# Free things to do with kids in Spokane this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Spokane this week: we found 22 free outings, including Trunks of Treats at New Horizons Community Church and Spooktacular Storytime (Spokane Valley), plus 20 library programs. Five free days and events are coming up, including one museum or zoo free day, each with its date. And seven places never charge admission, like Spokane Central Library and Spokane Valley Library.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 22 free outings this week; 5 free days and events coming up; 7 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Bank of America Museums on Us weekend** at Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane. When: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Price: Free general admission for Bank of America, Merrill and Private Bank cardholders (one per card, with photo ID). Only the cardholder gets in free, so bring the card and an ID. Official page: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Winter Glow Spectacular opening ceremony** at Kendall Yards, Kendall Yards. When: Sat Nov 21. Time: Evening, with fireworks. Price: Free. Official page: https://winterglowspectacular.com/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Winter Glow Spectacular** at Kendall Yards, 1335 W. Summit Pkwy., Spokane, WA. When: Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Time: Evenings. Price: Free. A free community light display at Kendall Yards. Opening ceremony with fireworks on Saturday, Nov 21. Official page: https://winterglowspectacular.com/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting at River Park Square** at River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., Spokane, WA. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: 3–7pm. Price: Free. Santa arrives and the 50-foot tree lights up. Official page: https://www.riverparksquare.com/events/santas-arrival (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Numerica Tree Lighting Celebration** at Riverfront Park, Downtown. When: Sat Nov 28. Time: 4–7pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.visitspokane.com/events/tree-lighting-celebration-at-riverfront-park/ (checked 2026-10-19)

## Free this week

- **Trunks of Treats at New Horizons Community Church** at New Horizons Community Church, 3122 W. Lincoln Rd., Spokane, WA 99208. When: Sun Oct 25. Time: Noon–3pm. Price: Free; no registration. Ages: 0–12. Trunks full of mini games, prizes and candy, plus a petting zoo, the Barrel Train, inflatables, an apple cider press and food. Official page: https://nhccspokane.com/event/24467594-2026-10-25-trunks-of-treats/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Kindergarten Countdown Storytime (South Hill)** at South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St., Spokane, WA 99203. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 4–5. Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!. Official page: https://spokanelibrary.libnet.info/event/17184323 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Storytime Play & Learn (Hillyard)** at Hillyard Library, 4110 N. Cook St., Spokane, WA 99207. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!. Official page: https://spokanelibrary.libnet.info/event/17184482 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Storytime Play & Learn (South Hill)** at South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St., Spokane, WA 99203. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!. Official page: https://spokanelibrary.libnet.info/event/17184464 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Kindergarten Countdown Storytime (Shadle Park)** at Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., Spokane, WA 99205. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 4–5. Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!. Official page: https://spokanelibrary.libnet.info/event/17184396 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime Play & Learn (Liberty Park)** at Liberty Park Library, 402 S. Pittsburg St., Spokane, WA 99202. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities. Official page: https://spokanelibrary.libnet.info/event/17184120 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Kindergarten Countdown Storytime (Hillyard)** at Hillyard Library, 4110 N. Cook St., Spokane, WA 99207. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 4–5. Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!. Official page: https://spokanelibrary.libnet.info/event/17184342 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Storytime Play & Learn (Shadle Park)** at Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., Spokane, WA 99205. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!. Official page: https://spokanelibrary.libnet.info/event/17184538 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime Play & Learn (Indian Trail)** at Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Rd., Spokane, WA 99208. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities. Official page: https://spokanelibrary.libnet.info/event/17184274 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime Play & Learn (Central)** at Central Library, 906 W. Main Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities. Official page: https://spokanelibrary.libnet.info/event/17184164 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Pirate Adventure Storytime with Blue Zoo's Pirate Crew (Shadle Park)** at Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., Spokane, WA 99205. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–8. Join the pirates from Blue Zoo for a special Saturday Family Storytime featuring stories, songs, and a creative pirate-themed craft. Official page: https://spokanelibrary.libnet.info/event/17549327 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Play & Learn Storytime (Spokane Valley)** at Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Rd., Spokane Valley, WA 99206. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 9:30–10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts. Official page: https://scld.libcal.com/event/15833452 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Play & Learn Storytime (North Spokane)** at North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Rd., Spokane, WA 99218. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 9:30–10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Preschoolers love learning while playing during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore. Official page: https://scld.libcal.com/event/15833472 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby Play & Learn Storytime (North Spokane)** at North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Rd., Spokane, WA 99218. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 9:30–10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Babies are introduced to the rhythm and beauty of language during our 20-minute storytime with picture books, rhymes, bounces, and songs. Afterward, babies continue to learn during 30 minutes of play. Official page: https://scld.libcal.com/event/15833533 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby Play & Learn Storytime (Spokane Valley)** at Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Rd., Spokane Valley, WA 99206. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 9:30–10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Babies are introduced to the rhythm and beauty of language during our 20-minute storytime with picture books, rhymes, bounces, and songs. Afterward, babies continue to learn during 30 minutes of play. Official page: https://scld.libcal.com/event/15833551 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby Play & Learn Storytime (Moran Prairie)** at Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., Spokane, WA 99223. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Babies are introduced to the rhythm and beauty of language during our 20-minute storytime with picture books, rhymes, bounces, and songs. Afterward, babies continue to learn during 30 minutes of play. Official page: https://scld.libcal.com/event/15833264 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Play & Learn Storytime (North Spokane)** at North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Rd., Spokane, WA 99218. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 9:30–10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Toddlers delight in 20 minutes of reading picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities introducing the concepts of math, science, and. Official page: https://scld.libcal.com/event/15833570 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Play & Learn Storytime (Spokane Valley)** at Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Rd., Spokane Valley, WA 99206. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 9:30–10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Toddlers delight in 20 minutes of reading picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities introducing the concepts of math, science, and. Official page: https://scld.libcal.com/event/15833623 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Play & Learn Storytime (North Spokane)** at North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Rd., Spokane, WA 99218. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 9:30–10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts. Official page: https://scld.libcal.com/event/15833606 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Play & Learn Storytime (Spokane Valley)** at Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Rd., Spokane Valley, WA 99206. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 9:30–10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Preschoolers love learning while playing during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore. Official page: https://scld.libcal.com/event/15833685 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Play & Learn Storytime (Moran Prairie)** at Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., Spokane, WA 99223. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts. Official page: https://scld.libcal.com/event/15833303 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Spooktacular Storytime (Spokane Valley)** at Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Rd., Spokane Valley, WA 99206. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. Ages 3+ & their families Enjoy a slightly spooky storytime with not-so-scary crafts and activities. Non-scary costumes are welcome. Official page: https://scld.libcal.com/event/16796505 (checked 2026-10-19)

