Garbage Goat & Kid | Spokane, Washington

Explore Spokane with Kid

Come along for a whimsical journey through Spokane, as Kid explores iconic places and traditional events with each passing season.

Garbage Goat character from Garbage Goat and Kid Spokane children's book

Spokane's Riverfront Park landscape illustration

Kid character from Garbage Goat and Kid book

Who is Garbage Goat?

Steadfast. Present. Wise.

Grounded. Patient.

Relatable.

Why Spokane?

Public Artwork. Rich History.

River City. Near Nature.

Community Events.

Who is Kid?

Curious. Inquisitive. Adventurous. Funny.

Easily bored.

Kid & the Nothing-to-Do Year

Discover big adventures in little Spokane moments with Garbage Goat and Kid.

Inspired by Spokane’s beloved trash-eating sculpture, our flagship story follows Garbage Goat and Kid through the seasons. As Kid explores his home and shares his stories, children are invited to see Spokane in new and meaningful ways.

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Kids

Garbage Goat's Neighborhood

Stay tune as we release these seasonally themed Garbage Goat & Kid pages!

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Educators

Author Visits

Returning

Spring 2026

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Families

Something FLUFFY

Coming Soon!

We have something lovable and fluffy coming this holiday season!

Make Memories

Public

Look Here For Upcoming Events

We will share more about our community engagements here.

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New Book Coming Spring 2026

Meet Bree the Yellow-Bellied Marmot pup as she explore nearby Washington State Parks with Kid!

Garbage Goat and Kid in grotto coloring together

kid wonders

BELONGING TO HOME THROUGH
STORIES BIG AND SMALL

Kid might have found something to do, but that doesn't mean he is done! Join along in this digital space as Kid continues to explore Spokane!

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