Things to do

Ongoing

“Alice the Musical” - Presented by the Spokane Children’s Theatre. Based on “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Shows Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 4 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. $10/adults, $8/age 18 and younger. (509) 325-SEAT.

Bead It Up! - For children age 8-12. Learn new techniques to create a variety of jewelry and other decorative items. Participants will also design their own marketing strategy to sell their wares at a community market. Held Tuesdays and runs for five weeks. Runs through Nov. 18. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Olive It Cafe, 3402 N. Crestline. $22, includes most materials. (509) 482-0708.

Coats4Kids Distribution - Choose a winter coat from a generous selection of coats available in the gym, weekdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Runs through Friday. Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 666-6755.

“Family Fire Safety” Clinics - Families will learn about the different types of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers and how to use each one. Clinics will be offered Saturday at area Home Depot stores: North Spokane, 9116 N. Newport Hwy. (509) 466-8991 and Spokane Valley, 5617 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 534-8588. 1 p.m. Free.

Haunted House - Creepy Hollow - Friday-Sunday. Two levels of scare. Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, 6:30-10 p.m. Presented by Northwest Renaissance at the festival site, 6493 Highway 291; drive west from intersection of Francis and Division for 18.5 miles, Nine Mile Falls. $5/tour. (509) 276-7728.

The Haunted Labyrinth - We have more than 15,000-square-feet of scares and fun. Not recommended for children under 8 or persons with heart conditions. We are not wheelchair accessible. Please dress warmly, this is an unheated haunt. Friday-Saturday and Oct. 31. Proceeds will benefit area nonprofit groups. Hosted by town of Tekoa, 7-10 p.m., 111 Ramsey Street (just off Highway 27), Tekoa. $10. (509) 284-2001.

Haunted Palouse - Two haunted buildings (for age 12 and older) wind through the Newspaper and Printing Museum and the Old City Fire Station for an authentic Night of Fright. Open Friday-Sunday and Oct. 30-31. Food vendors on site. Hosted by Palouse Chamber of Commerce, 7-10 p.m., Palouse, Wash. $10, gets you in both houses and the tarot card readings. (509) 878-1418.

Indoor Ice Skating - Coeur d’Alene - Fridays, 1:15-3 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-1:45 p.m.; Sundays, noon-2 p.m. KYRO Ice Arena, 3519 W. Seltice Way, Coeur d’Alene. $5/adults, $4/age 14 and younger, $2/skate rental. (509) 765-4423.

Lake City Playhouse Youth Performance Classes - Six-weeks of classes offered by Lake City Playhouse. Held Saturdays through Nov. 15. Group voice, 1 p.m.; beginning acting and advanced acting, 2 p.m.; introduction to music theater, 3 p.m. Call to register. 1-3 p.m., Dance Wise Studios, 195 E. Hazel Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $75/student per class. (208) 667-1323.

Mobius Kids October Classes - A variety of classes will be offered for children age 2-9 including “Pumpkin Painting,” “Legomania-Castle Building,” “Green Kids-Global Warning!” “Math Explorers” and more. Pre-registration is required. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $7 for members, $10 for nonmembers. (509) 624-KIDS (5437).

Post Falls Lions Haunted House - Open Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday-Oct. 30, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday and Oct. 31, 6 p.m.-midnight. Hosted by Post Falls Lions Club. Fourth and Post, Post Falls. $6. (208) 660-8936.

Rosalia’s Haunted House - Not for age 11 and younger, unless accompanied by an adult. Fridays-Saturday through Oct. 31. 723 S. Whitman Ave., Suite B, Rosalia. $3/adults, $2/age 12 and younger. (509) 523-5282.

Candy Sushi - For youth in grades 6 and up. Join in discussing some new books and roll up something sugary to eat and take home. Free. Monday 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350. Wednesday, 4 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 893-8300. Saturday, 11 a.m., Medical Lake, 321 E. Herb St. (509) 893-8330; Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; 3 p.m., Airway Heights, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. (509) 893-8250.

