Upcoming events
“Third Thursdays” Art Walk
Third Thursdays features an art walk with pop-up galleries inside Market Street businesses, showcasing local artists, makers, and performers — transforming historic Market Street into a lively, open-air arts corridor.
Join us every Third Thursday for a free, family-friendly (and walkable) celebration of Hillyard’s vibrant creative scene!
Independence Day Celebration, Ceremony & Community BBQ
Celebrate Independence Day with the Hillyard VFW Post 1474!
Enjoy a meaningful ceremony, a festive 4th of July community barbecue, and a lively fundraiser auction — all in support of local veterans and neighborhood programs.
Bring your friends, family, and appetite for food, fun, and community pride. Everyone’s welcome!
“Third Thursdays” Art Walk
Visit our official Third Thursdays Landing Page more information!
8th Annual “Jacked Up Big” Show
Fun family event with a car show, craft fair, entertainment, beer garden and fun activities for the kids. Join the community and help raise money for kids with Dyslexia in Spokane.
Hillyard VFW Parade
A cherished tradition in Spokane’s Hillyard neighborhood, celebrating over a century of community spirit. Held annually on the first Saturday of August, the parade features a vibrant procession of floats, vintage cars, bicycles, and local performers marching down Market Street.
“Third Thursdays” Art Walk
Visit our official Third Thursdays Landing Page more information!
2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament
Last year we profited $9,000 at Hillyard Built's 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament to assist in-need Hillyard youth participate in enriching programs. This year our goal is $15,000!
Market Street Tricks & Treasures
A free community event that encourages businesses and groups to hand out candy to trunk or treaters along Market Street. Last year we had over 300 kids and 30 businesses/groups.
27th Annual Chalk Art Walk
Join us at the 27th Annual ChalkArtWalk, where the sidewalks of Hillyard transform into a vibrant tapestry of dreams and imagination.
This free contest is open to all ages, inviting artists and dreamers alike to bring their visions to life using only chalk. With the theme of "DREAMS," let your creativity take flight on our specially designed sidewalks.
Throw and Grow
Get a cup of coffee, throw a seed Bomb, beautify Hillyard! On track students will be at Derailer coffee handing out seed bombs for customers and community members to toss around the neighborhood.
22nd Annual Parade of Paws
A fun-packed 1-2 mile walk to raise funds in support of the SHS animals awaiting their forever homes. Bring your kiddos and fur babies, enjoy music, food & drinks, and vendor fair. Located at our main shelter 6607 N Havana, we would love for you to show up and join the fun!