By Les Tanner

Double-checking with event coordinators about the following locations, dates, and times is recommended.

Northern Idaho

3    Idaho & Lewis County Treasure Hunt: Kamiah

3    Single Moms Celebration: Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene

3-31     Kootenai County Farmer’s Market: SATURDAYS. 9 AM – 1:30 PM, .Hayden

3, 10    Long Camp Saturday Farmers Market & Swap Meet: Kamiah

3-4 Riggins Rodeo: The action statrts at 1:30 PM each day at the Rodeo Grounds.  There are also a breakfast and a parade.  Riggins

7-28     Kootenai County Farmer’s Market: WEDNESDAYS. 9 AM – 1:30 PM, Riverstone, Coeur d’Alene

10  Sacred Salmon Ceremony: The Annual “Sacred Salmon Ceremony & Friendship Pot Luck” is free & open to all. Noon – 3  PM, Riggins

10  Elk City Wagon Road Museum “Dessert at the Museum”: Clearwater

10  Long Bridge Half Marathon: Sandpoint

10  Honor the Fallen: North Idaho Annual Ruck March:11 AM – 2 PM. Free. McEuen Park, Coeur d’Alene

10  Depot Days Car Show: Northern Pacific Railroad Museum Event. Vendors on the lawn, cars on the streets, and lots of fun. Wallace

24-25   Coeur d’Alene Marathon: Half, 10K, & 5K, McEuen park, Coeur d’Alene

5/31-6/1  Coeur d’ Alene Rock & Gem Show: Adults $5, Under 12 FREE.  Silent Auctions (Short and Long Term). Kid’s Corner for Kids of all ages. Raffles and Door Prizes. Food available on site. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene

Southwestern Idaho

1    Studio Art Exploration: Hands-on art making. Drop-in designed for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 4:30 – 6:30 PM, Boise Art Museum, Boise

1    Water-Wise Landscaping:Learn how to create a water-wise landscape this spring with this free workshop. Hosted by The WaterShed and Ada Soil and Water Conservation District. 6 – 7:30 PM,   Library! at Cole & Ustick, Boise

3    Museum Work Day: 8 AM.  Volunteers Welcome.  Lunchtime Seminar (bring your own lunch): Program: Jan Summers Duffy, OJSMNH: “Museum Collections inArchacheology”. O.J.Smith Museum of Natural History, The College of Idaho, Caldwell

3    Art Endeavor: A program where youth (ages 8-16) are inspired to make their own art creation! Children, youth and their caregivers are welcome to attend. 4 – 5 PM, Public Library, Nampa

3    Boise River Marathon: Eagle

3    Experience Idaho:  Come shop locally produced apparel, art, crafts, food, and much more.  Expo Idaho, Garden City

3    Western Idaho Fiddle Contest: 1830 N Linder Rd, Meridian

3    Health and Fitness Expo: Expo Idaho, Garden City

3    Eagle Spring Outdoor Market:This community market will feature local handmade goods, and arts. City Hall Campus, Eagle

3-4 SRRSCAA Auto Cross: West Parking Lot, Expo Idaho, Garden City

3-10     The Best Little Derby in the West: Ford Idaho Horse Park, Nampa

5    Cinco de Mayo: 5 – 10 PM, Indian Creek Plaza, Caldwell

6    Kilroy Coffee Klatch: Meets at 10 AM the first Tuesday of every month and is FREE to any and all veterans!  Coffee and breakfast treats.  The general public is welcome, but admission rates do apply. Warhawk Air Museum, Nampa

8-10     Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival: This showcases quilting, sewing, crafting, and more. Expo Idaho, Garden City

10  Mother’s Day Market: Vintage & Craft Market, Music, Mimosas and Moms. 10 AM – 3 PM, Indian Creek Plaza, Caldwell

10  “Blossoms & Bruises” Roller Derby: A triple-header showcasing the full spectrum of roller derby action, South Expo Building, Expo Idaho, Garden City

10  Dry Bar Comedy: Caldwell Fine Arts  presentation.7 PM, Jewett Auditorium, The College of Idaho, Caldwell

10-11   Beltane Fantasy Festival: This Renaissance Fair event is an adaptive celebration of the Celtic holiday of Beltane. It celebrates all the wonderful mythology from around the world. Expo Idaho, Garden City

14,28   South Meridian Market: Meridian

20,27   Tuesdays on the Creek: 6 – 9 PM. Indian Creek Plaza. Caldwell

21  Red Cross Blood Drive: 10 AM – 4 PM, Meridian Automotive, Meridian

24  Jefitos 6th Annual Car Show: 11 AM, Expo Idaho, Garden City

30-31   Southern Idaho Coin Show: 2 – 5 PM, Riverside Hotel. 2900 W Chinden Blvd, Boise

31  NPC Idaho Muscle Classic & Wheelchair Nationals: Expo Idaho, Garden City

31  Boise Corgi Fest: 10 AM – 3 PM, Expo Idaho, Garden City

Eastern Idaho

1-3 Vintage Market Days of Eastern Idaho: An upscale vintage-inspired, curated market. So much more than a flea market. Live music and food trucks.  Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds, Blackfoot

2-3 SRD’s SE Idaho Days: Parade, Car Show, Live Bands, Horse Drawn Wagon Ride, Power Wheels Races, Perfect Chaos Party Band, Food Trucks & Unique Vendors. Bannock County Event Center, Pocatello

3    Learn About Flintknapping: 1 – 4 PM, Idaho Museum of Natural History, Pocatello

3-31     Portneuf Valley Farmers Market: SATURDAYS. 3 – 7 PM,435 W, Center, Pocatello

23        Fishermans Breakfast: Annual free breakfast, including pancakes, sausage, and hash browns. Served from 6 AM – 1 PM.  Clyde Keefer Memorial Park, St. Anthony