Things to do

Ongoing

“Amaizing” Corn Maze - More than 12 acres of family fun with mazes, food court and free parking. Fridays, 4-11 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sundays, noon-5 p.m. through Oct. 31. No pets, no purses or backpacks in maze, strollers and wheel chairs enter at own risk. Beck Road just off Highway 53, Hauser, Idaho. $8/adults, $5/ages 5-12 and seniors age 60 and older, free/age 4 and younger; Price changes during special Haunted Week Oct. 24-31. (509) 242-CORN (2676).

Apple Festival at Green Bluff - Large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and pumpkins. Live music, food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. Saturdays-Sundays through Oct. 25. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Creative Storybook - For age 3-5. Class is seven weeks. Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. First class is Oct. 6. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $45. (509) 625-6200.

Inland Northwest Drawing School Classes - A variety of drawing and painting classes will be offered for children, teens and adults. Classes will begin the week of Oct. 6. 624 E. 24th Ave. $60-$80 per month; supplies included. (509) 230-1880.

Lake City Playhouse Youth Performance Classes - Six-weeks of classes offered by Lake City Playhouse, Saturdays Oct. 11-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.

Lions Club Train Ride - Travel along the Pend Oreille Valley Railroad’s track during this 20-mile round-trip, which takes approximately 90 minutes. Two of the cars are borrowed from Inland Empire Railroad Historical Society. An occasional train robbery has been known to happen – acted out by a local drama club. Reservations recommended. Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Starts at Lions Club Train Depot and runs to Metaline Falls and back, Ione, Wash. $12/general, $7/ages 2-12 and seniors. (509) 442-5466.

Cheneyfest - Carnival Rides, games, vendors, live music, karaoke nightly, beer garden, mutton bustin’, kids pedal tractor pull races, military displays and activities held daily. Bi-Mart Arena (Cheney Rodeo Grounds), Highway 904, Cheney. Free admission and parking. Thursday-Sunday (509) 235-6707.

Today

“Best Friends - Worst Enemies?” (Junior High) - “Secrets of the Girl World.” Offered by Moscow Parks and Recreation. For youths in grades 7-9. This three week course will take an in-depth look at girls’ relationships and how cliques play a role in self-esteem, friendships, clothing choices and boyfriends. Class begins today and will be held Monday and Thursday evenings. Parental permission is required upon registration. Refreshments will be provided. 6:30-8 p.m., Eggan Youth Center, 1515 E. D. St., Moscow. $5. (208) 883-7085.

Tuesday

Centennial Middle School Open House - Parents are invited to attend. 6:30 p.m., 915 N. Ella. (509) 922-5482.

Co-op Kids - Make pinwheels using beautiful papers and recycled items. Meet at the Moscow Co-op Cafe. 9 a.m., 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow. Free. (509) 882-8537.

Thursday

Pop-Up Books (South) - For school-aged children. Read some pop-up books and learn how to make your own. 4 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

World’s Largest Ice Cream Social - Customers will receive a free serving (3 oz.) of a special Make-A-Wish ice cream creation, while being encouraged to make a donation to the foundation. Donations that night and all month long will benefit the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 5-8 p.m., Cold Stone Creamery, 2396 Old Mill Loop, Coeur d’Alene. Free.

Friday

Maternity and Children’s Consignment Sales Event - Presented by Just Between Friends. Clothes, toys and furniture. Consignors earn 70 percent cash. Volunteers shop first. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $3/adults, free/children age 12 and younger, good all weekend; free admission for all on Sunday, and half-price sale on Sunday. (509) 536-2840.

Rockin’ B Dinner and Old West Family Show - Enjoy a western stage show featuring the Riders of the Rockin’ B and Barnyard Supper. Menu includes: beef, chicken and ribs with barbecue sauce, and all the fixin’s. 5-11 p.m., Meet at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. $42, includes transportation, dinner and entertainment. (509) 625-6200.

Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival - Celebrate the area’s spectacular fall foliage. Continuous entertainment, food booths and activities for the whole family. Located along Front Street, Leavenworth, Wash. (509) 548-0466.

Saturday

Auntie Violet Storytime - For all ages. Listen to stories read by Auntie Violet. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Maternity and Children’s Consignment Sales Event - Presented by Just Between Friends. Clothes, toys and furniture. Consignors earn 70 percent cash. Volunteers shop first. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $3/adults, free/children age 12 and younger, good all weekend; free admission for all on Sunday, and half-price sale on Sunday. (509) 536-2840.

Pop-Up Books (Shadle) - For school-aged children. Read some pop-up books and learn how to make your own. 4 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Spokane Hamfest - ARRL Washington State Convention, seminars, auction, prizes, swap tables, vendors, food; sponsored by eight amateur radio clubs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave, Spokane Valley. $5/general, age 18 and younger admitted free. (509) 448-5821.

Walk for Success - Edgecliff SCOPE hosts its 11th annual Walk for Success. There will be games, music, free food, face painting and train rides. Spokane Indians mascot, Otto and McGruff the crime dog will also be there. 9 a.m.-noon. Edgecliff Neighborhood Center, 6903 E. Fourth. (509) 477-6345.

Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival - Celebrate the area’s spectacular fall foliage. Enjoy the Grand Parade at noon today. Continuous entertainment, food booths and activities for the whole family. Located along Front Street, Leavenworth, Wash. (509) 548-0466.

Youth Book Group - For age 8-13. Join us to discuss “Atherton: The House of Power” by Patrick Carman. 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Second Floor Conference Room, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Sunday

2008 World Tour of Gymnastics Superstars - Featuring the U.S. Olympic team including performances by Paul Hamm, Morgan Hamm, Shawn Johnson, Justin Spring, Chellsie Memmel, Joseph Haggerty, Kevin Tan, Shannon Miller and Blaine Wilson. Music performances by Hannah Montana’s Mitchel Musso and recording artist KSM. 5 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $27.50-$79.50. (509) 325-SEAT.

Canoe - Family Fun Paddle - For age 8 and older. Sponsored by REI, presented by Spokane Parks and Recreation. 1 p.m., Little Spokane River. $18/adults, $10/age 18 and younger. (509) 625-6200.

Children’s Renaissance Faire - Hosted by The Friends of Manito. Listen to stories, design a Robin Hood or princess hat and see Renaissance players in costume. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Manito Park, Meadow east of Duncan Garden, 1800 S. Grand Blvd. Free. (509) 456-8038.

Group Health Kids Bike Race Series - Free community outreach event for children up to age 13. Booths will be set up in the parks at each event so kids can test their strength with Group Health physical therapists “Stretch It Here” program, visit the foundation’s Blood and Guts exhibits and receive a bike safety check at REI. Family games provided by the YMCA of the Inland Northwest and safe cycling tips will be offered by the Safe Kids Coalition. Mirabeau Park, near YMCA in Spokane Valley. Race times are noon for age 5 and younger; 12:30 p.m. for 6-year-olds; 12:45 p.m. for 7-year-olds; 1 p.m. for 8-year-olds; 1:15 for 9-year-olds; 1:30 10-year-olds; 1:45 for 11-year-olds; and 2 for ages 12-13. Free. (509) 328-9900.

Maternity and Children’s Consignment Sales Event - Presented by Just Between Friends. Clothes, toys and furniture. Consignors earn 70 percent cash. Volunteers shop first. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $3/adults, free/children age 12 and younger, good all weekend; free admission for all on Sunday, and half-price sale on Sunday. (509) 536-2840.

Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival - Celebrate the area’s spectacular fall foliage. Continuous entertainment, food booths and activities for the whole family. Located along Front Street, Leavenworth, Wash. (509) 548-0466.

Young Ladies and Gentlemen’s Class - An etiquette class for ages 7-12. Pre-registration is required. 5 p.m., Palm Court Dining Room, The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $36. (509) 625-6200.