Brooke Lauerman

1 Millwood WinterFest 2025 – Features local vendors, treats, live entertainment and community spirit as Millwood shines bright for the holidays. 4-7 p.m. Friday. 3301 N. Argonne Road, Millwood. Admission: Free.

1 The Festival of Fair Trade’s Global Holiday Market – A celebration of community, culture and connection. Stroll through North America’s longest-running fair trade market and discover handcrafted gifts and treasures from Nepal, Guatemala, Chile and over 40 countries around the world. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. Admission: Free.

1 Custer’s 49th Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show – Features over 250 Artisans from across the Northwest displaying and selling their fine art, hand crafts and specialty foods. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Nov. 23. Spokane Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Admission: $9 single day, $11 3-day pass. Free parking.

1 The Root Experience Festival – A three-day festival of multicultural, multigenerational and multidisciplinary expression through electrifying performances, thought-provoking films, captivating visual art and a marketplace of BIPOC vendors/entrepreneurs. 6-10:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 12:30-8 p.m. Sunday. Spokane Central Library, Magic Lantern Theater and Saranac Art Projects. For more information or to register, visit spokanearts.org. Admission: Free.

1 Palouse Fall Craft Fair – A craft fair featuring handmade goods, vintage treasures and more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Palouse Community Center, 230 E. Main St. Palouse. Admission: Free.

1 2025 Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol Ski Swap – The region’s largest winter sports equipment and clothing event featuring thousands of new and used winter sports items sold by individuals and area sports stores. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon Sunday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Admission: $5; children 12 and under are free

1 Jupiter’s Eye Haunted Bookstore – Browse books by candlelight, get free tarot readings and 10% off all horror books. 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Jupiter’s Eye Cafe, 411 W. First Ave. Admission: Free.

1 Cheney Farmers Market Fall Fest – Live music from Mason Van Stone, a free kid's pumpkin painting (while supplies last), free carnival games, giveaways and over 40 vendors. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Veteran's Memorial Park, 612 Fourth St., Cheney. Admission: Free.

1 South Perry Street Fair 2025 – A large market featuring a variety of local vendors selling food, art, handicrafts and more with the addition of live music and a kid's area. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday. South Perry Business District. Admission: Free.

1 Car Wash Fundraiser for Lewis and Clark High School’s Music Program – All proceeds benefit the high school's band, choir and orchestra programs. Enter the car wash from S. Washington St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Lewis and Clark High School, 521 W. Fourth Ave. Admission: $10.

1 2nd Friday ArtWalk – 2nd Friday ArtWalk features local live music, art demonstrations and galleries in downtown Coeur d’Alene every second Friday of the month year-round. 5-8 p.m. Friday. Admission: Free.

1 Pig Out in the Park – A food and music festival with over 60 food booths, 35 public market booths and 130 free concerts. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. Admission: Free.

1 Millwood Daze – An annual community celebration featuring a car show, a street fair, a 5K, pancake breakfast and a parade. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Kids and pet parade at noon. Saturday. Bottles, 3223 N. Argonne Road, Millwood. Admission: Free.

1 Garland Pride – A pride celebration in Spokane’s Garland District featuring a vendor fair, drag shows, live music, food and more. 4-9 p.m. Saturday. Garland District. Admission: Free.

1 Yes, And Art Gallery Opening – A new community art space blending Spokane’s visual arts and improv scenes with rotating exhibits, community-created work and events. 3-9 p.m. Friday. Blue Door Theatre, 319 S. Cedar St. Admission: Free.

1 Community Mutual Aid – A free event focused on doling out mutual aid to the community through sharing clothing items, food and more. Donations and volunteers are welcome. 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday. The corner of State and Pacific streets, downtown Spokane. Admission: Free.

University High School sophomore Sindhu Surapaneni competed in HOSA’s Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, last month and earned fourth place in the Job Seeking Skills category.