Northwest Winterfest Most folks love the illuminated wonders that pop up around Christmastime. Most folks also hate being cold. For the very large Venn diagram of those overlapping populations, Northwest Winterfest hits the festive sweet spot. The indoor, self-guided walking tour at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center features an array of lighted lanterns depicting holiday favs like Santa, reindeer, and a host of hand-painted trees that each has a cultural focus (from a Pakistani tree to a Norwegian one). With live music, food and holiday beverages also offered up, Northwest Winterfest brings some cheer to the season that the whole family can enjoy (kids 10 and under get in free with an accompanying adult admission).