June, July, August 2025
Please note: Area codes for phone numbers are 509 unless otherwise listed.
Submit events to: development@thefigtree.org by 3rd Friday before publication for print or online calendar
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, celebrating the diversity, history, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.
July is Disability Pride Month, celebrating the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities.
July 4 US Independence Day
August is Intersectionality Awareness Month, highlighting the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender.
On-going events:
First Sundays • Intentional Community Gathering, sharing space with song, ceremony and spirituality, Harmony Woods Retreat Center, 11507 S. Keeney, 1 to 4 p.m., 993-2968, harmonywoodsretreat@gmail.com, harmonywoods
Sundays • Spokane Community Against Racism Coffee, Saranac Commons/Community Building 19 W. Main, 9 a.m., scarspokane.org
Second Mondays • Jazz Night, rotating local and regional jazz performers, The Bad Seed, 2936 E. Olympic, 7 to 10 p.m., 822-7439, rachel@imaginejazz.org, imaginjazz.org
Tuesdays • Heartistry: Artistic Wellbeing, environment for self-discovery, connect with basic artistic concepts and activities or respond to mindfulness prompt, Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Pkwy, 3 to 5 p.m., 279-0299
Tuesdays to July 29 • Global Food & Art Market, outdoor market celebrating Spokane's international community, 733 W. Garland Ave. at The Gathering House, 3 to 7 p.m., market@gatheringhouse.org, Instagram.com/globalfoodandartmarket
Tuesdays thru Aug • Riverfront Eats Food Truck Series, Riverfront Spokane, Howard St. Bridge, 11 a.m to 2 p.m., 625-6600, rfpinfo@spokanecity.org, riverfrontspokane.org
First and Third Tuesdays • Native Cultural Craft Nights, American Indian Community Center, 1025 W. Indiana Ave., 5 p.m., aicc.org
Second Tuesdays • PJALS Action Committee, Zoom, 5:30 p.m., sjackson@pjals.org
First Wednesdays • Monthly Bird Walk, with birding expert around Saltese Flats, identify birds, teach basic birding skills and take census, 1-4 miles depends on weather, Doris Morrison Learning center, 1330 S. Henry, Greenacres, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., spokanecounty.org/5360/Doris-Morrison-Learning-Center-DMLC
• The Expanse, 90-minute session, reconnect with inner spirit through breathwork, sound healing, somatic touch, movement, meditation, safe space provided for the group, Harmony Woods Retreat Center, 11507 S. Keeney, 6:30 to 8 p.m., 981-5698, support@iamalliance.me, iamalliance.me
Wednesdays • Spokane Community Against Racism Meeting, Community Building/Saranac Commons, 19 W. Main, 12 noon, scarspokane.org
• Practical Centering Yoga, and pilates movements led by instructor Larking Barnett, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First, 1:30 p.m., 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org
Wednesdays to July 7 • Beginning Buddhism, with Sravasti Abbey Buddhist Nuns, explore Buddhist worksview, and ethics of non-harming and calming the heart-mind, Spokane Buddhist Temple's lower level, 927 S. Perry St., 6 to 7:30, 447-549
Thursdays • Taize Prayer, Zoom, 4:15 p.m., bartletts@gonzaga.edu
Second Thursday • Reuse Workshop, learn about creative reuse hands-on, Mobius Discovery Center, 331 N. Post, 10 a.m., 321-7137, artsalvagespokane.com
• Free Immigration Clinic, Latinos En Spokane, 1502 N. Monroe, 5 to 7 p.m., latinosenspokane.org
• Dances of Universal Peace, Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S. Bernard, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 714-1770
• First Friday, Spokane, Spokane's local artists, 5 to 8 p.m., downtownspokane.org/first-friday
• First Fridays with Pend Oreille Arts Council, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., artinsandpoint.org
• Second Friday Artwalk, Stroll The streets and enjoy locally and nationally-acclaimed artists, local shops, restaurants and businesses, Sherman Ave., Downtown Coeur d'Alene, 5 to 8 p.m., (208) 415-0116, artsandculturecda.org
