To be included in promotions, including the online calendar of events, or in the official Holiday Guide, please complete the online form linked below.
If your business has its own promotions or events taking place over the holidays, make sure to get on Visit Spokane's online calendar of events as they spread the word across the region of all Spokane has to offer the Inland Northwest.
Small Business Saturday Swag Bag Giveaway Event sponsored by STCU
To kick off Small Business Saturday on November 30, the first 100 customers at Auntie's Bookstore will receive a Small Business Saturday “swag bag”. The bag will feature gift cards, coupons, and swag items from a variety of small businesses within the Business Improvement District.
Contact our team to make a contribution to the Swag Bags. Items can include gift cards, swag items, flyers for upcoming events or promotions, and more (be creative!). Contributors will be listed and included in promotional communications leading up to Small Business Saturday, and throughout the holiday season.
Twelve Days of Downtown Deals sponsored by STCU
From December 12 through 23, DSP will be highlighting a different promotion each day taking place at a downtown business. Promotions may be for that day only, or ongoing, we just want to help get bodies through your door.
Contact DSP with any deals, discounts or promotions your business is interested in having featured, and we'll help spread the word. When participants visit your business on the day the deal is being highlighted, they'll be eligible to enter into a cash prize drawing as a thanks for supporting local business.
Holiday Window Display Contest sponsored by Visit Spokane
A vibrant, decorated downtown can attract customers by making the area more enjoyable and inviting. To celebrate Spokane’s unique, historic downtown, awards will be presented to participating businesses in the downtown area with the best holiday window displays.
The DSP will reimburse expenses up to $300 to any participant for design and creation of their windows. An additional $100 will be available if an artist is commissioned to create the display.
Three winners will receive $600 value in advertising value from The Inlander, and $550 in advertising value from Visit Spokane.
Presented by Visit Spokane | See Official Contest Guide
Kid's Holiday Hunt presented by Providence
From November 29 through December 22, kids 12 and under will have the chance to search for characters inside 10 businesses throughout Downtown Spokane. Once 10 characters are located, participants can enter their completed worksheet into the grand prize drawing on December 23.
*Update: All host locations for this promotion have been filled.*
Downtown Holiday Blitz
The DSP is seeking 5–10 night spots to deck out with holiday decor. This explosion of festive decorations encourages a cozy and warm holiday atmosphere. Showcase holiday specials, beverages, happy hour and more through the Merry & Magical Deals Program.
Join Visit Spokane's Merry & Magical Deals Program
Visit Spokane will launch a Merry & Magical Deals digital passport to promote food & drink, retail, and attraction businesses downtown during the holiday season. The anticipated go-live date is Sunday, November 23rd, with an expiration date of January 2, 2025. Visit Spokane and the DSP will promote this web-based platform through multiple channels, offering opportunities for exposure with leisure travelers, convention attendees, and locals.
Merry & Magical Deals are instantly delivered to a person’s phone via text and email where they can add to their home screen upon signing up. It is not a downloaded app.
Special Advertising Rates in The Inlander
The 2024 holiday season promises special events, outstanding nightlife, memorable dining experiences and great shopping. Your DSP/BID, Visit Spokane and The Inlander have teamed up to create THE definitive guide for the season, promoting everything Spokane offers for the holidays. Ratepayer/Member pricing available. Contact your Inlander representative or Kristi Gotzian at 509.325.0634 for more info and reservations. Limited space available.
