Summer Things To Do in Spokane

Without a doubt, summer is the best time to visit Spokane. The long days are full of sunshine, colorful local events, lively outdoor patios, and numerous outdoor activities beaconing all to come outside and play. No matter where you look there are so many ways to take advantage of the sun shining in Spokane.

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Summer of Soccer in Spokane!

Spokane is so excited to welcome visitors from all over the country and the world to experience the global game in a uniquely Spokane way! As an Official SeattleFWC26 Fan Zone, we will be hosting Fan Zone Watch parties at Gesa Pavilion in Riverfront Park on June 19th (USA vs Australia) and July 19th (FWC26 Final). Tickets are just $5 and include all-day entry, access to food trucks, beer gardens, DJ, family activities, giveaways, and more. Tickets will be $5 and available for sale soon.

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Farmers Markets

Every day is a good day to visit a Farmers Market. No, really. Explore a different Farmers Market nearly every day of the week during Spokane summers.

Wednesday: Kendall Yards Night Market

Thursday: Perry Street Thursday Market

Friday: Emerson-Garfield Farmers Market

Saturday: Spokane Farmers Market, Liberty Lake Farmers Market

Wednesday - Sunday year-round: Scalehouse Market Mercantile & Outdoor Market

Green Bluff Growers

June-October

For your summer trip to Spokane, make sure you add Green Bluff Growers to your itinerary. The collection of over 35 farms, orchards, wineries, and breweries are in peak form for summer with the plants they’ve been working on all year finally ripe and ready for picking. Just 15-20 minutes away from Spokane, the many farms offer the opportunity for you to pick your own produce. Stop by in June for strawberry season, visit in July for cherries, or make a trip in August for the plentiful peach season.

Outdoor Patio Dining

Savor the beautiful days of summer sipping and dinning in the warm sunshine. Check out our a list of local favorites for outdoor dining and drinks.

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Concerts & Shows

A summer trip is only complete with good music to suit any style or mood. Spokane’s live music events provide the perfect reason for an overnight stay (or two). Find the best live music Spokane has to offer!

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Cool Off in Spokane

Find Public Lake Access Near You

A summer well spent is one spent by the water, there's no question. With over 76 lakes within a short drive from our city center, Spokane is your summer dream come true.

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Summer Events

Spokane Pride Parade & Festival

Every year, on the second Saturday of June, thousands of people gather in downtown Spokane in Riverfront Park to celebrate the Spokane Pride Parade and Festival. Spokane-based nonprofit Spokane Pride organizes this fun event…

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Hoopfest

The Spokane Hoopfest is the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the world, taking over downtown Spokane the last weekend of June. This annual event brings thousands of basketball players from around the world to…

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4th of July in Spokane

The Spokane region offers spectacular Fourth of July celebrations. Family-friendly festivals take place in the City of Spokane, Liberty Lake, and Airway Heights complete with food, music, activities, and incredible fireworks displays.

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Spokane is a city that gives you back your summers. It’s a place where you truly can do it all and experience everything our region has to offer. Summer events in Spokane are not…

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