Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips

Our Moving to Spokane Guide covers everything you need to know before making the move. From neighborhood breakdowns and housing costs to schools, outdoor recreation, and lifestyle tips, this guide is your all-in-one resource for relocating to one of the Pacific Northwest’s fastest-growing cities. Whether you're a first-time visitor or planning a permanent move, get the insider info to help you feel right at home in Spokane.

Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Spokane’s Secret Garden Have you been to Spokane’s “Secret Garden”? Tucked into the hillside just west of the Corbin Art Center in Edwidge Woldson Park at 507 W. 7th Ave. is one of those Spokane places that’s surprisingly easy to miss: Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens. This beautiful historic garden feels worlds away from the city, even though it’s just […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Seven easy family dinners, one delicious dessert and a complete grocery list to make planning this week’s meals a little simpler. Some weeks call for ambitious recipes and lots of time in the kitchen. This is not one of those weeks. This meal plan is all about dinners that are simple, satisfying and realistic for busy days. I’ve gathered seven completely new recipes—including quick skillet meals, an easy slow-cooker dinner and a Friday-night favorite—plus something sweet […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Green Bluff Apple Season Is Here: Your Ultimate Early Fall Guide There’s something about September in Spokane that instantly gets me excited for crisp morning air, changing leaves, and a weekend trip up to Green Bluff. While we’re still a few weeks away from peak pumpkin patches and corn mazes, Green Bluff’s famous apple season has officially arrived. Located just 20 minutes north of downtown Spokane, […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips 5 Spokane Farmers Markets to Visit Labor Day Weekend Labor Day weekend may feel like the unofficial end of summer, but around Spokane, farmers market season is still going strong. If you’re staying close to home for the long weekend, this is a great time to pick up late-summer produce, fresh flowers, baked goods and locally made finds while supporting farmers and small businesses […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips You Should Be Dancing: A Bee Gees Tribute Is Coming to Spokane If hearing the opening notes of “Stayin’ Alive” immediately makes you want to start dancing, you may want to put this one on your Spokane calendar. You Should Be Dancing — A Tribute to the Bee Gees is coming to Spokane this fall, bringing the harmonies, falsettos and unmistakable disco sound of the Bee Gees […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Soak Up the Last Days of Summer in Spokane Summer isn’t over yet. August always seems to go by way too fast. One minute we’re right in the middle of summer, and the next we’re talking about fall. But we still have some beautiful Spokane summer days ahead of us, so here are a few fun things to do before August slips away. 1. […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips If You Had to Evacuate Your Home, What Would You Take? I’ve been part of a lot of conversations lately about evacuating. Some people have asked me what I took when I had to evacuate. Others have talked about what they would grab if they suddenly had to leave their home. And I’ve realized something from all of those conversations: it’s a very different question when […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips A Saturday Morning Favorite: Liberty Lake Farmers Market There’s something about a farmers market that makes a Saturday morning feel a little more like summer. Fresh produce piled onto tables, flowers tucked into buckets, the smell of something delicious being made nearby, and neighbors stopping to talk instead of rushing off to the next thing. If that sounds like your kind of morning, […]
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Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Wine on Wall Returns to Downtown Spokane September 16 There’s something about a September evening in Spokane that makes you want to stay outside just a little longer. The days are still warm, the evenings are starting to cool, and downtown is a great place to soak up those last weeks of summer. If wine, live music, and an evening downtown sound like your […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips FarmJam Music & Camping Festival 2026: A Complete Guide for Spokane Residents If your idea of a great Labor Day weekend includes live music, wide-open Eastern Washington skies, local food and a road trip somewhere a little different, FarmJam Music & Camping Festival might be worth putting on your calendar. FarmJam returns September 4–6, 2026, in Colville, Washington, for three days of music, camping and community on […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Follow the Grub: Where Munchie Junkie Is Popping Up This Week Where to Find Munchie Junkie Grub Truck This Week If a giant fresh-squeezed lemonade, a hot dog piled with toppings, or a cloud of cotton candy sounds like the perfect summer treat, Munchie Junkie Grub Truck is making several stops around the Spokane and northeastern Washington area this week. Known as an Eastern Washington favorite, […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips It’s Almost Fair Time! The Spokane County Interstate Fair Is Turning 75 — And It’s Almost Fair Time There are certain things that just feel like Spokane. Warm September afternoons that still feel a little like summer. Cooler evenings that remind you fall is right around the corner. The smell of fair food in the air. The lights of […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Spokane’s Sensory-Friendly Performance Returns A More Welcoming Nutcracker: Spokane’s Sensory-Friendly Performance Returns For some families, a traditional night at the theater can be difficult. Bright lights, unexpected sounds, sitting still for long periods and the pressure to remain quiet can make an experience that’s supposed to be fun feel overwhelming. That’s why one particular performance of The Nutcracker at […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips The Nutcracker Returns to The Fox A Spokane Holiday Tradition: The Nutcracker Returns to The Fox There are certain things that make Christmas in Spokane feel like Christmas. The lights downtown. A cold evening with the possibility of snow. Hot chocolate after wandering through Riverfront Park. And, for many Spokane families, an evening at The Fox to see The Nutcracker. This […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Swan Lake Is Coming to Spokane! Swan Lake Is Coming to Spokane This November — With a Live Orchestra There are some performances that feel like more than just a night out. They’re the kind of events that make an ordinary evening feel like something special. This November, Spokane gets one of those nights. World Ballet Company is bringing Swan Lake […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Scotty McCreery Live in Spokane! Looking for Something Fun to Do This Weekend? Scotty McCreery Is Coming to Spokane If country music is your thing, here’s one to add to your weekend plans. Scotty McCreery is performing at Spokane Live at Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino on Sunday, August 16, 2026. McCreery first became a household name after winning American […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Evacuated in Spokane? Here’s How to Find Your Mail Evacuated in Spokane? Here’s How to Find Your Mail If you’ve been evacuated from your home, you may be wondering where your mail is being held and which Post Office you should visit. Don’t automatically go to the Post Office closest to your home. Your mail pickup location is determined by USPS based on the […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Think You Can Solve Spokane’s Biggest Riddle? Looking for a Different Kind of Spokane Adventure? Try the Spoke Too Soon Road Rally If your idea of a great weekend includes puzzles, friendly competition, exploring Spokane, and making memories with friends or family, here’s an event you may want to put on your calendar. The Spoke Too Soon Road Rally isn’t your typical […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips How Second Harvest’s Bite 2 Go Program Is Making a Difference for Kids in Spokane How Second Harvest’s Bite 2 Go Program Is Making a Difference for Kids in Spokane As Spokane families get ready for another school year, many parents are shopping for backpacks, school supplies, and new shoes. But for thousands of children across the Inland Northwest, one backpack carries something even more important—a little extra food to […]
Moving to Spokane Guide and Tips Great Christian Concerts Coming to Spokane This Fall Great Christian Concerts Coming to Spokane This Fall If you enjoy uplifting music and live worship, you’ll be excited to know that this fall is shaping up to be an incredible season for Christian music in Spokane. Several nationally known artists are making stops right here in our community. It’s exciting to see Spokane continue […]