Things to Do in Spokane This Weekend: November 14, 2026

If you are looking for things to do in Spokane this weekend, Saturday offers a particularly good mix. You can catch a major Gonzaga matchup, spend the day at a free cultural festival, browse a regional powersports expo, see a family-friendly Broadway musical, enjoy the Spokane Symphony or watch a climbing competition in Post Falls.

The interesting part about this week’s list is the range. Several events work well for families, while others make an easy afternoon or evening out with friends. Here are six options for Saturday, November 14.

Gonzaga vs. LSU at Numerica Veterans Arena

Gonzaga and LSU meet for the first time in program history at 12:30 p.m. inside Numerica Veterans Arena. This is one of the larger spectator events on the weekend calendar, and it is at the downtown arena rather than the McCarthey Athletic Center.

Tickets are required. Check the official Gonzaga game page for current ticket availability, broadcast information and any game-day updates.

31st Annual Fall Folk Festival

The Spokane Fall Folk Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Spokane Community College’s Lair. Admission and parking are free. The program includes music, dance, cultural traditions, demonstrations and family activities, with additional programming on Sunday.

Review the schedule and festival details on the official Fall Folk Festival website.

Winter Knights Snowmobile and Powersports Expo

The Spokane Winter Knights Snowmobile Club brings its annual Snowmobile and Powersports Expo to the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect snowmobiles, ATVs, trailers, parts, riding gear and information about regional winter destinations and trails.

The organizer’s official 2026 expo flyer confirms the date, hours and Spokane Fairgrounds location. Admission details were not clearly published in the flyer, so confirm the current price with the organizer before going.

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man

Broadway in Spokane presents Meredith Willson’s The Music Man at the First Interstate Center for the Arts. Saturday performances begin at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., with doors opening one hour before curtain. The organizer describes the production as a family-friendly musical comedy for ages six and older. Runtime is approximately two hours and 45 minutes.

See the official Broadway in Spokane event page for ticket choices and availability.

Spokane Symphony: Clouds in My Coffee

The Spokane Symphony presents music associated with Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Carly Simon at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. The program features conductor Ted Sperling and vocalists Morgan James, Bryonha Marie and Alysha Umphress. The three original singer-songwriters are not performing live.

Tickets and venue policies are available through the official Spokane Symphony event page.

FlailFest Climbing Competition in Post Falls

FlailFest returns to Coeur Climbing Company in Post Falls. Doors open at 8 a.m., the first competition round begins at 9 a.m., the second starts at 1 p.m. and finals begin at 6 p.m. Spectators are welcome. Competitor registration ranges from $25 to $60 depending on age and membership status.

The official FlailFest page has the full schedule, divisions, pricing and registration link.

A quick planning note

Event details can shift, particularly ticket availability, parking instructions and venue policies. Check each organizer’s page before leaving home, and allow extra time around the arena and downtown venues.

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