• Second Friday Society Contra Dance, Sandpoint Parks and Recreation at Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S First Ave., 7 to 10 p.m., sandpointcontra@gmail.com
Second Friday to Oct. 10• The Wavy Bunch Night Market & Street Fair, Catalyst Building, 601 E. Riverside Ave., 5 to 9 p.m., 838-1393, thewavybunch.com
Fourth Friday • Fourth Friday Contra Dance, Sinto Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto, 7 to 10 p.m., 533-9955, sdanko@cet.com
Thid Saturdays • Community Mutual Aid, Downtown Spokane, Sharing clothing, food, and more, no id required, State and Pacific, 7 to 8:30 p.m., 413-6955, lilacmutualaid@proton.me, Instagram.com/lilacmutualaid
Last Saturdays • El Mercadito, Latino cultural market featuring fresh food, cleaning supplies, local vendors, a free health clinic, immigration resources and more, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., latinosenspokane
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June 3-13 • Habitat for Humanity Spokane Blitz Build kick off Tues June 3 at 212 N. Collins Ln, Spokane Valley, Pride Build day June 11, many shifts available, register at https://habitat-spokane.org/blitz-build/
June 4 • "Free for All: The Public Library," PBS Independent Lens Documentary screening, Central Library, 906 W. Main, 5:30 p.m. panel to follow, 444-5300, spokanelibrary.org
June 5 • Fig Tree Development/Benefit and Annual Board meetings, Zoom, noon - Development, 1 to 3 p.m. - Board, 535-1813, mary@thefigtree.org
June 6 • First Friday Brush on the Bluff Gallery Closing, Spokane Art School, 503 E. 2nd Ave., Ste B, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., 325-1500, spokaneartschool@gmail.com, spokaneartschool.net
• Spring Market, Northeast Youth and Family Services, 19 E. Queen Ave., Free food, CHAS immunizations, kids zone and live music, 2 to 5:30 p.m., 218-6416, spokaneneyfs@gmail.com, neyfs.org
June 6-7 • Zephyr Folk Festival, Zephyr Lodge, 1900 S. Zephyr Rd., Liberty Lake, 4 p.m., 994-8262, www.zephyrlibertylake.com/folk-festival
June 7 • The Friends of Manito Spring Plant Sale, 4 W. 21st Ave., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 456-8038, tfm@thefirendsofmanito.org, thefriendsofmanito.org
• June Community Volunteer Day at Cedar, Jewels Helping Hands, 3923 N. Cedar, 9 to 11 a.m., 443-5104, jewelshelpinghandsspokane@gmail.com, jewelshelpinghands.org
• CDA4Pride 2025: PRIDE in the PARK, North Idaho Pride Alliance, Coeur D'alene City Park, 420 W. Mullan Rd., Food, entertainment, community resources, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., (208) 352-3518, info@nipridealliance.com, nipridealliance.com
• Art Saves Saturday Service, The Guardian Spokane, 1403 N. Washington, Creative, sacred, hope-filled immersive evening to experience art, poetry, music and multi-sensory installations designed to connect you to yourself and to each other. 6 p.m., https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1362605282079?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Born This Way Spring Concert, Spectrum Singers St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St., honor the resilience, beauty and diversity of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, 7 p.m., info@spokanespectrumsingers.com, spokanespectrumsingers.com
June 10 • Eastern Washington Legislative Conference Meeting, Zoom 1 to 3 p.m., kaye@thefigtree.org
June 11 Northgate Revival Concert, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines, Spokane Valley, worship night to awaken hearts and unite communities, 7 p.m., 926-7966 office@holytrinitylmc.org, holytrinitylmc.org
June 11-13 • Post Falls Festival, Post Falls Parks and Recreation, Q'Emiln Park, 12201 W. Parkway Dr., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., (208) 773-0539, Recreation@postfalls.gov, postfalls.gov
• Laura Ingalls Wilder: Voice of the Prairie, Rex Theater, 7222 Main St., Bonners Ferry, Fr-Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m., (208) 817-7271, hello@rextheatergroup.com, rextheatergroup.com
