January 2027 · updated every morning

Things to do in Spokane in January 2027

Concerts, festivals, markets, sports, theater, family days out and everything else on in Spokane in January, each linked to its source. 68 on the list, updated every morning.

Friday, January 1, 2027

Fri Jan 1 · 8:30pm-10:30pmAdult Skate Night at Pattison's ValleyPattison's Valley Skating Center Fri Jan 1 · 9pmLate LaughsBlue Door Theatre · $6–$12

Ongoing · 11

Exhibits, festivals and runs open into January.

Tue Nov 10 · Tue-Sun 10am-5pm · thru Sun Jan 10George Flett: RememberingNorthwest Museum of Arts & Culture · $9–$15 Tue Nov 10 · Tue-Sun 10am-5pm · thru Sun Feb 14America at 250: 25 Decades of Collected MemoriesNorthwest Museum of Arts & Culture · $15 Tue Nov 10 · Tue-Sun 10am-5pm · thru Sun Jan 10Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in GlassNorthwest Museum of Arts & Culture · $9–$15 Opens Nov 19Thu Nov 19 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · thru Fri Feb 5Eco.Echo Art Collective: An InterventionEWU Art Gallery Opens Nov 21Sat Nov 21 · Opening night Nov 21; lights through Jan 3 · thru Sun Jan 3Winter Glow Spectacular OpeningKendall Yards · Free Opens Nov 21Sat Nov 21 · 4pm-10pm nightly · thru Sun Jan 3Winter Wonderland at Orchard ParkOrchard Park · Free Opens Nov 21Sat Nov 21 · 4pm-10pm daily · thru Sun Jan 3Hearth & Holly Lights at Pavillion ParkPavillion Park Opens Dec 5Sat Dec 5 · thru Sun Jan 3Battle of the BranchesLiberty Lake City Hall · Free Opens Dec 10Thu Dec 10 · thru Mon Jan 18Bodies: The Science WithinSpokane Convention Center Thu Dec 31 · 7:30pm-1am · thru Fri Jan 1New Year's Eve Ball at the Davenport HotelThe Historic Davenport Hotel · $185–$298 Thu Dec 31 · 9pm-1am · thru Fri Jan 1Midnight Oasis | New Year's Eve at the GrandThe Davenport Grand · $75

Saturday, January 2, 2027

Sat Jan 2 · 7:30pmGame Night: Live ImprovBlue Door Theatre · $9 Sat Jan 2 · 4pm (registration 3:30pm)Riftbound Summoner SkirmishDragon Parlor Games · $15 Sat Jan 2 · 11amCoaches CornerNumerica Skate Ribbon, Riverfront Park Sat Jan 2 · 8pm (doors 7pm)Prepare Your Ear Holes: A ShowcaseThe Chameleon · $10 Sat Jan 2 · 6pmSpokane Chiefs vs. Seattle Thunderbirds (Fred Meyer Wall Calendar Giveaway / Pride Night)Numerica Veterans Arena Sat Jan 2 · 2pmGonzaga Women's Basketball vs. St. ThomasMcCarthey Athletic Center Sat Jan 2 · 2pmEWU Men's Basketball vs. Utah TechReese Court, Eastern Washington University Sat Jan 2 · 8amManito Running ClubManito Park · Free Sat Jan 2 · 9pmRunway Saturday Drag ShowGlobe Bar & Kitchen Sat Jan 2Ice Skating LessonsNumerica Skate Ribbon, Riverfront Park Sat Jan 2 · 5pmWheatland Bank Horse & Carriage RidesRiverfront Park · Free

Sunday, January 3, 2027

Sun Jan 3 · 8:30pm-10:30pmAdult Skate Night (18+) at Pattison's NorthPattison's North Roller Skating Center Sun Jan 3 · 8amSunday Slugs at Manito ParkManito Park · Free Sun Jan 3 · 10amKendall Yards Running ClubMy Fresh Basket · Free Sun Jan 3 · 6:30pmSpokane Magic Club Monthly Magic Meet-UpShawn O'Donnell's American Grill and Irish Pub

Monday, January 4, 2027

Mon Jan 4 · 6pm (bracket 6:30pm)Monday Night Melee (Super Smash Bros. Melee Tournament)Rick's Ringside Pub · Free Mon Jan 4 · 6pmSpokane Valley Bison Running ClubMonkey Bar · Free Mon Jan 4 · 6:30pmIron Goat Brewing TriviaIron Goat Brewing

Tuesday, January 5, 2027

Tue Jan 5 · 7:05pmSpokane Chiefs vs. Edmonton Oil Kings (TicketsWest Player Magnet Giveaway)Numerica Veterans Arena Tue Jan 5 · 5:30pmWhitworth Men's Basketball vs. WhitmanWhitworth Fieldhouse Tue Jan 5 · 6pmBrick West Running ClubBrick West Brewing · Free Tue Jan 5 · 5pm-7pmJamison Sampson at ZOLAZOLA Tue Jan 5 · 8pm-11pmThe ZOLA All Star JamZOLA Tue Jan 5 · 8pmTrivia Tuesdays at The BackyardThe Backyard Public House · Free Tue Jan 5 · 6pmBINGO! @Garland Brew WerksGarland Brew Werks · Free Tue Jan 5 · 6pm-10pmTuesday Trivia at King'sKing's Bar & Grill · Free

