

Trinityspokane.com

Valley Christian School 10212 E. 9th Ave

Spokane Valley WA 99206 (509) 924-9131 valleychristianschool.org

Westgate Christian School 7111 N. 9 Mile Rd Spokane WA 99208 (509) 325-2252 westgateschristianeagles.com

Windsong School 4225 W. Fremont Rd. Spokane WA 99224 (509) 326-6638 spokanewindsongschool.org

Spokane Early Learning Creative Minds Bright Minds Preschool 1407 E. 57th Ave, Spokane, WA 99223 (509) 448-2464 dancecenterofspokane.com

Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program (ECEAP)

3939 N. Freya St MS 1055 Spokane WA 99217 (509) 533-4800

ECEAP is designed to serve 3 & 4-year-old children & their families who meet the income & eligibility criteria. Children w/ disabilities qualify for special education services. This preschool program is provided for free. ccs.spokane.edu/Head-Start

ECEAP Community-Minded Ent

3307 E 55th Ave

Spokane WA 99223 (509) 951-7435

community-minded.org

NEWESD 101 ECEAP

ECEAPinfo@esd101.net (509)323-2720 | esd101.net

Early Learning - The Mead School 821 E Midway Rd, Colbert, WA 99005 (509) 465-6700

meadschool.org/early-learning

Green Gable Children's Learning

3308 E. 57th Ave

Spokane WA 99223 (509) 448-4344

1722 E. 32nd Court

Spokane WA 99203 (509) 455-6110

415 E. Holland Ave

Spokane WA 99218 (509) 466-3473

greengablepreschool.com

YWCA Spokane ECEAP (509)789-9271 | ywcaspokane.org

Sites downtown, Airway Heights and Medical Lake.

Parent Cooperative Preschools cathy.meier@sfcc.spokane.edu

3410 W. Whistalks Way MS 3160 Spokane, WA 99224 ccs.spokane.edu

Manito Parent Coop Preschool

Manito United Methodist Church 3220 S. Grand Blvd. Spokane, WA

Mead Parent Coop Preschool

Country Homes Christian Church 8415 N. Wall Spokane, WA

Newport Parent Coop Preschool

United Church of Christ 430 W. 3rd Newport, WA

NW Parent Coop Preschool

Emmanuel Presbyterian Church 1926 W. Chelan Ave Spokane, WA

Country Homes Christian 8415 N Wall St Spokane WA 99208 (509) 466-3414 | chchristian.org

Liberty Park Community Dev Ctr 1417 E. Hartson Ave Spokane WA 99202 (509) 534-0957

Libertyparkcenter.org

Lilac City Early Learning Center 1020 E. Cozza Dr. Spokane WA 99208 (509) 315-8977 | lilaccityelc.com

MLK Jr. Family Outreach Center

500 S Stone St. Spokane WA 99202 (509)455-8722 | mlkspokane.org

NW Christian Early Learning

5028 E. Bernhill Rd. Colbert WA 99005 (509) 292-6700 | nwcs.org

Parkview Early Learning Center

5122 N Division St. Spokane WA, 99207 (509) 326-5610 | parkviewelc.com

Pavlish Playhouse & Preschool

404 E. 30th Ave Spokane, WA 99203 (509) 624-1286 | pavlishplayhouse.com

Ponderosa Care A Lot Preschool 11626 E. Sands Rd Spokane Valley WA 99206 (509) 924-0052

Plum Tree School

520 E 20th Ave. Spokane WA 99203 (509) 747-1040 | plumtreeschool.com

Redeemer Lutheran School

3606 S. Schafer Rd

Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (509) 926-6363 redeemeralive.org/school

Spokane Montessori School

1909 N. Wright Dr Spokane WA 99224 (509) 328-6466 Spokanemontessori.com

Spokane Valley Parent Cooperative 708 N Pines Rd

Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (509) 326-4410 spokanevalleyparentcooperative.com

