Things to do

Ongoing

Free Family Film Festival - Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas - Movies play at the same time every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Showing this week, “Wallace and Grommit” rated G; and “Water Horse: Legend of the Deep” rated PG. 10 a.m., Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas, 14760 E. Indiana Ave. (800) 326-3264.

Free Kids Summer Movies at the Garland Theatre - Doors open at 9 a.m., show at 9:30 a.m. Showing this week, “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” rated PG. 924 W. Garland Ave. (509) 327-1050.

Juggling is Cool! - Learn how to juggle. Equipment will be provided. Thursdays. Beginning class 10-11:30 a.m.;Intermediate and Advanced classes 10-11:30 a.m. All ages. Session begins Aug. 7. Lincoln Heights Elementary, 3322 E. 22nd Ave. $25/three-week session. (509) 625-6200.

MAC Summer Art Program - Held Thursdays and Fridays in July. For ages 6-13. Explore the artworks of John Buck and other regional artists. Program will include an interactive art gallery tour and a hands-on creative project. Registration required. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2136 W. First Ave. $10 per person; $5 per person for groups of 10-30. (509) 363-5306.

“The Good, Bad and Ugly” - Learn about bugs that eat plants, bugs that eat other bugs, and bugs that look scary, from the Spokane County Master Gardeners. For children in grades K-5. Monday at 2 p.m. and Tuesday at 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350.; Thursday at 2 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St. Free. (509) 893-8280.

Today

Bug-tastic Fun (Valley) - Look at bugs under a microscope with Inland Empire Girl Scouts. For children in grades K-5. 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Wizard Rock Concert - For children age 11 and older. Listen to live rock music inspired by the Harry Potter books. Featuring Guilty Cons, Hogwarts train ride. 3 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Tuesday

Bug-tastic Fun - Look at bugs under a microscope with Inland Empire Girl Scouts. For children in grades K-5. Library locations and times include: 2 p.m., Fairfield, 305 E. Main St. (509) 893-8320; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. Free.

Ruby Devine in Concert (East Side) - Enjoy American folk songs. For children in grades K-5. 3:30 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Wednesday

Bug-tastic Fun (Medical Lake) - Look at bugs under a microscope with Inland Empire Girl Scouts. For children in grades K-5. 2 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St. Free. (509) 893-8330.

Buzz Buzz Buzz - Appropriate for school-aged children. Learn about bees. Library locations and times include: 2 and 3:30 p.m., South Hill, 3324 S. Perry; 3:30 p.m., Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Martial Arts (North Spokane) - For teens. 1 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Thursday

Bug-tastic Fun (Otis Orchards) - Look at bugs under a microscope with Inland Empire Girl Scouts. For children in grades K-5. 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Buzz Buzz Buzz (Hillyard) - Appropriate for school-aged children. Learn about bees. 3:30 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Catch the Magic Bug (Shadle) - Enjoy a magic show performed by magician Dick Frost and his side kick, Clyde the Dodo bird. For children in grades K-5. Performances at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Independence Academy Informational Open House - Parents of adolescent children with disabilities can preview proposed curriculum, design and participate in creation of private school whose focus is to increase independence, communication and self-esteem. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 1112 S. Bates Drive, Spokane Valley. (509) 869-1069.

Friday

Bug-tastic Fun (Valley) - Look at bugs under a microscope with Inland Empire Girl Scouts. For children in grades K-5. 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Saturday

Free Outdoor Movies at The Shop - “Beetlejuice” rated PG. Shows at dusk. 924 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 534-1647.

Kitchen Safety and Cooking Basics - For 10-15 year olds. Presented by Community Health Education and Resources Pre-registration is required. To register, call (509) 232-8138. 9 a.m.-noon. Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. $25.

Outer Space Storytime and Craft - Thirty-nine years ago this month, Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the moon. Celebrate by making a constellation craft and reading stories that are out of this world. For all ages. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Sunday

Kids Day at Cat Tales - Free admission for children the last Sunday of every month with a paid adult admission. Seniors admitted free every Sunday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Cat Tales Zoological Park, 17020 N. Newport Highway, Mead. $8/adults. (509) 238-4126.

Royal Fireworks Festival and Concert - Baroque-Period arts festival presented by Allegro. Includes music, visual arts, theater, dance and children’s arts and crafts. 4 p.m., grand finale concert at 9 p.m. featuring Allegro’s 60-piece Royal Band, followed by fireworks. Riverfront Park, Lilac Bowl and Floating Stage. Free. (509) 747-3230.