Spring in the Spo!

Spokane, Washington, is where downtown charm meets outdoor adventure. Discover renowned urban and state parks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and embrace the best of the Pacific Northwest. Create unforgettable memories in Washington’s second-largest city.

Spring is one of the best times to visit this beautiful city on the banks of the Spokane River. Visit Riverfront Park, and while you’re there, ride the gondola over the Spokane Falls, slide down the giant Radio Flyer Red Wagon, feed the Garbage Goat, or catch a light show at the Pavilion. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bloomsday–America’s 8th largest road race. Join 40,000 of your closest friends to run or walk the iconic 12k race.

Spokane Falls Credit Visit Spokane

Plan a visit to Spokane’s 90-acre botanical garden, Manito Park, with five distinct areas. Reminiscent of the manicured-to-perfection gardens of Europe, you might gasp the moment you see the Duncan Garden for the first time. The Ferris Perennial Garden contains more than 300 perennial plants. Find inner peace with a stroll at Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden. Rose Hill has over 150 varieties of roses. No visit is complete without a spring stop at the Lilac Garden. It contains more than 100 named cultivars from 23 distinct species. This is the Lilac City, after all. Enjoy the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture’s annual ArtFest May 29-31, 2026.

On June 6, Spokane Pride will host the Pride Cruise on beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene in nearby Idaho. On June 12, kick off Pride Month in Spokane with local bands and regional performers. Then, on June 13, celebrate at the Spokane Pride Parade and Festival. This massive, family-friendly party takes place in downtown Spokane and lasts well into the night. Don’t forget the Pride After Party Cleanup on June 14. 

Spring in the Spo is where you wanna go!

For more information, please visit www.VisitSpokane.com.