Things to Do in Spokane, Liberty Lake and Coeur d’Alene on September 26

Looking for things to do in Spokane this weekend? Saturday, September 26 offers a good cross-section of what makes this area enjoyable: a neighborhood farmers market, a large community festival, flowers and art downtown, a self-guided studio tour, and two very different events at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

The interesting part is not simply the number of events. It is how much variety fits within a relatively short drive. You can spend the morning in Liberty Lake, cross Spokane Valley for a festival, stop downtown, and still finish the day in North Idaho.

Things to Do in Spokane This Weekend

Liberty Lake Farmers Market

The Liberty Lake Farmers Market runs from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Town Square Park, 1421 N Meadowood Lane in Liberty Lake. Admission is free.

This is a practical first stop for anyone who wants a relaxed Saturday morning. The Town Square setting gives the market a neighborhood feel, and it is easy to combine with breakfast, coffee or other errands in Liberty Lake.

Confirm current vendor and market information on the Liberty Lake Farmers Market website.

Valleyfest in Spokane Valley

Valleyfest is centered around Mirabeau Point Park and CenterPlace Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley. The main Saturday festival and vendor activities generally run from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The River Run begins at 8:00 a.m., and the STEAM Showcase is scheduled from noon to 5:00 p.m. The festival is free and open to all ages.

Because Valleyfest includes several activities and locations, it is worth reviewing the schedule before leaving home. Some visitors will want the full festival experience, while others may prefer to choose one portion of the day.

See the current Valleyfest event schedule.

Festival of Flowers at River Park Square

Festival of Flowers runs from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at River Park Square, 808 W Main Avenue in downtown Spokane. Admission is free, although two classes require advance registration.

This is the most convenient choice on the list for anyone who wants an indoor downtown activity. It can also be paired with lunch, Riverfront Park or other downtown stops without adding much driving.

Review the schedule and class information on the River Park Square event page.

Little Spokane River Artist Studio Tour

The Little Spokane River Artist Studio Tour runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at three artist studios in the Little Spokane River Valley. The tour features more than 50 artisans. Parking is free, and dogs are not permitted.

A studio tour offers a different pace from a conventional festival. It gives visitors a chance to see local work in the places where it is made, and the self-guided format allows more flexibility throughout the day.

Find the studio locations and participating artists on the Little Spokane River Artist Studio Tour website.

Farm Fest in Coeur d’Alene

Farm Fest takes place at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N Government Way in Coeur d’Alene. The free daytime festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A separate dinner and dance is scheduled from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. The evening event is ticketed and listed for ages 21 and older.

The daytime and evening programs are separate, so check the details carefully if the dinner and dance is the part that interests you.

See current information on the Visit North Idaho Farm Fest listing. Evening tickets are listed through the Farm Fest Eventbrite page.

Coeur d’Alene Celtic Festival

The Coeur d’Alene Celtic Festival also takes place at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Listed admission is $10 for adults, $5 for youth ages 6 to 17, and free for children 5 and younger.

Having Farm Fest and the Celtic Festival at the same fairgrounds creates an efficient option for anyone coming from Spokane or Liberty Lake. It also makes the admission and schedule details especially important, since the two events have separate programs.

Confirm the current schedule and ticket information on the Coeur d’Alene Celtic Festival website.

Planning Your Saturday

If you want to combine events, geography matters. Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley pair naturally in the morning. Downtown Spokane works well as a midday stop. The Little Spokane River Valley is better treated as its own outing, while the two Coeur d’Alene events can be combined at the fairgrounds.

Please confirm tickets, registration, parking, weather, availability and last-minute changes directly with each organizer before heading out. Event schedules occasionally change, and a two-minute check can save a much longer drive.

Weekend events are also one of the better ways to understand a community beyond a map or listing sheet. A neighborhood can look one way online and feel quite different when you spend a Saturday there. That local context is part of how I approach Spokane and Coeur d’Alene real estate, along with the market data and transaction details.

For more local perspective, you may also find my articles on what makes a house feel like home and where Spokane home buyers have more leverage in 2026 useful.

Have a good weekend, and let me know which event made your list.