## Always free

- **Spokane Central Library**, Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. The downtown library, with Family Storytime Play & Learn on Friday mornings. Official page: https://www.spokanelibrary.org/locations-all/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Spokane Valley Library**, Spokane Valley, 22 N. Herald Rd. A busy county library with baby, toddler, preschool and family storytimes. Official page: https://www.scld.org/locations/spokane-valley/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Riverfront Park**, Downtown, 507 N. Howard St. The big downtown park along the falls, home to the Looff Carrousel and free holiday events. Official page: https://my.spokanecity.org/riverfrontspokane/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Manito Park and Gaiser Conservatory**, South Hill. A 78-acre park with 20 acres of gardens and the free Gaiser Conservatory, warm greenhouses full of tropical plants that are open year-round. Official page: https://my.spokanecity.org/parks/major/manito/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Discovery Playground**, Spokane Valley, Mirabeau Point Park. A free, accessible, multi-sensory playground for all ages and abilities, with climbing, sand and musical play and a splash pad in summer. Official page: https://www.spokanevalleywa.gov/586/Discovery-Playground (checked 2026-10-18)
- **John A. Finch Arboretum**, West Spokane. A free city arboretum with walking paths and a downloadable self-guided walking guide, open year-round. Official page: https://my.spokanecity.org/urbanforestry/programs/finch-arboretum/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Spokane libraries**, Citywide. Free storytimes at city and county libraries. Official page: https://www.spokanelibrary.org/locations-all/ (checked 2026-10-19)

## Free library storytimes

- **Spokane Public Library**: Weekday mornings. Free Toddler, Family and Kindergarten Countdown storytimes at city branches. Calendar: https://spokanelibrary.libnet.info/events
- **Spokane County Library District**: Weekday mornings. Free Baby, Toddler, Preschool and Family Play & Learn storytimes at county libraries. Calendar: https://scld.libcal.com/calendar

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Spokane this weekend?
This week we found 22 free outings for ages 0–6, including Trunks of Treats at New Horizons Community Church, Spooktacular Storytime (Spokane Valley), Kindergarten Countdown Storytime (South Hill) and Toddler Storytime Play & Learn (Hillyard). See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/spokane/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Spokane?
Bank of America Museums on Us weekend: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Winter Glow Spectacular opening ceremony: Sat Nov 21. Numerica Tree Lighting Celebration: Sat Nov 28. Dates come from each venue’s own page; see [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/spokane/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Spokane?
Winter Glow Spectacular and Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting at River Park Square are free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/spokane/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Spokane?
Spokane Central Library, Spokane Valley Library, Riverfront Park, Manito Park and Gaiser Conservatory and Discovery Playground and 2 more don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Is there free indoor play in Spokane?
Yes: Spokane Central Library. See all of them on [indoor play places in Spokane](https://littlesweekly.com/spokane/indoor-play/#places).

### Are library storytimes free in Spokane?
Yes. Spokane Public Library and Spokane County Library District run free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).