is this holiday season 2015 Holiday Guide

Downtown
2015 Holiday Guide
Spokane
is
this holiday season
The freeze hits November 27 to December 31
Downtown businesses are
encouraged to leap into the
holiday spirit by decorating
windows, skywalks, doorways and
lobbies. Immerse downtown by
theming your holidays around this Year’s inspiration: “Frozen”
Elements
You cant be Frozen without snow, ice, hues of blue and cool lights. Traditional elements of Norway folk can be used as
costumes or for window displays.
Decorate
Show your holiday spirit with a window or floor display that captures the tradition only downtown can provide!
Creating theme-specific displays is an easy way to add excitment while exploring downtown.
Painting
Window painting is an easy way to extend the holiday
spirit into skywalks* and storefronts. Do it yourself or
hire a professional. DSP will coordinate Skywalk painting
throughout downtown.
Display
Use a street or skywalk facing window to celebrate the
traditional display that downtowns are known for.
Get creative with your own design | Utilize classic
holiday décor or elements from the theme to create a
fantastic display for customers and visitors to enjoy.
Resources
Stan Burke | Window painting.
509.325.3632
West Coast Window Cleaning
Cost varies on size. 509.325.9484 509.294.0932 or
[email protected].
LCD Expo
pipe and drape, props, misc. items
509. 325.9656, lcdexpo.com
Wonderland Christmas Trees
Green or flocked grand fir trees
509.922.8372
Cassel Promotions
509.747.0062, [email protected]
Spokane Civic Theatre Rental Shop
509.413.2932
Manager Kearney Paine
[email protected]
Spokane Lilac Festival Float Shop
509.535.4554
office@ spokanelilacfestival.org
Light it up
Let’s light up downtown! Make the holidays more enjoyable with an explosion of lights, creating a destination for
families, shoppers and more. From small displays to dancing light shows, nothing cuts through the dark like the
warm glow of twinkling lights. Consider adding lights to your holiday plan this winter and add your location to the
Downtown Holiday Lights Tour by filling out the Holiday Participation Form.
Inspiration
Change your internal top floor building lights or
external building lights to festive colors.
Build a gobo (projection of a lighted image) to cast
onto a wall or building.
Create a Laser Light Display on your building,
fountain or other eye catching feature.
Cover your exterior with lights and create a dancing
light show.
Make your trees twinkle by wrapping them with
lights.
See our Holiday Lighting Guide for more ideas.
Resources
If you have street trees in front of your building
that already have power to them and need twinkle
lights or replacements, contact Andrew Rolwes at
509.456.0580 or [email protected].
Expect costs of $100 per hour.
For more inspiration, check out the
Downtown Spokane Pinterest Board:
Frozen Downtown.
@downtownspokane
Get involved
Find Olaf*
Bring a little whimsy and fun to your downtown
business through these engaging activities.
From November 27 through December 16,
downtown visitors can search for Olaf in 25
businesses and organizations in Downtown
Spokane.
How it works
1. Users get their OLAF Passport by printing one
online, or stopping in at Auntie’s Bookstore, River
Park Square or at any one of the other participating
businesses.
2. Users search for the Olaf figure inside the
businesses listed in their passport. When Olaf is
located the user has his/her passport signed or
stamped by an employee.
3. When 10 stamps/signatures are collected they
are dropped off at Aunties to be automatically
entered into the grand prize drawing for a
downtown family pack (and other prizes) that will
be held on December 16. One entry per person.
4. Users who find Olaf at all 25 locations will earn
a plush Olaf toy.
Activity suggestions
Contests | Costume contest or tour | Bake off |
Coloring contest
Costume days | Who hair day | Seuss hat day
Add a Frozen-themed entre or drink to your menu.
Hold a book reading event or sing-along.
Sell Frozen themed items.
Have a movie screening.
Pictures with Olaf, Anna and Elsa.
Theme your holiday display or windows.
*The DSP is available to help you with bulk or group
orders.
Contact [email protected] for assistance.
5. Passports must
be turned
in by 6pm on
December 14 in
order to eligible for the
grand prize drawing.
*Children 12 and
under only.
The holidays would not be complete without
a special family trip downtown for shopping,
entertainment and more. With so much
happening this holiday season expect to see
smiling faces over and over again. We’ve listed
some of Spokane’s most favorite downtown events here. Don’t miss out!
What’s happening downtown?
Santa’s Arrival
November 20 | Santa makes his official Downtown arrival
to light the tree in River Park Square! 509.363.0304 or
riverparksquare.com for more information.
Santa Photos at River Park Square
November 20 to Christmas Eve | For hours or more
information contact the Concierge Desk at 509.363.0304.
