Things to do for families, kids

Today

Dance Camp - Hosted by the Northeast Youth Center. For children age 7-12. Learn the latest hip-hop moves and participate in a dance performance at the end of camp. Today and Wednesday, 6:15-7:45 p.m., Whitman Elementary School Gymnasium, 5400 N. Helena St. $34, includes a T-shirt. Scholarships available. (509) 482-0708

Theater Arts for Children Auditions - For the upcoming production of “Robin Hood,” directed by Leah Dach. 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Partners Building, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. (509) 892-5413

Wednesday

Christie Wood - Reading from her new book, “Christmas at Woodville.” 10:30 a.m., Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front. Free. (208) 769-2315, ext. 426.

Thursday

“The Christmas County Spelling Bee” - Musical presented by Prairie Avenue Christian Center School. 7 p.m., 3639 W. Prairie Ave., Hayden,. Free, donations accepted. (208) 772-7541

Holiday Shop and Drop - For ages 5-11. Sponsored by Spokane Valley Park and Recreation. Fun-filled night of pizza, games, activities, crafts and a PG movie. Drop off/pick up children anytime from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Pizza served at 6. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $15/child, $12/additional sibling. Registration required. (509) 688-0300

Spokane Valley Anime Club - For teens in grades six or above. Watch this month’s feature, “Fullmetal Alchemist: Conqueror of Shamballa the Movie.” Rated PG. Snacks provided. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400

Friday

“Christmas Everyday” - A Theater Arts for Children production. Adapted by Burton Bumgarner from the story of William Dean Howells. Today-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $7/general, $5/ages 12 and younger. (509) 325-SEAT or at the door.

Rex Valentine - Signing “Tiddlywinks, The Little Horse with Three Ears,” a book for ages 5-11. Today, 6-8 p.m., Hastings, 1704 W. Wellesley Ave., (509) 327-6008; Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, Hastings, 7706 N. Division St., (509) 483-2154

Eagle View at Higgens Point - Hosted by staffers from the Idaho Parks and Recreation and volunteers. Spotting scopes and hot drinks available. Today-Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Higgens Point on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 699-2224

Saturday

“A Christmas Story” - Ralphie has to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect gift in this 1983 film. Rated PG. 3:30 p.m., The Cretin Hop, 1317 N. Howard St. Free. (509) 327-7195

Come Home for the Holidays - Featuring Ignite Community Theatre carolers singing round the Campbell House and living history demonstrations. Take a walking tour of Browne’s Addition, then warm up with hot apple cider. Children can create popcorn garlands, holiday greeting cards, and historical ornaments and hats. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students with ID, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931

Eagle Watching Cruise - Observe eagles in their natural habitat while taking a two-hour cruise around the northern bays of Lake Coeur d’Alene. Today-Sunday, 12:30 p.m., Boardwalk Marina at Lake Coeur d’Alene, Coeur d’Alene. $19/age 13 and older; $12/age 6 to 12; free/age 5 and younger. (509) 625-6200

German Christmas Festival - Traditional German crafts, treats, stories and songs. 1-3 p.m., Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/person; free/children 12 months of age and younger; senior and military personnel receive a $1 discount. (509) 624-KIDS (5437)

Sunday

“Bringing Christmas Back to the Crescent” - buffet breakfast, decorated window, live music and a chance to meet Santa. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Madeleines’s Cafe and Patisserie, 707 W. Main Ave. (509) 624-2253 for reservations.

“Caleb’s Miracle” – Reading of Western Christmas tale, presented by StoryTelling Company. Holiday hors d’oeuvres and beverages. G-rated show. 4 p.m., DiLuna’s Cafe on Cedar, Sandpoint. $6/adults, $4/age 11 and younger. Reservations requested. (208) 263-0846

Ongoing

Campbell House Holidays - Tour the historic house Saturday-Jan. 1. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors/students, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931.

Carriage Rides in Spokane - Rides through downtown Spokane to view lights and holiday decorations. Fridays, 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, noon-5 p.m.; Dec. 24, noon-3 p.m. Corner of Main Avenue at Wall Street. Free. (509) 344-2231

Carriage Rides in Coeur d’Alene - Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 p.m., through Sunday. Depart from corner of First and Sherman Avenue, downtown Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 415-0116

Christ Kitchen Gingerbread Build Off and Display – “Iron Chef”-style event features chefs teaming up with architects to create gingerbread structures, which will be on display 24 hours a day through Dec. 23. Benefits Christ Kitchen. Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. (509) 954-0554

Christmas Tree Sale - A fundraiser for the nonprofit Hutton Settlement, which houses children. Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hutton Settlement, 9907 E. Wellesley. $5-$60. (509) 926-1027.

Holiday Lights at Gaiser Conservatory - Manito Park’s conservatory will be decorated with poinsettias, mums and more, with more than 40,000 lights. Conservatory hours are 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Runs through Sunday. Free. (509) 456-8038.

Santa Express - Children can find fun, inexpensive gifts with the help of volunteers. For ages 4-12. Prices range from 50 cents to $7.50. 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., through Dec. 23. Crescent Building in the skywalk level at corner of Main and Wall streets, downtown Spokane. (509) 535-3155

Corbin Art Center Holiday Camps - For children age 3-11.Variety of camps will be offered from Dec. 22-30. Preregistration required. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $14-$29. (509) 625-6677