Community

August: Green Bluff Peach Season

Celebrate one of our greatest treasures—big, juicy, tree-ripened peaches during peach season. Peach ice-cream, cobbler, cakes, or pies—no matter how you slice them, Green Bluff peaches are succulently delicious. Green Bluff. greenbluffgrowers.com

September-October: Green Bluff Apple Festival

The popular Apple Festival happens from late September through October when the apples are ripe for picking. Our 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

September 13-19: Virtual Live Kind Fest

The 7th annual Spokane VegFest, rebranded in 2020 to the Live Kind Festival, is a virtual community event which promotes ways to easily reduce our impact on the planet and live more healthful lives. This event will include healthy living, animal- and eco-friendly, renowned chefs and speakers from around the country, presentations, music, cooking demonstrations, and more. kindliving.org

Art

Virtual: MAC Virtual Tours and Exhibits

Spokane’s venerable Museum of Arts and Culture has a variety of resources, tours, and online exhibits to explore. From behind-the-scenes videos to virtual tours of the Pompeii and Mt. St. Helens exhibits, the MAC is focused on bringing art to you. northwestmuseum.org

September 28-October 2: Virtual Into Africa Auction

Partnering For Progress 2020 Into Africa Auction (IAA) will have a completely different look and feel in this year. There will be two auction activities: a multi-day silent bidding frenzy and a live-streaming event where you can watch the auction program, see video clips from Africa and bid on unique experiences and items in real time. partneringforprogress.org

Farmers Markets

Saturdays, through October 10: Wonder Saturday Market

The mission of the Wonder Saturday Market is to showcase Inland Northwest-grown produce and emerging and established culinary talent, all in a community-driven atmosphere. In accordance with health regulations, the Wonder Saturday Market currently features only agricultural and food products. 835 N. Post St. wondersaturdaymarket.com

Mondays, through October 19: Hillyard Farmers Market

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

Tuesdays, through October 13: Fairwood Farmers Market

The market’s mission is to establish a vibrant, seasonal North Spokane farmers market where neighbors can connect weekly with local growers, artisan food producers, and crafters in a festive, nurturing environment. 3 – 7 p.m. 319 W. Hastings Rd. fairwoodfarmersmarket.org

Wednesdays, through September 30: Kootenai County Farmers Markets, CDA

Since 1986, the Kootenai County Farmers Market has been providing the communities of North Idaho with fresh, locally grown produce. From May through October, markets specialize in vegetables, flowers, and native plants and an ever-changing array of local food products—meats, cheeses, bread, honey, and jams—all season long. Sherman and Fifth St. Coeur d’Alene. kootenaifarmersmarkets.org

Wednesdays, through September 30: Kendall Yards Night Market

The market’s vision is to bring friends and neighbors together in a unique location along the Spokane River gorge. Shop for local produce, share a meal with friends or just gather with your neighbors and enjoy the sights and sounds. 5 – 8 p.m. Kendall Yards. kendallnightmarket.org

Wednesdays, through September 30: Millwood Farmers Market

The market is a destination to enjoy with family and friends, offering fresh fruit, veggies, bread, jams, flowers and more. 3 – 7 p.m. Millwood Park. farmersmarket.millwoodnow.org

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 – 7 p.m. 10th and Perry St. thursdaymarket.org

Saturdays, through September: Kootenai County Farmers Markets – Hayden

Since 1986, the Kootenai County Farmers Market has been providing the communities of North Idaho with fresh, locally grown produce. From May through October, markets specialize in vegetables, flowers, and native plants and an ever-changing array of local food products—meats, cheeses, bread, honey, and jams—all season long. SE Corner Hwy 95 and Prairie Ave. Hayden. kootenaifarmersmarkets.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. Our members bring fresh produce, baked goods, meat, eggs, and other products (including organic vegetables) to the market for sale. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 20 W. 5th Ave. spokanefarmersmarket.org 

Fitness

September 6: Windermere Marathon and Half Marathon

The Windermere Marathon is truly a PNW gem with a net negative course that is known for PRs and Boston qualifying.  Both the half marathon and the marathon course follow the centennial trail along the scenic Spokane River finishing in downtown Spokane. This race is a runner favorite among beginners through elite racers trying to PR. For more information and to register, visit nsplit.com.

September 27: The Split Half Marathon, 10k, 5k

The Negative Split Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k run is one of Spokane’s favorites. Start and finish in the trendy Kendall Yards neighborhood right on Summit Parkway with views of the Spokane River. Run a beautiful course along the river and through the new Riverfront Park.  Participants always rave about the great swag and gear. nsplit.com