Spring Events in Spokane

Every spring Spokane is in full bloom! While the Spokane Falls roar from the winter runoff, the city shakes off winter and wakes up for a fresh season filled with festivals and events. It’s one of the best times to explore the Spokane region and be a part of the events and festivals that bring our community together. From the famous Bloomsday Spokane Run to the majestic Lilac Festival, here are the best 2023 spring events.

Bloomsday
Lilac Festival
St. Patrick's Day
Artfest

Bloomsday Spokane

One of the largest races of its kind in the country, the Bloomsday Race has been a Spokane spring tradition for over 40 years. Don't miss out on Bloomsday 2023, as it looks to be the most exciting race yet!

Bloomsday

Lilac Festival

Culminating in the Armed Forces Torchlight Parade, the Spokane Lilac Festival celebrates the Spokane community and honors our military family. The festival has been a spring highlight for over 80 years, and the 2023 Lilac Festival should be added to everyone's Spokane spring itinerary.

Lilac Festival

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Embrace all things Irish in Spokane with Irish Week, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and more as we celebrate Irish heritage and culture.

St. Patrick's Day
MAC Artfest

Since 1985, the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) has hosted the MAC Artfest, one of the largest spring art events in the state! Showcasing the best artistic talent in the country, Artfest will return in 2023 on June 2nd-4th.

Artfest

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