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. 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 five and younger. (509) 325-SEAT.

In the Garden - Gardening stories and fun craft. Appropriate for school-aged children. 4 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Runs through Thursday. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350; 10:30 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. Runs through Thursday. 10 a.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350; 10 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390.

Friday

2006 Bloomsday Run Trade show - Tradeshow and check-in for the 31st annual 12K run on Sunday. Features fitness products, activities and more. Friday, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free admission to trade show; $30/late entry fee for race.

Author Nicolete Stasko - Australian poet presents her work, “Glass Cathedrals: New and Selected Poems.” Taking her themes from everyday life and the natural world, this award-winning and much anthologized poetry delights, consoles and confronts us. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore Cafe, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Saturday

Free Comic Book Day - Participating locations are Hastings locations at 1704 W. Wellesley in Spokane; Rocket, 4750 N. Division St.; The Comic Book Shop, 1401 N. Division St.; and Merlyn’s Sci-Fi and Fantasy Store, 19 W. Main., with Stormtrooper from 2-5 p.m. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. (410) 560-7100, ext. 389.