Spring is in Bloom!
Experience the warmth of the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area! When the month starts with a community-wide event like Bloomsday, you know you’re seeing the best of the Northwest. The Lilac City comes to life in May. When fragrant blossoms open, it’s time for Spokane’s Lilac Festival. Join the food truck rally and classic car show downtown, then stay for the annual Armed Forces Torchlight Parade, complete with bands, floats, and a royal court.
43rd Annual Bloomsday
Bloomies Unite! The race is this weekend May 5th. If you wanted to join and forgot to register there is still time! Sign up continues all the way through Saturday. Last minute runners can still get in on the fun here. Not your thing, we understand, just don’t forget that the downtown streets will be shut down and packed full of runners on Sunday.
2019 Spokane Lilac Festival
There are fun events through May leading up to the big day on Saturday May 18th. From the Armed Forces Appreciation Golf Tournament this Friday to the Jr. Lilac Parade, Associated Garden Clubs Luncheon to the Torchlight Parade. Find full festival details here .
Jr. Lilac Parade is Saturday May 11th 10:30am
81st Annual Armed Forces Torchlight Parade starts at 7:45pm, Saturday May 18th.
Memorial Day Neighbor Party
Our friends next door in Coeur d’Alene kick off the summer season right with a Memorial Day Clambake on the Lake. Enjoy the live music, no-host bar, and all-you-can-eat seafood buffet prepared by the resort’s premier chefs.
Sun, May 26, 5pm — info & tickets here
Farmer Market Round Up
Farmer Market time is upon us! They are all the craze these days and we have plenty around town to visit. Stay busy all summer long and scope them all out and find your favorite. Score fresh local goods and yummy food while soaking up the good vibes of local bands playing in the sunshine into the hot summer nights. Makes for a perfect girls night out or friend gathering or hit up the scene solo and network with your neighbors and the awesome local vendors. So much fun! Here’s a quick roundup of the farmer’s markets that tempt your taste buds starting this month!!
South Perry Thursday Market | Thursdays 3-7pm starting May 2
Fairwood Farmers Market | Tuesdays 3-7pm starting May 7
Spokane Farmers Market | Weds & Sat, 8am–1pm, starting May 11
Kendall Yards Night Market | Wednesdays 5-9pm starting May 15
Liberty Lake Farmers Market | Saturdays 9am–1pm starting May 18
Millwood Farmers Market | Wednesdays 3-7pm starting May 29
Can’t get your fill?? We understand. Locate more regional markets, from Pullman to Pend Oreille, here.
Looking to get out of the sun or brush up on your cultured side? We have lots of neat artists, shows, and events to fit your fancy. Catch a couple hilarious movies (and a favorite Nick Jr. show) as they make the leap to live performance!
Queens of country & prince of pop
Terri Clark, Pam Tillis, and Suzy Bogguss share music and conversation with fans during their Chicks with Hits tour.
Mon, May 6, 7:30pm — tickets here
Carrie Underwood Seven-time Grammy winner and multiplatinum artist takes Spokane by storm with her Cry Pretty album tour.
Weds, May 22, 7pm — tickets here
4U: The Music of Prince Purple Rain anyone?? Tribute to the artist with a full symphony and band re-creating his unforgettable songs.
Thurs, May 16, 7:30pm — tickets here
School of Rock is in session, and it’s the kids raising the roof in this Best of Broadway production.
May 8-12 — tickets and showtimes here
PAW Patrol Live May 14-15— tickets and showtimes here
Young Frankenstein What do you get when you combine a mad scientist, a hunchbacked sidekick, and new musical numbers by Mel Brooks? Some monstrous laughs at this wonderful Civic Theatre’s show
May 17 to June 16 — tickets and showtimes here
