May 11 Saturday
Free events. Friday night 5-7 pm Band Showcase. Saturday May 11th 9-7 Free to public Fiddle and picking contest. All ages. Silent auction. Fun for the whole family
Nature Day at Lincoln Park Spokane Urban Nature is sponsoring a half day of nature education and park appreciation at Lincoln Park on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Because of limited parking we ask that people park on the north side of the park, 2300 E 17th Ave, Spokane, WA. This is a neighborhood event to help those who live near and those who walk the park to learn more about the plants, birds, and nearby habitat. There will be nature walks led by birdwatchers, plant experts, and friends of Lincoln Park. There will be a park clean up where volunteers can help with trash collection (gloves and bags provided). The greeters for the event will be in lower Lincoln Park at an information table. Come and meet up with your neighbors and fellow nature lovers for a walk around the park. Group walks will be organized with groups of 10 or less. First come, first walking. No reservations required. Spokane Urban Nature is an ad hoc community group advocating for natural lands within the urban core. For more information: Spokane Urban Nature is on Facebook or you can email SpokaneSun@gmail.com
Anyone 18 years or older, of any experience level with improv or poetry, who wants to learn how to harness improv to improve their poems. Join us in saying "yes, and" to your inner creative voice! See how the basics of improv can translate into writing your own innovative poetry. Learn the basics of improv and poetry through an engaging mix of group games, literary conversations and writing prompts. Whatever your experience level with poetry or improv, if you are someone who would like the chance to feel safer, more confident, and more in touch with your creative side, this class is for you!
For students 13 years old and up (please no students under 13 years of age)
$120+ $50 Lab Fee
Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
April 20, 27, May 4, 11 and 18, 2024
Students will learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel while learning about the different stages of working with clay including how to glaze.
*Pre-registration is required for Art School classes; classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will be registered ONLY on receipt of payment.
For Adult Students
$48
Saturday, May 11, 2024
10 – 2 p.m.
An introduction to the common denominator of all art: drawing. Even inexperienced artists can develop their skill through observation, confidence, and creativity.
Just in time for Mother's Day! Bring your mom in or show your appreciation by mixing a custom loose-leaf tea blend to create a personalized gift. The variety of ingredients available, including lavender, rose petals, different types of tea leaves, and much more, ensures that everyone can create something uniquely suited to their taste. Also, enjoy some tea and lemonade samples during the event. Drop by anytime from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, May 11th to Inland Empire Spice at 2713 N. Monroe St. Spokane. The cost is $8.00 per ounce of tea.
In May 2024 the Liberty Gallery hosts a preview show of artwork by artists who participate in the Little Spokane River Artist Studio Tour (LSRAST), which celebrates its 17th year in 2024! Every year, on the last Saturday in September, thousands of people come from far and wide to meet about 50 artists, exhibiting their art at working studios across the magnificent Little Spokane River Valley. It's an absolutely gorgeous setting that people love, admire and appreciate.
This year, the LSRAST show will be held on Saturday, September 28th, one day only from 10 am to 5 pm, and includes artists exhibiting at four art studios: Gina Freuen, Jill Smith, Maggie Andersen and Collista Krebs.
The Liberty Gallery preview show gives collectors a sneak peek at the art and a chance to meet Little Spokane artists, and provides the opportunity to purchase art without having to wait until September. Our preview will be available for your viewing from April 28 – May 25; the opening night reception to Meet the Artists is Friday May 3 from 5-8 pm. Stop by the gallery in the Historic Liberty Building this May '24 to see the show!
Come visit the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum to experience a special exhibit that guides you in discovering the history of fairs in our region, starting in 1886, that led up to Expo ’74 being held in Spokane. Then, celebrate the 50th anniversary of the world’s fair in the Lilac City, with signs, original gondola cars and more from the 1974 event!
The Museum is open Wednesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and prices range from FREE to $7.00. Please visit the website for additional information. https://www.spokanevalleymuseum.com/
Kidical Mass is a kid and family friendly, adult supervised, bike ride. As part of Expo 74 + 50, Summer Parkways invites you to come and ride a safe, fun bike ride on streets and bike paths. Kids and families will ride a scenic 3-mile route in residential neighborhoods, along the Spokane River, Centennial Trail and starting/finishing in Kendall Yards at The Nest. Bring kids, bikes, trikes, trailers and anything that rolls. Helmets required! ***The ride starts at 11.15am
Northwest Hunt Fest is a non-profit event focused on providing hunter education to the thousands of hunting enthusiasts in the northwest. Our event features seminars ranging from e-scouting to wild game cooking. This family friendly event includes an archery shoot for kids and adults, an elk and duck calling contest, tons of seminars on big game hunting, water fowl, regulation updates from Idaho Fish & Game, music, and food trucks! Proceeds from this educational event support youth archery and young hunter programs in the northwest.
Coming from out of town: Please see our website for event hotel discounts.
For media inquiries, sponsorship or for interested exhibitors/vendors, please email Penny at penny@northwesthuntfest.com.
Our mission:The mission of the Northwest Hunt Fest is to bring together hunters from all walks of life and experience, connecting them with experts in the field, and promoting friendly competition, all while nurturing and supporting the future of hunting through youth archery and young hunter programs.