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Good morning, Spokane!
Valleyfest can stretch or shrink to fit your family. Stay for the parade and make a weekend of it, or choose one activity and head home before everyone runs out of patience. The school-night plans stay short, while Saturday can run from South Perry to Green Bluff if your crew still has gas in the tank.
Let's get to it.
— Laina & Lucas Wyland
The Family Pick
Valleyfest 2026
Choose the pieces your family wants: the parade, STEAM activities, fishing, cultural demonstrations or Totfest.
Friday, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday schedules vary by activity.
Sprague Avenue, Mirabeau Point Park and CenterPlace, Spokane Valley
Family programming spans multiple sites; choose each activity from the official schedule.
This Week with Kids
Wednesday: Painting with Fall
Kids paint with nature-made brushes and can bring their own leaves or use materials from the library.
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 4–5 p.m.
Liberty Lake Municipal Library
Ages 6–12; caregivers should attend with their child.
Thursday: Where the Paletero Man Goes
Join musician and picture-book author Lucky Diaz for separate English and Spanish sessions.
Thursday, Sept. 24, 4–4:30 p.m. in English; 5–5:30 p.m. in Spanish
Online through Spokane County Library District
Best suited to early learners ages 0–5; families and other children are welcome. Registration is required.
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Friday and Saturday
Friday: Minecraft 3D Print
Kids watch a 3D printer work, build Minecraft-inspired designs and, for older participants, try 3D modeling.
Friday, Sept. 25, 4–5:30 p.m.
Shadle Park Library Studio
Ages 5–13; ages 5–8 need an adult. Laptop use is limited to 10 participants at a time, with sharing and first-come use.
Saturday: South Perry Street Fair
A free neighborhood fair brings performers and kid-friendly booths from museums, youth groups, firefighters and more.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
South Perry District, Spokane
No specific age range is published. Admission is free.
Saturday: Spokane Chiefs Opening Night
The Chiefs open at home against Tri-City, with a pregame party before the puck drops.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 6:05 p.m.
Numerica Veterans Arena
No specific age guidance is published. Tickets are required.
Saturday and Sunday: Beck’s Fall Harvest Festival
Start with pumpkins or the corn maze, then head to Funland for the jump pad, Tire Mountain and music.
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26–27, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Beck’s Harvest House
Ages 2 and younger enter Funland free. Weekend visits require an advance date-and-time reservation. Farm admission is free; parking is $5, and Funland costs $12 online or $15 at the gate.
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Tuesday: Terrific Tuesdays
Drop in when it works after school for rotating art, engineering, building and coding activities.
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 3:30–5 p.m.
North Spokane Library
Ages 5+ and families; children 8 and younger need an adult.
Family Update
Spokane Public Library is closed today
Spokane Public Library is closed Wednesday, Sept. 23, for Staff Day.
Plan Ahead for Families
Peter & the Wolf
The orchestra gives each character its own instrument. Doors open early for crafts, games and an instrument petting zoo.
Sunday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m.; doors open at 1 p.m.
Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox
Designed for ages 5–12. This is one ticketed performance; tickets are on sale.
Halloween Costume Swap & Mend-It Cafe
Bring clean costumes your family has outgrown, browse for a replacement and stop by the repair table for a quick mend.
Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Spokane Valley Library
The swap includes children’s and adult costumes and accessories. Admission is free, and families can register now while sorting clean items to bring.
Trick-or-Treat Practice Party
Kids can try the whole trick-or-treat routine indoors, one welcoming door at a time.
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2–4 p.m.
The ISAAC Foundation
All ages and abilities; especially welcoming to families impacted by autism. Admission is $10 per child, non-participating adults are free, and limited space may sell out.
Thursday brings the broader Friday–Sunday Spokane guide, with concerts, sports, food and community events.
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