Get out of the house

•Friday-Sunday: 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 12-14: Monroe Street Antique District’s annual Mother’s Day Sale. Nine antique stores on Monroe Street between the Monroe Street Bridge and Dalton Street will participate by offering discounts and special treats. Maps are available at each store.

•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 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 14 and 28: Estate auction at Owens Auction Gallery, 14208 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. For more information, call (509) 990-6488 or go to www.owensauction.com.

•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 May 20. For more information, go to www.thefarmchicks.com.