WSECU Fall Fest

WSECU Fall Fest
Washington State Employees Credit Union (WSECU) logo

Sponsored by: Washington State Employees Credit Union

In partnership with: River Park Square, Downtown Spokane Partnership, Riverfront Spokane & Spokane Arts

2025 Date

Saturday, October 4

Time

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Cost

Free Admission

Location

Riverfront Park & River Park Square

Description

Who says fall fun is just for the countryside? We're bringing all the fun of the farm and community spirit right into downtown for WSECU Fall Fest! Come join us the first Saturday in October to celebrate one of the most beautiful seasons Spokane has to offer. We’ve got a bunch of activities planned that everyone in the family will love. See you there!

Interested in volunteering?
We’re looking for enthusiastic community members to help make this year’s WSECU Fall Fest a success. Multiple shifts are available throughout the day, and in appreciation for your time, volunteers will receive a Riverfront Park Day Pass to enjoy later. Sign up online.

Activity Schedule

All activities are free unless otherwise specified.

Riverfront Park

Central Plaza
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

  • Bounce House
  • Kids Corner (arts, crafts & games)

Rotary Fountain Plaza
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

  • Community Performances
    • 11:30 a.m. – Spokane Children’s Theater
    • 12 p.m. – Cecil’s Magic
    • 1 p.m. – Good Witches of Jawbone Flats
    • 1:30 p.m. – Blue Door Theatre
    • 2 p.m. – Val Workman
    • 2:30 p.m. – Brian Ploeger Quartet
    • 3:30 p.m. – Don Goodwin’s Organism
  • Fall Photo Station
  • Visit Spokane Information Center Photo Booth & Prize Wheel
  • Food Trucks
  • Market Vendors

Numerica Skate Ribbon
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

  • Artist Fair presented by Spokane Arts (east of the Skate Ribbon)
  • Pumpkin Carving Station & Contest (east of the Skate Ribbon)
  • Beer Garden on the patio with The Riverfront Park Café & Live Music Performances
    • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Ban Joey
    • 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Kori Aileen
  • Horse & Carriage Rides – Pick-up & Drop-off
  • Pumpkin Patch with Charlie’s Produce – Complimentary pumpkins available for children aged 12 and under, with a suggest donation of $1 or canned/non-perishable food items. Donations will go to the MLK Center Food Bank.

River Park Square

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Petting Zoo
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Imagine Jazz

Pumpkin Carving Contest

Show off your spook-tacular pumpkin skills at WSECU Fall Fest! Bring a pumpkin from home or donate to the MLK Food Bank at the event to pick out a pumpkin on-site.

Location

Lawn east of the Numerica Skate Ribbon

Two Ways to Play
  1. Pumpkin Decorating (Ages 0–11)
    1. Paint, stickers, glitter, googly eyes… anything crafty goes! (No sharp tools here.)
    2. Limited craft supplies available on-site.
  2. Pumpkin Carving (Ages 12+)
    Kids under 16 must have an adult present.
    1. Grab your carving tools and create a jack-o'-lantern masterpiece!
    2. Limited carving supplies available on-site.
Contest Rules
  1. One entry per person
  2. The base must be a real pumpkin
  3. Pumpkin Decorating: Ages 0–11 | Pumpkin Carving: Ages 12+
  4. Bring your own pumpkin or donate to the MLK Food Bank onsite at Riverfront Park to pick from the urban pumpkin patch
  5. You may decorate or carve at home and bring it in or use the tools onsite between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  6. Submit pumpkins to the contest station by 4 p.m.
  7. Pick up your pumpkin to take home at 5 p.m.
Judging

Winner Categories
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place

  • Silliest
  • Funniest
  • Most Unique
  • Most Original
  • Scariest Pumpkin
  • Most Adorable
  • Most Creative
  • Best Traditional
Age Categories

Pumpkin Decorating

  • Ages 0–7
  • Ages 8–11

Pumpkin Carving

  • Ages 12–17
  • Ages 18+
Prizes

A cute pumpkin ribbon, a social media feature, and bragging rights!

Vendor List

Artist Fair Vendors

Sarah Gonzales
Krystal Gallegos
Abigail Hocker
Hope Johnson
Marrille Weyeneth
Sierra Vess
Madi Lund
Jamieson Kelly
Angela Schnabel
Tanner Tyner
The Missing Piece Tattoo Studio Artists
Maggie Wolcott
Sam Karnes
Jason Rochlin
Ariana Garcia
Oshan Griese

Food Vendors

Chonita’s Tacos
Vinny’s Dawgs
Say cheese sandwiches
Gourmet Soul BBQ
Sabor Latino
African Cuisine Spokane
Sweet snack attack
Sweet Mama’s
Have Beans Will Travel

Information Vendors

WSECU
Riverfront Park
Apple Valley Dental & Braces
The Blue Door Theatre
New York Life
ZNC LLC
T-MOBILE
City of Spokane Planning Services
Golden Dragoness Tattoo and Art Collective
La Rosa Gitana Fun Faces

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