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Upcoming community events around Spokane.

Friday, October 16

Sunset Orchard Fall Festival

Fri, Oct 16–17 · Green Bluff 8110 E Greenbluff Rd Colbert , WA 99005

It’s finally here! Pumpkin Donuts every day. Picked and U-Pick fruits and veggies.

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"North by Northwest"

Fri, Oct 16 · 6:30 PM–8:30 PM · 2316 W 1st St Spokane, WA 99201

Escape the cold and enjoy our third film in the America on the Move series with Hitchcock’s North by Northwest (1959), led by GU professor Matt Bolton.

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Saturday, October 17

Fall Harvest Festival

Sat, Oct 17–18 · 9919 E Greenbluff Rd Colbert, WA 99005

Each year, the Fall Harvest Festival welcomes families to the heart of Green Bluff to enjoy all their favorite fall activities in one place!

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Siemers Farm Fall Festival

Sat, Oct 17–18 · 11125 E Day Mount Spokane Rd Mead, WA 99021

Come experience a magical take on traditional farm fun; a fall festival that will truly surprise you.

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Make Apple Chutney at Home: Part 4 of the Apple Festival Series

Sat, Oct 17 · 1 PM–2 PM · South Hill

Apple Festival Series at South Hill Library Part 5: Beyond the Pie: Apples in Savory Cooking | Saturday, October 24 at 1pm By choosing to taste food samples, you agree to release Spokane Public Library and the…

Free

Spokane Water Lantern Festival

Sat, Oct 17 · 3 PM–7 PM · 1702 S Grand Blvd Spokane , WA 99203

Water Lantern Festival is an incredible experience where thousands of family, friends, and strangers celebrate life together.

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Water Lantern Festival

Sat, Oct 17 · 5:30 PM–9:30 PM · 1702 S Grand Blvd Spokane, WA 99203

A Night You'll Remember Forever Check in, receive your lantern kit, and step into a vibrant festival atmosphere filled with live music, food, and activities.

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Shibari is the Way | Bloodlust

Sat, Oct 17 · 7 PM–11 PM · 1801 W Sunset Blvd Spokane, WA 99201

A Vampiric Experience: Shibari is the Way introduces BloodLust!

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Sunday, October 18

Miss Spokane Scholarship Competition

Sun, Oct 18 · 2 PM–5 PM · The Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201

The Miss Spokane Scholarship Organization empowers young women through education, leadership, and service, awarding scholarships and opportunities through competitions leading to Miss Washington and Miss America’s Teen.

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Monday, October 19

Tuesday, October 20

Memory Café

Tue, Oct 20 · 11 AM–12 PM · Meeting Room, North Spokane

Free

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tue, Oct 20 · 4 PM–6 PM · Meeting Room, Argonne

The Board of Trustees meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month to discuss District policies, finances, and levies.

Free

Wednesday, October 21

Thursday, October 22

Chamber Soire'e 1 at the Historic Davenport Hotel

Thu, Oct 22 · 7:30 PM–8:30 PM · 10 S Post St Spokane, WA 99201

Set in the opulent Historic Davenport Hotel, small ensembles play some of our musician’s favorite works of familiar composers with a few new discoveries along

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Friday, October 23

Spokane Whiskey Festival

Fri, Oct 23 · 5 PM–10 PM · 10514 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99206

Sip, Sample & Shop the Best Whiskies, Blends, Bourbon and Rye at our Walk-Around Tasting, VIP Pasta Buffet, Music, SWAG Bag.

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My Chemical Romance; The Drag Parade

Fri, Oct 23 · 8 PM–10 PM · 1801 W Sunset Blvd Spokane, WA 99201

“Here’s my resignation, I’ll serve it in DRAG!” This October, The Greed Ring invites you to their den of sin for a one-weekend special event celebrating the

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Saturday, October 24

Lilac City Stomp

Sat, Oct 24 · 10 S Post Spokane, WA 99201

Lilac City Stomp is a celebration of swing dance and live jazz music with a full day of instruction, performance, and community in the historic Marie

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Harvest Festival at My Fresh Basket

Sat, Oct 24 · 11 AM–2 PM · 1030 W. Summit Parkway Spokane, WA 99201-7028

Join My Fresh Basket for our annual Harvest Festival featuring live music performances by Jona Gallegos and Ron Greene, face painting, vendor demonstrations,

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Monday, October 26

Steven Curtis Chapman

Mon, Oct 26 · The Fox, 1001 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA

Back for its final run, Steven Curtis Chapman is bringing the SPEECHLESS 25th Anniversary Tour to even more cities in the fall of 2026!

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Tuesday, October 27

Memory Café

Tue, Oct 27 · 11 AM–12 PM · Meeting Room, North Spokane

Free

Wednesday, October 28

Michael Connelly: The Hollow

Wed, Oct 28 · 7 PM–8:30 PM · The Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201

Be among the first to dive into "The Hollow," Connelly's gripping new Harry Bosch thriller, as the legendary crime writer pulls back the curtain on his bestselling novels, hit television adaptations, and remarkable…

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Thursday, October 29

Friday, October 30

Saturday, October 31

El Mercadito

Sat, Oct 31 · 402 S Pittsburg St Spokane, WA 99202

El Mercadito is a monthly cultural market that provides free, fresh cultural foods to the community, access to health care services through CHAS Health clinic,

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Sunday, November 1

Virtual Monthly Astrology Forecast

Sun, Nov 1 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM · Central

Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for the month and what they mean.

Free

Monday, November 2

Tuesday, November 3

Memory Café

Tue, Nov 3 · 11 AM–12 PM · Meeting Room, North Spokane

Free

Wednesday, November 4

Dementia Friends Information Session

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM · Meeting Room, Otis Orchards

You can be a Dementia Friend and help create a dementia-friendly community.

