Businesses are invited to participate in the spirit of the season by joining with Downtown Spokane and partners in the presentation of holiday activities.
To get your business involved or to find out more information on the promotions listed in this email, reach out to our team by clicking 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 25, 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
*This promotion has been reached its maximum number of participants.*
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 $400 for any participant for design and creation of their windows. At least $100 of the reimbursement must go to the artist if one was hired externally 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
STCU Kid's Holiday Hunt and Coloring Contest
From November 25 through December 17, kids 12 and under will have the chance to search for character with a secret word inside 25 businesses throughout Downtown Spokane.
Once 10 secret words are identified, participants can enter their completed worksheet into the grand prize drawing on December 20.
Host a Holiday Hunt character at your place of business by reaching out to our team at info@downtownspokane.org.
Kiddos in three age groups will have opportunity to enter a coloring contest and compete to win $100! Businesses hosting a Holiday Hunt item will also be provided the official coloring page - based off of a 1973 Crescent Department Store coloring book - for distribution.
Special Advertising Rates in The Inlander
The 2023 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.