June 13 • Together We Speak: A Celebration of Lived Experience, WA Speaks, Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St., 6 p.m., pr@allwellconsulting, allwellconsulting.com/wa-speaks
June 13-14 • Spokane Pride, Riverfront Spokane, 446 N. Howard St., entertainment, parade, dance party, reunion show, 5 to 9 p.m., 822-7190, info@spokanepride.org, spokanepride.org
June 13 – 19 • Young Adults Explore Buddhism retreat, Sravasti Abbey 692 Country Ln., Newport, with Venerable Thubten Chodron Ages 18-29, Registration required, 447-5549, office.sravasti@gmailcom, sravastiabbey.org
June 14 • Dad's Day Dash, Fundraiser for SNAP, Manito Park, 21 W. 18th, 9 a.m., snapwa.org/ddd5k
• Two Spirit Powwow, Riverfront Park, Opening Ceremony, 2 p.m., 631-0344, vendors, conraccurgio@gmail.com
June 15 Free Yoga, St. John's Cathedral with Eclipse Power Yoga, 101 E. 12th Ave., 1 p.m., 598-8938, erin@eclipsepoweryoga.com, eclipsepoweryoga.com
June 16 • Spokane String Quartet, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague, 3 to 4:45 p.m., 998-2261, spokanequartet@gmail.com, spokanestringquartet.org
June 17 • Summer Parkways Spokane, South Hill Parks Mantio and Comstock, 6 to 9 p.m., summerparkways@gmail.com, summerparkways.com
June 19 • 15th Annual Juneteenth, Inland Northwest Juneteenth Coalition, Grant Park, 115 E. 11th Ave., Entertainment, vendors, food, music at a joyful and enriching community gathering, 12 to 4 p.m., INWJC@ymail.com, INWJC.org
June 20 • Summer Kickoff Night Market & Resource Fair, Innovation High School, 811 E. Sprague Ave., Ste B, 4 to 8 p.m., 309-7690, info@prideschools.org, innovationspokane.org
June 21 • NAMI Walks Spokane, Riverfront Park 507 N. Howard St., walk to raise awareness and funds for mental health programs, support groups and education initiatives, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 838-5515, chauntelle@namispokane.org, namispokane.org
• Taste of Asia, Filipino American Northwest Association, Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St., culture, cuisine, music, dance and art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 724-0048, admin@filamspokanecda.com, filamnw.org
• Terrain's Bazaar, Terrain Gallery, 808 W. Main Ave., 130 + Booths, of art and handcrafted goods, 11 a.m., team@terrainspokane.com, terrainspokane.com
• Juneteenth Celebration, Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 550 S. Stone St., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. mlkcenterspokane.org
June 21-22 • RAICES Summer Yard Sale, Nuestras Raices Centro Comunitario, 1214 E. Sprague Ave., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 557-0566, office@hbpaofspokane.org, nuestrasraiceswa.org
June 22 • Riverfront Kids Fest, Riverfront Spokane, 446 N. Howard, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., 625-6600, rfpinfo@spokanecity.org, riverfrontspokane.org
• Cultural Crossings Benefit Concert for Thrive International, St. John's Cathedral, 127 E, 12th Ave., 3 to 5 p.m., thriveinternational.org
June 23 to Aug 8 • Blue Sky Kids Camp with I AM Alliance, Harmony Woods Retreat Center Mon-Fr 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., to register iamallanace.me/blueskycamps
June 24 • Sandlot Interactive Movie Night with Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition, Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland, 6 to 8 p.m., 327-1050, bella@jenniferevans.events, srdvc.org, garlandtheater.org
June 24-27 • "Repairers of the Breach: Nurturing Faith Communities that Restore Hope and Peace," Whitworth University Ministry Summit, Office of Church Engagement, Whitworth.edu/summit
To June 27 • Visions Unveiled: The Women Painters of Washington, Trails End Gallery, 204 E. Main St., Chewelah, Wed-Sat 5 to 8 p.m., 936-9181, trailsendgallery@yahoo.com, chewelah.org
June 27 • "Our Stories, Black Families in Spokane," NWMAC Campbell House, 2316 W. First Ave., storytelling, poetry readings, children's art, book readings, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 363-5337, northwestmuseum.org
