❤️ What's happening this weekend in Spokane

Good morning, Spokane!

Happy Memorial Day!

It's 79 and a bit overcast out there today, which is honestly perfect weather whether you're heading to a ceremony or firing up the grill. Spokane had quite the weekend, from mountain bikers pedaling through the night at Riverside State Park to preschoolers placing flags on veterans' graves. Here's your catch-up.

In today's Spokane Pulse:

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🍽️ Spokane's own Indigenous Eats was awarded a $20,000 grant through the American Express Shop Small Grants Program, one of roughly 500 restaurants selected nationwide. The fry bread taco spot, founded by Jenny and Andrew Slagle in 2022, was ranked the fourth-best new restaurant in the country by USA Today readers in 2024.

🇺🇸 Preschoolers from the Northeast Youth Center honored fallen veterans for the eighth consecutive year by placing American flags and pennies on graves at Fairmount Memorial Park on Friday. A penny left on a veteran's headstone means someone stopped by to pay their respects.

🚴 Hundreds of mountain bikers filled Riverside State Park this weekend for the fifth annual 24 Hours of Riverside, a nonstop endurance race covering a 14-mile loop of singletrack and technical climbs. Solo riders, teams of up to 10, and a Kid's Bike Parade kept the energy going around the clock.

🏃 The annual Race to Remember 5K wound through Fairmount Memorial Park on Saturday, with runners passing more than 1,500 American flags along the course. Proceeds benefit Beyond the Call of Duty, supporting families of fallen first responders and veterans.

🐿️ A marmot chewed through a Spokane-area home's roof, broke through wildlife screening, made a second entrance after the first was sealed with metal, and dodged three traps before finally being caught. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says small mammals looking for nesting spots are common this time of year.

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Kick off Memorial Day with a free pancake breakfast for veterans and service members ($3 for all others), then join the flag cruise to Fairmount for an 11 AM memorial service.

Post-hardcore meets emotional anthems as Dayseeker brings their latest tour through Spokane with Northlane and Wind Walkers.

Twenty Northwest comedians work out their best (and worst) material in a free showcase at Spokane's longest-running comedy open mic.

Americana singer-songwriter Margo Cilker brings warm, storytelling folk to an intimate Wednesday night show at The District.

The legendary blues-rock icon plays the Fox with special guest Julia Keefe. This one's already sold out, but it's worth knowing Spokane landed a show this good.

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🏀 Hoopfest 2026 — The world's largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament takes over 45 blocks of downtown Spokane with 24,000 players and an expected 250,000 spectators. Team registration is open through June 3. (June 27-28)

🩰 Spokane Youth Ballet Summer Concert — Local young dancers take the Fox stage for two performances showcasing their summer repertoire. (June 13)

🎆 4th of July Fireworks & Spokane Symphony Concert — Riverfront Park's Lilac Bowl hosts a free America 250 celebration with the Spokane Symphony and fireworks over the river. (July 4)

What's your go-to Memorial Day tradition in Spokane? Ceremony first? Straight to the grill? A secret lake spot you refuse to share? Hit reply and let us know.

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