THURSDAYS · 4 - 6 PM

Grades 3-8 · Drop in to explore architecture, engineering, and art through Minecraft! Each session, participants will be given a building prompt related to one or more of these fields. Then, they'll work together to plan their build and join a Minecraft world to create it. Staff and volunteers will monitor games to ensure the safety of youth as they play.

This program is free thanks to community support.

WEDNESDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM

All Ages · Come join our creative community for an open drawing / collaging / zine program. Different artistic mediums will be at your fingertips as you cultivate imaginative thinking. Learn how to make your very own 8-page mini-zine using a single piece of paper. Follow the prompt or come up with your own ideas. All skill levels are welcome, whether you’ve never drawn a doodle in your life or you’re a total pro. Supplies are provided - all you need to bring is your imagination.

This program is free thanks to community support!

WEDNESDAYS DURING THE KENDALL YARDS NIGHT MARKET
5 - 7 PM

Youth of All Ages · Come to Spark Central during the Night Market for KERNEL! Every Wednesday, from June 18 through August 20, kids can earn a voucher to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables by completing activities related to nutrition, gardening, and exercise.

This free program is provided in partnership with Catholic Charities Food for All and Kendall Yards Night Market.

CANCELED 7/30/25 • WEDNESDAYS · 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Grades 2-5 · Explore the world of LEGO robotics! Young engineers will work together to build a variety of LEGO creations. Finished builds will be able to move, light up, sense colors, and so much more. All skill levels welcome.

This program is free thanks to community support.

TUESDAYS · 5:30 - 7 PM IN THE SPARK CENTRAL STUDIO

Adults · Join us for a workshop catered to driven poets. Eastern Washington University MFA students will lead us in discussions about craft elements, style, and form. If you’re a poet seeking a critical lens to improve your work with a dedicated group of fellow readers and writers, come find your spark!

This program is free thanks to community support.

TUESDAYS · 5:30 - 7 PM

Teens · Teen Write Club is a place for teen writers to let their voices be heard, get feedback on their work, and explore all things prose and poetry. Tired of analyzing similes and metaphors? Come up with some of your own! Get ready to hone your writing skills, discuss the ins and outs of craft, and, of course, WRITE.

This program is free thanks to community support. Join us for Teen Write Club on any Tuesday!

TUESDAYS · 3 - 5 PM

All ages · Embark on a journey of creative self-expression! Whether on your own or with guidance, ease into simple exercises that explore basic artistic concepts. You could also respond to an optional mindfulness prompt. Our program provides a relaxed and inspiring environment for self-discovery, with all materials provided. (Or bring your own!) Try it at your own pace in a low-pressure setting.

This program is free thanks to community support. Join us for Heartistry on any Tuesday!

FRIDAY, JULY 25 · 6 PM · AT SPOKANE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 906 W MAIN AVE

All Ages · See the bands formed at the Girls Rock Lab summer camp perform the songs they've created! Girls Rock Lab provides workshops, mentors, and a space where campers are empowered leaders and collaborators. They form bands, write songs, and perform them at this memorable concert.

Girls Rock Lab is generously sponsored by Global Credit Union and held in partnership with the Spokane Public Library.

THURSDAYS · 5:30 - 7 PM IN THE SPARK CENTRAL STUDIO

Adults · Aspiring writers unite! You're invited to be a part of our supportive writers' community. Bring works in progress to share, get inspired with creative prompts and spend some focused time writing. Hosted by local writers Jenny Davis, Hannah Engel, and Ben Van Voorhis. 

This program is free thanks to community support. Join us for Drop in & Write on any Thursday!

THURSDAYS · 4 - 6 PM

Grades 3-8 · Drop in to explore architecture, engineering, and art through Minecraft! Each session, participants will be given a building prompt related to one or more of these fields. Then, they'll work together to plan their build and join a Minecraft world to create it. Staff and volunteers will monitor games to ensure the safety of youth as they play.

This program is free thanks to community support.

WEDNESDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM

All Ages · Come join our creative community for an open drawing / collaging / zine program. Different artistic mediums will be at your fingertips as you cultivate imaginative thinking. Learn how to make your very own 8-page mini-zine using a single piece of paper. Follow the prompt or come up with your own ideas. All skill levels are welcome, whether you’ve never drawn a doodle in your life or you’re a total pro. Supplies are provided - all you need to bring is your imagination.

This program is free thanks to community support!

WEDNESDAYS DURING THE KENDALL YARDS NIGHT MARKET
5 - 7 PM

Youth of All Ages · Come to Spark Central during the Night Market for KERNEL! Every Wednesday, from June 18 through August 20, kids can earn a voucher to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables by completing activities related to nutrition, gardening, and exercise.

This free program is provided in partnership with Catholic Charities Food for All and Kendall Yards Night Market.

WEDNESDAYS · 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Grades 2-5 · Explore the world of LEGO robotics! Young engineers will work together to build a variety of LEGO creations. Finished builds will be able to move, light up, sense colors, and so much more. All skill levels welcome.

This program is free thanks to community support.

TUESDAYS · 5:30 - 7 PM

Teens · Teen Write Club is a place for teen writers to let their voices be heard, get feedback on their work, and explore all things prose and poetry. Tired of analyzing similes and metaphors? Come up with some of your own! Get ready to hone your writing skills, discuss the ins and outs of craft, and, of course, WRITE.

This program is free thanks to community support. Join us for Teen Write Club on any Tuesday!

TUESDAYS · 5:30 - 7 PM IN THE SPARK CENTRAL STUDIO

Adults · Join us for a workshop catered to driven poets. Eastern Washington University MFA students will lead us in discussions about craft elements, style, and form. If you’re a poet seeking a critical lens to improve your work with a dedicated group of fellow readers and writers, come find your spark!

This program is free thanks to community support.

TUESDAYS · 3 - 5 PM

All ages · Embark on a journey of creative self-expression! Whether on your own or with guidance, ease into simple exercises that explore basic artistic concepts. You could also respond to an optional mindfulness prompt. Our program provides a relaxed and inspiring environment for self-discovery, with all materials provided. (Or bring your own!) Try it at your own pace in a low-pressure setting.

This program is free thanks to community support. Join us for Heartistry on any Tuesday!

FRIDAY, JULY 18 · 5:30 - 6:30 PM IN THE SPARK CENTRAL STUDIO

Adults · Spark Central is hosting an info session for our Teaching Artist Training and Registry Program with the goal of helping working artists monetize their teaching practice through a series of hands-on continuing education workshops, promotion through our website, and continuing paid teaching opportunities through Spark Central. 

As we plan and develop this programming, we want to hear from you! What do you want to see from the Spokane arts scene? What are the gaps in arts education and integration that you want to see filled? How can we develop a better community for working artists? Register for our info session here!

THURSDAYS · 5:30 - 7 PM IN THE SPARK CENTRAL STUDIO

Adults · Aspiring writers unite! You're invited to be a part of our supportive writers' community. Bring works in progress to share, get inspired with creative prompts and spend some focused time writing. Hosted by local writers Jenny Davis, Hannah Engel, and Ben Van Voorhis. 

This program is free thanks to community support. Join us for Drop in & Write on any Thursday!

THURSDAYS · 4 - 6 PM

Grades 3-8 · Drop in to explore architecture, engineering, and art through Minecraft! Each session, participants will be given a building prompt related to one or more of these fields. Then, they'll work together to plan their build and join a Minecraft world to create it. Staff and volunteers will monitor games to ensure the safety of youth as they play.

This program is free thanks to community support.

WEDNESDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM

All Ages · Come join our creative community for an open drawing / collaging / zine program. Different artistic mediums will be at your fingertips as you cultivate imaginative thinking. Learn how to make your very own 8-page mini-zine using a single piece of paper. Follow the prompt or come up with your own ideas. All skill levels are welcome, whether you’ve never drawn a doodle in your life or you’re a total pro. Supplies are provided - all you need to bring is your imagination.

This program is free thanks to community support!

WEDNESDAYS DURING THE KENDALL YARDS NIGHT MARKET
5 - 7 PM

Youth of All Ages · Come to Spark Central during the Night Market for KERNEL! Every Wednesday, from June 18 through August 20, kids can earn a voucher to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables by completing activities related to nutrition, gardening, and exercise.

This free program is provided in partnership with Catholic Charities Food for All and Kendall Yards Night Market.

WEDNESDAYS · 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Grades 2-5 · Explore the world of LEGO robotics! Young engineers will work together to build a variety of LEGO creations. Finished builds will be able to move, light up, sense colors, and so much more. All skill levels welcome.

This program is free thanks to community support.

TUESDAYS · 5:30 - 7 PM IN THE SPARK CENTRAL STUDIO

Adults · Join us for a workshop catered to driven poets. Eastern Washington University MFA students will lead us in discussions about craft elements, style, and form. If you’re a poet seeking a critical lens to improve your work with a dedicated group of fellow readers and writers, come find your spark!

This program is free thanks to community support.

TUESDAYS · 5:30 - 7 PM

Teens · Teen Write Club is a place for teen writers to let their voices be heard, get feedback on their work, and explore all things prose and poetry. Tired of analyzing similes and metaphors? Come up with some of your own! Get ready to hone your writing skills, discuss the ins and outs of craft, and, of course, WRITE.

This program is free thanks to community support. Join us for Teen Write Club on any Tuesday!

TUESDAYS · 3 - 5 PM

All ages · Embark on a journey of creative self-expression! Whether on your own or with guidance, ease into simple exercises that explore basic artistic concepts. You could also respond to an optional mindfulness prompt. Our program provides a relaxed and inspiring environment for self-discovery, with all materials provided. (Or bring your own!) Try it at your own pace in a low-pressure setting.

This program is free thanks to community support. Join us for Heartistry on any Tuesday!

THURSDAYS · 5:30 - 7 PM IN THE SPARK CENTRAL STUDIO

CANCELLED JULY 10, 2025

Adults · Aspiring writers unite! You're invited to be a part of our supportive writers' community. Bring works in progress to share, get inspired with creative prompts and spend some focused time writing. Hosted by local writers Jenny Davis, Hannah Engel, and Ben Van Voorhis. 

This program is free thanks to community support. Join us for Drop in & Write on any Thursday!

THURSDAYS · 4 - 6 PM

Grades 3-8 · Drop in to explore architecture, engineering, and art through Minecraft! Each session, participants will be given a building prompt related to one or more of these fields. Then, they'll work together to plan their build and join a Minecraft world to create it. Staff and volunteers will monitor games to ensure the safety of youth as they play.

This program is free thanks to community support.

WEDNESDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM

All Ages · Come join our creative community for an open drawing / collaging / zine program. Different artistic mediums will be at your fingertips as you cultivate imaginative thinking. Learn how to make your very own 8-page mini-zine using a single piece of paper. Follow the prompt or come up with your own ideas. All skill levels are welcome, whether you’ve never drawn a doodle in your life or you’re a total pro. Supplies are provided - all you need to bring is your imagination.

This program is free thanks to community support!

CANCELED 7/9/25 • 5 - 7 PM

Youth of All Ages · Come to Spark Central during the Night Market for KERNEL! Every Wednesday, from June 18 through August 20, kids can earn a voucher to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables by completing activities related to nutrition, gardening, and exercise.

This free program is provided in partnership with Catholic Charities Food for All and Kendall Yards Night Market.

WEDNESDAYS · 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Grades 2-5 · Explore the world of LEGO robotics! Young engineers will work together to build a variety of LEGO creations. Finished builds will be able to move, light up, sense colors, and so much more. All skill levels welcome.

This program is free thanks to community support.