As we start this fall season, the Inland Northwest has planned a ton of events! There are festivals, markets, runs and so much more that you can attend.
To make it easy, here are a list of some of the events happening in and around the area:
Fall Harvest Festival – Sept. 20 through Oct. 29
At the heart of Green Bluff, families are invited to enjoy all their favorite fall activities. you can wander through our amazing Giant Corn Maze, find the picture-perfect pumpkin, indulge in our homemade pies, enjoy drinks on our outdoor patios, try local food trucks, and admire the autumn views.For more information about the event, visit the Fall Harvest Festival website. If you want to go, you can plan ahead by reserving parking and purchasing a wristband online.
Fall on the Prairie – Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Do you like thrifting or finding vintage good? Well, on the beautiful Orchard Prairie you can shop for refurbished, vintage and handmade goods. For more information about the event you can visit the Rustic Treasures Facebook page.
Valleyfest – Sept. 22 through Sept. 24
Spokane Valley’s annual community festival, Valleyfest, is back with fun for all ages! This event offers a parade, Culturefest, local vendors, Step up for Down Syndrom event, fishing for kids, live music, beer gardens, food trucks and so much more!There is something for everyone. For more information about the event you can visit the Valleyfest website.
Spokane Dahlia Festival – Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Want to buy flowers, produce and art that only can be found locally? Head over to the 2nd annual Spokane Dahlia Festival happening this Saturday! There will be vendors, local artists, food trucks, hands-on activities and more.For more information about the event you can visit the Rosarium Garden Center website.
Suncrest Fall Vendor and Craft Fair – Sept. 23 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
80 vendors, food, music, crafters what more could you ask for? The Suncrest fall vendor and craft fair has activities and items for the whole family. For kids there will be face painting, and crafts. But items from vendors range from sweet treats, candles, décor, plants and more!For more information about the event you can visit the website here.
No-Li Oktoberfest – Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Head on over to No-Li to continue the Oktoberfest celebrations! They will be featuring small batches of German Lager, Fresh Hop IPA and Franziskaner Wessbier German Import. All pints will be $8 and there is a 500 person max limit, so get there early!For more information about the event you can visit the No-Li Brewhouse website.
Riverfront Art Drop – Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Are your walls looking a little drab? Your shelves a bit too boring? Do you wish you had unique, one-of-a-kind artwork to fill your space but don’t know where to find any? Well head on over to Spokane’s annual Art Drop at Riverfront Park!This is a great opportunity for artists to share their craft, and for the community to discover local talents. Don’t miss out!
Pajama Party – Sept. 23 from 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
SNAP’s “Pajama Party” with a purpose is held to collect donations of pajamas, hats, gloves, socks, hand warmers and more to help protect those most vulnerable during the winter months. There will be live music, food vendors and activities for the whole family. For more information about the event you can visit the SNAP website.
The Boulevard Race – Sept. 24 at 9 a.m.
Want to run for a good cause? A four mile race will take place on the streets of Spokane that will benefit the community cancer fund. This is perfect for runners, walkers and strollers! Also, after you finish you will be able to get an incredible t-shirt.To sign up use the link here! If you want to find out more information about the race, sponsors, itinerary and more you can visit The Boulevard race website.
Minecraft: The Exhibition – Sept. 16 through Dec. 31
The 3D world of Minecraft, has come to life at The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. Visitors will feel as if they have stepped inside the blocky world of Minecraft, with scenes, patterns, colors, and textures based on actual in-game builds. The museum galleries will feature 15 large-scale characters from the game, including the explosive Creeper and mysterious Enderman.For more information about this event, visit The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture website. If you want to buy tickets, you can use this link to purchase them online.
It may be impossible to go to all of these activities but there is something for everyone happening this weekend. Fall is coming and now it is time to celebrate the chillier weather and the changing of the leaves this weekend!
