Fall Events

Fall is a special season in Spokane, as the heat of summer gives way to crisp, cool air and the explosion of color as leaves change to orange, yellow and red. Fall is never truly complete without finding the perfect pumpkin at one of Spokane’s many pumpkin patches or sipping on freshly pressed cider. Numerous events occur across the region during this time, including family favorites like the Spokane County Interstate Fair and numerous Oktoberfest and Halloween festivities. Experience the colors as you enjoy all the upcoming fall events happening in the Spokane region!

The Spokane County Interstate Fair

Each September, the Spokane County Interstate Fair comes to the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, drawing thousands of people across the region. The fair is a massive event featuring a multi-day rodeo, a demolition derby, carnival rides, concerts, a wide variety of live entertainment, and great food. If you are looking for fun family activities in Spokane in the fall, mark your calendars every September for the Spokane County Interstate Fair.

Interstate Fair Calendar

Valleyfest

When summer draws to a close and makes way for brisk air and warm sweaters, you know it is time for fall festivals and events across Eastern Washington. No festival is more important to Spokane Valley than its iconic Valleyfest. For 3 days at the end of September, art, live music and family fun all come together to create this magnificent free fall festival. Valleyfest is one of the top things to do in Spokane Valley during fall, featuring visual and performing arts, education, science, and recreation.

Spokane Valleyfest

Oktoberfest in Spokane

Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival that takes place every year in Germany. The Spokane region boasts many local craft breweries celebrating Oktoberfest with numerous events and festivities, like the No-Li Oktoberfest and the Red Black and Blue Cheney Brew Festival.

Spokane Oktoberfest

National Arts Month

Fall is the season we celebrate more than pumpkin spice. October is the official month of National Arts and Humanities. Spokane Arts organizes an incredible calendar of events that honors the artists and makers who make the region a beautiful place. View and purchase works of art at fall events like Terrain and Fall Fest. Celebrate artists at the annual Spokane Arts Awards. Attend the One Heart Native Arts and Film Festival to learn more about the rich Native American history and culture of Spokane.

Spokane Arts