• Bridges of Giving, Hillyard Senior Center Fundraiser, Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St., Silent Auction Opens 5:30 p.m., 482-0803, hillyardseniorcenter@yahoo.com, hillyardseniorcenter.org
June 28-29 • Sandpoint Renaissance Faire, Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Rd., (208) 263-8414, Sat to sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
July 1, 17, 24 Concerts Under the Pines, Audubon Downriver Neighborhood Council, Audubon Park, 3405 N. Milton, 10- 6 to 8 p.m., 17, 24 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 218-6428, audubondownriver@gmail.com, audubondownriver.spokaneneighborhoods.org
July 3-10 • Medicine Buddha Retreat with Venerable Sanye Khadro, in person, Sravasti Abbey, 692 Country Lane, Newport, 447-5549, sravastiabbey.org
July 11-13 • Post Falls Festival, Q'Emiln Park, 12201 W. Parkway Dr., Fri, Sat 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., (208) 773-0539, recreation@postfalls.gov, postfalls.gov
July 19 • Kids Fest 2025, Guardians of the Children Inland Northwest Chapter, Franklin Park, 302 W. Queen Ave., Free food, entertainment, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 998-2535, Goc.inw@mail.com, guardiansofthechildreninw.org
July 25- Aug 13 Exploring Monastic Life with Venerable Thubten Chodron & the Sravasti Abbey Community, registration at sravastiabbey.org
July 26 • 33 Artists Market at the Pergola, 2928 N. Madelia St., Indoor/outdoor market, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Bridging Community Celebration of the ADA, DAC NEW – Disability Action Center North East Washington, Riverfront Park, 466 W. Spokane Falls Blvd, Multicultural celebration, entertainment, resource booths, kids area, World Market, Free food and t-shirts, games and prizes, 11 a.m., infosp@index-wa.org, dacnw.org/spokane-wa
Aug 1-3 • Tast of CDA, Coeur d'Alene City Park and Beach, 416 W. Fort Grounds Dr., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., tasteofcda@panhandlekiwanis.org, panhaldlekiwanis.org/taste-of-cda.html
Aug 3 • Festival at Sandpoint Frand Finale: Sounds of Summer, War Memorial Field, 855 Ontario St., 7 p.m., festivalatsandpoint.com/grand-finale
Aug 8 • Northeast Youth Center's Annual Lemonade Stand Fundraiser, 3004 E. Queen Ave., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 482-0708, Sheilag@spokaneneyc.org, spokaneneyc.org
Aug 9 • Community Celebration, The Way to Justice, Spokane Eastside Reunion Association (SERA), youth gathering school supplies, shoes, free food, entertainment, talent show and music, vendors, community resources, Underhill Park, 700 S. Fiske St., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 822-7514, thewaytojustice.com
• "Healing with Hope," Lutheran Community Services Northwest fundraiser, Trezzi Farm Winery and Vineyard, 17710 N. Dunn Rd., Green Bluff, 5 p.m. lcsnw.org
• Hiroshima Nagasaki Remembrance, Location and time TBD, vfp35spokane@riseup.net
Aug 15-24 • Annie, Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Courds Rd., Coeur D'Alene, Fr-Sat 7 p.m., Sat-Sun 3 p.m., (208) 667-1865, cytnorthidaho.org
Aug 16 • Unity in the Community, Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St., Multicultural Celebration, Cultural Village, Entertainment, Career, Education and Health Fair, Senior Resources, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 625-6600, nwunity.org
Aug 20 • Curators of Sound Concert Series, Live From Somewhere, The northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and VIP Production Northwest, 2230 W. First, 5:30 p.m., 456-3931, visitor services@northwestmuseum.org, northwestmuseum.org
Aug 24 • Free Concert in Corbin Park, Corbin Park and Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council, 501 W. Park Pl, 4 to 6 p.m., emerson.garfield@gmail.com, emersongarfield.org
Aug 28 to Sept 1 • Pig Out in the Park, Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. Public Market, Foor, Free Concerts, 12 to 10 p.m., pigoutinthepark.com
Aug 29 to Sept 1 • In Praise of Dependent Arising with Serkong Rinpoche, A special Labor Day Weekend Retreat, Sravasti Abbey, Newport, sravastiabbey.org
