Events That Bring Spokane Together

Community Connection

From families to local businesses, every LYN event brings Spokane together to celebrate connection, generosity, and the power of community.

Hands-On Giving

From selling pumpkins to buying shoes for those in need, we focus on tangible needs that make a real difference in daily life.

100% Local Impact

All proceeds and donations raised through our events stay right here in the Inland Northwest, supporting local nonprofits and families.

Collaboration in Action

Our events unite neighbors, companies, and nonprofit partners to make giving back easy and fun!

The Great Pumpkinfest

Bringing the Farm to the City

Each fall, families from across the Inland Northwest gather for The Great Pumpkinfest. A celebration of community, harvest, and hope.

Every activity is free for families, including live local bands, line dancing, a petting zoo, and face painting. Behind the fun is a powerful purpose: raising funds for Spokane’s families and nonprofits.

The LYN Foundation brings an average of 10,000 pumpkins into Spokane each year, turning a simple fall tradition into a life-changing opportunity for others. All proceeds from pumpkin and raffle sales go directly back into our local community.

In The News: 2025 featuring The Pumpkin Cowboy on our local KHQ with Noah Boelter

  • 2020: $30,000
  • 2021: $36,315
  • 2022: $46,070
  • 2023: $55,597
  • 2024: $50,800
  • 2025: Underway!
See The Patch

Kicks 4 Kids

Every Step Matters

Through our Kicks 4 Kids initiative, LYN provides new shoes and socks to children and teens in need throughout the Inland Northwest. For families already stretched thin, something as simple as a new pair of shoes can restore confidence and ensure comfort in and outside of the classroom.

With help from generous donors, local sponsors, and kids in our community, we host community collection drives and distribution events where families can pick up brand new footwear and essential items for free. Each event is a reminder that sometimes the smallest gifts, like new shoes, can have the biggest impact.

In The News: Spokesman Review by Elena Perry

  • 2024: 40 pairs of shoes and socks to Windsor Elementary
  • 2025: 50 pairs of shoes and socks to Sunset Elementary
Donate To Kicks 4 Kids

Get Involved

Partnering With LYN Foundation Events

You can help make every event possible:

  • Volunteer: Help set up, serve families, or run activity booths.

  • Sponsor: Provide event funding, materials, or in-kind support.

  • Spread the Word: Share our events on social media or invite friends and neighbors.

Every action, big or small, helps us continue to build a strong community impact.

Become a Volunteer

Neighbors Helping Neighbors One Event at a Time

From a pumpkin patch in the heart of the city to a new pair of shoes for a child, every LYN event turns generosity into action. Together, we can keep Spokane connected, supported, and full of hope.

As the LYN Foundation grows, we’re always looking for new ways to bring neighbors together, whether that’s holiday food drives, back-to-school supply events, or collaborative fundraisers. If your business or organization would like to co-host or sponsor a future event, we’d love to hear from you!

Become a Partner