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 star dinosaur from Chicago’s Field Museum. 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. Admission: $7 adults, $5 ages 6-18 and seniors, free age 5 and younger. (509) 325-SEAT.
Big Taste Grill - Great brats on the world’s largest barbecue grill with music by DJ Tony Goltiani. Benefits the Mead Food Bank. Noon-5 p.m., Yoke’s Market, 14202 N. Market St., Mead. (509) 242-0200.
Free Kids Summer Movies at the Garland Theatre - Doors open at 9 a.m., show at 9:30 a.m. Ratings are G or PG. June 28-29, “Eragon”; July 2-6, “The Last Mimzy”; July 9-13, “Charlotte’s Web”; July 16-20, “Firehouse Dog”; July 23-27, “Happy Feet”; July 30-Aug. 3, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”; Aug. 6-10, “Are We Done Yet?”; Aug. 13-17, “Night at the Museum”; Aug. 20-24, TBA; Aug. 27-31, TBA. Runs through Aug. 31. Garland Theatre, 924 W. Garland Ave. (509) 327-1050.
Hoopfest Team Packet Pickup - June 28, 4-8 p.m. and June 29, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Riverfront Park’s Central Meadow. (509) 624-2414.
Lego Club - For ages 5-10. Enjoy thousands of Legos and Lego-building activities. 3:30-4:30 p.m., Mobius Kids, lower level of River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. $10. (509) 624-5437 ext. 0.
Puppet Show - “Gammer Gurton’s Needle.” Dickon loves mischief, so he’s turned everything upside-down in Gammer Gurton’s cottage. Chaos and silliness reign as Gammer’s only needle has gone missing. 3:30 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5331.
SCAT: Signs, Clues & Tracks (Shadle) - Unleash your wildlife detective skills with West Valley Outdoor Learning Center staff. Explore animal artifacts and visit virtual habitats looking for “clues” left by our animal neighbors. 2 and 3:30 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5331.
Spokane Falls Community College Summer Youth College - One-week courses taught by college faculty and staff for ages 9-13. Held Mondays-Fridays July 9-13 and July 16-20. Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. (509) 434-5149.
White-water Kayak Playboating (CANCELED) - Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation. (509) 625-6200.
Friday
Puppet Show - “Gammer Gurton’s Needle.” Dickon loves mischief, so he’s turned everything upside-down in Gammer Gurton’s cottage. Chaos and silliness reign as Gammer’s only needle has gone missing. 2 p.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5331.
Saturday
Strawberry Picking - Pay for what you pick, gathering sponsored by Slow Food Spokane River. 8:30 a.m., Siemer’s U-Pick, Green Bluff. Strawberry shortcake feast: $5 per person while supplies last.
Strawberry Picking Celebration - June 30-July 1. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff.
The Reumus Lupins and The Parselmouths - Wizard rock bands perform music inspired by the Harry Potter books. For children sixth grade and older. 3 p.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5331.