Free

Thursday, November 5

Friday, November 6

Reading Buddy Volunteer Orientation

Fri, Nov 6 · 9 AM–10 AM · Online

Teens ages 16 & adults Registration is required. Learn how you can help a child improve their reading skills and gain confidence as a reader.

Free

Dementia Friends Information Session

Fri, Nov 6 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Meeting Room, North Spokane

You can be a Dementia Friend and help create a dementia-friendly community.

Free

Regional Premiere: Riverwood

Fri, Nov 6–8 · 108 W 3rd Ave Spokane, WA 99201

In the midst of city-wide gentrification, rumors of building buyouts and community displacement swirl among the tenants at the Riverwood Park Apartments.

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Saturday, November 7

Fall Holistic Festival 2026

Sat, Nov 7 · 10 AM–5 PM · CenterPlace Regional Event Center > Great Room (Banquet Room) - 2426 N Discovery Place Spokane Valley WA 99216, 2426 N Discovery Place Spokane Valley, WA 99216

We invite you to join us for a joyful day filled with exploration, new technologies,new experiences and new products!

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Illuminate: A Dance Gala

Sat, Nov 7 · 6 PM–9 PM · 7 S Howard St Spokane, WA 99201

An evening of performance, fun, and generosity supporting Vytal Movement Dance as we foster the creation, experimentation, and development of dance education,

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Sunday, November 8

Elevation Celebration! I

Sun, Nov 8 · 12 PM–4 PM · 29595 N Mt Spokane Park Dr Mead, WA 99021

Mark your calendars, snow bunnies! The Elevation Celebration is a pre-season mountain party at Lodge 2!

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Monday, November 9

Memory Café

Mon, Nov 9 · 1:30 PM–2:30 PM · Diane E. Zahand Meeting Room East, Spokane Valley

The Memory Café provides a comfortable way for you to connect with other caregivers and people experiencing memory loss while also socializing and building new support networks.

Free

Tuesday, November 10

Memory Café

Tue, Nov 10 · 11 AM–12 PM · Meeting Room, North Spokane

Free

Thursday, November 12

Young Artists Celebration Concert

Thu, Nov 12 · The Fox, 1001 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA

Young Artist Celebration Concert MusicFest Northwest Young Artist Winners, Spokane Youth Symphony Orchestra, and Spokane Youth Philharmonic perform with the Spokane Symphony Join us for an evening of music,…

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The Root Experience Festival

Thu, Nov 12–14 · 14300 W SR-2 HWY Airway Heights, WA 99001

The Root Experience is a 3-day festival featuring BIPOC talent from various cultures and disciplines.Through a meaningful partnership with the Spokane Tribe

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Friday, November 13

2nd Friday ArtWalk

Fri, Nov 13 · 5 PM–6 PM · Sherman Ave and 4th St Couer d' Alene, ID 83814

Support our local creative community on 2nd Friday ArtWalk, every second Friday of the month year-round.

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Saturday, November 14

31st Annual Fall Folk Festival

Sat, Nov 14–15 · 1810 N Greene St Spokane, WA 99217

Two days of music and dance that showcase the rich traditional cultures of the Inland Empire.

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Sunday, November 15

Monday, November 16

Wednesday, November 18

The Sacred Journey of Grief

Wed, Nov 18 · 5 PM–6:30 PM · South Hill

Loss touches every part of our being—body, mind, and spirit.

Free

Thursday, November 19

Friday, November 20

Saturday, November 21

Taste The Spirit Fundraiser 2026

Sat, Nov 21 · 5:30 PM–9:30 PM · CenterPlace Regional Event Center > Great Room (Banquet Room) - 2426 N Discovery Place Spokane Valley WA 99216

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Sunday, November 22

Handel’s Messiah in Sandpoint, ID

Sun, Nov 22 · Panida Theater, 300 North 1st Avenue, Sandpoint

Panida Theater The Panida Theater hosts the Spokane Symphony for an added night of Handel’s Messiah.

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Monday, November 23

Hope: Old and New

Mon, Nov 23 · The Fox, 1001 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA

Whitworth Community Chorale and Community Concert Band Fall Concert The Whitworth Community Chorale and Concert Band present their fall concert, Hope: Old and New .

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Tuesday, November 24

Friday, November 27

Night Market Winter Festival

Fri, Nov 27–29 · 1335 W Summit Parkway Spokane, WA 99201

Join us at the first annual Night Market Winter Festival! Check our calendar of events for daily activities!

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Saturday, November 28

Tree Lighting Celebration

Sat, Nov 28 · 4 PM–7 PM · at Riverfront Park 507 N Howard St Spokane, WA 99201

The Numerica Tree Lighting Celebration is a signature Riverfront holiday event and a tradition for many Spokane families on Thanksgiving weekend.

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Monday, November 30

Thursday, December 3

Friday, December 4

Nonprofit Business Showcase - GSV Chamber

Fri, Dec 4 · 11 AM–2 PM · CenterPlace Regional Event Center > Great Room (Banquet Room) - 2426 N Discovery Place Spokane Valley WA 99216

"The Nonprofit Showcase brings together over 40 nonprofit organizations from the Greater Spokane Valley, fostering community engagement.

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Tuesday, December 8

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Thursday, December 10

Friday, December 11

Very Merry Perry

Fri, Dec 11 · 5 PM–7 PM · Perry St Between 9th & 12th Ave Spokane, WA 99202

Very Merry Perry is a festive community evening in the Perry District celebrating the holiday season with free activities, neighbors, and a little magic.

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