Things to do with kids in Spokane this weekend, found and checked for you.
Costumed kids get into Boo at the Zoo free at Cat Tales Wildlife Center in Mead Saturday and Sunday, with critter touch tables and enrichment workshops for the big cats. Sunday also has the Monster Dash kids' fun run through Manito Park and Trunks of Treats with a petting zoo at New Horizons. Spokane has 27 outings this week, 22 free and 16 indoors.
Last checked · 27 outings at 15 places · 22 free · 16 indoor. Every listing links to the page we checked it on. How we choose
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A Saturday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Saturday, Oct 24. One thing from this week’s list, plus two of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
MORNINGBoo at the Zoo at Cat Tales Wildlife Center10am–4pm · Cat Tales Wildlife Center · Kids in costume free; adults $18, students $15, ages 5–12 $12, 0–4 free; touch tables and enrichment workshops $5 for non-members- LUNCHAround townFrank’s Diner (Downtown)Open 6am–9pm · West downtown, 1516 W. 2nd Ave. · Kids’ meals No kids’ menu posted; smaller plates like the Tiny Track (hotcakes, bacon or sausage, one egg) $12.50, entrées Breakfast plates mostly $14–$22 (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
- AFTER NAPAround townMobius Discovery CenterOpen 10am–5pm · Downtown, 331 N. Post St. · Kids $13, adults $13, under 1 free (opens their site)
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
A Sunday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Sunday, Oct 25. One thing from this week’s list, plus two of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
- MORNINGBoo at the Zoo at Cat Tales Wildlife Center10am–4pm · Cat Tales Wildlife Center · Kids in costume free; adults $18, students $15, ages 5–12 $12, 0–4 free; touch tables and enrichment workshops $5 for non-members
- LUNCHAround townFrank’s Diner (Downtown)Open 6am–9pm · West downtown, 1516 W. 2nd Ave. · Kids’ meals No kids’ menu posted; smaller plates like the Tiny Track (hotcakes, bacon or sausage, one egg) $12.50, entrées Breakfast plates mostly $14–$22 (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
- AFTER NAPAround townMobius Discovery CenterOpen 11am–5pm · Downtown, 331 N. Post St. · Kids $13, adults $13, under 1 free (opens their site)
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
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Outings for little ones in Spokane: the FAQ
What can I do with a little one in Spokane this weekend?
This week we found 27 outings that work for kids ages 0–6. Our top three: Boo at the Zoo at Cat Tales Wildlife Center, Monster Dash Kids’ Fun Run in Manito Park, Trunks of Treats at New Horizons Community Church. See the full list.
Are there free things to do with little ones in Spokane this week?
Yes, 22 of this week’s 27 picks are free, including library storytimes and Trunks of Treats at New Horizons Community Church. Tap “Free” in Find your thing. For free places you can visit any week, see free things to do in Spokane in the city guide.
What are good indoor activities for kids in Spokane when it rains?
16 picks this week are indoors, mostly library programs and shows. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in Find your thing.
Where can I find storytimes and toddler activities in Spokane?
This week we list 20 library storytimes and baby or toddler programs. Each one links to the library or venue page with the time and place. See them in the list.
What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Spokane this week?
8 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Toddler Storytime Play & Learn (Hillyard), Toddler Storytime Play & Learn (South Hill) and Toddler Storytime Play & Learn (Shadle Park). 8 of them are free and 7 are indoors. See them in the list.
How do you pick what goes on the Spokane list?
We go through Spokane’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 19, 2026. How we choose and check listings.
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