BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Spokane: tonight (Fri Sep 18 from 5:00 PM\, America/Los_Angele s). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather than download. Discovered 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. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/spokane-wa/tonight.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Spokane: tonight (Fri Sep 18 from 5:00 PM\, America/Los_Angel es). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather tha n download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:Spokane · tonight · 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:Men’s Camp: Through the Wild DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260918T013624Z UID:46AAB278-2E09-45E1-8F90-DC96055DE04A CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:SCHEDULE\n\nThursday\nArrival 6pm (I will not be on site until 8:30-9p) Please call me if you have any questions. See Marvin Andrews o r Ed Elliot on site if you need help finding your sleeping arrangements. \n\nFriday\n9:00am: Breakfast is served\nNo lunch provided\, bring your ow n\n4:00pm: Friday Check in \n5:00pm: Lesson \n7:00pm: Dinner\n8:00pm: (Fre e Time)\n\nSaturday\n8:00am: Breakfast\n9:30am: Lesson 2\n11:00am: (Free T ime)\n12:00pm: Lunch \n1:00pm: Team Competition until 3pm\n3:00pm: (Free T ime)\n5:00pm: Lesson 3\n7:00pm: Dinner\n9:00pm: Poker Tournament\n\nSunday \n8:00am: Breakfast\n9:30am: Worship Service\n12:00pm: Checkout off premis e\n\n—\n\nCOST\n\nThurs - Sun: $150\nFri - Sun: $135\n\nIncludes all mea ls and entertainment. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T013624Z LOCATION:Camp Sanders\n11321 Sanders Rd\nTensed ID 83870\nUnited States X-SOURCE-NAME:SCC Congregational X-SOURCE-URL:https://spokanechristian.church/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WARREN FAMILY PITMASTER BBQ DTSTART:20260918T190000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180821Z UID:1132-1789732800-1789758000@bigbarnbrewing.com CATEGORIES:food LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180821Z URL:https://bigbarnbrewing.com/event/warren-family-pitmaster-bbq/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Big Barn Brewing X-SOURCE-URL:https://bigbarnbrewing.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boys Varsity Soccer vs Orcas Island High School DTSTART:20260918T213000Z DTEND:20260919T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T180051Z UID:4402506@mmboltapi.azurewebsites.net CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Boys Varsity Soccer vs Orcas Island High School LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180051Z 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:Coed Youth Cross Country at League Meet #1 DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T000109Z UID:4863861@mmboltapi.azurewebsites.net CATEGORIES:family,sports DESCRIPTION:Coed Youth Cross Country at League Meet #1 LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T000109Z LOCATION:Mirabeau Park 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:MADFIRE KITCHEN DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180821Z UID:1130-1789747200-1789761600@bigbarnbrewing.com CATEGORIES:drink,food LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180821Z URL:https://bigbarnbrewing.com/event/madfire-kitchen-4/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Big Barn Brewing X-SOURCE-URL:https://bigbarnbrewing.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Found in Translation at Terrain Gallery DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T002229Z UID:10043024-1789747200-1789758000@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:Terrain Gallery\, 628 N Monroe St\,\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, Unit ed States URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/found-in-translation-at-terrain-gall ery/2026-09-18/?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:JACK CONRAD MUSIC DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180821Z UID:1128-1789750800-1789761600@bigbarnbrewing.com CATEGORIES:drink,music LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180821Z URL:https://bigbarnbrewing.com/event/jack-conrad-music/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Big Barn Brewing X-SOURCE-URL:https://bigbarnbrewing.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wine Tasting with the Kitchen Engine DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T002229Z UID:10043045-1789750800-1789754400@downtownspokane.org CATEGORIES:drink 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:The Kitchen Engine\, 621 W Mallon Ave\, #416 Flour Mill\, Spokane \, WA\, 99201\, United States URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/wine-tasting-with-the-kitchen-engine -7/2026-09-18/3/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spoka ne-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind English Dubbed DTSTART:20260919T003000Z DTEND:20260919T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T000856Z UID:7090-1789752600-1789752600@garlandtheater.org CATEGORIES:film LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T000856Z URL:https://garlandtheater.org/event/nausicaa-of-the-valley-of-the-wind-en glish-dubbed/?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:Riftbound Weekly Play DTSTART:20260919T003000Z DTEND:20260919T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T093929Z UID:10004390-1789752600-1789763400@sagesportalcafe.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Jump into the Rift! Bring your hero and fight for glory and pr izes and Sage’s Portal. It’s Friday and that means it’s time for Rif tbound weekly play! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T093929Z LOCATION:Sage’s Portal\, 611 E 2nd Ave Suite A\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States URL:https://sagesportalcafe.com/event/riftbound-weekly-play-2/2026-09-18/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Sage's Portal Board Game Cafe X-SOURCE-URL:https://sagesportalcafe.