🌲 What's Happening Spokane: October 22 – October 28
Get ready to dive into the unexpected uses of apples this weekend, beyond just pie! And if you're into the spooky side of fall, we've got a haunted tour and a few frightfully fun events to check out.
⭐ This week's picks
🍔 Beyond the Pie: Apples in Savory Cooking: Part 5 of the Apple Festival Series
Sat, Oct 24 · 1 PM–2 PM · South Hill · Free
Sample creative apple-based dishes with bold flavors and take home recipes in this final event of the Apple Festival series.
🌲 Scarywood Haunted Nights
Fri, Oct 23 · 7 PM–11:30 PM · Silverwood Theme Park · Price: see link
🧑🤝🧑 Spokane Whiskey Festival
Fri, Oct 23 · 5 PM–10 PM · 10514 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99206 · Price: see link
Sip, Sample & Shop the Best Whiskies, Blends, Bourbon and Rye at our Walk-Around Tasting, VIP Pasta Buffet, Music, SWAG Bag.
🧑🤝🧑 My Chemical Romance; The Drag Parade
Fri, Oct 23 · 8 PM–10 PM · 1801 W Sunset Blvd Spokane, WA 99201 · Price: see link
Witness My Chemical Romance meets drag queen glamour at The Greed Ring's one-weekend-only bash!
🍔 Spokane Farmers Market
Sat, Oct 24 · 2nd Ave and Chestnut St Spokane, WA 99201 · Price: see link
The Spokane Farmers Market is food focused. We are open two mornings a week thru the growing season.Our main market is on Saturdays where you can find
👻 Halloween Walking Ghost Tour
Sat, Oct 24 · 4 PM–5 PM · 211 N Government Way Spokane, WA 99224 · Price: see link
Explore Spokane's spooky history with Chet the tour guide—put on your walking shoes and get ready for a ghostly good time!
🍺 Barrel Brawl: Whiskey Rodeo
Sun, Oct 25 · 12 PM–4 PM · 412 W Sprague Ave Spokane, WA 99201 · Price: see link
Witness bars turn into barrels of fun in the Whiskey Rodeo!
🎨 SVAC Soiree and Artist Showcase
Fri, Oct 23 · 5 PM–8 PM · CenterPlace Regional Event Center > Great Room (Banquet Room) - 2426 N Discovery Place Spokane Valley WA 99216 · Price: see link
🛍️ Thursday Market in South Perry District
Thu, Oct 22 · 1000 S Perry St Spokane, WA 99207 · Price: see link
Discover fresh, local goodies at the Thursday Market in South Perry District.
🌲 Riverfront Park Tour
Fri, Oct 23 · Price: see link
Uncover Spokane's dramatic history in 90 minutes—perfect for history buffs and park explorers alike.
🍔 The Haunted Fork- Food Tour
Fri, Oct 23 · Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201 · Price: see link
Explore Spokane's spooky side with ghost stories and gourmet bites on this unique food tour.
🌲 Chemistry Construction: Fun Activities for Kids! : Presented by the American Chemical Society
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM–1 PM · Shadle Park Library · Free
Explore hands-on chemistry fun at Chemistry Construction, perfect for curious kids this weekend!
🆓 Free things to do
👨👩👧 Spooktacular Storytime
Sat, Oct 24 · 10 AM–11 AM · Diane E. Zahand Community Room (Combined East & West), Spokane Valley · Free
Perfect for little ones who can handle a hint of the spooky, this storytime offers a fun, non-scary way to celebrate autumn with crafts and tales.
👨👩👧 Pirate Adventure Storytime with Blue Zoo's Pirate Crew: For Families & Kids Ages 3-8
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Shadle Park · Free
Dive into pirate adventures with stories, songs, and crafts at Blue Zoo's swashbuckling storytime. }
🎨 NeedleUp
Sat, Oct 24 · 1 PM–3 PM · Meeting Room · Free
Join fellow crafters for friendly chats and collaborative stitching at the library's NeedleUp.
👨👩👧 Ciencia en español: Electricidad / Science in Spanish: Electricty
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:30 PM–4 PM · Meeting room, Moran Prairie · Free
Kids and families can explore electricity like scientists in this fun, Spanish-speaking program!
🎨 Upcycled Crescent Moon Craft
Sun, Oct 25 · 1 PM–2 PM · Shadle Park · Free
Craft and upcycle with the crescent moon, perfect for makers of all skill levels.
👨👩👧 With the kids
🍔 Family Day at The Burger Dock
Wed, Oct 28 · 11 AM–8 PM · The Burger Dock · Free
Family Day at The Burger Dock offers kids under 12 a half-price meal deal, plus fun games and coloring for the whole crew.
👨👩👧 Preschool Storytime: for 3-5 Year Olds
Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Meeting Room · Free
Get ready for stories, songs, and movement—perfect for little ones and their caregivers!
🎨 LEGO® Drop in and Build: For Kids Ages 5-13
Thu, Oct 22 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · South Hill · Free
Unleash your creativity with free-form LEGO® building and themed projects at the library.
👨👩👧 Little Learners Play Time: For Ages 1-5 and Their Caregivers
Fri, Oct 23 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Meeting Room · Free
Explore and learn through play with a range of activities that foster early skills—no storytime needed.
👨👩👧 Kids' Game Time: For Kids Ages 5-13
Fri, Oct 23 · 4 PM–5 PM · Shadle Park · Free
Meet new friends and explore fun board games at the library!
💕 Date night
😂 Dan LaMorte
Thu, Oct 22 · 7 PM · Spokane Comedy Club · Price: see link
Catch Dan LaMorte's comedy; the recommended drink and food combo will have you laughing harder!
🎵 After Hours @ Arbor Crest | Concert Series
Fri, Oct 23 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM · 4705 N Fruit Hill Rd Spokane, WA 99217 · Price: see link
After Hours @ Arbor Crest is refreshing our Friday & Saturday nights!
🍔 The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Sat, Oct 24 · 6 PM–7 PM · 700 N Division St Spokane, WA 99202 · Price: see link
Solve a true crime mystery over dinner—interactive fun guaranteed!
🎵 Skillet
Mon, Oct 26 · 7 PM–9 PM · Northern Quest Casino 100 North Hayford Road Airway Heights, WA 99001 · Price: see link
Experience Skillet's unmatched energy and powerhouse vocals at the Pend Oreille Pavilion.
🎮 Nerdy stuff
📚 Community Writing Workshops with EWU Writing Students: A Five-Week Prose Workshop
Mon, Oct 26 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM · Liberty Park · Free
Develop your prose skills with guidance from dedicated EWU MFA students over five weeks.
📚 Book Babies Storytime for 0-18months
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Meeting Room · Free
Get ready for stories, bounces, and songs with your little one—play time included!
📚 Liberty Park Writing Workshop: Experimenting Across Genres for 6 Weeks
Tue, Oct 27 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM · Liberty Park · Free
Explore poetry, prose, and hybrid forms in a supportive, inclusive space over six weeks.
📚 Cheney Library Book Club
Tue, Oct 27 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM · Meeting Room, Cheney · Free
Join the friendly Cheney Library Book Club for a new book every month—no commitment, just great reads!
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