BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Spokane: Monday (Mon Sep 21\, America/Los_Angeles). Rolling: t he window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather than download. Dis covered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscovery.com). Event d etails belong to their publishers. Contains information from CalDiscovery\ , which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/spokane-wa/monday.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Spokane: Monday (Mon Sep 21\, America/Los_Angeles). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather than download. Di scovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information from CalDiscovery \, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:Spokane · Monday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Images that soar! DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201 DTSTAMP:20260829T002045Z UID:10042049-1785888000-1796083199@downtownspokane.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Gonzaga Students are moving in and gearing up for the academic year. Downtown has the best hangs\, whether you need to study up or boogi e down. \n \n \n \n \n \n Brain FuelKick off yo ur study sesh with caffeine and carbsIndabaAtticusThe Original Pancake Hou se \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Team SpiritRoot for the home team during away gamesDavid’s PizzaLord Stanley ’sOr get sporty yourselfThe WondergroundFlatstick Pub \n \n \n \n \n \n NightlifeSing\, dance\, and laugh your heart out The Ridler Piano BarMonterey CafeSpokane Comedy Club \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Transportationno c ar? no problemBike down on the centennial trailscoot on a lime scootertake the city line (free for gonzaga students) LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002045Z LOCATION:Hara Allison Photography\, 421 W Riverside Ave Suite 702\, Spokan e\, Washington\, 99201\, United States URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/images-that-soar/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:This Sept the Liberty Gallery Presents “WATER – From One drop to an Ocean & Everything In Between” DTSTART:20260830T180000Z DTEND:20260927T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T002229Z UID:10042532-1788087600-1790449200@downtownspokane.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience. Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion. The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. \n \n \n \n Get on the Map LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002229Z LOCATION:Liberty Gallery in the Historic Liberty Building\, 203 N Washingt on\,\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/this-sept-the-liberty-gallery-presen ts-water-from-one-drop-to-an-ocean-everything-in-between/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PPP Welcomes Barbara Anderson & Patty Driscoll in Sept as Guest Ar tists! DTSTART:20260830T180000Z DTEND:20260927T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T002229Z UID:10042535-1788087600-1790449200@downtownspokane.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience. Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion. The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. \n \n \n \n Get on the Map LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002229Z LOCATION:Pottery Place Plus\, 203 N Washington St\, #200a\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/ppp-welcomes-barbara-anderson-patty- driscoll-in-sept-as-guest-artists/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics& utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:THE WAY I SEE IT\, Photographic works by Erik Sohner DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260916T002229Z UID:10042585-1788566400-1790812799@downtownspokane.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience. Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion. The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. \n \n \n \n Get on the Map LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002229Z LOCATION:Entropy\, 101 N. Stevens St.\,\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United St ates URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/the-way-i-see-it-photographic-works- by-erik-sohner/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokan e-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mad Underground at Stage Left DTSTART:20260912T020000Z DTEND:20260927T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T002229Z UID:10042549-1789153200-1790524800@downtownspokane.org CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience. Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion. The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. \n \n \n \n Get on the Map LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002229Z LOCATION:Downtown Spokane\, 200 N Wall St\, Spokane\, Washington\, 99201\, United States URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/mad-underground-at-stage-left/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spokane Symphony: Romeo & Juliet DTSTART:20260920T220000Z DTEND:20260922T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T062527Z UID:10040323-1789916400-1790010000@downtownspokane.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience. Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion. The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. \n \n \n \n Get on the Map LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062527Z LOCATION:Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox\, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.\,\, Spok ane\, WA\, 99201\, United States URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/spokane-symphony-romeo-juliet/2026-0 9-20/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meditation DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTSTAMP:20260917T101147Z UID:084u2fg7t9pd7mit728gf1rsk3@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T101147Z X-SOURCE-NAME:hellounitycenter@gmail.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://theunitycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Motherhood DTSTART:20260921T163000Z DTEND:20260921T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T093220Z UID:10006039-1789983000-1789988400@summitchurchnw.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:A weekly gathering of moms focused on encouraging one another\ , growing in faith\, and finding connection through time in the Word\, pra yer\, and honest conversation. \nMondays | 9:30–11am\nStarting September 14 | Summit South \nFor questions\, email Kara and Cassidy. \nHelp Make Motherhood Possible\nOne of the best ways you can serve moms in our church is by caring for their kids so they can grow in their faith and connect i n community. \nSign up to serve. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T093220Z LOCATION:Summit South\, 1801 E. 29th Avenue\, Spokane\, WA\, 99203\, Unite d States URL:https://summitchurchnw.com/event/motherhood/2026-09-21/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Summit Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://summitchurchnw.com/community-partners//cdn-cgi/l/emai l-protection/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CEE YK Service DTSTART:20260921T163000Z DTEND:20260921T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T100537Z UID:5opaocqfgg0usvla02vjgujdeo@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T100537Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Spokane CEE Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://spokaneemanu-el.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Education Programming DTSTART:20260921T180000Z DTEND:20260921T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T100537Z UID:131nq5c0st67l0v269ftf8ier5@google.com CATEGORIES:tech LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T100537Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Spokane CEE Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://spokaneemanu-el.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group DTSTART:20260921T200000Z DTEND:20260921T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T063004Z UID:1725@sllcspokane.