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Where art, food, and community thrive By Like Media Team October in Spokane feels like a shift—crisp mornings, harvest colors, and neighborhoods buzzing with new energy. For the third part of our Districts of Spokane series, we head east and west of downtown to explore areas reshaping the city’s creative identity: Sprague Union and Kendall Yards. Sprague’s Creative Comeback Once known as a drive-through stretch, the Sprague Union District has embraced a renaissance grounded i

September 19-21 Valleyfest returns September 19–21, 2025, across Mirabeau Point Park, CenterPlace Regional Event Center, and Plantes Ferry Sports Complex in Spokane Valley. It opens with the Hearts of Gold Parade on Friday evening, September 19. Enjoy a packed weekend of family-friendly fun, including the 5K & 10K River Run, pancake breakfast, car show, STEAM showcase, CultureFest, Fishing at the Falls, Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk, Totfest, and multiple live performance st

September 13 Celebrate Riverstone’s 25th anniversary at the Riverstone Block Party & Brewfest on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 1 -  6 pm on Main Street in Riverstone, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. This free, family-friendly street fair—hosted with the North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation—features 50+ local business vendors, food trucks, live music, games, and activities for all ages. Beer lovers can purchase Brewfest tickets (pre‑sale $30; day‑of $35) for six beer tokens and

September 5 First Friday is designed to showcase the downtown art and retail scene. Downtown retailers and restaurants feature artists, musicians, exclusive activities, product launches, and specialty food and beverage on the first Friday of each month. To view the full lineup of participating galleries, shops, businesses, restaurants, and more for this month's First Friday Art Walk, visit DowntownSpokane.org/first-friday . For more events, go here !

Weekends September 20 - October 26 Discover the magic of autumn at the 2025 Fall Harvest Festival, unfolding weekends from September 20 to October 26 at Beck’s Harvest House in Green Bluff, just north of Spokane. From cozy fall flavors to lively adventures, this beloved harvest tradition invites visitors of all ages to make memories in a picture-perfect orchard setting. Wander through an ever-changing Giant Corn Maze, and treat yourself to Beck’s legendary World-Famous Pumpki

Scenic trails, harvest fun, and events to enjoy By Like Media Team Fall in Spokane has a way of slowing things down in the best possible way. The air turns crisp, the trees trade their greens for deep golds and reds, and the whole city feels like it’s wrapped in a warm, cozy blanket. It’s the season for wandering through colorful parks, grabbing a cider at a local farm, or catching a show downtown. Whether you’re here for the scenery, the flavors, or just a change of pace, th

Servings: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients For the Pasta 12 oz pasta (such as fettuccine, rigatoni, or penne) 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced1 small shallot, finely chopped 8–10 fresh sage leaves¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese¼ cup pasta water (reserved from cooking) Salt and pepper to ta

Boutiques, historic stays, and autumn adventures in Spokane By Like Media Team   Photo by Aaron Theisen   SHOP Fall in Spokane brings crisp mornings, golden leaves, and the perfect excuse to spend a day browsing the city’s best shopping districts. Downtown Spokane offers it all—start at River Park Square for a mix of national retailers, local boutiques, and dining options that can easily turn your shopping trip into an all-day outing. Just steps away, the Davenport District i

Spokane’s path to intentional wellness By Like Media Team As the season shifts, so does the energy in Spokane. The crisp air, changing...