Get out of the house

Friday-Saturday – The second annual Homesteader Hens Barn Sale, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., both days at 5634 French Gulch Road in Coeur d’Alene. The sale will feature collectibles, antiques, shabby chic, garden bedding plants, food and more. Directions: From Spokane, take the 15th Street Exit, travel south to Pennsylvania Ave. Go East and follow the signs. For more information, call Nancy Runge at (208) 664-7311

Saturday– The American Cancer Society’s Discovery Shop will offer collectible appraisals from 2-5 p.m. For only $10, “Aunt Bea” and Margaret of Aunt Bea’s Antiques will give oral appraisals for up to three items per person. The Discovery Shop is at 805 W. Garland Ave. For more information, call 328-9373.

Saturday– Hurd Mercantile and Co. annual Spring Open House, Rockford. Treats and giveaways from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Mercantile will have its annual sidewalk sale May 20-21. For more information, call 291-4077

April 28-30: Custer’s 31st annual Antique and Collectors Sale will be at the Spokane Fair and Expo Center. For more information, call (509) 924-0588.

May 13 – The Inland Empire Garden Expo isn’t just for gardeners. There are a number of vendors bringing antiques and collectibles. The expo will be held at the Spokane Community College Lair Building at 1810 N. Greene St., Spokane. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, go to www.tiegardeners.org or call (509) 535-8434.

May 20-21: The Farm Chicks Antique Show in Fairfield is growing. A third location has been added to the mix. Treasure Hunters can shop for goodies in the Community Center or in the two large tents nearby. Country Living Magazine editors will make an appearance on Saturday. For more information, go to www.thefarmchicks.com.