BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Spokane: Tuesday (Tue Sep 22\, 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. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/spokane-wa/tuesday.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Spokane: Tuesday (Tue Sep 22\, America/Los_Angeles). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather than download. D iscovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information from CalDiscover y\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:Spokane · Tuesday · 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:Free Board Game Rentals DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTSTAMP:20260730T232909Z UID:1c5cnmqn7ft69h56vagvifme19@google.com CATEGORIES:free,gaming LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T232909Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Bear Totem Table & Tankard X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.beartotemspokane.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Zumba Gold DTSTART:20260922T151500Z DTEND:20260922T161500Z DTSTAMP:20260908T183201Z UID:1448@sllcspokane.org CATEGORIES:wellness LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T183201Z URL:https://sllcspokane.org/events/zumba-gold-2-2026-05-26-2026-06-02-2026 -06-09-2026-06-16-2026-06-23-2026-06-30-2026-07-07-2026-07-14-2026-07-21-2 026-07-28-2026-08-04-2026-08-11-2026-08-18-2026-08-25-2026-09-01-2026-09-1 5-2026-09-22/?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:Patchwork Quilters DTSTART:20260922T160000Z DTEND:20260922T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T183201Z UID:1782@sllcspokane.org CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T183201Z URL:https://sllcspokane.org/events/patchwork-quilters-3-2026-09-08-2026-09 -15-2026-09-22/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokan e-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Church Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://sllcspokane.org/events/church-council-5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Woodworking DTSTART:20260922T160000Z DTEND:20260922T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T183201Z UID:1806@sllcspokane.org CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T183201Z URL:https://sllcspokane.org/events/woodworking-5-2026-09-08-2026-09-09-202 6-09-15-2026-09-16-2026-09-22/?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:Pickleball DTSTART:20260922T190000Z DTEND:20260922T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T183201Z UID:1839@sllcspokane.org CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T183201Z URL:https://sllcspokane.org/events/pickleball-7-2026-09-08-2026-09-10-2026 -09-15-2026-09-17-2026-09-22/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_c ampaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Church Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://sllcspokane.org/events/church-council-5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Afternoon Book Club DTSTART:20260922T210000Z DTEND:20260922T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T000507Z UID:10042981-1790085600-1790089200@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 URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/virtual-afternoon-book-club-2/?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:Coed Varsity Cross Country at League Meet DTSTART:20260922T223000Z DTEND:20260923T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T180051Z UID:4402931@mmboltapi.azurewebsites.net CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Coed Varsity Cross Country at League Meet LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180051Z LOCATION:Newport 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:Boys Varsity Soccer at Prescott High School DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260923T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T232907Z UID:4402508@mmboltapi.azurewebsites.net CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Boys Varsity Soccer at Prescott High School LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T232907Z LOCATION:Prescott 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 Middle School Cross Country at League Meet DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260923T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T180051Z UID:4392137@mmboltapi.azurewebsites.net CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Coed Middle School Cross Country at League Meet LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180051Z LOCATION:Newport 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:CA Administrative Committee DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260923T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T095646Z UID:7q18h4hdo5ep02tg9a19k5sl2s_R20260623T230000@google.com CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82852219067 Meetin g ID: 828 5221 9067One tap mobile+12532158782\,\,82852219067# US (Tacoma)+ 16699006833\,\,82852219067# US (San Jose) Dial by your location         +1 253 2158782 US (Tacoma)        +1 669 9006833 US (San Jose)         +1 346 2487799 US (Houston)        +1 312 6266799 US (Chicago)        +1 929 4362866 US (New York)        +1 301 7158592 US (Washington DC)Meeting ID: 828 5221 9067Find your local number : https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbIQuhZCIC LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T095646Z LOCATION:Teams Meeting X-SOURCE-NAME:Neighborhood Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://northwest.spokaneneighborhoods.org/community-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Christian Karate Ministry DTSTART:20260922T233000Z DTEND:20260923T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T183201Z UID:1750@sllcspokane.org CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T183201Z URL:https://sllcspokane.org/events/christian-karate-ministry-4-2026-07-07- 2026-07-14-2026-07-21-2026-07-28-2026-08-04-2026-08-11-2026-08-18-2026-08- 25-2026-09-01-2026-09-08-2026-09-15-2026-09-22/?utm_source=caldiscovery&ut m_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:Wide-Eyed Autumn Owl Drawing - Ages 5-12 DTSTART:20260922T233000Z DTEND:20260923T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T001752Z UID:2593-1790094600-1790098200@artroom509.