Good morning, Spokane.

The Fall Leaf Festival will return to John A.

Finch Arboretum on October 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.—the free event invites families to enjoy fall activities, vendor displays and free kettle corn with warm drinks for the first 150 visitors in rain or shine conditions.

WSECU Fall Fest is scheduled for tomorrow at Riverfront Park and River Park Square from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will offer free arts, culture and family activities — including live entertainment, a pumpkin carving contest, a petting zoo and horse and carriage rides to celebrate fall.

Spokane community members gathered at Riverfront Park on Wednesday evening to honor survivors and mark the start of Domestic Violence Action Month.

Organized by YWCA Spokane, the event united local partners to remember lives lost and spur support+action.

Spokane Farmers Market will extend its Saturday schedule for an extra three weeks until Nov.

22—allowing local vendors to sell cold-weather crops and fresh baked goods as the season winds down.

After more than ten years at the historic Crescent Building, lululemon has moved to a larger ground floor space in River Park Square — the former home of Banana Republic.

A ribbon-cutting event hosted by the Downtown Spokane Partnership took place Wednesday.

Last Saturday, more than 100 people gathered in a North Spokane parking lot to celebrate the opening of the Raze Early Learning and Development Center—an early childhood facility focused on the Black American experience—and founder Kerra Bower said the center offers 170 education slots and 35 evening care slots while it awaits final licensing. The center aims to address Spokane’s child care desert by providing culturally relevant programming for local families.

Residents in South Hill were on alert after a cougar was spotted near Manito Park this week while doorbell camera footage and Nextdoor posts showed the animal in nearby neighborhoods—wildlife officials said they will patrol the area and advise residents to secure pets and install motion lights. Officials stressed prompt reporting of any further sightings.

Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton warned voters that key deadlines are approaching as local elections near — over 26 ballot drop boxes are set up at public libraries, city halls, and downtown Star Plaza, and ballots must be mailed or dropped off by the Friday before Election Day on November 4.

Millwood City Council will welcome a new member as incumbent Shawna Beese runs for mayor and candidates Tina Seifert and Gareth Kahl vie to fill her seat.

Seifert, a longtime local who opposed the 4.2 million Argonne Road project and called for clearer communication from City Hall, said she will work to keep Millwood’s character intact—prioritizing community needs.

Two candidates for the northwest Spokane council seat debated on Thursday—incumbent Zack Zappone and challenger Christopher Savage—focusing on homelessness, housing, and public safety ahead of the November election.

Zappone defended his H.O.M.E. Starts Here policy while Savage pushed for more housing options as the city faces growing challenges.

Steve Vigus, who first ran Bloomsday in 1977, is planning his 50th consecutive race in May after finishing the 2025 event with a walking stick — his family will join him as he continues his long history with the race.

Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Lexington SC Women's Soccer Match

6-9 p.m. — One Spokane Stadium — Tickets starting at $148 — Watch an exciting women's soccer match featuring local talent.

Spokane Symphony: Masterworks 2 - Landscapes

3-4:30 p.m. — The Fox Theater — Ticket info available — Experience a musical journey through iconic landscapes with timeless works by Debussy, Rautavaara, and Grieg.

Rachel Bradley: Beauty for Ashes

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience heartfelt laughter and storytelling from one of comedy's most original voices.

The Motet Live Performance

8-9:30 p.m. — The District Bar — Tickets available — Experience the infectious grooves of the legendary funk band The Motet.

Matt Maeson Live in Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Knitting Factory — Tickets available — Experience the emotional and relatable music of Matt Maeson, a master of alternative anthems.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — First Interstate Center for the Arts — Price varies — Experience the captivating tribute to Fleetwood Mac performed by one of the world’s most respected tribute acts.

Dual Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belt Training

9 AM – 5 PM — Regus - Spokane Washington Trust — From $2,134.92 — Elevate your skills and drive change with dual certifications in Lean Six Sigma.

James McCann Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with Australian comedian James McCann.

Teton Gravity Research: Pressure Drop

7-9 p.m. — Bing Crosby Theater — Tickets required — Experience the adrenaline of elite skiing and snowboarding captured in stunning film from Alaska to Norway.

Danae Hays: The First Time Tour

8-9:30 p.m. — The Fox Theater — Ticket required — Experience a fresh comedic voice from Alabama with zany characters and catchy parody country music.