Spokane, WASH. (October 21, 2026)- Halloween is bringing a little extra magic to downtown Spokane, and the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) invites the community to celebrate with festive activities, seasonal experiences and opportunities to connect throughout Halloween weekend.

“Downtown is Spokane’s front porch. It’s where people come together, discover something new and create lasting memories,” says Elisabeth Hooker, DSP vice president of marketing and activation. “Halloween weekend is a great opportunity for people of all ages to experience the energy of downtown, enjoy seasonal festivities and support the local businesses that make our city center special.”

From family-friendly activities and Halloween celebrations to local shopping, dining and seasonal entertainment, downtown Spokane offers something for everyone. Whether planning a day out with the family, meeting friends for a festive outing or exploring the city center between activities, visitors are encouraged to make downtown part of their Halloween traditions while supporting the local businesses that help keep the community thriving.

Family-Friendly Halloween Fun

Families can kick off Halloween with a full afternoon of treats, costumes and activities throughout downtown.

Downtown Spokane Trunk-or-Treat | Saturday, October 31 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Post Street
DSP will transform Post Street into a festive Halloween destination featuring creatively decorated vehicles, candy, music, games and family-friendly fun. Children can trick-or-treat from vehicle to vehicle while meeting local businesses and enjoying the Halloween spirit.
Downtown businesses are encouraged to join the fun by decorating a vehicle, creating a themed trunk and handing out candy or other Halloween treats. Trunk-or-Treat offers businesses a playful way to connect with local families, showcase their creativity and build community visibility while helping make Halloween memorable for Spokane’s youngest trick-or-treaters. Businesses interested in participating can access the Trunk-or-Treat Media Kit for event information and promotional resources.

 Spo-Candy Crawl | Saturday, October 31 | 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Downtown Wide
The free Spo-Candy Crawl invites participants to explore downtown, Riverfront Park and River Park Square on a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt. Participants can collect a worksheet, search for spooky scenes, solve clues and earn a bag of fall goodies. It’s an interactive way for families to explore downtown while enjoying the holiday.

River Park SCARE! | Saturday, October 31 | 12:00 pm – 3:00 p.m. | River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave.
River Park Square will host an afternoon of Halloween fun, including trick-or-treating with participating merchants, a Halloween craft, a kids costume fashion show at 1 p.m. and a live aerialist performance at 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Families can easily pair the festivities with Trunk-or-Treat on Post Street for an extended Halloween outing downtown. Find River Park SCARE! details.

Spooky Adventures and Evening Entertainment

Halloween fun continues beyond the afternoon, with experiences for adults and those looking for a little extra fright.

Walking Ghost Story Tour | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Riverfront Park
Join local historian Chet Caskey for a lightly eerie walking Ghost Tour through Riverfront Park. Beginning at the Visit Spokane Visitor Center, you’ll wander the park while hearing fascinating tales of its haunted history. Each tour highlights a different verifiable and true spine tingling event that took place in Riverfront Park.

The Halloween Bar Crawl | Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31 | 4:00 p.m – 12:00 a.m. | Fast Eddie’s
For adults 21 and older, the two-day Halloween Bar Crawl brings costume parties, themed drinks, food specials and stops at participating bars. The event offers an opportunity to experience downtown’s nightlife while celebrating Halloween with friends. Tickets and event details are available through the Downtown Spokane event listing.

Hotel Indigo Halloween Costume Contest | Saturday, October 31 | 7:30 p.m – 10:00 p.m. | Hotel Indigo Spokane, 110 S. Madison St.
Hotel Indigo will host a Halloween gathering featuring a live DJ, costume contest, raffle prizes and complimentary appetizers during the opening half-hour. Costume judging begins at 8:00 p.m., with the grand-prize winner announced at 10:00 p.m. The grand prize includes a one-night hotel stay with breakfast for two and valet parking. Admission is free, and participants must be present to win. View event details.

Events at a Glance

• Trunk-or-Treat: October 31, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Post Street
• Spo-Candy Crawl: October 31, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., downtown Spokane
• River Park SCARE!: October 31, 12:00 pm – 3:00 p.m., River Park Square
• Walking Ghost Story Tour: October 31, 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m., Riverfront Park
• Halloween Bar Crawl: October 30–31 | 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Fast Eddie’s
• Hotel Indigo Costume Contest: October 31, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Hotel Indigo Spokane

For more Halloween happenings, seasonal activities and upcoming events, visit the Downtown Spokane online event calendar.