Things to do

Ongoing

“It’s Nano’s World” - Introducing children and their families to the biological wonders and tools of the nano sized world through 14 fun, interactive exhibits. On display through May 15. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mobius, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/general, $4.75/seniors and military, free/age one year and younger. (509) 624-KIDS.

Riverfront Park Ice Palace - Ice skating outdoors. 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, $39.99, plus tax for season pass. (509) 625-6600.

Spring Soccer - Sign-up for spring soccer. Coed micro soccer games for ages 4 and older. Games played on Saturdays (April/May). Runs through April 5. 9116 E. Sprague Ave. #138, Spokane. $35-$45. (509) 747-5017.

Today

Baby Lapsit (North) - For children up to 18 months. Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, stories, and rhythms. 10:30 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Tuesday

After School Specials - Explore China through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different country each month. 4 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250; Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. (509) 893-8320.

Creepy Crawlers: Leapin’ Lizards! - For ages 5-9. Learn about four-legged creatures close up. 3:30-4:30 p.m., Mobius, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $10. (509) 624-KIDS.

Family Story Evening - All ages are welcome. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite blanket or stuffed toy. 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350; Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main St. Free. (509) 444-5356; Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400.

Wednesday

After School Specials (Argonne) - Explore China through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different country each month. 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 893-8260. Free. (509) 893-8260.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400; 11 a.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350.

Thursday

After School Specials (North Spokane) - Explore China through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different country each month. 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Science Explorers: Incredible Edible Egg - For ages 4-7. Crazy egg experiments. 2-3 p.m., Mobius, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $12. (509) 624-KIDS.

Storytime - For children 2-5 years of age. 10:30 a.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. Free. (509) 893-8250; Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 893-8390.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 mos.-3 years of age. 10 a.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St. Free. (509) 893-8280; North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390; Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400.

Friday

“Facing the Giants” - Free family movie. Free snacks will also be offered. 7 p.m., Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St. Free. (509) 487-9667.

Saturday

Fantastic Family Fun - Meet the Musical Families - Explore the “instrument petting zoo” held before the first Family Concert in the Fox Theater. Presented by Spokane Symphony. 2-3:15 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 624-1200.

Free Food Pantry - Held third Saturday of every month. Noon-3 p.m., Living Hope, 918 E. Garland Ave. (509) 487-3100.

Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang - Presented by the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association. 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road. $5/general, free/ages 11 and younger. (509) 466-7018.

The Winter Delight Quilt Show - Quilt show including People’s Choice ribbons, vendors, demonstrations and Double Delite Raffle Quilt tickets for $1. Sponsored by the Winter Quilt Guild. View more than 100 quilts, learn new quilting techniques, shop at various vendor booths, and more. Event proceeds will benefit the “Dollars for Scholars” local student scholarship program. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Deer Park School Administration Building, 428 N. Main St., Deer Park. $2. (509) 276-8747.

Sunday

Pancake Breakfast - Menu consists of scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and all-you-can-eat pancakes. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sons of Norway Tordenskjord Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $4/adults, $2.50/age five and younger. (509) 326-9211.

Spokane String Quartet with Mateusz Wolski - Program of String Quartet No. 9 by Luigi Bochcherini and String Quartet No. 1 in E Minor (“From My Life”) by Bedrich Smetana, acclaimed as the father of Czech music. 3 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $18/adults, $15/seniors, $10/students. (509) 325-SEAT.