Summer in Spokane, Washington is one of the best versions of this city. Long warm days, a packed event calendar, world-class outdoor recreation, and a community that shows up for itself in a way that is hard to find anywhere else in the Pacific Northwest. Here is your complete guide to summer in Spokane, WA in 2026.
🗓️ This Weekend: May 30 and 31, 2026
Looking for things to do in Spokane this weekend? Here is what is happening right now.
🎨 ArtFest Spokane 2026 — Final Weekend
📅 Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31
📍 Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W 1st Ave, Browne's Addition
📌 Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM · Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM
The 41st Annual ArtFest Spokane closes out its run this weekend. Fine art, live demonstrations, and local artisans in one of the most beautiful settings in Spokane. Do not miss the last days.
🎵 Sierra Ferrell at Gesa Credit Union Pavilion
📅 Sunday, May 31 at 7:00 PM
📍 Gesa Credit Union Pavilion, Spokane
An intimate outdoor concert to close out the long weekend. Sierra Ferrell brings her soulful Americana sound to one of Spokane's best outdoor venues.
🚢 Daily Scenic Cruises on Lake Coeur d'Alene
📅 Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31
📍 Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises, 115 S 2nd St, Coeur d'Alene, ID
📌 Three departures daily
Just 30 minutes from Spokane. One of the most beautiful summer afternoon experiences in the Inland Northwest.
🥦 Spokane Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, May 30
📍 Coeur d'Alene Park, 2nd Ave and Chestnut St, Browne's Addition
The main Saturday market is in full swing. Local produce, handmade goods, and community energy in one of Spokane's most walkable neighborhoods.
☀️ What Is Coming This Summer in Spokane
Plan ahead. These are the anchor events of summer in Spokane, WA 2026.
🌍 FIFA World Cup Fan Zone at Riverfront Park
📅 June 19 (USA vs. Australia) and July 19 (World Cup Final)
📍 Gesa Pavilion, Riverfront Park, Downtown Spokane
📌 $5 per day · Includes food trucks, beer garden, DJ, and family activities
Spokane is an official SeattleFWC26 Fan Zone this summer. Two massive watch parties in the heart of the city.
🌈 Spokane Pride Parade and Rainbow Festival
📅 Saturday, June 13 starting at 5:00 PM
📍 Riverfront Park, Downtown Spokane
📌 Free to attend
Thousands gather every year on the second Saturday in June. One of the most celebrated and welcoming community events in Spokane all year.
👨 Father's Day in Spokane: Where It All Began
📅 Sunday, June 21
📍 Spokane, WA
Father's Day was founded right here in Spokane by Sonora Smart Dodd in 1910. The most fitting city in the country to celebrate Dad.
🏀 Hoopfest 2026
📅 Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28
📍 Downtown Spokane, WA (45 city blocks)
📌 Free to spectate · Register at spokanehoopfest.net
The world's largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Over 6,000 teams, 25,000 players, and 225,000 fans filling 45 city blocks in Downtown Spokane. Spokane earned the nickname Hooptown USA because of this event.
🎆 4th of July in Spokane, WA
📅 Saturday, July 4
📍 Riverfront Park, Liberty Lake, and Airway Heights
Live music, parades, and fireworks across the city. The Spokane Symphony performs live at Riverfront Park followed by a fireworks show. Family-friendly festivals in Liberty Lake and Airway Heights round out the day.
🍽️ Crave! NW Food and Drink Festival
📅 Thursday, July 16 through Saturday, July 18
📍 Riverfront Park, Downtown Spokane
📌 Tickets at cravenw.com
The Inland Northwest's premier food and drink celebration. Three days of local chefs, wineries, breweries, and distilleries showcasing the flavors of the Pacific Northwest.
🛍️ Terrain's Bazaar: All-Local Art Market
📅 June 2026 (dates TBC)
📍 Downtown Spokane, WA
Spokane's largest all-local art market. Thousands of handmade goods from hundreds of regional makers. Most items $100 or less.
🎤 Live Music and Concerts in Spokane Summer 2026
- 🎸 Nate Bargatze at Spokane Arena — Friday, July 24 at 7:00 PM
- 🎸 Shinedown, Coheed and Cambria, and From Ashes to New — Thursday, August 13 at Numerica Veterans Arena
- 🎸 Bill Burr: GOCF Spokane — Sunday, August 30
- 🎸 Ali Wong at Spokane Comedy Club — Monday, September 7
🌲 Outdoor Things to Do in Spokane This Summer
- 🚴 Centennial Trail Spokane — 37 miles of paved trail along the Spokane River. Walk, run, or bike all summer long.
- 🌊 Riverfront Park and Spokane Falls — SkyRide, Looff Carrousel, and the Spokane Falls all running at peak capacity. One of the best free things to do in Spokane, WA.
- 🏔️ Mt. Spokane State Park — Summer hiking and mountain biking 30 miles from downtown Spokane.
- 🌿 Manito Park and Finch Arboretum — Rose gardens, Japanese gardens, and summer blooms in full color. Free and open daily on South Hill.
- 💧 Lake Coeur d'Alene — Scenic cruises, paddleboarding, and swimming just 30 minutes from Spokane.
Spokane Gives You Back Your Summers
There is no better time to be in Spokane, Washington than summer. Share this guide with someone planning their season and check visitspokane.com for the full updated event calendar all summer long.
