❤️ What's happening this weekend in Spokane

Good morning, Spokane! On this day in 1912, the First Lady planted the first two cherry blossom trees along the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. Beautiful? Sure. But those trees have never survived a late-March Spokane freeze, a sideways wind gust off the river, and a rogue shopping cart in a Fred Meyer parking lot. Our trees are built different.

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🛍️ Shadle Park Boosters Spring '26 Craft Show brings together local crafters, artisans, bakers, and small business owners at Shadle Park High School on Saturday and Sunday. Swing by for handmade goods and support the Shadle Park Boosters.

🎹 The Spokane Symphony presents Masterworks 7: Primavera at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. A spring-themed program featuring Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel's rediscovered Overture and works celebrating the season of renewal.

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Rock legends Foreigner bring their catalog of arena anthems to the Spokane Tribe Casino stage in Airway Heights.

Step into dark romance and mysterious allure at this 21+ themed prom at the Spokane Pavilion, complete with dancing and dramatic ambiance.

Make your own yarn flower wall art at Cōpow Cafe, with all supplies and a spring menu item included.

Learn gear, recipes, and key variables to elevate your home coffee game at Evans Brothers Coffee.

Capture spring memories with a bunny photo session at River Park Square, perfect for the kids (or the kid in you).

The annual Spokane Lilac Festival kicks off with the coronation of the 2026 Lilac Queen and Royal Court at Spokane Community College.

Princesses Aurora, Belle, and Snow White celebrate Easter at Audubon Park Masonic Lodge with activities for the whole family.

Grammy-winning folk duo the Okee Dokee Brothers play a family-friendly concert filled with clap-along tunes and outdoor adventure stories.

Catch comedian Cristina Mariani performing live at the Spokane Comedy Club for a night of sharp, relatable stand-up.

The Woman's Club of Spokane hosts the 33 Artists Spring Market, bringing together area artists and makers for one day of original works.

Learn to make cafe-quality espresso at home with Brad, DOMA's Coffee Lab Manager and SCA-certified barista trainer.

Test your fandom knowledge at Sage's Portal with questions drawn from D&D, Marvel, Star Wars, anime, and more.

Explore the world of pine beetles at a free community workshop in the Woodland Center at Finch Arboretum.

Grab friends and enjoy one of Spokane's best brunch values at Fete, A Nectar Co, with bottomless mimosas and a spring menu.

Learn Korean cuisine through the flavors of kimchi in a hands-on class at The Kitchen Engine led by instructor Angelina.

Herak Quad at Gonzaga University hosts a family-friendly Easter egg hunt for Zag alumni and the broader community.

A special screening of Blade Runner at The Garland Theater, inspired by Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, paired with book club discussion.

🌊 Spokane Falls is expected to peak earlier than usual this year, with experts warning a fourth consecutive snowpack-driven drought is likely this summer.

💰 Spokane's first giving machine raised nearly $228,000 for local nonprofits during its inaugural run downtown.

📜 Governor Ferguson signed the "referee bill" into law after nearly 30 years of advocacy by a Spokane Valley mother whose son was killed in 1997.

🐻 Washington Fish and Wildlife is reminding residents that black bears are waking up from hibernation, and it's time to secure food, trash, and bird feeders.

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