St. Anne’s Children Center 25 W. 5th Ave Spokane WA 99204 (509) 232-1111 | stanneskids.com

Sullivan Kindercare 205 S Sullivan Rd

Spokane Valley WA 99037 (509) 926-5551

Special Needs Schools Spokane Can Learn Academy (509) 624-3109| canlearnacademy.org

Joya

1016 N. Superior St. Spokane WA 99202 (509) 326-1651 | joya.org

Spokane HOPE 1821 E. Sprague Ave

Spokane WA 99202 (509) 868-0044 | spokanehope.org

The Arc@School (509) 328-6326 | arc-spokane.org

Alternative Schools

Daybreak School 960 E. 3rd Ave

Spokane WA 99202 (509) 444-7033 daybreakyouthservices.org

Charter Schools

Innovation High School 811 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202 (509) 309-7680 innovationspokane.org

Lumen High School

718 W Riverside Ave Ste 201, Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 606-7888 lumenhighschool.org

N. Idaho School Districts

Coeur d’ Alene School District 1400 N. Northwood Center Ct Coeur d' Alene ID 83814 (208) 664-8241 | cdaschools.org

Kootenai School District 8100 S. Ogara Rd Harrison ID 83833 (208) 689-9957 | sd274.com

Lakeland School District 15506 N. Washington St Rathdrum ID 83858 (208) 687-0431 web.lakeland272.org

Post Falls School District 206 W. Mullan Ave Post Falls ID 83854 (208)773-1658 | pfsd.com

N. Idaho Schools

Classical Christian Academy

2289 W. Seltice Wy Post Falls ID 83854 (208)777-4400 classicalchristian.com

Coeur du Christ

618 E. Wallace Ave Coeur d'Alene ID 83814 (208)219-7807| coeurduchrist.org

Christian Center School 3639 W. Prairie Ave Hayden ID 83835 (208)772-7542 christiancenterschool.org

Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy

4904 N Duncan Dr Coeur D Alene ID 83815 (208)676-1667| cdacharter.org

Cornerstone Christian Academy 810 N. Chase Rd Post Falls ID 83854 (208)773-5200 | ccapf.com

Elevate Academy 3716 E. Killdeer Ave Post Falls, ID 83854 (208) 398-0184 elevate208.org

Genesis Prep Academy 1866 N. Cecil Bldg. 2 Post Falls ID 83854 (208) 691-0712 genesisprep.org

Holy Family Catholic School

8005 W. Kathleen Ave Coeur d' Alene ID 83815 (208)765-4327 | Hfcs-cda.org

Kootenai Bridge Academy 637 N Park Dr Coeur D Alene ID 83814 (208) 930-4515 kootenaibridgeacademy.org

Lake City Jr Academy 111 E. Locust Ave Coeur d’ Alene ID 83814 (208)667-0877| lcja.org

LAM Christian Academy 4800 N. Ramsey Rd Coeur d'Alene ID 83815 (208)765-8238 | lamcda.org

Natural Connections Academy 5827 W. Conklin Rd Worley, ID 83876 (208) 428-6224 naturalconnectionsacademy.net

251 W. Miles Ave Hayden ID 83835 (208) 772-7546 northIdahochristianschool.com

N. Idaho STEM Charter Academy 15633 N. Meyer Rd Rathdrum ID 83858 (208) 687-8002 northidahostemcharteracademy.org

Summit Christian Academy 5350 N. 4th St Coeur d'Alene ID 83815 (208) 765-8238 | scaidaho.org

Wired2Learn Academy 1800 N. Highway #41 Post Falls ID 83865 (208) 699-6232 wired2learnacademy.com

N. Idaho Early Learning

North Idaho College Head Start (208) 666-6755

411 N. 15th St, Ste 103

Coeur d'Alene ID 83814

Head Start is a Free Preschool Program for eligible families with children ages 3 or 4 by September 1. Everyone is encouraged to apply regardless of income. A limited number of over income spots are available. nic.edu/headstart/head-start-locations/