Today

Spokane is Reading Book Discussion - Join in discussing Sherman Alexie’s first young adult novel, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” which won the 2007 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. 6:30 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Tuesday

After-school Specials - Celebrate children’s book author Doreen Cronin through stories, crafts, and games. A different author will be celebrated each month. Library locations include: Airway Heights, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. (509) 893-8250; Fairfield, 305 E. Main St. (509) 893-8320. 4 p.m. Free.

Help Your Baby Sleep - Getting enough sleep is a challenge for moms and babies. Join us and find out how you can develop a calming nighttime plan that works for you and baby. 7-8 p.m., Babies R Us, 6104 N Division St. Free. (509) 842-5020.

Wednesday

Food Fear Factor (Argonne) - For youths in grades 6 and up. Sample a variety of unusual and exotic foods and participate in a number of food-related challenges. 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 893-8260.

Girl Scout Registration Night in North Idaho - Wednesday, at Ramsey Elementary in Coeur d’Alene. 6:30-7:30 p.m., various elementary schools. Free. (208) 215-5489 or (800) 827-9478, ext. 243.

Marvelous Monsters (Eastside) - For school-aged children. Listen to some monster stories and make your own monstrous creation. 4 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Thursday

Food Fear Factor (Otis Orchards) - For youths in grades 6 and up. Sample a variety of unusual and exotic foods and participate in a number of food-related challenges. 4 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Hola: Spanish/English Storytime - For children age 3 and older. Stories, stretches and songs will be presented in English and Spanish. 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Marvelous Monsters (Hillyard) - For school-aged children. Listen to some monster stories and make your own monstrous creation. 4 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Friday

Special Olympics Haunted House - Proceeds benefit Special Olympics in Coeur d’Alene, Rathdrum and Post Falls. Runs through Saturday. 6 p.m.-midnight, Lions Club, Highway 53, across from Super 1 Foods, Rathdrum. $5. (509) 879-0266.

Tekoa House of Terror - Haunted house with over 20 areas to walk through. Not suitable for small children, under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Profits are utilized for the next year’s event. 6:30-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Farmers Market on Crosby Street, Downtown Tekoa. $6/adults, $4/younger than age 12. (509) 284-2001.

Saturday

Third Annual Halloween Party and Spooky Trail - Trick or treat in the park. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Priest Lake State Park, Indian Creek Park Headquarters, Coolin, Idaho (Priest Lake). (208) 443-2200.

Halloween Happy House - Magic show, Slinky the Clown, costume contests, games and prizes. Open to ages 1-10 with chaperone age 16 and older. 4-7 p.m., Unity Church of North Idaho, 4465 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 664-1125.

Halloween on Garland - Presented by the merchants of the Garland Business District. Various activities and special discounts for those wearing costumes. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Garland Business District. (509) 325-1500.

Just Between Friends Maternity and Children’s Consignment Sales Event - Presented by Just Between Friends. Clothes, cribs, strollers, swings, saucers, layette and tons of toys Consignors welcome. Volunteers shop first. Sunday is half-price day. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $2/adults, free/children ages 12 and younger; free admission for all on Sunday. (509) 536-2840.

Marvelous Monsters (Shadle) - For school-aged children. Listen to some monster stories and make your own monstrous creation. 4 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Spokane Symphony’s Petting Zoo - Learn about different musical instruments through hands-on activities with volunteers from the Spokane Symphony. 11 a.m.-1 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).

Super Heroes Party - For children age 4-7. Come dressed as your favorite super hero or wear a black t-shirt. All participants will receive Super Heroes souvenirs, Batman punch, snacks and more. Pre-registration is required. 1-3 p.m., Northeast Youth Center II, 2121 E. Wabash Ave. $19. (509) 482-0708.

Sunday

Spokane Area Children’s Chorus Concert - Musicking: Omnia Sol. 4-5 p.m., Westminster Congregational Church, 411 S. Washington St. $7/general, $5 students, youth and seniors. (509) 624-7992.