Visit riverparksquare.com
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Special Engagement November 22 | America’s favorite
holiday tradition celebrates its 30th Anniversary. The
spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound
of Mannheim Steamroller music. Don’t miss this ultimate
holiday tradition from the #1 Christmas music artist in
history! Tickets at wcebroadway.com
Holiday Wine Festival
November 21 to 23 | Area wineries will be open to
celebrate the holidays with new releases, barrel tastings,
and festive food, drink and entertainment. More at
spokanewineries.net
Find Olaf
November 27 to December 16 | Olaf is on the loose
in downtown Spokane. Look for Olaf at participating
downtown locations and have an opportunity to win a
Downtown Spokane Prize package! Print your passport
online or find one at Auntie’s Bookstore and River Park
Square.
Holiday Display and Lights Walking Tour
November 27 through December | Spokane
is exploding with artistic creativity.
Take a stroll through downtown
and watch the holidays
come to life through
eclectic window displays. From small displays to dancing
light shows, nothing cuts through the dark like the warm
glow of twinkling lights.
The Tree of Sharing
November to December 14 | The Tree of Sharing on the
first level of River Park Square provides holiday gifts to
thousands of low-income children, women and men in
the Spokane community. Gifts donated to the Tree of
Sharing are distributed to community service
agencies that serve a broad cross-section of
our community from infants to the disabled
to the elderly.
Santa Express
November 23 through December 23 |
kids ages 4-12 can shop for affordable
Christmas gifts, proceeds benefit the
Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, 707 W.
Main, 2nd Level of the Crescent Court, M-F
10am-8pm, Sat and Sun 11am to 8pm.
VanessaBehan.org or 509.448.2900 for
more info.
Winter Glow Spectacular
November 27-January 1 | Spokane’s premier
holiday lighting festival. Riverfront Park will
light up all through the holidays. Kick-off event on
Friday November 27. More at www.facebook.com/
spokanewinterglow.
STCU Horse and Carriage Rides
November 27 to December 24 | Free Horse-drawn
Carriage Rides through downtown presented by STCU.
Pick-up at 573 W Spokane Falls every Friday, 3-8pm and
Saturday through Sunday 12-5pm, special Christmas Eve
ride, 12-3pm. No reservation required. First come, first
served.
Free Ice Skating
November 27 to December 20 | Riverfront Park, with
coupon from participating downtown retailers.
Christmas Tree Elegance
December 1 to 13 | Beautifully decorated Christmas
trees and gifts for raffle at the historic Davenport Hotel
and River Park Square. For more information go to
SpokaneSymphonyAssociates.org.
A Christmas Story: The Musical
December 3 through 6 | Follow Ralphie Parker as he
schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams,
an official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range
Model Air Rifle. Chock-full of delightful songs and
splashy production numbers. Get more information at
wcebroadway.com
The Nutcracker
December 3 through 6 | Enjoy the magic of dancing toy
soldiers, sweets, snowflakes and more! Featuring the
State Street Ballet. SpokaneSymphony.org.
Mobius Kids Santa Breakfast
December 5 | Mobius Kids Santa Breakfast fundraiser,
9-11am at the Davenport Hotel. Tickets are $25 per
person which includes breakfast, festive activities and
a visit with Santa! (Children 12 months or younger may
attend for free) Purchase tickets at Mobius Kids 808 W.
Main Ave., mobiusspokane.org or call 509-624KIDS x0.
Jingle Bell Run and Walk
December 5 | Annual run/walk in
Riverfront Park to benefit the Arthritis
Foundation. For more information, visit
SpokaneJingleBellRun.kintera.org.
Teddy Bear Tea
December X at 11:30am and
December 12 at 2pm | Little
ones and their favorite teddy
love this annual celebration,
Downtown Library, 509.444.5300
or SpokaneLibrary.org for details.
Paws & Claus – Pet photos with Santa
December 6 | River Park Square
Bring your cat, dog or other
domestic pet to tell Santa their
Christmas wishes and have their
picture taken! 6 to 7pm, For more
information call 509.363.0304.
Kids Day Downtown
December 12 | Downtown Spokane Library. Featuring a
Frozen sing along from 1:30-3pm followed by activities,
photos with Elsa, and Olaf, crafts, and a costume costnest
and parade from 3-4pm. Presented by Downtown
Spokane the the Downtown Spokane Library.
Santacon
December 12 | Santa Con is a chance for Santas from all
over the world to spread merriment while partaking in
an annual pub crawl. This free event is for Santas 21 and
older. Santacon will kick off at 3pm at the Checkerboard
bar on Sprague.
Gingerbread House Build Off
December 13 | The Davenport Grand Hotel
Culinary teams decorate enormous gingerbread
Don’t see your downtown
holiday event? Fill out the
Holiday Participation
Form to be included in
promotional materials
at no cost to you.
structures in three hours as the public watches. Also,
children can make their own mini-gingerbread house
for $7, with proceeds benefiting Christ Kitchen. No
reservations required.
