Family events in Spokane, WA

An outdoor market sets up at Northtown Mall, featuring a rotating lineup of more than 40 local vendors. Each visit brings something different, including food, art, activities, and live artists. It is free to the public and offers a relaxed way to unplug and enjoy time in the sunshine. Located on a major city bus line and across from Franklin Park, it is an easy and budget-friendly option for a family day out.

Shine 104.9 presents ShineFest 2026 at Riverfront Park, featuring contemporary Christian music from Colton Dixon, Terrian, The Afters, Riley Anderson, and other local performers. Expect food vendors, family friendly activities, and nonprofit ministry booths available throughout the event. VIP RSVP and a Family Pass are offered online in advance, and both include priority check in. The VIP RSVP carries a suggested donation of $20 per person, while the Family Pass suggests $60 for households of four or more. General admission is available at the gate with a suggested donation of $15 to $20 per person.

Enjoy BINGO with drinks, plenty of laughs, and chances to win prizes. Receive a free BINGO card with any drink purchase. All ages are welcome.

Enjoy the Under the Trees Concert Series with a park performance by BethAnn O’Neill-Long & Friends. Settle into the shade for live music and a relaxed atmosphere. Bring friends, pick up a snack or a sweet treat, and unwind beneath the trees. Presented by Park Bench Cafe.

As back-to-school season arrives for Spokane Public Schools, the Shadle Park Dance Team is holding a fundraiser to support the team. The event features a car wash, a team-run yard sale, and a raffle with a back-to-school theme. It is a friendly way to show support while taking part in simple, community-minded activities.

On Museum Day, explore the displays at the Hillyard Heritage Museum. The museum partners with Washington State America’s 250th.

Join this free, family-friendly gathering in support of International Overdose Awareness Day. “Healing Hands” offers a space for people impacted by substance misuse to honor loved ones and find personal healing, while “Creative Hearts” highlights artistic ways many people cope during recovery. The event includes a resource fair, live performers, fun activities, and a panel discussion with guest speakers. You can also create memorial lanterns for loved ones, which will be displayed at the Central Library with participants’ permission.

Set within one of the Davenport’s storied ballrooms, this brunch showcases the hotel’s culinary team with expansive stations featuring fresh seafood, vibrant salads and specialty dishes, carved meats prepared to order, a flowing chocolate fountain, and desserts made in house. Pricing on select dates is $69.95 per adult and $39.95 for children ages 6 to 12, with complimentary dining for ages 5 and under. Holiday editions for Easter, Mother’s Day, and Thanksgiving are $99.95 per adult and $49.95 for children ages 6 to 12, with ages 5 and under still complimentary.

An outdoor vendor market at Northtown Mall brings together a rotating selection of more than 40 local makers and small businesses, so every visit offers something new to taste, browse, and experience, including live artists on site. Admission is free. The location sits on a major city bus route and is across from Franklin Park, making it an easy, budget-friendly outing for families looking for sunshine and time away from screens.

The Boiler Room hosts a lively bingo night filled with laughs, tasty bites, and lighthearted competition. There is no cost to participate, it is open to all ages, and prizes await the winners. Friends and families can enjoy pizza or wings from the kitchen while they play, making it a relaxed, welcoming option for longtime bingo fans and first timers alike.

This training brings together educators, specialists, administrators, and families to focus on dyslexia, Structured Literacy, and the language systems that underpin strong reading and writing. Led by Dr. Alicia Roberts Frank, President of WABIDA, and Michelle Norwood, Regional Literacy Coordinator with NEWESD 101, participants will engage in an interactive simulation to deepen understanding of dyslexia, explore the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy, and apply phonology, orthography, and morphology to strengthen instruction in reading, spelling, vocabulary, and writing. Presented by NEWESD 101, the Washington Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, and the INW Dyslexia Alliance. Hosted at Southside Christian Church in Spokane.

The Comic Book Shop Northtown hosts a Pokémon Trading Card Game event with structured play across age divisions. Entry is $5.99 and includes a booster pack at registration, and each signup also adds one pack to the prize pool. Masters compete in the Standard format, while Juniors and Seniors play in Expanded. Expect organized matches in a welcoming setting with a pack-based prize pool.

An easygoing indoor playtime gives families a chance to connect during the summer months. Kids in elementary school and younger can enjoy a variety of toys and plenty of open space to move, while parents and caregivers meet others and build community. A parent or caregiver must stay with their child. The meet-up takes place at Shiloh Hills Fellowship. Enter through the west side doors that face the parking lot, and follow the colorful sign for toddler time.

For students in grades 2 through 5, this hands-on club explores LEGO robotics through teamwork and creativity. Participants collaborate to build a variety of projects that can move, light up, and detect colors. Beginners and experienced builders are welcome. Made possible by community support, this program is free and takes place at Spark Central. For any cancellation updates, see the Spark Central website.

A weekly, family‑oriented meetup for people who love cars, trucks, motorcycles, and anything with two or four wheels. It is not a car club, there are no dues or memberships, and it is open to everyone. The atmosphere centers on respect and community, with no egos, no drama, and no talking down to others at the gathering or in related online discussions. Attendees can bring whatever they have, whether finished or a work in progress, to show, discuss, and enjoy together. It is a chance to connect with fellow owners, enthusiasts, and neighbors in a relaxed setting. Participants are asked to respect the property and nearby businesses, support local shops when possible, and avoid burnouts, excessive noise, or any behavior that would reflect poorly on the community.

During the Night Market at Spark Central, KERNEL offers youth a fun way to explore healthy eating, gardening, and movement. By completing engaging activities, children earn a voucher to use toward fresh fruits and vegetables. This free program is presented in partnership with Catholic Charities Food for All and the Kendall Yards Night Market.

Follow Alice into a topsy-turvy world where she searches for a way home and discovers who she is along the journey. She crosses paths with favorites like the hurried White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a laid-back Caterpillar, the eccentric Mad Hatter, and the fiery Queen of Hearts. The musical features Disney songs such as The Golden Afternoon, The Unbirthday Song, and Painting the Roses Red, along with new pieces that include music from the 2010 live-action film. Inspired by the 1951 Disney movie and Lewis Carroll’s The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, this production is performed by Civic Education students in grades 3 through 9. It is directed by Cynthia Kirkman Romoff, with music direction by Christian Skok and choreography by Myranda Lloyd. Please note that loud sounds, hectic moments, exaggerated language, and general Wonderland chaos are part of the experience. The presentation is intended for audiences ages 3 and older, and all attendees will need a ticket.

Movies at the Pavilion, presented by Kaiser Permanente, offers a free, family friendly outdoor screening at Gesa Pavilion. This installment features Jumanji (1995). Attendees may bring their own chairs and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with food and drinks available for purchase from MacDaddy's, Kona Ice, and Crossed Cannons Coffee.

Geared to students in grades 3 through 8, this drop-in session uses Minecraft to explore architecture, engineering, and art. Each session presents a fresh building prompt connected to one or more of these fields. Participants work together to plan their approach, then enter a Minecraft world to build it. Staff and volunteers supervise gameplay to help keep youth safe. Space is limited and spots cannot be reserved.

Red Turf Takeover returns to Spokane with an evening of Eagle Football at ONE Spokane Stadium. The event is open to the public at no cost, and after the scrimmage attendees can stay to get team autographs.