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T063004Z URL:https://sllcspokane.org/events/alzheimer-caregiver-support-group-2-202 6-07-20-2026-08-17-2026-09-21/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_ campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Church Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://sllcspokane.org/events/church-council-5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Girls 6/7/8th Grade Volleyball vs Northwest Christian Junior High (Colbert) DTSTART:20260921T230000Z DTEND:20260922T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T232907Z UID:4402533@mmboltapi.azurewebsites.net CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Girls 6/7/8th Grade Volleyball vs Northwest Christian Junior H igh (Colbert) LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T232907Z LOCATION:Saint Georges High School URL:https://mmboltapi.azurewebsites.net/api/v2/events/androiddownload/2630 852/0?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint George's Athletics X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sgsdragonathletics.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hannah Siglin DTSTART:20260921T230000Z DTEND:20260922T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T232915Z UID:4lj2gpvipk4n7a8fm8a3fcb4mq@google.com CATEGORIES:food LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T232915Z X-SOURCE-NAME:thegrainshedcomputer@gmail.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thegrainshed.coop/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Girls 6/7/8th Grade Volleyball vs Northwest Christian Junior High (Colbert) DTSTART:20260922T000000Z DTEND:20260922T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T232907Z UID:4402534@mmboltapi.azurewebsites.net CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Girls 6/7/8th Grade Volleyball vs Northwest Christian Junior H igh (Colbert) LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T232907Z LOCATION:Saint Georges High School URL:https://mmboltapi.azurewebsites.net/api/v2/events/androiddownload/2630 852/0?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint George's Athletics X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sgsdragonathletics.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pickleball DTSTART:20260922T000000Z DTEND:20260922T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T183201Z UID:1964@sllcspokane.org CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T183201Z URL:https://sllcspokane.org/events/pickleball-8-2026-09-14-2026-09-21/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Church Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://sllcspokane.org/events/church-council-5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:One Piece TCG DTSTART:20260922T000000Z DTEND:20260922T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T101606Z UID:3iheuk7a5hr79donsdafn1htes@google.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Come join us and play the One Piece TCg! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T101606Z LOCATION:Uncle's Games Puzzles & More\, 14700 E Indiana Ave Space 2128\, S pokane Valley\, WA 99216\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Uncle's Games Valley Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unclesgames.com/pages/spokane-valley-uncles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sushi 101: Nigiri and Maki Rolls DTSTART:20260922T004500Z DTEND:20260922T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T062527Z UID:10043007-1790012700-1790019000@downtownspokane.org CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience. Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion. The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. \n \n \n \n Get on the Map LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062527Z LOCATION:The Kitchen Engine\, 621 W Mallon Ave\, #416 Flour Mill\, Spokane \, WA\, 99201\, United States URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/sushi-101-nigiri-and-maki-rolls/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Departed 20th Anniversary Free with Movie Club DTSTART:20260922T010000Z DTEND:20260922T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T061018Z UID:7094-1790013600-1790013600@garlandtheater.org CATEGORIES:film,free LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T061018Z URL:https://garlandtheater.org/event/the-departed-20th-anniversary-free-wi th-movie-club/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane -wa X-SOURCE-NAME:The Garland Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://garlandtheater.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Church Council DTSTART:20260922T010000Z DTEND:20260922T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T183201Z UID:1996@sllcspokane.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T183201Z URL:https://sllcspokane.org/events/church-council-7/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Church Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://sllcspokane.org/events/church-council-5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DivorceCare DTSTART:20260922T010000Z DTEND:20260922T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T093220Z UID:10005630-1790013600-1790019000@summitchurchnw.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:DivorceCare’s life-changing support groups welcome people and guides them on the path of recovery after separation or divorce with the important added element of hope. \nMondays | Sept. 14 – Nov. 16\n6-7 :30pm | Summit South \nRegister LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T093220Z LOCATION:Summit South\, 1801 E. 29th Avenue\, Spokane\, WA\, 99203\, Unite d States URL:https://summitchurchnw.com/event/divorcecare-6/2026-09-21/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Summit Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://summitchurchnw.com/community-partners//cdn-cgi/l/emai l-protection/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monster Smash Book Club DTSTART:20260922T010000Z DTEND:20260922T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T000507Z UID:10042582-1790013600-1790017200@downtownspokane.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience. Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion. The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. \n \n \n \n Get on the Map LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T000507Z LOCATION:Auntie’s Bookstore\, 402 W Main Ave\, #1st Fl Liberty Bldg\,\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/monster-smash-book-club/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Girls 6/7/8th Grade Volleyball vs Northwest Christian Junior High DTSTART:20260922T011500Z DTEND:20260922T041500Z DTSTAMP:20260831T180105Z UID:4867340@mmboltapi.azurewebsites.net CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Girls 6/7/8th Grade Volleyball vs Northwest Christian Junior H igh LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T180105Z LOCATION:Saint George's URL:https://mmboltapi.azurewebsites.net/api/v2/events/androiddownload/2630 852/0?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint George's Athletics X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sgsdragonathletics.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Northwest DTSTART:20260922T013000Z DTEND:20260922T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T095646Z UID:34ghia08n3r6rajhqf3gla5vkr@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T095646Z LOCATION:Spokane Public Library - Shadle Park\, 2111 W Wellesley Ave\, Spo kane\, WA 99205\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Neighborhood Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://northwest.spokaneneighborhoods.org/community-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Well DTSTART:20260922T020000Z DTEND:20260922T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T093220Z UID:10000218-1790017200-1790022600@summitchurchnw.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:A group for Summit young adults\, ages 18-28 \nMonday nights a t 7pm \nSummit U LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T093220Z LOCATION:Summit U-District\, 1003 E. Trent Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, Un ited States URL:https://summitchurchnw.com/event/the-well-2/2026-09-21/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Summit Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://summitchurchnw.com/community-partners//cdn-cgi/l/emai l-protection/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR