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It’s Friday, Spokane! Let’s finish this week strong.

In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Public dock debate, Bloomsday’s 50th countdown, and leprechaun gold scavenger hunt + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.

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📰 In the news

River recreation plans spark debate: Ruby River Hotel proposes a 75-foot public dock by the Division Street Bridge to improve Spokane River access. Approvals are pending, and safety near the dam is a concern — get details on approvals and safety.

Big goals and community events: Spokane’s 50th Bloomsday is closing in, with registration up 25 percent so far and $30 through March 31. MAC opens 50-year exhibit March 27, and No-Li hosts Perennials March 31 — get registration and event info.

Build-out plans taking shape: Five Below is planning a new store at Northtown Square in North Spokane, with $270,000 in renovations near Petco and DSW. The opening date has not been announced — get all the renovation details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Sip and paint a magical castle
• Celebrate spring with Mendelssohn and Lalo
• Shop local artisans at Shadle Park
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Fresh inspiration in stock: From paints and papers to brushes, custom framing, and print help, Spokane Art Supply is the nudge to start, or finally finish, that project you’ve been side-eyeing. Shelves stacked with possibilities make it easy to find your stride… and let something spark.

Build your hangout spot: Dynamic Decks has built Spokane decks since 1999, blending clean design, thoughtful details, and crews fluent in TimberTech and custom covers. If your patio still whispers 1997, they can refresh it into a spot for weeknight dinners and Saturday morning coffee.

Seafood comfort, Spokane-style: The Barrel Steak & Seafood House leans into Pacific Northwest staples like cedar-plank salmon, halibut, and sea scallops, served in a warm, no-pretense room made for catch-ups and low-key celebrations. Easygoing cooking that makes skipping the dishes feel entirely justified.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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🍀 Luck of the Irish Spring Craft Fair @ Corbin Senior Activity Center | Friday (3/13) at 9:00 AM – Upgrade the usual yard sale crawl with a real-deal local craft fair. Browse makers, try your luck at raffles, and tuck into a proper Irish lunch for $15. Corbin Senior Center dining room serves stew, traditional apple cake, and more from Noon to 2 PM.

🐰 Bunny Photos @ River Park Square | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – Whether your kids still believe or you’re just here for the photo, River Park Square’s Bunny brings pics, hourly KIDZ BOP dance parties, a sensory-friendly session, pet photo night, and a Bunny Hop sendoff. Reserve ahead for perks, a Crayola freebie, and fewer meltdowns.

🌿 Natural Dye Baths & Resists @ Spokane Zero Waste Classroom | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Turn silk and cotton into art with farm grown florals and a simmering dye bath. Beth Mort of Snapdragon Flower Farm teaches natural dyes, fabric prep, mordanting, and resist binding at Spokane Zero Waste Classroom. $115, cheaper than therapy, prettier than bleach.

🌸 Orchid and Plant Show & Sale @ Spokane Community College Lair | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – An orchid and plant show and sale is rolling in with rare finds, hardy houseplants, and growers who know the difference between thirsty and dramatic. Browse, buy, and pick up care tips, then go home a hero to your windowsill. Bring a tote, and restraint.

🎐 Fused Glass Windchimes @ Casting Glass Stones | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Trade your to-do list for a fused glass wind chime you’ll actually hang on the porch. Choose colors and textures, they handle the kiln and driftwood, then swing by next week; beginner friendly, all supplies included, closed-toe shoes, and just enough tinkering to feel competent.

🕵 Leprechaun Gold Scavenger Hunt @ Riverfront Spokane | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – Think you can out-hustle a leprechaun? Riverfront Park is scattering 525 coins for a St. Patrick’s Day dash, each good for a same-day Looff Carrousel ride, limit one per person, and 25 are America 250 editions you can gloat about over coffee.

🎗 Red Ribbon Gala @ The Centennial Hotel Spokane | Sunday (3/15) at 4:00 PM – Break out the dress shoes and your best small talk, SAN’s 22nd Red Ribbon Gala is landing in the Riverside Ballroom at the Centennial Hotel. Tickets go on sale December 1, but scan the QR to snag early access, early-bird pricing, and smug satisfaction.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/13 Live Music @ Jackson St. Bar & Grill – 7:00 PM
• 3/14 Toody Cole & Her Band and more @ Berserk – 12:00 AM
• 3/14 Spokane, WA @ The Fox Theater Spokane – 7:30 PM
• 3/14 Blake Braley Sings the Music of Prince @ Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center (Coughlin Theater) – 7:30 PM
• 3/15 Kevin Sullivan @ SPOKANE COMEDY CLUB – 4:00 PM
• 3/15 Hawthorne Heights @ Knitting Factory – 7:00 PM
• 3/15 Luis J Gomez @ SPOKANE COMEDY CLUB – 7:01 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Spokane report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 44°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 69%

Rain and snow likely. Cloudy. High near 44, with temperatures falling to around 42 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 45°F – Low: 25°F – Precip: 40%

A chance of snow before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

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