What’s happening

Winter Wonderland at Bowl and Pitcher - Today through Sunday, 6-8:30 p.m. A one-of-a-kind nighttime adventure. Meet Santa Claus, view holiday light displays, campfires, illuminated swinging bridge, enjoy hay rides and live owls and hawks from the West Valley Outdoor Learning Center. Hot beverages and goodies available for purchase. Riverside State Park, 4427 N. Aubrey L. White Parkway, Nine Mile Falls. $5 a person; free age 3 and younger. No Discover Pass required. (509) 465-5064.

“The First Christmas” - Dessert theatre setting with a 40-voice choir performing several new and traditional pieces; also a children’s choir will perform with the evening accented by drama vignettes. Shows today at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 6 p.m. First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. Free. (509) 467-8986.

“A Star Dances, and Angel Sings” - Christmas concert presented by the 3 C’s Coeur d’Aleers. Today, 7:30 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free; donations accepted for Cancer & Community Charities. (208) 755-5310.

RiversEdge Chorus Christmas Show - A Christmas celebration featuring the Men Of Rhythm, an 18-piece jazz band. Saturday, 2 p.m., Northside Church of Christ, 5601 N. Jefferson St. Donations accepted. (509) 292-8286.

Gospel Jubilee - Featuring the Jubileers, Noah and Friends and Juanita Anstine. Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 704-2739.

Handel’s Messiah Concert and Community Sing-Along - A century-long tradition featuring full choir, chamber orchestra and soloists. Concert starts at 4 p.m. For community sing-along singers, there is a pre-concert rehearsal at 2:30 p.m. Please arrive by 2:15 p.m. to check out a score (or bring your own) and get seated. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. Free. (509) 747-1058.

Christmas Music Cantata - “Images of Adoration: Reflections of Christ in Symbols of the Season,” a special morning of music which includes a choir of more than 25 singers, soloists, an instrumental ensemble of 12, narrators and visuals. A special coffee reception will be held between services. Two free performances: 9 and 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided for small children. Sunday, Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 765-8800.

Community Hymns Concerts - Sunday, 3 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd., Town and Country. Free. (509) 534-8080.

“Light for the Journey” Holiday Concert - Spokane Area Youth Choirs and special music guests perform holiday favorites. SAYC offers choral music training to students ages 7-18. Sunday, 3 p.m., Westminster Congregational Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St. $8. (509) 624-7992.

DeColores Handbell Choir in Concert - Concert of traditional and familiar Christmas music. Sunday, 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Baptist Church, 1222 S. McDonald Road. Donations accepted. (509) 924-1234.

Christmas Cantata - Enjoy “O Holy Night.” Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Foothills Community Church, 11102 N. Forker Road. Free. (509) 926-4971.

Christmas Concert - Featuring His Song, a Christian men’s choral group. Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 1502 W. Eighth Ave. Free. (509) 838-8667.

Holiday Lights at Gaiser Conservatory – Today through Dec. 21, 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. The conservatory is decorated with thousands of lights, along with poinsettias, mums and a warm climate. Best viewing is after 4 p.m. An open house takes place Saturday and Sunday from 4:30-7:30 p.m., for refreshments. Manito Park, Gaiser Conservatory, 1702 S. Grand Blvd. Free.