Residents who want to attend Spokane’s 2026 Neighborhood Summit have until Friday, October 23, to sign up. A City of Spokane release published Friday, October 16, says free registration closes Friday, October 23, at 11:59 p.m. for the Saturday, November 7 conference. The city says space is limited.[1]
The city says the fourth annual summit will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the John J. Hemmingson Center, 702 E. Desmet Ave., on Gonzaga University’s campus.[1][2]
According to the city’s Neighborhoods program page, the summit is a free annual event for current or aspiring members of Spokane neighborhood councils and other neighbors who want to learn organizing skills and connect with city departments and community organizations.[2] The October 16 release says participants can expect a morning resource fair, 12 workshops and breakout sessions.[1]
The summit page also lists a separate Spokane Works tour on Thursday, October 29, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. The city says that tour requires its own registration, which is also open through October 23.[2]