Things to do

Eastern Washington Farm Heritage Fair – Today-Sunday. Fifth annual event presented by the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum in collaboration with the Inland Empire Steam and Gas Buffs. Celebrate the history of the Spokane Valley and support the museum fundraiser. Featuring displays and demonstrations of historic tractors, engines, farm implements, cars, trucks, tractor pulls and parades, blacksmithing, wheat threshing, cream separating, quilting, rope-making and more. Also food and music. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. all three days, Spokane Valley Museum, 10200 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $5/adults, $3/ages 7-17, Free/ages 6 and younger, $15/families of five or more, mothers get in free on Sunday. (509) 922-4570.

Community Health Fair - Free information on health resources in our community, including behavioral health, diabetes and senior care will be offered. Skin cancer screenings and heart screenings are also available by appointment. Saturday, 8-10:30 a.m., Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 666-3148.

Garden Expo 2012 - Presented by the Inland Empire Gardeners. 250 vendors, including plant sellers, garden stores, suppliers and manufacturers, unusual perennials, heirloom vegetables, tomato plants, bulbs, hosta, succulents, annuals, trees, garden artists and crafters. There will also be gardening seminars, food, live music and more. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 535-8434.

Celebrate Life! Expo - More than 200 exhibitors and presenters and more than 20 free heath sceenings available. Access to experts and professionals who specialize in products and services related to aging. Information will be available on travel and recreation, home and gardening, food and wine, finance, fitness and more. Live entertainment. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $5/advance, $10/door. (509) 326-1471.

Spokane Junior Lilac Parade - 61st annual event and largest children’s parade in the nation, hosted by the Rotary Club of Spokane. The parade doubles as a competition for more than 8,000 middle and junior high school and elementary band and drill team members along with multiple children’s organizations within the Inland Northwest. Parade route is available at www.spokanejrlilac parade.com. This year’s theme is “Lilac and Roll.” Saturday, 10 a.m., downtown Spokane. Free. (509) 991-8708.

Spokane Women’s Expo Shopping Event – Friday and Saturday. Enjoy shopping, beauty tips, jewelry, women’s accessories, health screenings and a weekend filled with fun. Today 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (602) 625-3000.

Valleyfest Auction and Dinner - “Let’s Rock the Valley.” Silent and oral auctions, live entertainment. Dinner by Red Rock Catering. Funds raised will assist in the continuing effort to provide a free community event to the Spokane Valley and surrounding Inland Northwest. The community’s generous donations, gifts, sponsorship and attendance help Valleyfest meet the fundraising goals. 5:30-10 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $40. (509) 922-3299.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive - 20th annual event presented by Campbell Soup Company and the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC). Place non-perishable food items next to your mailbox Saturday for your letter carriers to pick up. Donations will be distributed to local food banks. For more information, visit www.stampouthunger.info.

23rd Annual Mother’s Day Walking Tour – Friday-Sunday. Self-guided historic tour of six houses in Spokane’s Rockwood Historic District Neighborhood. Tickets available for purchase at two of the houses (527 E. Rockwood Blvd. or 2105 S. Rockwood Blvd.) or at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. For more information email david.brum@ northwestmuseum.org. Held noon-4 p.m. daily. $18. (509) 363-5315.

BeGin! - Live music, cocktails, mocktails and gallery cruising at a spirited after hours party. Complimentary admission; donations welcomed. Today, 6-8 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Free. (509) 363-5344.

Spring Tea - Annual event presented by Women and Children’s Free Restaurant and Community Kitchen. A four-course tea menu is planned. Table Captains decorate their own tables which brings out the creativity in all. Saturday, 11:30 a.m., Spokane Masonic Center, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. $40. (509) 324-1995.