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Draw an adorable wide-eyed owl and bring it to life with color ful fall details. We’ll break the drawing into simple shapes and lines s o young artists can create their own unique feathered friend. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T001752Z LOCATION:Art Room 509\, 5634 E Commerce Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99212\, Unite d States URL:https://artroom509.com/class/wide-eyed-autumn-owl-drawing-ages-5-12-9- 22-2026/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Art Room 509 X-SOURCE-URL:https://artroom509.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Girls JV Volleyball at Northwest Christian High School (Colbert) DTSTART:20260922T234500Z DTEND:20260923T024500Z DTSTAMP:20260908T180101Z UID:4402535@mmboltapi.azurewebsites.net CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Girls JV Volleyball at Northwest Christian High School (Colber t) LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T180101Z LOCATION:Northwest Christian JH/HS 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:Adult D&D DTSTART:20260923T000000Z DTEND:20260923T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T101606Z UID:7alq3uo05u6keo5a18los37a49@google.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:$5 dollar entry LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T101606Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Uncle's Games Valley Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unclesgames.com/pages/spokane-valley-uncles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Paul's LotR Game DTSTART:20260923T003000Z DTEND:20260923T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T092403Z UID:7jvf80asj90ed422262qti18ia@google.com CATEGORIES:gaming LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T092403Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Bear Totem Table & Tankard X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.beartotemspokane.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:One Piece Weekly Play DTSTART:20260923T003000Z DTEND:20260923T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T003044Z UID:10011151-1790098200-1790107200@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-3/2026-09-22/? 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:Thai Cooking: Pad Kee Mao with Handmade Rice Noodles DTSTART:20260923T004500Z DTEND:20260923T024500Z DTSTAMP:20260918T060456Z UID:10042557-1790099100-1790106300@downtownspokane.org CATEGORIES:family 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:20260918T060456Z LOCATION:The Kitchen Engine\, 621 W Mallon Ave\, #416 Flour Mill\, Spokane \, WA\, 99201\, United States URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/thai-cooking-pad-kee-mao-with-handma de-rice-noodles-7/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spo kane-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Board Game Group DTSTART:20260923T010000Z DTEND:20260923T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T092403Z UID:307e6flji7iqjn4t7f5bm18djt@google.com CATEGORIES:gaming LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T092403Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Bear Totem Table & Tankard X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.beartotemspokane.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CA Pedestrian\, Transportation and Traffic Committee - PeTT DTSTART:20260923T010000Z DTEND:20260923T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T095646Z UID:gq54qvvj8thbpnlp3vq21eg0o8_R20250625T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Zoom infoYou are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting for theCo mmunity Assembly's Pedestrian\, Traffic and Transportation Committee (PeTT ).Topic: PeTT Committee Monthly MeetingTime: 06:00 PMJoin Zoom Meetinghttp s://us02web.zoom.us/j/82027371964?pwd=Sk9xSDNNOEZXa3hPZjF6eUxtRW5rQT09Meet ing ID: 820 2737 1964Passcode: 915562One tap mobile+12532158782\,\,8202737 1964#\,\,\,\,*915562#Dial by your location(253) 215-8782Meeting ID: 820 27 37 1964Passcode: 915562 LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T095646Z LOCATION:Virtual X-SOURCE-NAME:Neighborhood Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://northwest.spokaneneighborhoods.org/community-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:UW-GU Health Partnership: The Psychedelic Frontier\, Exploring the Future of Mental Health DTSTART:20260923T010000Z DTEND:20260923T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T060456Z UID:10041793-1790100000-1790105400@downtownspokane.org CATEGORIES:family 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:20260918T060456Z LOCATION:University District\, 120 N Pine St\, Ste 252\,\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/uw-gu-health-partnership-the-psyched elic-frontier-exploring-the-future-of-mental-health/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&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 Varsity Volleyball at Northwest Christian High School (Colbe rt) DTSTART:20260923T014500Z DTEND:20260923T044500Z DTSTAMP:20260730T232907Z UID:4402536@mmboltapi.azurewebsites.net CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Girls Varsity Volleyball at Northwest Christian High School (C olbert) LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T232907Z LOCATION:Northwest Christian JH/HS 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:Union Arena Weekly Play DTSTART:20260923T020000Z DTEND:20260923T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T093929Z UID:10004100-1790103600-1790110800@sagesportalcafe.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Bring in those anime themed decks and see who’s the best. On e Punch Man\, Bleach\, HUNTERxHUNTER\, the list goes on. It’s anime batt le time! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefunds & Cancellations:I f you purchase a ticket to an event and then find out that you can’t mak e it after all please let us know! A full refund will be issued if you can cel 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 re fund 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/union-arena-weekly-play/2026-09-22/? 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 END:VCALENDAR