Family calendar

Ongoing

“Babes in Toyland” - Based on the operetta written by Victor Herbert in 1903. Part of the Family Series presented by the American Family Theater. Runs through Dec. 20. 4:30 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $10/adults, $5/children. (509) 325-SEAT.

“Journey to the North Pole” Holiday Lights Cruises - 40-minute lake cruises to see holiday lights and visit Santas North Pole Toy Workshop. Reservations required. Boat leaves daily at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. (boards 30 minutes prior to departure). Runs through Dec. 31. The Coeur d’Alene Resort, east side of the Boardwalk Marina, Coeur d’Alene. $14.75/adults, $13.75/seniors, free/ages 12 and younger (maximum of two children per adult). (877) 765-4653.

Riverfront Park Ice Palace - Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays and nights before school holidays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Runs through March 3. Riverfront Park. $4.25/adults and teens; $3.25/children, seniors and military; $2.75/skate rental, $34.99, plus tax for season pass. (509) 625-6600.

Santa Express - For ages 4-12. Kids can find fun, inexpensive gifts with the help of volunteer elves who also will help them wrap the gifts. Prices range from 50 cents to $8. Money raised is donated to the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Runs through Dec. 23. Crescent Building in the skywalk level, just east of Spokane Teachers Credit Union, downtown Spokane. (509) 535-3155.

South Pole Skating Village - Coeur d’Alene - Ice skating Monday-Thursday, sessions held 3, 4:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, sessions are noon, 1:30,3, 4:30, 6, 7:30 and 9 p.m. Sessions are 1 hour and 15 minutes each. Open through Jan. 6. Located outside the Coeur d’Alene Resort near the clock tower, Coeur d’Alene. $8/adults, $4/ages 12 and younger, $3/skate rental. (877) 765-4653.

Vanessa’s Village - For age 12 and older. A boutique in the entry of Santa Express with stocking stuffers and gifts for the family, friends and secret Santas. Money raised is donated to the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Runs through Dec. 23. Crescent Building in the skywalk level, just east of Spokane Teachers Credit Union, downtown Spokane. (509) 535-3155.

Today

The Singing Nuns - “Come to the Manger” with special guests Spokane Children’s Chorus. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $20/adults, $16/seniors and students. (509) 325-SEAT.

Friday

Concert and Caroling at Post Falls Library - Holiday concert and singing of carols lead by J.J. Dion, executive director of the Northwest Sacred Music Chorale. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Post Falls Library. 7:30 p.m., by the library fireplace, 821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. Free. 292-2314.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - vs. Seattle. 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $7-$17. (800) 325-SEAT.

The Singing Nuns - “Come to the Manger” with special guests Spokane Children’s Chorus. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $20/adults, $16/seniors and students. (509) 325-SEAT.

Saturday

“The Velveteen Rabbit” - Musical of Margery Williams’ story of love and friendship. Presented by Spokane Children’s Theatre. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Performance will be signed for the hearing impaired. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $8-$10. (509) 325-SEAT.

KPBX Kids’ Concert and Sing-a-Long - Enjoy an “Aussie Holiday” with the Urban Coyote Bush Band. 1-2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Second Floor Auditorium 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Mobius Project: Filipino Star - For ages 4-9. Learn to make a parol, an authentic Filipino star lantern. Noon-1 p.m., Mobius, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $10. (509) 624-KIDS.

Priest Lake State Park Annual Christmas Party - Games and activities for the whole family, pine bough ride through the park’s winter wonderland, games, crafts, contests and refreshments. Cross country skis and snowshoes available to rent. Santa will stop by to take pictures. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Priest Lake State Park, Indian Creek Campground, 12 miles north of Coolin, Idaho, Coolin, Idaho. Free; $4/motor vehicle entry fee. 443-2200.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - vs. Tri-City. 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $7-$17. (800) 325-SEAT.

Youth Equipped For Success Benefit Dinner and Raffle - Spirit Lake YES multiservice organization sponsors the event. Serving barbecue ribs, braised chicken, cole slaw or potato salad, beans and biscuit. Proceeds benefit programs in Athol, Bayview and Spirit Lake, that include youth and family tutoring, mentoring, GED assistance, recreational activities, and social integration and development. 5 p.m., Buttonhook Restaurant, Fifth and Main, Bayview, Idaho. $7.95. 683-2213 or (208) 623-2539.

Sunday

Hay and Sleigh Rides - For all ages. Free coloring books and candy canes. Noon-4 p.m., Forever Green Tree Farm, 500 Forever Green Drive, St. Maries. 245-2440.

Monday

Vanessa’s Village - For age 12 and older. A boutique in the entry of Santa Express with stocking stuffers and gifts for the family, friends and secret Santas. Money raised is donated to the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Crescent Building in the skywalk level, just east of Spokane Teachers Credit Union, downtown Spokane. (509) 535-3155.

Tuesday

“Music of the Season” Concert - Clarion Brass with guests John Frankhauser on bass and Jacob Sampson on beat box. Tickets and information available at Auntie’s Book Store. 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar. $15/general admission, $10/students and seniors. (509) 489-4633.

Wednesday

Coeur d’Alene Tribal Storytelling and Songs - The Coeur d’Alene Tribal Fisheries program and University of Idaho Extension will present a special evening with traditional story tellers Mariane Nomee and Cliff SiJohn. Drum group Rose Creek will also be presenting a different form of story-telling, the forty-niner song. Forty-niners are a friendship-building, round dance style of song that bridge from the formal songs of the pow wow to the informal post-powwow gathering. 6-8 a.m., North Idaho College, Todd Hall, Molstead Library, Coeur d’Alene. Free. 686-6803.