Community Early Learning Ctr

Community United Methodist Church (208) 666-5493

1470 W. Hanley Ave Coeur d'Alene ID 83815

Harding Head Start (208) 666-6762

411 N. 15th St CDA ID 83814

Lakeland Head Start (208) 687-1682

14797 Kimo Ct Rathdrum ID 83858

Mountain States Early Head Start

415 N. 15th Street

Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 msehs.org

NIC Children's Center (208) 666-6755

1000 W. Garden Ave

Coeur d'Alene ID 83814

Post Falls Head Start (208) 773-6164

106 W. 9th St. Post Falls, ID 83854

N. Idaho Special Needs Schools

North Star Child Dev. Center 282 E Kathleen Ave. Coeur d'Alene ID 83815 (208)765-6828 | northstarschools.org

The Learning Garden

412 E Mullan Ave Post Falls ID 83854 (208)777-2629 | learning-garden.org

Panhandle Special Needs (208)263-7022 panhandlespecialneeds.org

Specialized Needs Recreation (208)755-6781 snridaho.org

Tesh (208)765-5105 teshinc.com

Alternative Schools

Idaho Youth Ranch (208) 377-2613 youthranch.org

Innercept

1115 Ironwood Drive Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (208) 665-7178| innercept.com

New Vision Alternative School

201 W Mullan Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854 (208) 773-3541 | nvhs.pfsd.com

Venture Academy 1619 N 9th St, Coeur D Alene, Id 83814 (208) 667-7460 | cdaschools.org

Parenting

Preserving family traditions are the threads that weave generations together, creating a rich tapestry of shared experiences, values, and memories. Traditions are more than just repeated actions; they are bridges connecting yesterday with tomorrow enriching lives along the way.

Suggestions for family traditions. Cook family heirloom recipes at special events. Provide a copy of the recipes with instructions, special tips, and background info.

Start a family website or social media page. Scan old letters, scrapbooks, videos or photographs related to family customs and upload them to share family history with far-flung relatives.

Jewelry, serving ware and keepsakes passed down in the family. Include dates, and information of origin.

Get a DNA ancestry test to discover your ethnic breakdown, build your family tree, find relatives & explore your ancestral roots.

Ways to Celebrate Heritage: Learn Traditional Arts/Crafts: Take classes together in folk dance, music instruments, weaving, or pottery relevant to your ancestry.

Language Practice: Encourage use of ancestral languages at home during gatherings or holidays.

Showcase Heritage Stories: Share legends or folklore connected with your culture during special occasions.

Attend Cultural Festivals: Participate as a family in local cultural fairs representing your background.

Join a cultural organization and connect with your culture.

Cultural Organizations

Note: FB Facebook

African-American Culture

FB: Educate, Entertain & Get Stuff Done

American Indian Community Center aiccinc.org

American-Italian Club

FB: American Italian Club - Spokane

Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander SpokaneUnitedWeStand.org

