Summer is almost here and I don’t know about your kiddos but mine are already itching to get out and explore all that Spokane has to offer! We want to help you have the best summer so we’ve rounded up 100 + fun ideas to keep your littles busy! From water parks, to day camps, to FREE entertainment, we’re sharing it all! You can click on most of the activities for additional information but please feel free to reach out if you need any help. And if you have any other great ideas to share, please let us know in the comments below. Happy summer, friends!
Aquatics Centers/Water Parks
- Southside Aquatics (3724 E. 61st Ave.)
- Northside Aquatics (801 E. Handy Rd. Colbert)
- Canon Aquatics (1900 W. Mission)
- Liberty Aquatics (1300 E. 5th Ave.)
- Shadle Aquatics (2005 W. Wellesley)
- Comstock Aquatics (600 W. 29th)
- Witter Aquatics (1300 E. Mission)
- Hillyard Aquatics (2600 E. Columbia Ave.)
- Splash Down Water Park (11127 E. Mission Ave. Spokane Valley)
Events
- FREE End of the School Year Bash at Summit Church (June 13 at 3pm)
- FREE Summer Parkways (June 10 from 6pm-9pm / yoga, Zumba, hula hoops, gymnastics, tai chi, fencing, dancing, Pilates, self defense, jump rope, hacky sack, and martial arts will be offered to encourage a healthy lifestyle for everyone).
- Lilac City Comicon (June 1 & 2)
- Bazaar Terrain (June 22)
- Hoopfest (June 29 & 30)
- Carnival for Kenya (June 22)
- Riverfront Spokane Carnival & 4th of July Celebration (July 4-7)
Indoor Play/Museums
- Mobius Science Center (331 N. Post St.)
- Mobius Children’s Museum (Lower Level of Riverpark Square 808 W. Main Ave.)
- Flying Squirrel: World’s Largest Indoor Trampoline Park (15312 E. Sprague Ave. Spokane Valley)
- Wild Walls Indoor Climbing Gym (202 W. 2nd Ave.)
- Roller Valley Skate Center (9415 E. 4th Ave.)
- Pattison’s North Roller Skating Center (11309 N. Mayfair Rd.)
- Laser Quest
Riverfront Park/Riverpark Square
- Sunday FunDay (Free skate and scooter rentals at the Skate Ribbon from 1pm-3pm every Sunday June – August)
- Outdoor Movies at Riverfront Park (every Wednesday 7pm-9:30pm)
- Pig Out in the Park (August 28 – September 2)
- Looff Carousel Rides
- Skyride
- Pedal Karts
- Spiderjump
- Radio Flyer Red Wagon Slide
- Riverfront Eats (Food trucks every Tuesday from 11am-2pm at the Orange Bridge).
- Polka Dot Pottery
Storytime
- Spokane Public Library Storytime
- Barnes & Noble Storytime (Spokane Valley)
- Barnes & Noble Storytime (North Spokane)
Parks/Rivers
- Manito Park
- Westgate Park
- Polly Judd Park
- Finch Arboretum
- Mirabeau Point Park
- Riverside State Park
- Mount Spokane State Park
- Spokane River
- St. Joe River
- Little Spokane River
Greenbluff Farms
Farmers Markets (Open May – September/Oct)
- Fairwood Farmers Market (Tuesdays 3pm-7pm)
- Kendall Yards Night Market (Wednesday 5pm-9pm)
- Milwood Farmers Market (Wednesdays 3pm-7pm)
- Perry Street Thursday Market (Thursdays 3pm-7pm)
- Spokane Valley Farmers Market (Fridays 5pm-8pm)
- Emerson Garfield Farmers Market (Fridays 3pm-7pm)
- Liberty Lake Farmers Market (Saturdays 10am-1pm)
- Spokane Farmers Market (Wednesdays and Saturdays 8am-1PM)
Splash Pads (Open Memorial Day Weekend – Sept)
- Upper Manito Park (E. 25th & S Tekoa Ave.)
- Pacific Park (5211 W. Lowell Ave.)
- Audubon Park (3405 N. Milton Ave.)
- Discovery Playground (2426 N. Discovery Pl. Spokane Valley)
- Pavillion Park (727 N. Molter Rd, Liberty Lake)
- Greenacres Park (1311 N. Long Rd. Spokane Valley)
Summer Camps
- Flying Squirrel
- Mobius Children’s Museum
- Art, Rocks!
- Lego Robotics
- Aquatic Exploration Camp
- Dance Motionz
- Cheer Camp at Dance Center of Spokane
- Christian Youth Theatre
- Change Your World Coding Camps
- Academy at Spokane Civic Theatre
- Premier Mitts Baseball Camps
- Spokane Gymnastics
- YogaJoy North Kids Yoga Camps
- Kids Cooking Camp
Entertainment
- Spokane Indians Games
- Regal Summer Movie Express ($1.00 movies all summer long!)
- Wonderland Family Fun Center
- FREE Summer Movies at Garland Theater
- A Movie & Dinner Restaurant (my kids’ favorite)
- Silverwood Theme Park
- Spokane County Interstate Fair (September 6 – 15)
- FREE Summer Movies in the Park (May 25, June 2, July 13 at Shadle Park)
- Cat Tails Zoological Park
- Moana in the Park & FREE swim (June 19 at Southside Family Aquatics)
- Fun Unlimited Water Sports Rentals
- Friday Night Music Series in Manito Park
- Post Falls Festival (July 12-14)
Vacation Bible Schools
- Valleypoint Church (June 24-28)
- Post Falls Seventh-Day Adventist (June 24-28)
- Beautiful Saviour Lutheran Church (June 24-28)
- Opportunity Presbyterian (July 8-12)
- South Hill Bible Church (July 15-17)
- Redeemer Church (July 15-19)
- Camp Calvary at Calvary Spokane (July 15-19)
- Spokane FirstNaz (July 17-20)
- Southside Christian (July 22-25)
Grab a Sweet Treat
- The Scoop Spokane (1001 W. 25th Ave)
- Boots Bakery (Vegan & Nut Free options / 24 W. Main Ave.)
- Brain Freeze Creamery (1238 W. Summit Pkwy)
- Hello Sugar ( 419 N. Nettleton St.)
- Sweet Peaks Ice Cream (415 W. Main Ave.)
- Sweet Frostings (15 S. Washington / 4750 N. Division St. / 14700 E . ndiana Ave. Spokane Valley)
- Pete & Belle’s (1330 N. Argonne Rd. Spokane Valley)
Hiking/Trails
- Finch Arboretum (3404 W. Woodland Blvd.)
- Mt. Spokane State Park (26107 N. Mt Spokane Park Dr.)
- Fish Lake Train
- Dishman Hills Conservancy (625 S. Sargent Rd.)
- Centennial Trail
- Riverside State Park – Bowl & Pitcher (4427 N. Aubrey L White Pkwy.)