Giant Gingerbread House Decorating
December 19 | Mobius Children’s Museum
Get in the holiday spirit and help us decorate our giant
cardboard Gingerbread House… we’ll bring the craft
supplies, you bring your imagination! Free with museum
admission
Downtown sing-along
December 19 | Riverfront Park Rotary Fountain.
Grab your jingle bells and let it go at Riverfront Park.
4:30-6pm. Sing along and enjoy hot cocoa to keep from
getting Frozen! Presented by Downtown Spokane and
Riverfront Park.
Puttin’ on the Ritz
December 31 | A special celebration to Ring in the New
Year at The Davenport Hotel Grand Pennington Ballroom.
Hors d’oeuvres, champagne toast at midnight, live music
from Master Class Jazz Orchestra and more! 9pm to 1am,
black tie, 21 and over. More at symphonyassociates.org.
New Year’s Symphony
December 31 | 8:30pm at the Martin Woldson Theater at
the Fox. FoxTheaterSpokane.com.
First Night Spokane | First Day Spokane
December 31 and January 1 - Celebrate the New Year
& First Night Spokane’s 15th Anniversary with art, live
entertainment, ritual and festivity at the family-friendly
First Night Spokane celebration! FirstNightSpokane.org
Entertainment
Entertainment is avaiable to Ratepayers at minimal or no
cost for special holiday promotions or events (depending on
availability). Contact the DSP office for assistance securing
entertainment.
Strolling Carolers
Courtesy of the BID, Strolling Carolers will also be singing
through the Downtown skywalks every Friday 3-9pm,
Saturday 12-9pm, and Sunday 2-6pm, throughout
December to kindle the holiday spirit! During the
regularly scheduled hours, the carolers can be available
directly to you at no cost for any special holiday
promotions or open houses you would like.
Promote
When the holidays are in full swing there will be many, many reasons for
families, shoppers, diners and more to experience downtown. Why not talk
about it! See below for the opportunities available to tell your holiday story.
Advertising opportunities
Maximize your holiday dollars! Using the power of group buy, you may be able to purchase your ad in the
following publications at a reduced price.
“Downtown Spokane Holiday Pulse” – Inlander
Downtown’s 2015 holiday season promises special
events, outstanding nightlife, memorable dining
experiences and great shopping. The DSP/BID and
Inlander are teaming up to develop weekly features
throughout the season promoting all that’s great
downtown for the holidays.
The Spokesman-Review
Holiday Gift and Entertainment Guide
Ratepayer/Member discount
Receive reduced-price advertising as a benefit of being
a BID Ratepayer or DSP Member through the Inlander.
136,000 weekly readers, region-wide distribution.
Spokane Journal of Business
“Market Place” Featured in the December 3 and
December17 issues.
$125 for a business card size, one-unit ad. Rate drops
with frequency.
Contact your Inlander representative or Kristina Elverum
at 509.325.0634 x 223 for more info and reservations.
Limited space available. First come, first serve basis.
Nov. 19 Holiday Coverage
Nov. 26 Inlander Holiday Guide
Dec. 3 Holiday Coverage
Dec. 10 Gift Guide #1
Dec. 17 Gift Guide #2
November 22 – Reservation deadline October 27
For other holiday ads contact your Spokesman-Review
representative, Wes Ward, for more info and reservations
at 509.459.5011.
Contact Jennifer Zurlini for details at 509.344.1279 or
[email protected]
For holiday advertising
questions, opportunities, or
contacts, please contact the
BID at 509.456.0580 x102 or
[email protected]
Holiday Participation Form
To be included in promotion of downtown holiday events, including our
calendar of events, posters, web site listing, or in our official Holiday promotion
in the Inlander, please complete the requested information below or online at
downtownspokane.org.
2015 participant
Business name:
Mailing address:
Physical address:
Business phone:Website:
Contact name: Title:
Email: Contact phone:
Events
Promotions
List any special activities or offers your business will host
for the holiday season (i.e. refreshments, music, holiday
activities, special offers, etc.).
Check off any of the following promotions you would
like to be a part of.
Event:
Date:
Time:
Location:
Description:
I will be lighting my building/exterior and would like
my location added to the Downtown Holiday Map.
I will be participating in holiday window décor and
would like my location added to the Downtown
Holiday Map.
I would like to host an Olaf at my business for the Find
Olaf Scavenger Hunt.
I would like to contribute a holiday coupon for
distribution.
Coupon one-sheet
BOGO
I would like to hand out Ice Skating Vouchers with
proof of downtown purchase.
Send information as soon as possible for FREE publicity, your benefit as a Business
Improvement District (BID) Ratepayer. Final date for secured promotion is
November 14, 2014.
Downtown Business Improvement District
10 N Post St., #400, Spokane, WA 99201
(P) 509.456.0580 x102 (F) 509.747.3127
[email protected] | www.downtownspokane.org