Wednesday, January 6, 2027

Wed Jan 6 · 6pmBingo Night at Salt King BrewingSpokane Brewing Supply / Salt King Brewing Wed Jan 6 · 6pmGonzaga Women's Basketball vs. Oregon StateMcCarthey Athletic Center Wed Jan 6 · 6pmHighdrive Highlanders RunRocket Market · Free Wed Jan 6 · 6pmIron Goat Running ClubIron Goat Brewing · Free Wed Jan 6 · 8pm-11pmAkifumi Kato at ZOLAZOLA Wed Jan 6 · 7:30pmWeekly Trivia Night at Brick WestBrick West Brewing · Free Wed Jan 6 · 6:30pmBearded Trivia at Garland Brew WerksGarland Brew Werks · Free Wed Jan 6 · 6pmSwinging Doors TriviaSwinging Doors Wed Jan 6 · 6:30pmBroken MicNeato Burrito

Thursday, January 7, 2027

Thu Jan 7 · 7pm (doors 6pm)Psychic Medium: Travis HolpSpokane Comedy Club Thu Jan 7 · 7:30pm (doors 6:30pm)Funny Funny Funny Joke Joke Joke – LIVE Stand-Up ComedyGarland Theater Thu Jan 7EWU Men's Basketball vs. Northern ArizonaReese Court, Eastern Washington University Thu Jan 7 · 9amBRRC Thursday Morning Run/WalkKendall Yards · Free Thu Jan 7 · 6pmFlying Irish Running ClubUprise Brewing Co. (or as posted) · Free Thu Jan 7 · 6pmMillwood MilersBottles (parking lot) · Free Thu Jan 7 · 6pmGarland Brew Werks Run ClubGarland Brew Werks · Free Thu Jan 7 · 7:30pmTrivia w/ Bearded Trivia at Flatstick PubFlatstick Pub · Free Thu Jan 7 · 8pmBackyard BingoThe Backyard Public House · Free Thu Jan 7 · 8pm-closeKaraoke ThursdaysGlobe Bar & Kitchen

Friday, January 8, 2027

Fri Jan 8 · 7:30pm Fri-Sat; 2pm Sat-Sun · thru Sun Jan 10Jon Tai in Road SignsSpokane Civic Theatre · $20–$60 Fri Jan 8 · 7pm-9pmSilent SteepersLunarium

Saturday, January 9, 2027

Sat Jan 9 · 7pm-9pmINW MahjongLunarium

Monday, January 11, 2027

Mon Jan 11Monthly Jazz at the Bad SeedThe Bad Seed

Tuesday, January 12, 2027

Tue Jan 12 · 11am (Circle A) or 12pm (Circle B)Auntie's Morning Book ClubAuntie's Bookstore

Thursday, January 14, 2027

Thu Jan 14 · 6pmNew Fiction Book ClubAuntie's Bookstore Thu Jan 14 · 6:30pm-8:30pmB*tch'n'StitchLunarium

Saturday, January 16, 2027

Sat Jan 16 · 8pm-11pmWrite Owls Writing WorkshopLunarium

Monday, January 18, 2027

Mon Jan 18 · 6pmMonster Smash Book ClubAuntie's Bookstore

Wednesday, January 20, 2027

Wed Jan 20 · 6pm-7:30pmIron Goat Running Club at Liberty CiderworksLiberty Ciderworks · Free

Quick answers

What is there to do in Spokane in January?

68 things are on the calendar for January 2027. Some standouts: Spokane Chiefs vs. Seattle Thunderbirds (Fred Meyer Wall Calendar Giveaway / Pride Night) at Numerica Veterans Arena (Sat Jan 2), EWU Men's Basketball vs. Utah Tech at Reese Court, Eastern Washington University (Sat Jan 2) and EWU Men's Basketball vs. Northern Arizona at Reese Court, Eastern Washington University (Thu Jan 7). Every listing on SpokaneToDo links to its source for times and tickets.

Is there anything free to do in Spokane in January?

Yes, 24 free things, including Winter Glow Spectacular Opening at Kendall Yards (Sat Nov 21), Winter Wonderland at Orchard Park (Sat Nov 21) and Battle of the Branches at Liberty Lake City Hall (Sat Dec 5).

What can families do in Spokane in January?

17 family-friendly events, including Spokane Chiefs vs. Seattle Thunderbirds (Fred Meyer Wall Calendar Giveaway / Pride Night) at Numerica Veterans Arena (Sat Jan 2), EWU Men's Basketball vs. Utah Tech at Reese Court, Eastern Washington University (Sat Jan 2) and EWU Men's Basketball vs. Northern Arizona at Reese Court, Eastern Washington University (Thu Jan 7).

Where is there live music in Spokane in January?

10 shows, including Prepare Your Ear Holes: A Showcase at The Chameleon (Sat Jan 2), New Year's Eve Ball at the Davenport Hotel at The Historic Davenport Hotel (Thu Dec 31) and Midnight Oasis | New Year's Eve at the Grand at The Davenport Grand (Thu Dec 31).