• Après Holiday: 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... Read more »

• DSP Seeks Qualified Firms for Annual Audit Services

  The Downtown Spokane Development Association (DSDA) is seeking qualified certified public accounting firms to provide annual audit services beginning with the 2025 fiscal year. The DSDA—operator of the Downtown Spokane... Read more »

• Honoring Veterans Day in Downtown Spokane

  Celebrating Service, Community, and Connection This Veterans Day, Downtown Spokane invites everyone to pause, reflect, and celebrate the men and women who have served our country. Whether you’re a veteran,... Read more »

• New Downtown Enforcement Rules Take Effect. What it Means for Business & Hospitality

  On October 27, the Spokane City Council voted unanimously to adopt the “Safe & Accessible Public Spaces” ordinance aimed at improving downtown safety and accessibility, business-friendliness and connections to services... Read more »

• Pacific Northwest Food & Wine Festival

  Davenport’s Festival: What to Expect & How to Enjoy It The Pacific Northwest Food & Wine Festival celebrates the region’s bounty, shining a spotlight on local chefs, winemakers, and the... Read more »

• Friday: Weather Preparedness Day – Ready for Anything

  Friday: Weather Preparedness Day – Ready for Anything Happy Friday, Spokane! As Summer Safety Week wraps up, we turn our attention to Weather Preparedness. From heatwaves and wildfire smoke to... Read more »

• Thursday: Health & Wellness Day – Safety Starts Within

  Thursday: Health & Wellness Day – Safety Starts Within Thursday brings us to Health & Wellness Day, and it’s all about building resilience from the inside out. Mental and physical... Read more »

• Wednesday: Workspace Safety Day – Creating Safer Work Environments

  Wednesday: Workspace Safety Day – Creating Safer Work Environments As we reach midweek, it’s time to focus on Workspace Safety—whether you’re logging hours in an office or checking emails from... Read more »

• Tuesday: Night Out Against Crime + Kids Safety Day

            It’s time for one of Downtown Spokane’s biggest community events—Night Out Against Crime—and it’s paired with Kids Safety Day! This fun-filled Tuesday transforms Wall Street... Read more »

• Spring Surprise: 1,200 Tulips Now Blooming on Spokane Falls Boulevard in Downtown

  On a rainy fall day last October during a cleanup event hosted by the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) volunteers assisted the Downtown Clean Team in planting 1,200 tulips in hexagonal... Read more »

• Hop Into Easter Fun in Downtown Spokane

  Easter weekend in downtown Spokane is filled with festive events and activities that the whole family can enjoy. Whether you’re looking to capture a special moment with the Easter Bunny,... Read more »

• Make Downtown Spokane a Part of Your Friday Plans on April 4

  [SPOKANE, WA] – Spokane’s First Friday this month offers a mix of art, music, and community experiences across the city, no fooling. At Big City Art Studio & Gallery in... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane to Deploy “Goatron 3000” – The Future of Trash Collection with a Nod to the Past

  Spokane, WA – April 1, 2025 – The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP), in collaboration with Civibot and The City Lab Arts Initiative, is taking downtown cleanliness to a whole new... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Takes Center Stage During Inlander Restaurant Week

  Get ready, food lovers—Inlander Restaurant Week, presented by STCU, kicks off Feb. 27 – March 8, and downtown Spokane is the place to be! Restaurant Week is bringing together 140+... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Partnership Opens Applications for “Mini” Cultural Event Grants

  The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for grant funding to support events that honor and celebrate the history and traditions of Spokane’s diverse... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Unveils Holiday Season Highlights

  Downtown Spokane is transforming into a winter wonderland this holiday season, inviting everyone to experience the magic of the season with dazzling events, exclusive deals, and heartwarming holiday traditions. Each... Read more »

• New ‘Merry & Magical Lane’ Highlights Downtown Spokane Holiday Activities

  Visit Spokane, the official destination marketing organization of Spokane County, and the Downtown Spokane Partnership, the leading champion for revitalization of downtown Spokane, are transforming the heart of downtown into... Read more »

• One Month In: Downtown Spokane’s Clean Team Makes Big Impact South of the Viaduct

  One month since the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) expanded its cleaning services to south downtown as part of a temporary contract with the City of Spokane, the difference is already... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Partnership to Host Fall Clean-Up Event

  The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) will host a Fall Clean-Up on Wednesday, October 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Community members are invited to volunteer in activities including litter and... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Partnership Welcomes Employees Back to Downtown for Spirit Week 2024

  Spokane, WASH. (October 7, 2024)— The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) today announces the return of Back to Downtown Spirit Week, taking place from October 14-18, 2024. Now in its third... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Partnership Expands Cleaning Services Through City Contract

  Six-month supplemental cleaning contract will bring daily sidewalk cleaning, graffiti removal and snow services to south downtown Spokane. Spokane, WASH. (September 17, 2024)—  Supplemental cleaning services will soon be implemented in... Read more »

• Summer Safety Week | Road Safety Day

  Get ready to rev up your safety skills at Road Safety Day during Summer Safety Week August 5 through 9. Dedicated to teaching you the essential rules of the road.... Read more »

• RFP: Downtown Spokane Seeks Banner Installation Vendor

  In an effort to promote special events, the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District (BID) encourages use of the downtown community banner program to enhance the promotion and esthetic of downtown. The... Read more »

• Call for Applications: Art Beats

  Art Beats is an exciting initiative by the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP), inviting local musicians and visual artists to showcase their talent to the public in downtown Spokane. Running from... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Embraces New Identity as “Downriver Spokane”

  In a historic move aimed at rebranding and revitalizing the area, Downtown Spokane Partnership today announced an exciting initiative to adopt a new name: “Downriver Spokane.” After months of deliberation... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Gears Up for Spring Events with Gateway Cleanup

  In preparation for the upcoming NCAA Basketball Tournament and Pacific Northwest Qualifier volleyball tournament weekends, the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) and local business leaders have joined forces to ensure the... Read more »

• Request for Qualifications: Employee Benefits Services

  The Downtown Spokane Partnership (“DSP”) has initiated a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) process to identify a qualified and licensed Employee Healthcare Benefits Provider (“Contractor”) to provide employee healthcare coverage administration,... Read more »

• Request for Information: Supplemental Security Services

  The Downtown Spokane Partnership (“DSP”) has initiated a Request for Information (“RFI”) process to identify a qualified and licensed private security contractor (“Contractor”) to pilot supplemental security services in downtown... Read more »

• A Little Unruly: Startup Spokane

  Written by Kate Hudson, Public Relations Manager for Visit Spokane Spokane is on the cusp of something big. Pay close attention to the undercurrent, and you’ll feel an energy and... Read more »

• Summer Safety Week | Keeping Kids Safe

  It’s Tuesday of Summer Safety Week in downtown Spokane! July 31 through August 4, downtown is sharing resources and tips to foster a safer, more inviting, community for all. Downtown... Read more »