Palouse Living
The Palouse is magical this time of year. I can’t wait to celebrate the holidays in our cozy quiet town.
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The holidays are an amazing time of year in the Palouse. And as a year-round resident, there’s something extra sweet about walking down a quiet main street on a snowy night after the students have gone home for break.
If you haven’t done that, you’ve gotta try it.
I’m traveling this week for work, but when I left Tuesday morning, we had just received our first snow of the year. While the drive to the Spokane Airport was a bit stressful, the beauty of a snow-covered Palouse is unmatched.
I’ve got a new format for local events, and next week I’m bringing you a fun “Shop Local” guide to get those unique Palouse gifts.
What’s Happening This Week
Thursday, December 4
🎄 Moscow Holiday Launch Event
Light Up the Season — Parade + Tree Lighting
6:00–8:00 pm @ Downtown Moscow
Lighted parade, tree lighting, cocoa booths, live music.
Link: https://www.ci.moscow.id.us/calendar.aspx?EID=6869
🎤 Live Music / Venue Events
Open Mic @ One World Café (Thursdays)
6:30–9:00 pm – Moscow
Not always listed, but posted weekly on-site/IG.
🍻 Bar & Restaurant Specials
Rico’s Smokehouse Pub — $1 off cocktails + $2.50 off burgers (Thursdays)
Valhalla Bar & Grill — Happy Hour 3–6 pm
Hunga Dunga Brewing — New winter beers on tap (IG post)
Friday, December 5
🎶 Live Music
John’s Alley Tavern – Local Band Showcase
9:00 pm – Moscow
(Not always pre-announced on site; confirmed via weekly FB pattern. Likely a local rock/blues act.)One World Café – Friday Music Night
6–8 pm
Rotating singer-songwriters; week-of announcements on IG/FB.
🎉 Holiday Shopping / Community
Pullman Holiday Art Walk (unofficial recurring)
A number of downtown shops host late-night shopping on first Fridays.
🍺 Brewery & Bar Promotions
Paradise Creek Brewery — Friday beer special (seasonal stout release)
Valhalla — “Fry-Day” food deals (IG story recurring)
Saturday, December 6
🎄 Pullman Holiday Fest
Holiday Fest 2025 + Tree Lighting
4–7 pm @ Pine Street Plaza
Hot cocoa, Santa photos, kids’ “Yule Jog,” music by Palouse Choral Society.
Link: https://business.pullmanchamber.com/events/details/holiday-fest-16446
🎨 Holiday Makers Markets
Moscow Winter Market (Inside 1912 Center) — POSSIBLE
December Saturdays commonly host indoor markets.
🎶 Live Music & Nightlife
Live Band @ John’s Alley (9 pm)
Rico’s Saturday Show — Band usually posted week-of.
🍷 Winery / Tasting Room
Merry Cellars Winery — Saturday flights + seasonal mulled wine offering.
Sunday, December 7
🎬 Weekly Film Screening
Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre
Sunday Classic Film Series
Showing usually announced week-of (recent pattern: holiday classics early December).
🎄 Holiday Crafting / Community
Moscow Library – Ornament Craft (likely recurring Sunday block)
Usually 2–4 pm — posted close to date.
Monday, December 8
🎤 Live Performance / Comedy
Open Mic @ Rico’s
7–9 pm – Pullman
🎓 University Events
WSU Finals Prep Week Workshops
☕ Coffeehouse Events
Zoe Coffee & Kitchen — Monday Family Night
Kids’ meals discounted.
Tuesday, December 9
❓ Trivia Nights
Paradise Creek Brewery – Trailside Taproom Trivia
7–9 pm – PullmanValhalla Trivia Night
8 pm – Pullman
🌯 Restaurant Specials
The Land – Taco Tuesday
South Fork Public House — “Two for $25” Tuesdays
Wednesday, December 10
❓ Hump-Day Trivia
Hunga Dunga Brewing — Wednesday Trivia (6 pm)
Weekly and usually full.
🎓 Campus Life
WSU CUB — Finals Week Late-Night Events Begin
Free snacks, de-stress crafts, extended hours.
🎶 Acoustic Wednesdays
One World Café — Acoustic Night (often Wednesday)
Expect a local folk/blues act.
Thursday, December 11
🎁 Holiday Art Reception (Likely)
Third Street Gallery (Moscow) often hosts a December artist reception around this date. Not yet posted, but typical.
🎤 One World Café Open Mic
6:30–9 pm (recurring)
🍔 Food & Drink Specials
Rico’s — $1 off cocktails + $2.50 off burgers
Valhalla Happy Hour
Paradise Creek — Thursday pint discounts
That’s it for this week! Thanks for reading. If you enjoyed this, send it to some friends who might enjoy it, too. Let’s build our community together.
Until next Thursday,
Keep the Faith