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Dining, art, shopping, and outdoor escapes Cozy Places in Spokane Fall in Spokane invites you to settle into its warm and welcoming...

Weekends October 4 - 26 Celebrate autumn at Beck’s Harvest House Fall Harvest Festival, happening weekends from September 20 through October 26, 2025, in Green Bluff. Enjoy the Giant Corn Maze, Pumpkin Land, and Beck’s World-Famous Pumpkin Donuts™. With farm fun, food, drinks, and family activities, this annual festival offers the perfect seasonal getaway. Learn more at BecksHarvestHouse.com . To read more articles for this edition, click here!

October 11 The 2025 Great Pumpkin Race & Family Carnival takes place on Saturday, October 11, from 11 am to 2 pm at Riverfront Park. Families can enjoy pumpkin races, costume parades, trick-or-treating, games, prizes, food, and a vendor fair. This free community event promises fun for all ages. For details, visit MOWSpokane.org/events/great-pumpkin-race . To read more articles for this edition, click here!

October 3-5 On October 3-5, 2025, the Spokane Renaissance Faire takes over the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center with jousting, sword fighting, music, and merriment. Enjoy costumed performers, artisan vendors, games, and hearty fare in a setting fit for kings and queens. For tickets, schedules, and the complete lineup of entertainment, visit SpokaneRenFaire.com . To read more articles for this edition, click here!

October 3-5 Raise a glass to tradition at Latah Creek Winery’s 44th Anniversary Celebration, happening October 3–5 from 11 am to 5 pm at their Spokane Valley tasting room. Since 1982, this family-owned winery has been crafting award-winning wines that blend quality with affordability, and this milestone marks another chapter in their storied history. Guests are invited to enjoy curated wine and food pairings designed to highlight Latah Creek’s signature vintages. Alongside cu

Local shops, boutique hotels, and seasonal fun By Like Media Team As shades of orange, red, and gold sweep across Spokane, the city transforms into a prime fall escape. Crisp days, golden tree-lined streets, and warm indoor spaces welcome visitors for both weekend getaways and extended stays. Each season brings new places to shop, stay, and play. Whether you’re searching for fall fashion, holiday gifts, or a scenic outdoor adventure, Spokane offers an experience that blends c

Servings: 6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients For the Soup 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat) 4 cups pumpkin purée (canned or homemade) 4 cups vegetable broth 1 cup coconut milk (or heavy cream) 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey Salt and blac

Lithium-ion safety and wildfire awareness made local By Taylor Shillam  This fall, the Spokane Fire Department is focusing on helping the community protect homes and properties from fire risk. Alongside its ongoing wildfire education programs, the department will highlight lithium-ion battery safety in honor of Fire Prevention Week this October. “Fire departments across the country are educating their communities about lithium-ion batteries,” says Jamie McIntyre, Community Ri

World-famous pumpkin donuts and autumn traditions By Tayor Shillam  Beck’s Harvest House in Green Bluff has become one of Spokane’s favorite destinations for family fun, fresh food, and seasonal traditions. What began as an orchard purchased by the Beck family in 1989 has flourished into a community gathering place where visitors can celebrate the best of every season, with fall being the highlight of them all.  Every autumn, Beck’s Harvest House in Green Bluff, Washington, t