Spokane's getting ready for 2025, and all the new resolutions on your list! Find your best self this year in Spokane. Whether it's a mountain hike to reconnect with nature or cooking classes to up your skill in the kitchen, Spokane's got you covered for your new year.

Get Ready for Bloomsday

Ready to hit the ground running? Bloomsday, Spokane’s iconic 12k race, happens every first Sunday in May and is a great goal to work towards for many of those looking to start a fitness journey. From scenic views to Doomsday Hill, prepping for the race can get daunting, so check out Bloomsday’s website for training plans. Get started with a solo regiment, or find your flock to get you to race day and beyond!

Lilac Bloomsday Association

Sobered Up!

Some people resolve to put down the bottle for the New Year, starting with a dry January. But going sober doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. Diversion Events hosts alcohol-free pop-up nights for folks leaning toward a sober evening. All events are 21+, and everyone is asked to arrive sober.

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Find Your Inner Chef

Deleting that food delivery app and picking up a spatula can be daunting. But Kitchen Engine makes it easy to change it up with specialty cooking classes hosted by experienced instructors. You can learn to toss pizzas or make pies from scratch. And kids ages ten and up are welcome to join in! Check out their calendar and find a class that fits your needs.

The Kitchen Engine

Nerd Out With a New Hobby

Dungeons and Dragons flourish in Spokane, and it’s a great hobby to pick up in the New Year! Anyone can pick up a starter kit from Uncle or Merlyn’s in downtown Spokane. Or, for the genuinely uninitiated looking for a feel of the game, sit at a table in the Bear Totem during one of their one-shot nights! Roll the dice, craft your character, and get ready for your next adventures in 2025!

Uncle's Games, Puzzles & More

Reconnect With Nature

Spokane is home to beautiful landscapes all around you! If you’re looking to take more time in nature, Spokane is a perfect place to be. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced skier, plan to visit Mt. Spokane, Silver Mountain, 49 North, and Lookout Pass, four incredible mountains within 90 minutes of downtown. Or, grab a map and plan your next hiking or snowshoeing venture with a group of friends.

Riverside State Park

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