For Kids
Cultural
Event: Opens November 29
Cultural
Make no mistake: there are rich cultural offerings throughout Spokane. From the annual Gathering at the Falls Powwow to the South East Asia Cultural Association’s events featuring internationally-renowned musicians and dancers, to Fiesta Spokane (the Hispanic Heritage Festival), Unity in the Community, and so much more. These events and gatherings weave together music, food, dancing, art, storytelling, and more, creating celebrations of heritage while welcoming people of all cultural backgrounds.
Culinary
Event: December 13
BrrrZAAR Winter Art Market
Taking over all three floors of River Park Square, this family-friendly pop-up event will “deck the mall” with 80+ vendors, live music, and fun activities you won’t want to miss.
Cultural
Event: Opens November 14
The Root Experience Festival: Living Cultures of Art, Music + Soul
Over three transformative days, The Root Experience Festival (2025) will weave together the threads of multicultural, multigenerational, and multidisciplinary expression through electrifying performances, thought-provoking films, captivating visual art, and a bustling marketplace of BIPOC vendors/entrepreneurs.
Cultural
Event: October 3
First Friday @ Barrister
First Friday featuring M.A.D. Co Lab Studios art with music by Stagecoach West. There is no cover charge. Doors will open at 5pm. The music starts at 7pm.
Cultural
Event: October 3
Terrain 16: Flagship Event
Now in its 16th year, the event features new works from 483 artists, poets, photographers, filmmakers, musicians, and performers living and creating in the Inland Northwest.
Cultural
Grantee
sn̓k̓ʷan̓ɬqtn̓ Community Garden
A new mural will feature seven culturally significant native plants.
Music
Grantee
Spokane Folklore Society
Fall Folk Festival’s 30-year anniversary at Spokane Community College, November 8 & 9, 2025.