Kids Calendar

Today

A T. Rex Named Sue - Tells the story of the largest, most complete, and best-preserved T. Rex fossil yet discovered. The exhibition features a fully articulated, life-sized cast of The Field Museum’s star dinosaur. Visitors can learn about the dinosaur’s scientific importance through interactive activities. Exhibit hours are Tuesdays -Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. Runs through Sept. 2. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/ages 6-18 and seniors, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 325-SEAT.

Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking - For ages 18 and older, held Tuesday/Thursday. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. 6-8 p.m., Spokane River. $68. (509) 625-6200.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Runs through Thursday. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 926-6283. 10:30 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390.

Toddler Storytime – For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 926-6283. 10 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390.

Friday

“The Chronicles of Narnia” - Free family movie night with snacks. 7 p.m., Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St. Free. (509) 487-9667.

KPBX Kids’ Concert - Featuring the Nacho Kids Band: Carlos Alden, Merri Schulz and Patrick Klausen. Noon, Riverfront Park, Clocktower Meadow. Free. (509) 328-5729.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356. 10:30 a.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. (509) 444-5375. 10:30 a.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380. 10:30 a.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. (509) 444-5395. For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356. 10 a.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. (509) 444-5375. 10 a.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380. 10 a.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. (509) 444-5395. 10 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390.

Saturday

BOBfest (Battle of the Bands) - Junior and senior high school bands compete in this judged event. Coordinated by the Chase Youth Commission and the Teen Advisory Council. Activities also include tie dye and temporary tattoo art. 1-6 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free. (509) 625-6440.

Child Safety Day - Providing Operations Families ID, meet McGruff the crime dog, demonstrating Chaperone Service, balloons and treats. 1-4 p.m., Verizon Wireless, 6227 N. Division St.Free. (509) 570-4801.

Lipizzaner Stallions - June 16 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; June 17 at 2 p.m. Runs through Sunday. The Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave., $20.50-$29.50. (800) 325-SEAT.

Living History: Fur Trade Encampment - Talk with traders, voyageurs, trappers, Metis and Indian “Daughters of the Country.” Visit their camps and lodges, see their flintlock guns, tools, equipment, leather goods and hand-stitched clothing. See a fur trade canoe and bateau, cannon salutes, open-fire cooking, period music and games. Sponsored by Washington State Parks Department and the Friends of Spokane House. Runs through Sunday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., The Spokane House Interpretive Center, Highway 291 near Nine Mile Falls. Free. (509) 466-5064.

Youth and Teen Improvisation Classes - Features storytelling, mime, environment creation, character development and spontaneity. Final class will feature a performance. Held Saturdays, June 16-July 14: 10-10:50 a.m. for ages 7-11; 11-11:50 a.m. for ages 12-17. The Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $60. (509) 747-7045.

Youth Book Group - Discussion of “Fly By Night,” by Francis Hardinge. For ages 8-12. 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Second Floor Conference Room, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Monday

Baby lapsit (North) - For infants up to age 18 months. 10:30 a.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 926-6283.

Tuesday

Family Story Evening - For all ages. 7 p.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 926-6283.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356.

Wednesday

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, Deer Park Branch, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 893-8300. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 926-6283. 10 a.m., Spokane County Library, Deer Park Branch, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. (509) 893-8300.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. Runs through June 21. 10 a.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 926-6283.

June 21

Preschool Storytime – For ages 3-5. Runs through June 21. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 926-6283. 10:30 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390.

Riverview Thai Kayaking - For ages 16 and older. Meet at the river’s edge and paddle up to the restaurant. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. 6-9 p.m., Spokane River. $29. (509) 625-6200.

Science Explorers: Microscopes - For ages 4-7. Learn about one of the most important scientific instruments in history. 2-3 p.m., Mobius Kids, lower level of River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. $12. (509) 624-5437 ex. 0.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. Runs through June 21. 10 a.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 926-6283. 10 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390.