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Movie Night 5:30pm DTSTART:20260919T003000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T101147Z UID:4e96g6nt33gf25ak8q0qvuv9ot@google.com CATEGORIES:film LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T101147Z X-SOURCE-NAME:hellounitycenter@gmail.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://theunitycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Casual Commander Friday DTSTART:20260919T003000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T101606Z UID:3tr69cvqdmmre5ivb67k5f2rps@google.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:$5 (+tax) entry fee with $5 going to in-store credit LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T101606Z LOCATION:Uncle's Games Puzzles & More\, 14700 E Indiana Ave #2128\, Spokan e 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:One Piece Weekly Play DTSTART:20260919T003000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T003044Z UID:10011149-1789752600-1789761600@sagesportalcafe.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:One Piece Weekly play has arrived at Sage’s Portal! Bring in your deck and throw down with some high powered anime combat. All partici pants will receive a weekly play promo pack. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\nRefunds & Cancellations:If you purchase a ticket to an event an d then find out that you can’t make it after all please let us know! A f ull refund will be issued if you cancel at least 48 hours before the event is supposed to start. If you cancel within the 48 hour period\, or don’ t show up without prior notice no refund will be given. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003044Z LOCATION:Sage’s Portal\, 611 E 2nd Ave Suite A\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States URL:https://sagesportalcafe.com/event/one-piece-weekly-play-3/2026-09-18/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Sage's Portal Board Game Cafe X-SOURCE-URL:https://sagesportalcafe.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Non-D&D Tabletop Drop-Ins DTSTART:20260919T010000Z DTEND:20260919T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T092403Z UID:5nk3l27sgj2t87gibrkfnio9sf@google.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Friday is our weekly (non-Dungeons and Dragons) Tabletop Drop- in Night!\nIf you're a-yearnin' to learn a new tabletop game or have an ad venture outside the realm of fantasy\, this event is for you!\n\nWith tabl es running games like Star Wars\, Cyberpunk RED\, Star Trek\, Lord of the Rings\, Shadowrun\, and Blades in the Dark\, there's sure to be something up your alley!\n\nFridays also bring us Pathfinder and Starfinder Society meetings\, too! Free to sign up\, newbies welcome!\n\nEvent starts at 6pm every Friday!\nSee you there! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T092403Z LOCATION:Bear Totem Table and Tankard\, 5016 N Market St\, Spokane\, WA 99 217\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Bear Totem Table & Tankard X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.beartotemspokane.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lorcana Night DTSTART:20260919T010000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T093929Z UID:10007347-1789754400-1789761600@sagesportalcafe.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Let’s play some Lorcana! Friday night Lorcana is firing at S age’s Portal. Get in on some Disney fun! We will draft the last Friday o f each month. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefunds & Cancellati ons:If you purchase a ticket to an event and then find out that you can’ t make it after all please let us know! A full refund will be issued if yo u cancel at least 48 hours before the event is supposed to start. If you c ancel within the 48 hour period\, or don’t show up without prior notice no refund will be given. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T093929Z LOCATION:Sage’s Portal\, 611 E 2nd Ave Suite A\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States URL:https://sagesportalcafe.com/event/lorcana-night/2026-09-18/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Sage's Portal Board Game Cafe X-SOURCE-URL:https://sagesportalcafe.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friday Night Magic DTSTART:20260919T010000Z DTEND:20260919T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T093929Z UID:10009562-1789754400-1789765200@sagesportalcafe.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Friday nights are for Magic! Bring in your deck and play Magic on Fridays at Sage’s Portal. All players will receive a pack upon entry . Seat yourself and play with your buddies! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRefunds & Cancellations:If you purchase a ticket to an event and then find out that you can’t make it after all please let us know! A fu ll refund will be issued if you cancel at least 48 hours before the event is supposed to start. If you cancel within the 48 hour period\, or don’t show up without prior notice no refund will be given. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T093929Z LOCATION:Sage’s Portal\, 611 E 2nd Ave Suite A\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States URL:https://sagesportalcafe.com/event/friday-night-magic/2026-09-18/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Sage's Portal Board Game Cafe X-SOURCE-URL:https://sagesportalcafe.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Free Admission DTSTART:20260919T033000Z DTEND:20260919T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060956Z UID:7175-1789763400-1789763400@garlandtheater.org CATEGORIES:free,theater LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060956Z URL:https://garlandtheater.org/event/the-best-little-whorehouse-in-texas-f ree-admission/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane -wa X-SOURCE-NAME:The Garland Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://garlandtheater.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR