OUTDOOR SPORTS -- A family-friendly outdoor adventure festival on July 11 will offer introductions to a wide range of activities on and off the Spokane River on in Spokane Valley, along with music, freeride bike stunts and brews to create the festival atmosphere.

Spokatopia will run 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Camp Sekani Park.

Participants will have a chance to try stand-up paddleboarding and SUP yoga, kayaking, disc golf, rock climbing, mountain biking, geocaching, rafting and canoeing.

Vendors of gear and other outdoor products will have booths.

Demo bikes, paddle sports gear, slacklines and other gear will be on hand for festival goers to try out, according to organizers from Spokane Parks and Recreation Department.

Live entertainment will start at 4 p.m.

Entry to the festival is $5.  The fee is waived for participants who sign up for "Outdoor Adventure Excursions," which cost $8-$20 and offer a deeper introduction and instruction into the activities featured at the event. 

Parents must accompany youth's in the tour sessions.

Preregister for the special excursions online at spokatopia.com.

One of the stand-up paddleboard sessions already has a wait list.