About This Series

Volunteer opportunities vary. Some are re-occurring, some are individual-day events, and others are a part of a larger community celebration.

We've detailed a few events here and all volunteer activities will be listed as an event below. To sign-up to participate please complete the online form and a representative from downtown will be in contact.

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First Friday Hospitality Team

  • When: The Tuesday immediately prior to First Friday.
  • Where: Participating First Friday Venues
  • What: Deliver First Friday walking guides and posters to participating venues. Check  in and make sure that venues needs are met and network among local art supporters.

Volunteers should have an interest in art, be available mid-afternoon and have the ability to walk for longer distances around downtown Spokane.

Spring Planting

Help plant 150+ sidewalk planters in the downtown core as a team or individual. Number of planters in planting zones vary. First come first served.

  • TBD: Volunteers needed 4, Monroe Street, Mallon
  • TBD: Volunteers needed 2, Main Ave, Riverside Ave, Sprague Ave, Wall Street, Howard Street

Fall Fest

When:

    • Fall Fest Carnival October 2, 11:00am to 2:00pm- 16 Helpers
    • Fall Fest Carnival October 2, 2:00-5:00pm- 16 Helpers
    • Fall Fest Carnival October 3, 11:00am to 2:00pm- 16 Helpers
    • Fall Fest Carnival October 3, 2:00-5:00pm- 16 Helpers

Where: Wall Street between Main and Spokane Falls Blvd

What: Manage various carnival games at the Fall Fest Country Carnival. Give away prizes and have fun! Manage pumpkin patch distribution.

Need: 10-15 volunteers per shift. Four hours of parking validation will be provided for River Park Square.

Crescent Window Display Refurbishment

  • When: Saturday / Sundays in September and October
  • Where: To be determined
  • What: Help bring the tradition of holidays displays back to life in downtown Spokane! The Crescent Window Displays returned for the 2018 holiday season and a whole new set of found figurines need to be prepared to delight families again in 2019.

Volunteers needed: If you have experience working with small motors, backdrops, set design or with fabrics and costuming, please indicate an interest in volunteering to refurbish displays. A downtown representative will reach out with specific tasks.

Past Events

  • Saturday, Sep 16 / 8:00am

    20th annual Spokane River Cleanup

    The Lands Council and the City of Spokane will partner on the 20th annual Spokane River Cleanup from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is a self-guided event. Start whenever you want in that timeframe. There won’t be a morning volunteer briefing. Bags can be picked up from Wednesday, Sept. 13, through Friday, Sept. 15, from noon to 3 p.m. or 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Saranac Lobby, 25 W. Main St. Bags will not be distributed to volunteers on the river. If you do not pick up bags, please use your own. Trash must be at designated places marked by the cones by 2 p.m. as that is when the City will pick it up. To sign up or for more information, visit the Lands Council website. Call 509-838-4912 or email tlc@landscouncil.org for questions.

  • Saturday, Sep 30 / 11:00am

    Fall Fest

    Who says that fall is only fun in the country? We’re bringing all the fun of the farm into the heart of downtown with loads of community activities for WSECU Fall Fest. Join us the first weekend in October to celebrate Spokane’s most beautiful season.

    With a wide range of activations that appeal to the whole family, encompassing all of downtown Spokane.

    From sing-alongs to magic shows, roaming dancers and interactive fun, WSECU Fall Fest will be a showcase of local talent.


