Clock Center 15th Anniversary Celebration
Kroc Center in Coeur d'Alene is a hub for families and community members looking for fun and friendship. This May, the center will celebrate his 15th anniversary with a week of activities. If you're a Kroc Center member, you'll want to be there on May 6th for the free BBQ. On May 11th, we will be hosting a large open house that is free and open to all community members. The event will feature fun games, free food, and lots of activities. On Friday nights and Saturday afternoons, nothing screams celebration like beautiful melodies and free food. Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, Kroc Center, kroccda.org. Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra Concert Friday, May 10, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2 p.m., $15-$35, cdasymphony.org
parade of feet
There is nothing like the love you have for your pet. They are with you through good times and bad. They lend a helping hand when you need a little emotional support, and their adorable faces and kind personalities bring great joy. Every year, the Spokane Humane Society hosts the Parade of Paws, a 1-2 mile walk that raises money to support the Humane Society's animals waiting for their forever homes. This is your chance to spend time with your children, fellow pet lovers, and the adorable animals that live at SHS. If your precious fur baby is well-behaved in crowds, feel free to bring them along on a leash so they can join in the fun, too. Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m., $30, Spokane Humane Society, spokanehumanesociety.org
modern homesteading conference
This two-day conference combines the art of simple living with traditional techniques through presentations and lectures by experienced homesteaders. Speakers include Melissa K. Norris of Pioneering Today, Noah Sanders of Redeeming the Dirt, and Jessica Burhenn of GrainMaker. The conference schedule includes lectures on raising and preserving chickens, sourdough, homemade soap, butchering, kombucha, and even sheep hoof trimming. Most of what you want to learn about maintaining your kitchen, home, and farm can be learned at this educational conference for aspiring homesteaders and established farmers. June 28th-29th. Friday 7am-7pm, Saturday 7am-5pm, $149-$399, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, modernhomesteading.com
4th of july fireworks
No matter how old people are, they continue to be fascinated by spectacular fireworks displays. Luckily for us Spokanians, he has two major fireworks displays to choose from for the 2024 Independence Day celebration. The Riverfront Park show is an annual show held in the Lilac Bowl beneath the park's iconic clock tower. The highlight is the Spokane Symphony Orchestra's performance, which begins at 9 p.m., an hour before the fireworks start. Participation in the exhibition is free. If you're a sports buff or just want a good hot dog, head to Avista Stadium to watch a baseball game and then enjoy a fireworks display. If you're lucky, you'll be able to watch the fireworks with the amazing Indian mascots Otto, Doris, Libby, and KC. For tickets, visit milb.com/spokane. Thursday, July 4th, locations, times and prices vary.