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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

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 !