    SATURDAY September 30 | 11:00am – 5:00pm

    Riverfront Park Locust Lawn

    • Spokane Arts Artist Fair

    Riverfront Park Rotary Fountain Plaza

    • 11:30am | Cecil’s Magic Show
    • 12:15pm | Spokane Indian Youth Club
    • 1:00pm | Shakespeare in the Park
    • 1:40pm | Good Witches of Jawbone Flatts
    • 2:00pm | Spokane Children’s Theatre
    • 2:20pm | War Horse Karate Demonstration
    • 3:00pm | Spokane All City Jazz Ensembles

    River Park Square

    • Petting Zoo presented by The Advocates (Saturday only)

    Wall Street at Spokane Falls

    • Urban Pumpkin Patch * Country Carnival

    Live Music

    • 11:00am | Darrien Mack
    • 1:00pm | Erin Parkes
    • 3:00pm | Christopher Anderson

    SUNDAY OCTOBER 1 | 11:00am – 5:00pm

    Riverfront Park Locust Lawn

    • Spokane Arts Artist Fair

    Riverfront Park Rotary Fountain Plaza

    • 11:30am | Cecil’s Magic
    • 12:30pm | Indian Youth Club of Spokane
    • 2:00pm | Shakespeare in the Park

    River Park Square

    Face Painting * Balloon Twisting * Fall crafts and bubble stations by Mobius * Princess photo ops * Mini Putt by Flatstick Pub * Frisbee painting * Bath bomb pressings and activities by LUSH * Shopping and Dining

    Wall Street at Spokane Falls

    • Urban Pumpkin Patch * Country Carnival *

    Live Music

    • 11:30am | Matt Mitchell
    • 2:30pm | Jason Evans
    *Saturday ONLY      **Sunday ONLY

    2023 Fall Fest Map


    WSECU Fall Fest Specials

    Sponsored by WSECU, in partnership with Downtown Spokane Partnership, Riverfront ParkRiver Park Square, and Spokane Arts.

  • Sunday, Oct 1 / 8:00am

    Fall Fest

    Who says that fall is only fun in the country? We’re bringing all the fun of the farm into the heart of downtown with loads of community activities for WSECU Fall Fest. Join us the first weekend in October to celebrate Spokane’s most beautiful season.

    With a wide range of activations that appeal to the whole family, encompassing all of downtown Spokane.

    From sing-alongs to magic shows, roaming dancers and interactive fun, WSECU Fall Fest will be a showcase of local talent.


    SATURDAY September 30 | 11:00am – 5:00pm

    Riverfront Park Locust Lawn

    • Spokane Arts Artist Fair

    Riverfront Park Rotary Fountain Plaza

    • 11:30am | Cecil’s Magic Show
    • 12:15pm | Spokane Indian Youth Club
    • 1:00pm | Shakespeare in the Park
    • 1:40pm | Good Witches of Jawbone Flatts
    • 2:00pm | Spokane Children’s Theatre
    • 2:20pm | War Horse Karate Demonstration
    • 3:00pm | Spokane All City Jazz Ensembles

    River Park Square

    • Petting Zoo presented by The Advocates (Saturday only)

    Wall Street at Spokane Falls

    • Urban Pumpkin Patch * Country Carnival

    Live Music

    • 11:00am | Darrien Mack
    • 1:00pm | Erin Parkes
    • 3:00pm | Christopher Anderson

    SUNDAY OCTOBER 1 | 11:00am – 5:00pm

    Riverfront Park Locust Lawn

    • Spokane Arts Artist Fair

    Riverfront Park Rotary Fountain Plaza

    • 11:30am | Cecil’s Magic
    • 12:30pm | Indian Youth Club of Spokane
    • 2:00pm | Shakespeare in the Park

    River Park Square

    Face Painting * Balloon Twisting * Fall crafts and bubble stations by Mobius * Princess photo ops * Mini Putt by Flatstick Pub * Frisbee painting * Bath bomb pressings and activities by LUSH * Shopping and Dining

    Wall Street at Spokane Falls

    • Urban Pumpkin Patch * Country Carnival *

    Live Music

    • 11:30am | Matt Mitchell
    • 2:30pm | Jason Evans
    *Saturday ONLY      **Sunday ONLY

    2023 Fall Fest Map


    WSECU Fall Fest Specials

    Sponsored by WSECU, in partnership with Downtown Spokane Partnership, Riverfront ParkRiver Park Square, and Spokane Arts.