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Make January one to remember!

Sweepstakes
January 9th to February 15th
Shoppers who purchase from participating downtown businesses can enter to win the $1,000 Downtown Après Holiday Grand Prize—featuring gift cards, experiences, and local favorites—by submitting an entry form at River Park Square.

Participating Businesses

Snow Show
January 14th to February 15th
Throughout January, Wall Street transforms into a wintery, après-inspired destination, with visual snowfall creating shareable moments that invite visitors to linger, shop, dine, and rediscover downtown.

Reset at River Park Square
January 17th
This event focuses on self-care, wellness, and fitness, with lululemon-led classes and speakers, plus merchant demos, services, and educational sessions. Details and registration can be found at riverparksquare.com

Winterfest
January 30th
Spokane Public Schools and LaunchNW invite families to Winterfest at Riverfront Park on January 30, 2026, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m., featuring community partners, resources, and a celebration of every child’s potential.


Find even more to do with our events calendar!

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Past Events

  • Thursday, Jan 8 / 6:00pm

    Skate with the Squad: Spokane Firefighters Skate Night

    Get ready for a special community skate night at the Numerica Skate Ribbon to honor Spokane Firefighters.

    On Thursday, January 8, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., you will have the chance to meet the team, skate alongside local heroes and learn more about the vital work they do to keep the community safe.

    This is a fun, family-friendly evening.

    Admission is $10.95 for people 13 and older or $7.95 for youth ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free.

    Skate rentals are $7.95 and helmets are available free upon request at the skate rental counter.

    For more information, click here.

  • Friday, Jan 9 / 12:00am

    Après Holiday Sweepstakes

    SPEND. ENTER. WIN.

    Shop local and get rewarded! From January 9–February 15, 2026, shop or dine at any participating downtown business for a chance to win an incredible $1,000 prize package. Every purchase gives you an entry—so the more you explore downtown, the more chances you have to win.

    How to Enter

    • Make a purchase at a participating downtown business
    • Fill out your entry ticket
    • Drop it in the Après Holiday Entry Box at River Park Square

    Grand Prize Package (Valued at $1,000)

      • $250 North Face gift card
      • $250 Nike gift card
      • Five lift passes to Mt Spokane
      • River Park Square Experience, including $50 gift cards to:
        - AMC Theatres
        - Flatstick Pub
        - Polka Dot Pottery
        - Twigs
        - Gene Juarez

    Participating Businesses

    Official Rules
  • Friday, Jan 9 / 8:00pm

    PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity

    The PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will buck into Spokane Arena for PBR Spokane on January 9 and January 10, 2026.

    For two nights only, some of the best bull riders in the world will duel with some of the rankest bovine competitors in bull riding in a must-see showdown that is only coming to town once in 2026.

    Performance Schedule
    Friday, January 9 at 8:00pm
    Saturday, January 10 at 7:00pm

  • Saturday, Jan 10 / 7:00pm

    PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity

    The PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will buck into Spokane Arena for PBR Spokane on January 9 and January 10, 2026.

    For two nights only, some of the best bull riders in the world will duel with some of the rankest bovine competitors in bull riding in a must-see showdown that is only coming to town once in 2026.

    Performance Schedule
    Friday, January 9 at 8:00pm
    Saturday, January 10 at 7:00pm

  • Saturday, Jan 10 / 7:00pm

    The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival

    Celebrating 50 Years of Mountain Inspiration – The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Returns to Spokane! Join us for the exhilarating return of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour in Spokane — three unforgettable nights celebrating the world’s best mountain and adventure films, January 9–11, 2026.