Bosnia & Herzegovina Heritage Assc

FB:BHHAofSpokane

Chabad of Spokane County jewishspokane.com

Colville Reservation colvilletribes.com

Coeur d’Alene Tribe cdatribe-nsn.gov

Creole Resources

FB: Creole Resources

Daughters of Norway FB:daughtersofnorwayfreya

Filipino-American Association faaie.org

Friendly Sons of St Patrick friendlysonsofstpatrick.com

German American Society germanamericansociety-spokane.org

Haran Irish Dancers harandancers.com

Japanese Cultural Center mukogawa.edu

Kalispel Tribal Headquarters kalispeltribe.com

Latinos en Spokane latinosenspokane.org

Martin Luther King Jr. Family Ctr mlkspokane.org

Nuestras Raíces nuestrasraiceswa.org

Pacific Islanders Association Spokane

FB: PacificIslandersAssociationSpokane

Russian Spokane

FB: russianspokanenews

Scottish Highland Games spokanehighlandgames.net

Sons of Norway sonsofnorwayspokane.com

South Asia Cultural Association

FB: SouthAsianCulturalAssociation

Spokane Greek Fest holytrinityspokane.org

Spokane Hmong

FB: hmongspokane

Spokane India Community spokaneindiacommunity.org

Spokane Irish Dance spokaneirishdancers.com

Spokane Korean Language School

FB: Spokanekoreanschool

Spokane Marshallese

FB: Spokane Marshallese

Spokane Slavic Association spokaneslavicassociation.org

Spokane Scottish Dancers inlandnwscots.org

Spokane Tribe of Indians spokanetribe.com

Spokolonia - Polish Community

FB: Spokolonia

Swedish VASA

FB: VASA NORTH STAR #145

United African Community of Spokane

FB: United African Community of Spokane

Clothing Banks & Food Pantries

Whether you are looking to donate or know a family in need of their services. North Idaho

Bestowing the Basics bestowingthebasics.org

Coats 4 Kids (Spokane & N. Idaho) kxly.com/features/coats-4-kids/

Coeur d’Alene Bible Church cdabible.org

Community Action Partnership cap4action.org

Heart Of The City Church heartofthecitychurch.org

Real Life Ministries reallifeministries.com

Seventh Day Adventist Church – Hayden haydenlakeadventist.org

St. Vincent De Paul / H.E.L.P. Center stvincentdepaulcda.org

Spokane Cleone’s Closet Food Pantry whenetwork.com

God's Closet godscloset.com

Mission Community Outreach Center 4mission.org

Our Place ourplacespokane.org

Our Sister's Closet - YWCA Spokane ywcaspokane.org

Partners INW partnersinw.org

Salvation Army spokane.salvationarmy.org

Serve Spokane servespokane.org

Spokane Helpers Network SpokaneHelpersNetwork.org

Teen and Kid Closet teenkidcloset.org

Community Giving Resources

Whether you are looking to help families during the holiday season or know a family in need of their services.

Adopt a Family for Christmas

Each year hundreds of families in need turn to St. Vincent de Paul to make

Christmas special. We offer the opportunity for individuals, families and companies to sponsor one or many families during the holiday season. stvincentdepaulnorthidaho.org

Children’s Christmas Joy

Parents pick out gifts for their little ones, spreading Christmas cheer & making sure every child had something special to wear this holiday season. 4mission.org/childrens-christmas-joy

Has Beens Gonna Bees

Our goal is to give each family that passes the screening process a Christmas they will never forget!

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Preschool Christmas Giving Program

Thru the generous donations from friends of Memorial Community Center (MCC). These donations provide several families with gifts and toys, and Christmas dinners. If you are in need, please complete an online application: mccinhope.com/giving

Salvation Army Centers

The Angel Tree program. Allows people to pick a child’s name and buy them a Christmas present. Adopt-a-Family is an opportunity for businesses, organizations, churches or families, and you get matched with family that meets your size preference, Salvation Army offers a Chrstmas “wish List”. There are also Thanksgiving turkeys and meals, home deliveries to the elderly, and case management.

• spokane.salvationarmy.org

• kroccda.org

Santa Express is a holiday retail store for all kids in our community, many of whom make this shopping experience part of their Holiday tradition. The proceeds from the store benefit Vanessa Behan, a safe shelter for kids who are in crisis situations. santaexpress.org

Second Harvest’s Mobile Market

Provides fresh produce and other groceries at no cost to families, children & seniors experiencing food insecurity. 2-harvest.org/mobile-markets

Spokane Fantasy Flight, provides an extraordinary experience for underprivileged and vulnerable children by harnessing the enchantment of Christmas. With a community gathering designed to provide a safe & imaginative journey, we communicate to these kids that they are valued, honored, & always remembered. nwnorthpole.org

