❤️ What's happening this weekend in Spokane

Good morning, Spokane!

On this day in 1940, Disney released Fantasia, a film where Mickey Mouse battles a legion of enchanted brooms. Which feels a lot like trying to get all your weekend plans in order before the holiday rush officially begins.

In today’s Spokane Pulse:

Let’s get to it.

— Laina & Lucas Wyland

🌱 The Root Experience Festival 2025 Immerse yourself in a 3-day celebration of BIPOC talent, featuring electrifying performances, thought-provoking films, and captivating visual art. This free, all-ages festival takes place at multiple downtown venues from Friday to Sunday.

⛸️ Disney On Ice: Let's Dance The beloved family tradition returns to the Spokane Arena, bringing the complete Disney universe to life on ice. Join Mickey and friends for a remix of favorite tunes with multiple showtimes scheduled from Friday through Sunday.

🎁 Shadle Park Boosters Fall '25 Craft Show Get a jump on holiday shopping at Spokane’s largest free-admission, handmade-only craft show at Shadle Park High School. Local artisans, bakers, and small businesses will be selling specialty goods all weekend long.

📼 Pops 2: Decades: Back to the '80s Take a totally tubular trip back in time as the Spokane Symphony performs #1 hits from icons like Madonna, Phil Collins, and Huey Lewis & The News. This power-packed show runs Saturday and Sunday at The Fox Theater.

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This youth theater production presents the classic holiday story of Ebenezer Scrooge's redemption as a Broadway-style musical.

Experience F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel of the Roaring Twenties reimagined as a Broadway-style ballet production.

This acclaimed touring Broadway production tells the classic story of justice, love, and redemption in 19th-century France.

This large craft show features local artisans, bakers, and small business owners selling handmade goods and holiday gifts.

The EWU Eagles football team plays their final home game of the season, which will also honor nineteen seniors with a pregame ceremony.

This 21+ tasting event features local breweries and wineries, with all proceeds benefiting the Spokane Lilac Festival Association.

The Spokane Symphony performs a power-packed evening of #1 hit songs from the 1980s by iconic artists like Madonna and Phil Collins.

Musical duo Over the Rhine will perform a folk music concert, with all ticket proceeds benefiting Feast World Kitchen.

Musical comedian Kristin Key, known for her appearances on NBC's "Bring the Funny" and "Last Comic Standing," performs her stand-up routine.

This holiday craft fair features 190 booths with local artisans and food vendors to support the high school band program.

Enjoy 75 minutes of mindful movement followed by playtime with adorable Newfoundland puppies.

Race decorated beer cans and enjoy a tap takeover event at Hop Mountain Taproom — open to all ages.

The Christian Youth Theater presents a musical version of the classic holiday story of Ebenezer Scrooge.

A performance by the Spokane Youth Symphony showcasing the musical talents of young musicians from the area.

A live orchestra performs the iconic score from the animated series, synchronized with visual highlights on the big screen.

🍩 A deep dive into Spokane's food culture reveals why the maple bar is a beloved local specialty that's hard to find outside of the Inland Northwest.

🏆 Simon Rosselli of Mead High School, the nation's top high school thrower, officially signed his letter of intent to compete for the prestigious University of Oregon track and field program.

🥣 The Filipino American Northwest Association is opening Spokane Valley's first soup kitchen this weekend, offering hot meals and a food bank to the community.

💌 In a heartwarming display of generosity, an anonymous couple surprised air traffic controllers at Spokane International Airport with $1,500 in gift cards.

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