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Fall Weekend Events at Riverfront Park

Fall Fest and Chalk It Up!

Riverfront Park: 509.625.6600. Media: Fianna Dickson, 509.625.6297.


Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 12:40 p.m.


Two events at Riverfront this weekend provide free and affordable family entertainment. Join us to celebrate fall!

Fall Fest

Saturday, October 13, 2018

11 A.M. – 7 P.M.

  • Superhero Ninja Course, presented by Spokane Gymnastics and KRETE Freerunning, free (11 A.M. – 5 P.M.)
  • Fall family photo spot, with props and the Riverfront background - bring your camera! Free (11 A.M. – 7 P.M.)
  • Pumpkin bowling and rolling on the Skate Ribbon, free (11 A.M. – Noon)
  • Caramel apples, brats, and soft pretzels at the Sky Ribbon Café (11 A.M. – 7 P.M.)
  • $1 off SkyRide and Spider Jump (11 A.M. – 7 P.M.)

Chalk It Up!

Free chalk art competition, presented by Wheatland Bank

Skate Ribbon

Saturday, October 13, 2018

11 A.M. – 4 P.M.

  • 11 A.M. – 1 P.M. – registration
  • 1 P.M. – 3 P.M. – drawing contest
  • 3 P.M. – 3:45 P.M. – judging
  • 3:45 P.M. – awards
  • Three divisions with cash prizes: ages 6-12, 13-18, 19+
  • Plus a community chalk area, open to all

Sunday, October 14, 2018

11 A.M. – 5 P.M.

  • People’s Choice judging – walk the ribbon and cast your vote for your favorite chalk art
  • Turn in your ballot for a free treat at the Sky Ribbon Café