  • Thursday, Jan 15 / 9:00am

    2026 National RV Show: Spokane

    "January 15-19, 2026, the Spokane Convention Center becomes the top place to buy an RV — the biggest selection, biggest discounts, and biggest show-only incentives that you won’t find anywhere else. Shoppers and manufacturers agree: this is the BEST RV show of the year!
    WHEN + WHERE:
    JANUARY 15-19, 2026
    THU, FRI, SAT: 9AM-8PM
    SUN, MON: 10am-7PM

    Spokane Convention Center
    334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201

    SCHEDULE A VIP TOUR
    • FREE admission
    • Two Free Cocktails
    • 5 Additional entries to win a FREE RV, for a total of 6 entries
    • An additional $1,000 OFF any RV
    • A guided tour from an RV Expert
    • VIP Lanyard
    Schedule for FREE here:
    https://nationalrvshow.com/vip-tour/
    LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:
    https://nationalrvshow.com/"

  • Friday, Jan 16 / 11:00am

    Storytime at the Carrousel

    Join us at the Looff Carrousel for Storytime on the third Friday of each month. This early literacy activity includes stories, songs, and preschool activities to spark young imaginations. Attendees can enjoy Carrousel rides for just $1. Recommended for children ages 2-5.

  • Friday, Jan 16 / 12:00pm

    Apres Holiday Snow Show

    Throughout January and February, Wall Street transforms into a wintery, après-inspired destination, with visual snowfall creating shareable moments that invite visitors to linger, shop, dine, and rediscover downtown.

    Occurs every day until February 15th, at noon and 5pm for 15 minutes!

    Located on Wall Street between Main & Spokane Falls Blvd.

    Visitors can warm up before or after the Snow Show by stopping at participating coffee shops and mentioning the Snow Show or the Après Holiday promotion at checkout:

    • Rocket Bakery, 207 N. Wall St.: Visit from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., or 4:30 to 5 p.m. and receive buy one drink, get the second drink 50 percent off.
    • Thomas Hammer Coffee: Receive $2 off any handcrafted beverage at the Wall Street location, 122 N. Wall St., between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m., or at the Washington Trust Building location, 717 W. Sprague Ave., between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan 16 / 5:00pm

    Apres Holiday Snow Show

    Throughout January and February, Wall Street transforms into a wintery, après-inspired destination, with visual snowfall creating shareable moments that invite visitors to linger, shop, dine, and rediscover downtown.

    Occurs every day until February 15th, at noon and 5pm for 15 minutes!

    Located on Wall Street between Main & Spokane Falls Blvd.

    Visitors can warm up before or after the Snow Show by stopping at participating coffee shops and mentioning the Snow Show or the Après Holiday promotion at checkout:

    • Rocket Bakery, 207 N. Wall St.: Visit from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., or 4:30 to 5 p.m. and receive buy one drink, get the second drink 50 percent off.
    • Thomas Hammer Coffee: Receive $2 off any handcrafted beverage at the Wall Street location, 122 N. Wall St., between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m., or at the Washington Trust Building location, 717 W. Sprague Ave., between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan 16 / 6:30pm

    DJ Night on the Ice

    Join us every Friday on the Numerica Skate Ribbon for an evening of skating. Enjoy live DJ music, dazzling lights, exciting contests, and much more. Get ready to glide and groove!

  • Saturday, Jan 17 / 10:30am

    RESET at River Park Square

    This January, River Park Square invites you to a new center-wide event celebrating self-care, wellness, and fitness to help you reset after the holidays. lululemon will host the main stage with classes and speakers while additional merchants throughout the center will offer product spotlights, in-store demos, mini services, and educational sessions.

    Details and class registration links are available at riverparksquare.com.

  • Saturday, Jan 17 / 12:00pm

    Apres Holiday Snow Show

    Throughout January and February, Wall Street transforms into a wintery, après-inspired destination, with visual snowfall creating shareable moments that invite visitors to linger, shop, dine, and rediscover downtown.

    Occurs every day until February 15th, at noon and 5pm for 15 minutes!

    Located on Wall Street between Main & Spokane Falls Blvd.

    Visitors can warm up before or after the Snow Show by stopping at participating coffee shops and mentioning the Snow Show or the Après Holiday promotion at checkout:

    • Rocket Bakery, 207 N. Wall St.: Visit from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., or 4:30 to 5 p.m. and receive buy one drink, get the second drink 50 percent off.
    • Thomas Hammer Coffee: Receive $2 off any handcrafted beverage at the Wall Street location, 122 N. Wall St., between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m., or at the Washington Trust Building location, 717 W. Sprague Ave., between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.