Spokane has a packed lineup of events, performances, family activities, and incredible restaurants this weekend.
If you are wondering where locals are heading this weekend, this guide will help you plan it.
Major Events Happening Around Spokane
🏀 WIAA 1B and 2B State Basketball Championships
Spokane Arena
March 6 to March 7
Games begin at 9:00 AM
Tickets Required | Available through TicketsWest
Washington’s top high school basketball teams compete in one of Spokane’s biggest annual sporting events. Teams from across the state travel to Spokane Arena, bringing energy and excitement downtown throughout the weekend.
Expect nearby restaurants and entertainment venues to be lively before and after games.
🎨 First Friday Spokane Art Walk
Downtown Spokane
Friday, March 6
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Free Event
First Friday transforms downtown Spokane into a community wide art gallery. Local spaces such as Avenue West Gallery and Pottery Place Plus host artist receptions and exhibitions.
Visitors can walk between galleries while enjoying live music, art demonstrations, and pop up events across downtown.
🎨 Custer’s Spring Arts and Crafts Show
Spokane County Fair and Expo Center
March 6 to March 8
Friday | 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tickets Required
This annual show features more than 250 artists and makers displaying handcrafted goods, home decor, art, jewelry, and specialty foods. It is one of the largest craft events in the Inland Northwest.
🎤 Barely Alive Presents Overdrive
Knitting Factory Spokane
Friday, March 6
8:00 PM
Tickets Required
The Knitting Factory remains one of Spokane’s most popular live music venues. This electronic music show is expected to draw a full crowd and bring energy to the downtown entertainment district.
🎶 Champions Under Pressure Queen Tribute
Bing Crosby Theater
Saturday, March 7
7:30 PM
Tickets Required
Fans of classic rock can enjoy a tribute performance celebrating Queen’s iconic music. The historic Bing Crosby Theater provides a perfect venue for this high energy show.
🎭 Junie B. Jones The Musical
Spokane Children’s Theatre
March 6 to March 8
Showtimes vary by day
Tickets Required
Families looking for kid friendly entertainment can enjoy this lively stage production based on the beloved children’s books. The show blends humor, music, and storytelling that younger audiences love.
Family Friendly Activities Around Spokane
🤸 Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park
North Spokane
Hours vary throughout the weekend
Flying Squirrel is one of the most searched family activities in Spokane right now. The indoor park features trampolines, foam pits, obstacle courses, climbing walls, and dodgeball courts.
It is a great option for families looking to keep kids active, especially during cooler weather.
🎬 Garland Theater Spokane
Garland District
Showtimes vary
Tickets Required
Garland Theater is a Spokane classic. Known for affordable tickets and a nostalgic movie theater atmosphere, it remains a favorite neighborhood spot for a relaxed evening out.
The Garland District also offers several restaurants and shops within walking distance.
🏟 The Podium Spokane
Downtown Spokane
Event schedules vary
The Podium continues attracting regional sporting competitions and community events throughout the year. Visitors coming to watch competitions often spend time exploring nearby restaurants and Riverfront Park.
Where to Eat in Spokane This Weekend
After exploring Spokane events, these restaurants are some of the most searched dining spots in the city right now.
🍜 Little Noodle Spokane
Known for flavorful ramen, noodle bowls, and comforting Asian inspired dishes.
🍗 Gangnam Style Spokane
A popular Korean fried chicken spot offering bold sauces and crispy street food flavors.
🍝 Sorella Spokane
Italian inspired cuisine with handmade pasta and a warm atmosphere that works well for date night.
🍝 Tomato Street Spokane
A longtime Spokane favorite serving pasta, pizza, and classic Italian comfort food.
🧅 The Onion Spokane
Famous locally for burgers, sandwiches, and some of Spokane’s most recognizable onion rings.
🍷 Kismet Spokane
A downtown favorite offering elevated dishes, creative cocktails, and a refined dining experience.
🍔 Wooden City Spokane
One of Spokane’s most popular restaurants featuring wood fired dishes, seafood, and craft cocktails.
A Simple Way to Plan Your Spokane Weekend
Friday
Start with the First Friday art walk downtown and grab dinner at Wooden City or Kismet.
Saturday
Catch the State B Basketball Championships at Spokane Arena or explore the Spring Arts and Crafts Show. End the evening with live music at the Knitting Factory or a show at the Bing Crosby Theater.
Sunday
Enjoy brunch or lunch at Little Noodle or Tomato Street, then take the family to Flying Squirrel or a movie at Garland Theater.
Why Spokane Weekends Feel So Active
From sports tournaments and concerts to art walks and family activities, Spokane continues offering the kind of weekend experiences people look for in a thriving city.
Events bring the community together. Restaurants stay busy. Neighborhood districts stay vibrant.
And weekends like this are one reason Spokane continues attracting new residents who want both opportunity and lifestyle.
Because a city people enjoy exploring on the weekend is often a city they choose to call home.
