One of the biggest weekends of the Spokane summer is here. Skyfest opens at Fairchild Air Force Base, The Farm Chicks takes over the Expo Center, Lilac City Comicon fills the Convention Center, and the Spokane Indians are hosting a home series all weekend long. Here is everything worth knowing before you head out.
✈️ Major Festivals and Community Events
Skyfest 2026 Air Show
📅 Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7
📍 Fairchild Air Force Base, Airway Heights, WA
Spectacular aerial demonstrations, static aircraft displays, and special guests including The Pink Jet team. One of the most family-friendly events in Spokane County all summer. Open to the public.
The Farm Chicks Vintage and Antique Show
📅 Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7
📍 Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Spokane Valley, WA
📌 Tickets at farmchicks.com
One of the most famous vintage markets in the country. Hundreds of vendors with antiques, farmhouse decor, vintage clothing, and handcrafted goods. A Spokane bucket-list event.
20th Annual Lilac City Comicon
📅 Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7
📍 Spokane Convention Center, Downtown Spokane
📌 Tickets at lilacitycomicon.com
Over 300 exhibitors, celebrity panels, and cosplay contests. Adult Cosplay Contest on Saturday. Kids Cosplay Contest on Sunday. A milestone 20th year for this beloved Spokane event.
⚾ Spokane Indians Baseball
Spokane Indians vs. Hillsboro Hops
📅 Friday, June 5 at 6:35 PM · Saturday, June 6 (check spokanecounty.gov) · Sunday, June 7 at 1:05 PM
📍 Avista Stadium, Spokane Valley, WA
📌 Tickets at ticketmaster.com/spokane-indians-tickets
The Spokane Indians host the Hillsboro Hops for a full weekend home series. Affordable, family-friendly, and one of the best live sports experiences in Spokane all summer.
⚽ Sports
Spokane Velocity FC vs. Athletic Club Boise
📅 Saturday, June 6 at 6:00 PM
📍 One Spokane Stadium, Downtown Spokane
📌 $25 and up · uslspokane.com
Professional outdoor soccer in downtown Spokane. A high-energy home match for one of Spokane's fastest-growing sports franchises.
🎭 Live Theater and Performing Arts
Keith Coogan Live at the Garland Theater
📅 Saturday, June 6 starting at 5:00 PM
📍 Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave., Spokane
📌 $10 advance · $15 at the door
Film screenings of The Fox and the Hound and Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead with the actor live in person. A rare and memorable evening at one of Spokane's most historic theaters.
Coil Studio "Beach Vacation" Showcase
📅 Sunday, June 7 at 3:00 PM
📍 Overbluff Cellars, Spokane
📌 $15 and up · Family friendly
Aerial silks, trapeze, lyra, and belly dancing performed by students and instructors. A fun and unique Sunday afternoon in Spokane.
🎵 Live Music
Tab Benoit and Ghalia Volt
📅 Saturday, June 6 at 7:00 PM
📍 Bing Crosby Theater, Downtown Spokane
📌 $30 and up
Soulful blues-rock at one of Spokane's most beautiful historic venues. A standout Saturday night.
Leftover Crack
📅 Saturday, June 6 at 8:00 PM
📍 The District, Downtown Spokane
📌 Ages 21 and up
High energy punk and ska-core. One of the most exciting live music options in Spokane this weekend.
Shordie Shordie: Schools Out Tour
📅 Sunday, June 7 at 7:00 PM
📍 Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave., Spokane
📌 sp.knittingfactory.com
The Schools Out Tour closes the weekend at one of the Pacific Northwest's best mid-size venues.
🎨 Art and Workshops
Dario Re Solo Exhibition: Object Vibrant, The Te of Trash
📅 Sunday, June 7 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
📍 Downtown Spokane Partnership Art Spaces
📌 Free to visit
Found art and assemblage by Spokane artist Dario Re. A free and thought-provoking Sunday afternoon exhibition.
Paint and Sip at Pinot's Palette Spokane
📅 Saturday, June 6 at 7:30 PM · Sunday, June 7 at 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM
📍 Pinot's Palette, Sprague Ave., Spokane
📌 pinotspalette.com/spokane
Three sessions this weekend. Perfect for date nights, groups, or a creative afternoon in Spokane.
😄 Comedy and Nightlife
Tucked and Loaded Drag Bingo
📅 Sunday, June 7 at 3:30 PM
📍 Spokane Comedy Club, Downtown Spokane
📌 $36 and up
A fun, energetic way to close out the weekend in Spokane.
🌲 Outdoor Activities in Spokane
- 🌊 Riverfront Park and Spokane Falls — SkyRide, Looff Carrousel, and the Spokane Falls all running. Best free outdoor experience in Spokane, WA.
- 🚴 Centennial Trail Spokane — 37 miles of paved trail along the Spokane River. Walk, run, or bike this weekend.
- 🌿 Manito Park — Rose gardens and summer blooms at peak in early June. Free and open daily on South Hill.
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