Discover Downtown.
Meet the Community.
Experience Walla Walla.
On Wednesday, September 10, Whitman students, faculty, and staff are invited to explore downtown Walla Walla with a special one-night passport event.
Enjoy live music from DJ Hugo at Heritage Square, visit local businesses, collect fun facts, and take home a Walla Walla Welcome Bag.
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Heritage Square Park, 116 E Main Street
Entertainment: Live music by DJ Hugo
Activities: Pick up your passport, visit businesses, collect fun facts, return for a Welcome Bag filled with local goodies
Businesses: Open your doors, we’ll bring the crowd - Sign up by Friday, Aug. 22.
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What to expect.
Enjoy live music from DJ Hugo at Heritage Square.
Pick up your passport at Heritage Square at 5 p.m.
Visit at least five participating businesses and learn something new at each stop
Collect fun facts at each location
Return your completed passport at Heritage Park to claim a Walla Walla Welcome Bag with local goodies
Downtown Merchants You’ll Meet
Want to be included on the passport?
This event is open to businesses located in downtown Walla Walla.
Featured on the printed event map given to all participants
Promoted through DWWF marketing channels
Attendees (Whitman students, faculty, and staff) will visit during the event
200 Welcome Bags for completed passports, filled with gift cards, swag, and items from participating businesses
To participate, you must:
Be open from 5–7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10
Share something fun or interesting about your business
Optional:
Include a small item for the Welcome Bag (coupon, sticker, flyer, or other lightweight giveaway)
Match our $5 gift card purchase to double the number of cards for attendees
Sign-up deadline: Friday, August 22, 2025 (required to be included on the printed map).