Sure, there’s lots of fun for adults at Spokatopia. But it’s a dream for kids and families who like to get outside together. All of these activities take place from 9 AM to 6 PM at Spokane’s Camp Sekani Park/Boulder Beach on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Here’s how to get there.

Relax in a camp chair or hammock, play yard games, ride kids bikes, go paddleboarding watch a live wildlife presentation, participate in kids/family programs and activities in the Spokatopia “Campground” and check out trailers from R’nR RV Center. Check out everything kids can do at Spokatopia!

Get Your Tickets online here or at the ticket booth at the event!

Kids Adventure Passport

Kids will stay active dragging the family around Spokatopia looking for the next activity to collect stamps for their kids adventure passport treasure hunt card! This is a great, educational activity for kids of all ages, and each child who collects all of the stamps will take home a free Spokatopia bag with prizes and coupons for future outdoor adventures! Find the Spokatopia Info/ticket booth to get started.

Kids Bike Demos

Bring your kids’ bikes with them to Spokatopia and ride together on the pump track (a short walk to the east of the main festival meadow) or on a special beginner loop mapped out by the local trail gurus at Evergreen East (stop by their booth by the beer garden for directions). Kids can also ride on the pump track on one of several demo BMX bikes sponsored by Spokane BMX. When you’re done riding, you can check in adult and kids bikes for free at the secure Spokatopia Bike Corral at the festival entrance and wander around the event knowing your bikes are safe.

Little ones not quite ready to pedal can cruise around on Strider bikes near the Spokatopia “Campground” activity and presentation area. these pedal-free balance bikes are built to teach them to hone their biking skills for the future. (Strider bikes courtesy of Paul Fish and Mountain Gear).

There will also be a few kids and youth demo mountain bikes available at the North Division Bicycle booth.

Paddleboarding and Kayaking

Head down to Boulder Beach (a five minute walk on the Centennial Trail from Camp Sekani Park) and try a variety of paddleboards and kayaks with your kids. Kids 12 and under are free with a signed insurance waiver but adults must have a Spokatopia Adventure Pass to demo water sports gear (available at the ticket booths at Camp Sekani Park and Boulder Beach and online here.

Slacklining

Kids love to test their balance on a slackline of tight webbing set up between two anchors just off the ground. Find the slacklining area behind the music stage in the meadow and give it a try with your family.

Kids’ Mini Nature/Adventure 2 Hour Camps

NEW this year, kids’ mini nature/adventure camps. Kids ages 6-10 can explore and learn about the natural wonders of the area, play fun games, and create nature-based crafts in these two hour day camps right at the Spokatopia Festival grounds at Camp Sekani Park on Sat. July 8. All camps are provided by Spokane professional kids camp provider Maya West pictured above with a rubber boa snake.

And parents get a couple hours to demo bikes, catch a bike shuttle, or demo water sports gear and grab a pint. Three camps available with limited availability (9:30-11:30 AM, 12:30-2:30 PM, & 3-5PM). Limited camp passes on sale here!

The kids’ camp leader Maya West (pictured with a rubber boa snake above) has worked in outdoor education for 6 years. She has done years of training with Twin Eagles Wilderness School, and she has a passion for raising wild, nature-connected kids. At the Spokatopia mini camps, Maya will be joined by a fellow outdoor educator that has also received extensive training from Twin Eagles Wilderness School. You can email Maya with any questions at yarrow.root.connections@gmail.com or check out her kids camps website here.

Yard Games

Hang out and play several yard game options near the Spokatopia “Campground” area.

Spokatopia Campground

Kids and adults can relax on hammocks or in camp chairs. Look for the campground in the main festival meadow that will include some large tents to get out of the sun/weather.

MTB Jump Show

Kids will love watching skilled mountain bikers fly through the air off of massive jumps. The jump show runs from 1-1:45 p.m. in the jump park a few hundred yards to the east of the main festival meadow.

Kids/Family Presentations

Bring the kids for one of several FREE presentations under the covered area/tent in the “Campground” in the Spokatopia meadow.

Live Reptile & Insect Programs: Adults and kids can take part in presentations including live animals with Bugs n’ Snakes at 10AM and 12PM under the big tents in the Spokatopia “Campground” area.

Nature-themed Stories & Activities: Don’t miss nature-themed story telling and puppet shows presented by Joseph Drumheller at 11AM and 1PM (ages 9 and under) and other family games at 3PM (ages 9 to adult).