News/Events in Tekoa, WA

Monthly Happenings – 2023


January 2023

February 2023

C&D’s Bar & Grill

March 2023

  • Lenny is in hibernation until 2024. Check back for the fun with our annual “Where’s Lenny”.
  • ANNUAL POT OF GOLD SHOP HOP! Keep watch for 2024 details.

April 2023

Seeds & Plants of the Wild are two of our biggest employers in the Tekoa area.

May 2023

It’s almost summer in Tekoa! Follow our FB page for info on free movies at the Empire Theatre, family activities, game nights in the park, Slippery Gulch, swim lessons and swimming pool activities, Summer Reading at the Library, and much more.

Summer is also a great time to hike the Trestle at the Palouse to Cascades Trailhead. We have cute shops and yummy places to eat to make the experience memorable.

June 2023

  • Trail Riders in Tekoa – June 3 & 4
  • Tekoa HS Graduation – June 3
  • Slippery Gulch – June 17

July 2023

  • Summer Reading at the Library. Activities and contests for all ages.
  • Thursday Game Days in the Park (Grassy area next to Rest Stop). 7:00 PM.
    Eclairs will be open with ice cream and drinks for sale.
    Games for all ages.
  • FREE Movie at the Tekoa Empire Theatre. Wednesday July 12 @ 7:00 PM.
    Playing: Super Mario Bros
    Concessions will be for sale.
  • Tekoa Pool Open All Month
    For updates on Pool Hours, Lessons, and more, follow Tekoa Parks and Recreation on FB
  • Sign up for Tekoa Yard Sales at the Tekoa Market starting July 7. Cost is $5.00 per location to cover maps and advertising.
    Night Swimming on Tuesday and Thursday all month. See Tekoa Parks and Rec on FB for info.

August 2023

  • National Night Out
    Tuesday, Aug. 1, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
    School Ball Field (new location this year.) Food, first responders, games, activities, meet your neighbors, and more. Late night swim at the pool.

    Tekoa Yard Sales –
    Saturday, Aug. 5
    9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Map available at the Tekoa Market day of the sales.

September 2023

  • First Day of School
    September 5, 2023
  • Palouse Empire Fair
    September 7-10

October 2023

  • Annual Plowing Bee – TBA
  • Trunk or Treat on Crosby Street
    TBA
  • Halloween – Oct. 30

November 2023

  • Veterans Day – Nov. 11
  • Happy Thanksgiving
  • Small Business
    Saturday
Photo courtesy of Sarah Chase

December 2023

  • Hanukkah (Start) – Dec. 18
  • Christmas – Dec. 25

On-Going In Tekoa

  • Chamber of Commerce Meeting – 1st Friday of every month; 7:30 AM at Eclairs Coffee Shop.
  • City Council Meeting – 1st & 3rd Monday of the month; 7:00 PM; City Hall (Meets once a month during summer.) Call ahead to confirm days and times or to join through Zoom.
  • Healthy Tekoa Coalition Meeting – 2nd Tuesday of the month; 9:00 AM; Tekoa Community Center (Does not meet during summer months.)
  • Parks & Recreation Board – 3rd Tuesday of the month; 7:00 PM; City Hall