# Visiting Spokane with toddlers and little kids: the plan

> Mobius, Riverfront Park, River Park Square and the Central Library are all a short walk apart downtown. Here’s a day or two, with nap time built in.

- Last checked: 2026-10-18
- One- and two-day plans with a nap in the middle
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## Top 4 can’t-miss spots

- **Mobius Discovery Center** (Downtown, 331 N. Post St.): Wednesdays 9–10am is a sensory-friendly hour. Cost: $13 per person. Site: https://mobiusdiscoverycenter.org/
- **Riverfront Park** (Downtown, 507 N. Howard St.): Watch the city calendar for free events. Cost: Free. Site: https://my.spokanecity.org/riverfrontspokane/
- **Spokane Central Library** (Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.): Family Storytime is Friday at 10am. Cost: Free. Site: https://www.spokanelibrary.org/locations-all/
- **Spokane Valley Library** (Spokane Valley, 22 N. Herald Rd.): Baby storytime is Wednesday mornings. Cost: Free. Site: https://www.scld.org/locations/spokane-valley/

## If you have one day

1. **MORNING**: Riverfront Park (Park and carrousel · Downtown, 507 N. Howard St. · Free). https://my.spokanecity.org/riverfrontspokane/
2. **LUNCH**: Frank’s Diner (Downtown) (Train-car diner · West downtown · Kids’ meal No kids’ menu posted; smaller plates like the Tiny Track (hotcakes, bacon or sausage, one egg) $12.50). https://www.franksdiners.com/
3. **Nap**: Back to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
4. **AFTER NAP**: Mobius Discovery Center (Hands-on science · Downtown, 331 N. Post St. · $13 per person). https://mobiusdiscoverycenter.org/

## If you have two days

Day 1 is the one-day plan above. Day 2:

1. **MORNING**: Spokane Central Library (Morning storytime · Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. · Free). https://www.spokanelibrary.org/locations-all/
2. **Nap**: Back to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
3. **AFTER NAP**: Riverfront Park (Downtown stroll · Downtown, 507 N. Howard St. · Free). https://my.spokanecity.org/riverfrontspokane/

## Where to stay

- **Mobius and Riverfront Park** (downtown): Mobius, Riverfront Park, River Park Square and the Central Library are a short walk apart. Near Mobius Discovery Center, Riverfront Park and Spokane Central Library.

## Easy restaurants near the big stops

- **Frank’s Diner (Downtown)** (Diner, West downtown): kids’ meal No kids’ menu posted; smaller plates like the Tiny Track (hotcakes, bacon or sausage, one egg) $12.50, entrée Breakfast plates mostly $14–$22. https://www.franksdiners.com/

## Rainy-day backup plan

- **Mobius Discovery Center**: All indoors.
- **Spokane Central Library**: Indoors.
- **Spokane Valley Library**: Indoors.

## Practical tips

- Hotel discount at Mobius: Show your hotel key card for $1 off per person.

## Free and cheap wins

- **Riverfront Park**: Free to walk.
- **Spokane Central Library**: Free.
- **Spokane Valley Library**: Free.

All free things to do in Spokane: https://littlesweekly.com/spokane/guide/#free


## Happening this week

- **Boo at the Zoo at Cat Tales Wildlife Center** (10am–4pm) at 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. https://littlesweekly.com/spokane/#e-boo_at_the_zoo_cat_tales
- **Monster Dash Kids’ Fun Run in Manito Park** (Sun 11am (kids’ runs; 5K at 10am)) at Manito Park. $17 per kid (with T-shirt); 5K $35. https://littlesweekly.com/spokane/#e-monster_dash_kids_fun_run
- **Trunks of Treats at New Horizons Community Church** (Sun Noon–3pm) at New Horizons Community Church. Free; no registration. https://littlesweekly.com/spokane/#e-trunks_of_treats_new_horizons
- **Fall Festival at Monster Farm (Green Bluff)** (10am–5pm) at Monster Farm. Fri–Sun $6 per person, kids 2 & under free; Mon–Thu free entry with fewer attractions. https://littlesweekly.com/spokane/#e-monster_farm_fall_festival
- **Transportation Day at Mobius Discovery Center** (Wed 9am–1pm) at Mobius Discovery Center. Included with admission ($13 ages 1+, under 1 free); $1 off per person 9am–1pm. https://littlesweekly.com/spokane/#e-transportation_day_mobius

Full list with every outing: https://littlesweekly.com/spokane/index.md

## Holiday pages

- [Santa in Spokane: breakfast with Santa, photos and Santa trains (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/spokane/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in Spokane for little kids (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/spokane/christmas-lights/index.md)

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

### Is Spokane kid-friendly?
For a family with kids under 6, yes. Our Spokane guide lists 15 places we checked for little kids, plus 6 free places and 3 picks for babies and toddlers. This page adds 1 easy restaurant near the big stops and free storytimes at 2 library systems. This week’s list has 27 dated outings for ages 0–6. See [free things to do in Spokane](https://littlesweekly.com/spokane/guide/#free) and [this weekend’s list](https://littlesweekly.com/spokane/).

### How many days do you need in Spokane with a toddler?
Two: Mobius and Riverfront Park one day, a library storytime and a holiday light walk the next.