Support HEART

Every winter, Spokane Public Schools holds a gift card drive to support SPS students who lack a fixed, regular, & adequate nighttime residence. spokaneschools.org/page/support-heart

The Christmas Bureau

We provide: Grocery Voucher, Books & Toys. Dec. 11-18, 2025. To apply you must reside in Washington Counties: Adams, Lincoln, Pend, Oreille, Stevens, Spokane, and Whitman. Idaho Counties: Benewah, Bonner, Kootenai. Latah and Shoshone. christmasbureauspokane.org

Tom's Turkey Drive

Providing a Thanksgiving meal to local families in need. krem.com/toms-turkey-drive

Toys for Tots

They collect new, unwrapped toys during October to December and distribute those toys to needy children in the community. For local contact info visit their website: toysfortots.org

The Tree of Sharing collaborates with over 50 local community service agencies to reach those in need. Help us make the holidays a little brighter for members of our Spokane community. treeofsharing.org

Union Gospel Mission

Thanksgiving & Christmas Dinner for the community. Join us for wonderful opportunity for everyone to enjoy a delicious meal, connect with others, & share in the spirit of the season! uniongospelmission.org

Women & Children's Free Restaurant

Provides gifts and free groceries during the holidays. The only qualification is for an adult female to be present. wcfrspokane.org

Sat. 10. 18. 2025

2110 N Molter Rd

Liberty Lake, WA 99019

Doors open at 10 am – 6 pm FREE ADMISSION & SAMPLES

ARTISTS . HISTORY. AUTHORS. BUSINESSES & MORE!

ORDER TO-GO. FILIPINO FOODS AVAILABLE FOR SALE: LUMPIA. LIEMPO. SISIG. PORK BARBEQUE. PANCIT PALABOK. PANCIT BIHON. EMPANADA. ADOBO. BIBINGKA. ENSAIMADA. PUTO. TURON. PANDESAL. UBE DESSERTS. PICHI PICHI & MORE!

Pre-orders appreciated, so we know how much food to prepare. Please scan the QR Code to pre-order. Menu will be posted on October 1, 2025 Charity@SpokaneUnitedWeStand.org | 509.928.9664

Funds raised from the food sales will benefit the FAAIE & Fil-Am organizations. (FAAIE ) FILIPINO AMERICAN ASSC OF THE INLAND EMPIRE. SPOKANE UNITED WE STAND. ASIANS FOR COLLECTIVE LIBERATION IN SPOKANE. KULTURA DE FILIPINO. FILIPINO AMERICAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY – SPOKANE CHAPTER. FILIPINO AMERICAN MONTANA ORGANIZATION. FILIPINO MAHJONG CLUB. FILIPINO AMERICAN GREATER INW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. IDAHO PANHANDLE FILIPINO-AMERICAN COMMUNITY. SINULOG SA SPOKANE SOCIETY.

During this season of giving. Let’s not forget our pets who are family.

Better Together Animal Alliance is focused on keeping families together, we want sheltering to be a small part of what we do because our work keeps families together. bettertogetheranimalalliance.org

Companions Animal Shelter. Make a difference in the lives of so many innocent animals by giving to the Hearts of Gold Medical Fund. companionsanimalcenter.org

The Furry Farm Rescue's mission is to save dogs most at risk at local shelters: be it medical, seniors or puppies and provide them with a safe environment to thrive again. thefurryfarmrescue.org

PetSaver’s Heroes Fund helps lowincome families afford vet care like spay/neuter and vaccines. Every dollar goes straight to saving lives and keeping tails wagging! petsaversspokane.org

SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. Your gift provides improved medical care and quality of life to the animals in our care, and you help keep loved pets with their families and out of the shelter. spokanimal.org

Spokane Humane Society’s STAR Fund, Special Treatment and Recovery, provides life-saving medical care to abused, neglected, injured, and sick shelter animals. Includes care for homeless and abandoned pets with poor medical or behavioral conditions. spokanehumanesociety.org

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