Spokane · Spokane County, WA

Things to do this weekend in Spokane

Scout analyzed 97 Spokane places and surfaced the ones that actually fit this weekend.

Places analyzed

97

Matches

24

Typical spend

$35

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Scout-verified spots

Mirabeau Meadows

Outdoors

Mirabeau Meadows

Mirabeau Meadows is a 10-acre open park with picnic shelters, suitable for a casual outdoor visit of 1-2 hours. It's free to enter and can be paired with a local meal or other outdoor activities.

OutdoorsViewsRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
JEWEL OF THE NORTH Neighborhood Gastropub

Browne's Addition

JEWEL OF THE NORTH Neighborhood Gastropub

This gastropub is suitable for a casual evening meal or drinks, often pairing well with a local event or a pre-dinner stop. Expect to spend 90 minutes and $20-50 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$20–$50 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Little Spokane River Natural Area

Outdoors

Little Spokane River Natural Area

This natural area offers a few hours of hiking through forests and marshy bogs, good for a solo nature walk or a family outing. Parking is available, and entry may require a Discover Pass or daily fee.

OutdoorsAnimalsViews
$0–$10 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Clinkerdagger

Downtown Spokane

Clinkerdagger

Clinkerdagger is an old-school steakhouse offering scenic river and skyline views, ideal for a celebratory dinner or romantic evening. Expect to spend 2 hours and $75-$150 per person for a full meal and drinks.

FoodCocktailsViews
$75–$150 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Manito Park

Manito

Manito Park

Manito Park is ideal for a 1.5-hour free outing, suitable for families or solo visitors. It can be paired with a picnic or a nearby cafe visit.

OutdoorsAnimalsViews
$0 typical2 hr visiteasy parking
Liberty Lake Regional Park

Outdoors

Liberty Lake Regional Park

Liberty Lake Regional Park is ideal for a half-day to full-day outdoor excursion, offering hiking, swimming, and nature observation. Expect to spend $0-$10 on parking or day-use fees, fitting well with a picnic or campout.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$0–$10 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Mirabeau Point Park

Outdoors

Mirabeau Point Park

Mirabeau Point Park is ideal for a free family outing or solo adventure, offering trails, a playground, and open space for a visit of 1-3 hours. It can be paired with a picnic or a nearby casual meal.

OutdoorsAnimalsViews
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Riverfront Park

Downtown Spokane

Riverfront Park

Riverfront Park is a large, central park suitable for a multi-hour family outing or a relaxing solo walk, offering various attractions like a carousel and cable ride, with activities ranging from free to about $25 per person. It pairs well with a meal nearby in downtown Spokane.

OutdoorsArtsViews
$0–$25 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Dishman Hills Natural Area

Outdoors

Dishman Hills Natural Area

Dishman Hills Natural Area is ideal for a 2-3 hour hike, offering diverse terrain and wildlife spotting opportunities for free. It pairs well with a picnic or can be a primary outdoor activity for a morning or afternoon.

OutdoorsAnimalsViews
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Arctos Coffee & Roasting Co.

Logan

Arctos Coffee & Roasting Co.

Arctos is a good stop for a quick coffee and pastry, ideal for starting your day or a mid-afternoon break. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and under $15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Holmberg Park

Outdoors

Holmberg Park

Holmberg Park is a free outdoor space suitable for a 1-2 hour family outing or solo walk, especially on a nice day. It pairs well with a picnic or can be a stop on a longer weekend adventure.

OutdoorsRelaxedPlayful
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
High Bridge Park

Latah Valley

High Bridge Park

High Bridge Park is suitable for a free, relaxed outdoor activity with family or solo, lasting 1-2 hours. It can be paired with a picnic or a longer walk along Latah Creek.

OutdoorsAnimalsViews
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Gander and Ryegrass

Downtown Spokane

Gander and Ryegrass

Gander and Ryegrass is suitable for a formal dinner, lasting about two hours and costing $75-$200 per person, ideal for an anniversary or special occasion. Parking is typically on-street downtown.

FoodCocktailsRomantic
$75–$200 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Indian Canyon Mystic Falls

Outdoors

Indian Canyon Mystic Falls

This is a free hiking spot, suitable for a 1.5-hour outdoor excursion. It pairs well with other activities in Spokane and offers scenic views.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
The Flying Goat

Audubon-Downriver

The Flying Goat

The Flying Goat is a solid choice for a casual meal of pizza and drinks, suitable for families or a relaxed date night. Expect to spend about an hour and $15-35 per person for a pizza and a drink.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
First Avenue Coffee

Downtown Spokane

First Avenue Coffee

This coffee shop is good for a quick solo stop or a casual meet-up, easily fitting into a morning routine or as a brief break during a day out. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for a drink and a light bite.

FoodShoppingWellness
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Française Spokane | French

South Perry District

Française Spokane | French

Française Spokane is a good choice for a dinner outing, ideal for a date night or special occasion. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and between $30-75 per person for the experience.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$75 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Indigenous Eats

University District

Indigenous Eats

Indigenous Eats is good for a casual lunch or dinner focused on Native American cuisine. Expect to spend about 45 minutes and $15-25 per person for a meal.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$15–$25 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Heritage Bar & Kitchen

Downtown Spokane

Heritage Bar & Kitchen

Heritage Bar & Kitchen is suitable for an evening meal or drinks with friends, often featuring live music. Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours, with a typical cost of $30-70 per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Riverside State Park - Bowl and Pitcher Area

Audubon-Downriver

Riverside State Park - Bowl and Pitcher Area

Riverside State Park is good for a half-day or full-day outdoor outing, offering hiking and scenic views by the river. Expect to pay for a Discover Pass or day-use fee, making it a relatively inexpensive activity.

OutdoorsSportsAnimals
$10–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Terrace View Park

Veradale

Terrace View Park

Terrace View Park is a good free option for a relaxed outdoor activity, perhaps combined with a picnic or a walk. Plan for about an hour, especially during nice weather.

OutdoorsViewsWellness
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Gilded Unicorn

Downtown Spokane

Gilded Unicorn

This gastropub is a good option for an evening meal or drinks, offering comfort food in a brick-lined setting. Expect to spend $30-$70 per person for a visit lasting about an hour and a half.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Wild Sage Bistro

Downtown Spokane

Wild Sage Bistro

Wild Sage Bistro is suitable for a refined dinner outing, often for special occasions or romantic dates. Expect a meal lasting around 1.5 hours and costing $70-150 per person, potentially paired with a post-dinner stroll downtown.

FoodCocktailsRomantic
$70–$150 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Mount Spokane State Park

Outdoors

Mount Spokane State Park

Mount Spokane State Park is ideal for a full-day outdoor adventure, including hiking, biking, or skiing, with an entrance fee around $10-30 per vehicle. It's a great destination for families or solo adventurers looking to immerse themselves in nature.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$10–$30 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

What Scout found

  • 60 of the 97 analyzed Spokane places fit this weekend.
  • 43% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 48% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Scenic, Playful, Adventurous, Upscale.

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