October 2026 in Spokane brings ghost story tours, harvest festivals, a Halloween convention, a marathon, symphony concerts, and the last weeks of farmers market season, with the busiest dates on October 10 and 11, October 17, and Halloween weekend. This guide covers confirmed events from October 5 through October 31. For the first weekend of the month, see our October 3 and 4 weekend guide.
📅 October 2026 at a Glance
- 🎃 Oct 9, 16, 23, and 31: Ghost Story Tours at Riverfront Park
- 🎻 Oct 10: Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue at The Fox Theater
- 👻 Oct 10 and 11: Halloween XSPO at the Spokane Convention Center
- 🏃 Oct 11: Spokane Marathon
- 🎃 Oct 17: Great Pumpkin Race and Family Carnival (free)
- 🌽 Through Oct 31: Harvest festivals at Green Bluff (Siemers Farm runs through Nov 1)
- 🥕 Oct 31: Last October Saturday at the Spokane Farmers Market
🎃 What Halloween and Fall Family Events Are Happening in October 2026?
Riverfront Park's Ghost Story Tours, Halloween XSPO, the Great Pumpkin Race, and the Spo-Candy Crawl are the confirmed Halloween and fall family events so far.
- 👻 Ghost Story Tours: Local historian Chet Caskey leads lightly eerie walking tours, described as fun for all ages. Tours are Fridays, October 9, 16, and 23, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM, plus Saturday, October 31, at 1 PM and 4 PM. Cost is $10 per person, with registration required at shop.riverfrontspokane.org. Tours meet at the Visit Spokane Visitor Center.
- 🎃 Great Pumpkin Race and Family Carnival: Saturday, October 17, 11 AM to 2 PM, at Clock Tower Meadow in Riverfront Park. Free games, prizes, food, and a pumpkin racing competition open to all ages. Online registration is available for racers.
- 🦇 Halloween XSPO: Saturday, October 10, 10 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday, October 11, 10 AM to 4 PM, at the Spokane Convention Center. An all ages Halloween convention with costume contests, celebrity guests, tarot readings, magic shows, and more than 200 exhibitors. Kids 12 and under are free with a paid general admission ticket for ages 13 and up.
- 🍬 Spo-Candy Crawl: Saturday, October 31, starting at 11 AM in downtown Spokane, per the City of Spokane's Riverfront calendar. Check VisitSpokane for the route and end time.
- 🍻 For adults: The Halloween Bar Crawl runs Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, from 4 PM to 11:59 PM, starting at Fast Eddie's. Guests must be 21 or older with a valid ID.
We have not yet confirmed 2026 dates for neighborhood trunk or treat events, so check VisitSpokane's event calendar or the host organization before you go.
🌽 Where Can You Find Pumpkin Patches and Harvest Festivals?
Green Bluff's Beck's Harvest House runs every Saturday and Sunday through October 31, and Siemers Farm runs Friday through Sunday through November 1. Both are on Green Bluff, north of the city.
- 🌽 Beck's Harvest House: Weekends through October 31, 10 AM to 6 PM. Giant corn maze with an America 250 Years design, Pumpkin Land, pumpkin donuts, live music, vendors, and food trucks. Advance parking booking is recommended at becksharvesthouse.com.
- 🎃 Siemers Farm: Friday through Sunday through November 1, 10 AM to 5 PM. A pumpkin patch maze, four corn mazes, a three story castle with battle performances, a pirate ship playground, train rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, and food vendors. Saturday and Sunday admission is ticketed, and parking is free.
🥕 Which Farmers Markets Are Still Open in October?
The Spokane Farmers Market's Saturday market runs through October 31 in Browne's Addition, then shifts to shorter hours on November 7 through 21.
- 🥕 Spokane Farmers Market, Saturday: 8 AM to noon through October 31, at Second Avenue and Chestnut Street. November 7 to 21 hours are 10 AM to 1 PM.
- 🍎 Spokane Farmers Market Farmstand, Wednesday: 8 AM to noon through October 28.
- 🌻 Perry Street Thursday Market: Thursdays, 3 PM to 7 PM, through October 29, at Perry and Tenth.
- 🍂 Liberty Lake Farmers Market: Saturdays, 9 AM to 1 PM, through October 10.
- 🥬 Fairwood Farmers Market: Tuesdays, 3 PM to 7 PM, through October 6.
The Spokane Farmers Market dates come from the market's own 2026 schedule. The others come from the Inlander's 2026 guide, so confirm final dates with each market.
🎭 What Shows and Performances Are Happening?
Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue on October 10 and Peter Pan Goes Wrong through October 18 lead the month's performing arts lineup.
- 🎻 Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue: Saturday, October 10, 7:30 PM (doors 6:30 PM), at The Fox Theater.
- 🐺 Peter and the Wolf: Sunday, October 11, at The Fox Theater. A Spokane Symphony family concert designed for ages 5 to 12.
- 🎭 Peter Pan Goes Wrong: Through October 18 at Spokane Civic Theatre's Main Stage.
- 🎟️ The Minutes: Opens October 9 at Spokane Civic Theatre and runs into November.
- 🪶 Shuddersome: Tales of Poe: October 23 to 25 at Spokane Civic Theatre.
The Fox's October calendar also lists Lyle Lovett (October 20), Herb Alpert (October 21), Dolly Parton's Threads (October 24), and The Goonies (October 30). Confirm times and tickets with the venue.
🏃 Is the Spokane Marathon Happening This Month?
Yes. The Spokane Marathon is Sunday, October 11, starting and finishing at North Bank at Riverfront Park.
- ⏰ Start times: Marathon and relay at 7 AM, half marathon at 8 AM, kids run at 8:30 AM, 10K at 9 AM, and 5K at 9:45 AM
- 🎽 Packet pickup: Saturday, October 10, at the GMC of Riverfront Park, or race day at North Bank
- 🚧 Driving downtown: We did not find official road closure details, so check the City of Spokane's street notices that morning
The course follows the Spokane River and the Centennial Trail. Registration is through RunSignUp.
🏠 What Fall Home Maintenance Should Spokane Homeowners Do?
October is a good time to clear gutters, drain outdoor faucets, service your heating system, and test your detectors before freezing temperatures arrive. These tasks come from State Farm's fall home maintenance checklist:
- 🍂 Gutters and downspouts: Clean them to help prevent ice buildup and foundation damage
- 🚰 Outdoor faucets: Disconnect hoses, shut off the water to exterior faucets, and drain them
- 🔥 Heating system: Schedule a professional tune-up and change the furnace filter
- 🚨 Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors: Test each one and replace batteries as needed
- 🧱 Fireplace and chimney: Schedule a professional inspection and cleaning
📝 A Note on This List
This guide highlights a selection of what is happening in Spokane in October 2026 and is not a complete list. Times, pricing, and registration can change, so confirm details with each organizer before you go.
🏡 Thinking About Calling Spokane Home?
Fall is a great time to see what the city offers, from downtown festivals to farm stands on Green Bluff. If you have questions about buying or selling in Spokane, we are glad to help, with no pressure.
Event details, times, and pricing are accurate as of publication on October 5, 2026, and are subject to change. Confirm details directly with each organizer before attending.
