Things to do

Ongoing

“The Frog Prince of Spamalot” - A production by Theater Arts for Children. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Sunday. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. (509) 892-5413.

Kurious Kids Preschool Time - For children 3-5 years of age. Held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through March 28. 9 a.m.-noon. Western Dance Hall, 1901 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $27/two days a week; $39/three days a week; $145 monthly. (509) 688-0300.

Photos with Live Baby Bunnies! - No appointment needed. Runs through Saturday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Super Shots Portrait Studio, 601 W. Main Ave., Suite 203, skywalk level of the Washington Mutual Building between Crescent Court and the Parkade. $15-40. (509) 624-5658.

Self Protection Class - For age 13 and older. A two week course. Learn how to defend yourself against street attacks. Class runs from March 22-29. Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $39. (509) 625-6200.

“Tintypes” - The musical is presented by the Central Valley High School Theater Department. Performances are Thursday-Saturday. 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $7. (509) 228-5218.

Today

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

Tuesday

After School Specials (Valley) - Explore Ireland and the British Isles through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

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

Parenting Class for Veterans - A six-week class based on Jean Illsley Clark and Connie Dawson’s book, “Growing Up Again.” Discussion topics will include the ages and stages of development, ways to nurture children and ourselves, the special demands of adopted children and blended families, and more. The class is offered to veterans and their significant others. A pre-interview is required for all participants. 6-8 p.m., Veterans’ Outreach Center, 100 N. Mulland Road, Suite 102. (509) 444-8387.

The Big Read: After School Special with Bruce Hale - Meet Bruce Hale, author of “The Malted Falcon.” 4 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5342.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 mos.-3 years of age. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main St. Free. (509) 444-5356.

Wednesday

After School Specials (Medical Lake) - Explore Ireland and the British Isles through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. 4 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St. Free. (509) 893-8330.

Barnes & Noble Storytime - Book will be “Duck Soup” by Jackie Urbanovic. 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E Indiana Ave. Free. (509) 922-4104.

Fairies, Brownies and Elves - For school-aged children. Enjoy making wands, reading stories and discussing the Fairy Chronicles series by J.H. Sweet. 4 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Thursday

After School Specials - Explore Ireland and the British Isles through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. Library locations include: Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 893-8390. 4 p.m. Free.

Dine Out So No Senior Goes Hungry - Eat at a participating restaurant and a portion of your bill will be donated to Valley Meals on Wheels, which delivers hot meals to seniors and the disabled. Restaurants include Valley Perkins, Ron’s Drive-In, Cuppa Joe’s Cafe, Quizno’s in Liberty Lake, Buck’s Pizza, Casey’s Place, Jenny’s, The Iron Horse, Fiesta Grande and Tokyo Teriyaki. (509) 924-6976.

Fairies, Brownies, and Elves - For school-aged children. Enjoy making wands, reading stories, and discussing the Fairy Chronicles series by J.H. Sweet. 4 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Free Soup and Bread Dinner - Presented by All Nations Warriors for Christ. Events include singing hymns, Bible readings and prayer. 6 p.m., Central Seventh-day Adventist Church fellowship center, 828 W. Spofford Ave. Free. (509) 484-7757.

Friday

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 mos.-3 years of age. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356 ; East Side, 524 S. Stone St. (509) 444-5375; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes (509) 444-5395; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry (509) 444-5385; and Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10 a.m. Free.

Saturday

30th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Spokane - Presented by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. Registration for the parade can be completed online at www.friendlysonsofstpatrick.com or entry forms can be obtained by phone or via e-mail at kim@mail.friendlysonsofstpatrick.com. Noon. Downtown Spokane. Viewing of parade is free. (509) 880-2785.

Flashlight Egg Hunt - 10th annual event for ages 4-13. Bring your flashlight. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration required. 7:15 p.m., Hays Park, Crestline Street at Providence Avenue. $8. (509) 625-6200.

For Love of Movies: “Shrek” - Watch this animated comedy featuring the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz. Rated PG. 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Kitchen Table Science - Appropriate for school-aged children. Explore the science that takes place in your kitchen with Spokane Community College students from the chemistry department. 11 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Rapid Rabbit Run - The 24th annual 5-mile or 3-mile run is a fundraiser for the senior “All Knighter.” The five mile run is a qualifying race from Bloomsday second seed. Check in from 4-7 p.m. Friday or from 8:30-9:45 a.m. today. 10 a.m., East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley. $15 with T-shirt, $10 without. (509) 226-1234.

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.

St. Patrick’s Day Party - Wear green and enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day celebration during storytime. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E Indiana Ave. Free. (509) 922-4104.

Theater Ballet of Spokane - For children of all ages features a restaging of “La Bayadere’s Kingdom of the Shades,” as well as several other works. 3 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $5. (509) 838-5705.

Wieners on Parade - Calling all mixes and purebreds to walk with the Dachshund Club of Spokane members in the St. Patty’s Day Parade in downtown Spokane. Walkers and their dogs need not be club members to participate. It is free to join, but please wear green for you and your dogs. Families are welcome. Visit http://www.spokanewienerdogs.org for more details. 10 a.m., Boone at Washington, near Boy Scout Office. (509) 796-2140.

Sunday

“Quietly the Night” Performance - Listen to Barry and Shelly Bacon as they share a collection of lullabies, songs and stories. Noon. Liberty Cafe, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Scholarship Pancake Breakfast - Menu consists of scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and all-you-can-eat pancakes. All proceeds benefit scholarship fund. 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.