21 Things to Do in Spokane This Week · October 1–4, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Honky Tonk Night with Theresa Edwards Band

Boots, beers, line dancing, and live country music with the Theresa Edwards Band at Spokane Live — 21+ event with $5 cover.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino, 14300 W SR-2 HWY, Airway Heights

Yelawolf & Highly Suspect

Yelawolf and Highly Suspect bring a high-energy double bill to Northern Quest's outdoor concert stage.

Friday, October 2, 2026 7:30 PM · Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights

Phillip Phillips

American Idol winner Phillip Phillips performs live at the Knitting Factory Spokane.

Friday, October 2, 2026 8:00 PM · Knitting Factory, 919 W Sprague Ave

Sharkeologist First Ever Tour

Sharkeologist celebrates their debut tour with a wild rock show at the legendary Big Dipper, joined by Braden Allcaps, Tomboy, and Ruston Way.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · The Big Dipper, Spokane

AHEE @ Riverside Place

Electronic artist AHEE performs at Riverside Place in Spokane.

Friday, October 9, 2026 8:00 PM · Riverside Place, Spokane

Arts & Culture

Spokane Symphony: Americana

Cellist Zuill Bailey leads the premiere of Visions of Humanity, a bold suite of variations by five living composers, framed by Copland, William Grant Still, and more at the Fox Theater.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · The Fox, 1001 W Sprague Ave

& Juliet

The hit Broadway musical & Juliet — a joyful pop-fueled reimagining of what happens if Juliet chose her own story — runs for a week at First Interstate Center for the Arts.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · First Interstate Center for the Arts

Family-Friendly

Hub-O-Ween Halloween Celebration

Hub Sports Center in Liberty Lake kicks off a month-long Halloween celebration this week — a family-friendly fall destination.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Hub Sports Center, Liberty Lake

Touch-A-Truck Family Fundraiser

Hands-on family event where kids can explore all kinds of trucks and vehicles — a fundraiser for the Junior League of Spokane.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Spokane

Great Pumpkinfest at Brick West

Four fall weekends of pumpkin picking, free petting zoo (Saturdays & Sundays), and seasonal fun at Brick West Brewing — every pumpkin purchased supports SNAP Spokane and Love Your Neighbor Foundation.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Brick West Brewing, Spokane

Peter & the Wolf

The Spokane Symphony's Family Concert Series brings Prokofiev's beloved musical fable to life for children ages 5-12 at the Fox Theater.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 · The Fox, 1001 W Sprague Ave

Free Events

Veteran Resource Fair and Stand Down

Free resource fair and stand-down event for veterans at Spokane Arena.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Spokane Arena

Wednesday Movie Nights at The Big Dipper

Every Wednesday in October, The Big Dipper hosts free-cover bar movie nights with themed cocktails, food specials, and tasteful horror films — 21+ and no cover charge.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · The Big Dipper, Spokane

Festivals & Special Events

Terrain Art & Music Event

Spokane's beloved annual Terrain art and music event returns this week, showcasing local artists and musicians in an immersive community celebration.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Spokane

Novara Energy Summit 2026

Full-day summit bringing together leaders, innovators, researchers, policymakers, and investors to address the Inland Northwest's pressing energy challenges.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 8:00 AM · Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N Sullivan Rd, Spokane Valley

Spokane SOUP

Spokane's community micro-granting dinner where attendees eat together, hear local project pitches, and collectively vote to fund the best idea — everyone's vote counts.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 4:00 PM · West Central Community Center, 1603 North Belt Street

Sports

Spokane Chiefs vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes

The Spokane Chiefs host the Lethbridge Hurricanes in WHL home-ice action at Spokane Arena.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · Spokane Arena

Date Night

All Hallows Burlesque

One night, two pop-up underground burlesque shows featuring six performers in Halloween attire, produced by Muffy the Manslayer and Sarah Bellem at TRVST.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · TRVST, Spokane

Spokane Symphony: Gershwin's Rhapsody In Blue

The Spokane Symphony performs Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue with pianist Dan Tepfer — a bold evening of jazz energy and American classics at the Fox Theater.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 7:30 PM · The Fox, 1001 W Sprague Ave

Outdoors & Active

Introduction to Seed Saving

Hands-on workshop introducing participants to the art and science of seed saving — a timely fall activity for gardeners.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Spokane

Brick West Running Club

Free weekly Tuesday run club exploring 3–5 mile downtown Spokane routes at all paces, followed by beer discounts, bingo, and good times at Brick West.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 6:00 PM · Brick West Brewing, Downtown Spokane