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Good morning, Spokane!
Halloween is seventeen days out, which makes this the week to lock it in. Swap for a costume Saturday, stock up on pumpkins Friday, and catch Hocus Pocus under the stars Wednesday, then let Monster Jam's biggest trucks and a free spin on the Looff Carrousel round out the week.
In today's Spokane Pulse:
Roll with Monster Jam's biggest trucks Saturday
Spin the Looff Carrousel free and stock up on pumpkins
Swap Halloween costumes and catch Hocus Pocus under the stars
Book Nutcracker seats and register for girlConNW early
Let's get to it.
— Laina & Lucas Wyland
The Family Pick
🛻 Monster Jam
Monster trucks crush cars, pull two-wheel balances, and fly through freestyle stunts at Numerica, with a pit party to meet the trucks first.
Saturday, October 17, 12:00 p.m.
Numerica Veterans Arena, downtown Spokane
Also 6:00 p.m. Saturday and 12:00 p.m. Sunday, October 18; Pit Party 9:30 a.m. both days; ages 2 and up need a ticket, under 2 sit free on a lap
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This Week with Kids
👻 Moonshine Night Market & Hocus Pocus
Kids browse local maker stalls and grab dinner, then spread a blanket for Hocus Pocus on a giant outdoor screen at dusk.
Wednesday, October 14, market 5:00–8:00 p.m., movie at dusk
Commellini Estate, 14715 N. Dartford Dr., Spokane
Free admission; food and drinks for purchase; bring a blanket
🎠 Free Rides at the Looff Carrousel
Ride the 1909 hand-carved Looff Carrousel free, brass-ring game included, for the Spokane Parks Foundation's 75th anniversary.
Thursday, October 15, free rides from 2:00 p.m.
Looff Carrousel, Riverfront Park, Spokane
Free; no registration mentioned
🎃 The Great Pumpkin Fest
Pick pumpkins from thousands on sale, line-dance Friday evening, and come back Saturday or Sunday for the petting zoo and face painting.
Friday, October 16 (weekend runs October 16–18), line dancing 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Brick West Brewing Co., 1318 W 1st Ave., Spokane
Free admission; pumpkins $10 each; face painting $5 (Saturday–Sunday 12:00–5:00 p.m.)
🦸 Halloween Costume Swap & Mend-it Cafe
Drop off outgrown costumes and pick a new-to-you one free, with Mend-It Cafe volunteers fixing tears and zippers on the spot.
Saturday, October 17, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Spokane Valley Library, 22 N Herald Road, Spokane Valley
Free; registration requested; drop off at 10:00 a.m., swap until 2 p.m.
🐶 October Puppies & Poses
Stretch through a beginner yoga class while adoptable SpokAnimal puppies roam the mats, then meet the litter to adopt.
Sunday, October 18, 10:00 a.m. (adoption-only visits from 11:00 a.m.)
The Barking Lot, 15825 East Trent Avenue, Spokane Valley
Yoga class $33.85, ages 12 and up (ages 12–17 with a parent or guardian); adoptions need no ticket
🧱 Lego Monday
The library's full LEGO collection is out for this free Monday drop-in; children under 8 bring a caregiver.
Monday, October 19, 4:00–5:30 p.m.
Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 22710 E Country Vista Dr, Liberty Lake
Free drop-in, ages 4–12; children under 8 accompanied by a caregiver
🍬 Teen Tuesday: Minute to Win It (Halloween Edition)
Teens race the clock in Halloween-themed 60-second challenges, competing for bragging rights and prizes.
Tuesday, October 20, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 22710 E Country Vista Dr, Liberty Lake
Free drop-in for teens
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💃 NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
World-class dancers, towering puppets, and Tchaikovsky's score bring the holiday classic to life in one grand Spokane performance.
Saturday, November 21, 3:00 p.m.
First Interstate Center for the Arts, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane
One Spokane performance of the touring production; tickets on sale now, so buy early for the best seats
🎿 Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol Ski Swap
Shop thousands of new and used skis, snowboards, boots, and kids' gear at the region's biggest winter equipment sale.
Saturday, October 31, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 1, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Spokane Fair & Expo Center, 404 N Havana St, Spokane
Once a year; Saturday morning has the best selection; sellers register gear Friday 3:00–8:00 p.m.
🌟 girlConNW 2026
Girls in grades 6–12 explore careers with women professionals, join hands-on sessions, and win prizes at this free day-long conference.
Saturday, November 7, 12:00–5:00 p.m.
The Community School, 1025 W Spofford Ave, Spokane
Free for girls in grades 6–12; registration required, so sign up now to hold a spot
Family Update
My Haunted Hometown decorating contest: Liberty Lake families can register their exterior Halloween decorations through Friday, October 16, at 5:00 p.m. Houses must be decorated and judging-ready by Saturday, October 24, and every entry lands on a citywide map for trick-or-treat route planning.
Thursday's edition will widen the lens again with the full Friday–Sunday Spokane lineup.
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