October 17: Spokane Pride

Since 1992, Spokane has seen the LGBTQ+ community come together to honor the brave individuals who fought back against the police raids in 1969 at the Stonewall Inn in New York. The Stonewall Riots were a turning point for the gay rights movement. OutSpokane will continue the legacy of marching around downtown Spokane with a virtual march from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. People can submit fifteen-to-thirty-second videos expressing their pride from home, work, or on the street. outspokane.org.

COMMUNITY

Through October: Green Bluff Apple Festival

The popular Green Bluff Apple Festival runs from late September through October when the apples are ripe for the picking. The farms have a wide selection of you-pick or farmer-picked apples, as well as pumpkins and other produce. Many farms offer live music, crafts, corn mazes, and great food for the whole family to enjoy. Green Bluff. greenbluffgrowers.com.

ART

Virtual: MAC Virtual Tours and Exhibits

Spokane’s venerable Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture has a variety of resources, tours, and online exhibits to explore. October will feature exhibits about pop art, the Spokane Symphony, and World War II. northwestmuseum.org.

November 6: First Friday

First Friday is designed to showcase the downtown art and retail scene. Downtown retailers and restaurants feature artists, musicians, specialty food, and beverages as a special promotion on the first Friday of each month. Some offerings may be virtual, and small groups are encouraged. downtownspokane.org/first-Friday.

FITNESS

October 11: Spokane Marathon

The Spokane Marathon, a Boston Marathon qualifying race, is one of the most scenic courses in the country. This course has several challenging hills along the way, and the runners meet at the most famous one, Doomsday Hill, just after the twenty-two-mile mark. A marathon relay option, as well as half-marathon and 10k distances, are also available. thespokanemarathon.com.

October 23-25: Sekani Trail Run

This year the Sekani Trail Run will be held virtually over the span of three days. This is a yearly fundraiser event that benefits Franklin Elementary’s APPLE program. There will be a 5k and 10k option. The run is for kids, and little participants can run anywhere, any time, trail or not. All participants will receive a finisher T-shirt, which can be picked up Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Franklin Elementary. active.com.

CINEMA

Through October: The Drive-in at the Fairgrounds

On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, movies will be screening in the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center parking lot. VIP parking costs $75 per car, prime viewing is $40, and general admission costs $30. Current showings and ticket sales are online.

404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. spokanedrive.in.

Virtual: Art House Movies at Home

The Magic Lantern Theatre and the Kenworthy Theatre (Moscow) are offering streaming for a variety of films, opera, and theater presentations. Part of each rental fee goes back to the theatre, so even though you’re watching in the comfort of your own home, you’re still supporting these local businesses with your patronage. Find the current offerings at magiclanternonmain.com and kenworthy.org/at-home.

FARMERS MARKETS

Mondays, through October 19: Hillyard Farmers Market

A farmers market that supports local businesses, farmers and products. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. 5102 N. Market St. 

Thursdays, through October 29: South Perry Thursday Market

The Thursday Market seeks to make available fresh, healthy, locally grown food and locally crafted products to the South Perry neighborhood and the broader Spokane community. The market intends to serve as a resource to the community offering affordable and high-quality products while giving small farmers and local artisans a venue to sustain their enterprise and support their quality of life. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. 10th and Perry St. thursdaymarket.org.

Wednesdays and Saturdays, through October: Spokane Farmers’ Market

The Spokane Farmers’ Market Association is a group of farmers from the Spokane area who joined together in 1998 to operate the Spokane Farmers’ Market as an independent and self-managed farmers market in downtown Spokane. The members bring fresh produce, baked goods, meat, eggs, and other products (including organic vegetables) to the market for sale. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 20 W. 5th Ave. spokanefarmersmarket.org.