Family calendar
Today
“The Four Princes” – Spokane Civic Theatre Summer Academy musical, where modern problems threaten classic fairy tales. Shows at 7 p.m., All ages. Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage, 1020 N. Howard St. $14. (509) 325-2507 or (800) 325-SEAT. Continues Friday, 7 p.m.
Browne’s Addition Summer Concerts – 6-8 p.m. Los Vigiles, Flamenco and Latin Rhythm with Hispanic Food Network and DeLeon Foods. Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition. Free. (509) 218-9398.
Free Family Film Festival - Spokane Valley - “Muppets from Space” (G) and “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” (PG). Shows at 10 a.m. (two different theaters). Spokane Valley Cinemas, 14760 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 922-2590.
Free Outdoor Movies - Spokane Valley – 8:25 p.m., “Up,” animated film, rated PG. Mirabeau Point Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 688-0300.
Friday
Free Horse and Carriage Rides - Friday evenings in August. Travel through downtown Spokane. Sponsored by the Spokane Teachers Credit Union and the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District. First-come, first-served, no reservations. Corner of Wall Street at Main Avenue. Free. (509) 456-0580, ext. 102.
“Block Party” - All improvised comedy show where audience members provide suggestions for residents of a fictional neighborhood having a block party. All ages. Shows Fridays in August. 8 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.
Saturday
Peach Festival - Weekends through Sept. 6. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff, Mead.
Millwood Daze 5K Wellness Fun Run and Street Fair - Second annual run starts at 9 a.m. There will also be activities at many businesses in Millwood along Argonne Road throughout the day. Free outdoor movie behind Rocket Bakery on Argonne will begin at sunset. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. $12/fun run; free admission to street fair. (509) 954-9277.
Unity in the Community - 16th annual Inland Northwest’s largest multicultural celebration. Celebrate diversity, culture and vitality of the Spokane community with fun-filled activities, entertainment and community resources. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Riverfront Park. Free.
Community Music Day - Free music lessons, free class demonstrations and musical performances. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 3910 W. Custer Drive. Free. (509) 326-9516.
Make These Toys! with Heather Swain - Join former third-grade teacher as she demonstrates how to make some very simple, but clever toys that can be made from everyday items around the house – cardboard, clothespins, milk cartons. Her book, “Make These Toys,” has great ideas for some inexpensive end-of-summer fun. You’ll get to make a mini-marshmallow popper and take it home for some great fun in the sun. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
Rock the Walk for Success - Presented by Edgecliff SCOPE. Events include food, games, music, fingerprinting for all ages. Free rides available, must call by 5 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Edgecliff Park, 800 S. Park Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 477-6345.
Sunday
Peach Festival - Weekends through Sept. 6. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff, Mead.
Inland Northwest Camaro Open Auto Show - 20th annual event with 35 different classes for every make of car. Register 9-11 a.m.; judging is noon-2 p.m., with awards presented at 3 p.m. Registration fee includes: commemorative T-shirt, dash plaque and a “goodie bag” to the first 200 participants registered for the show. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the following charities: The Elks Club, Kootenai County Sheriff’s K9 program, Freedom Flight and Idaho State Parks. Mirabeau Meadows Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley. Free admission; $20/registration. (509) 981-7480.
Cob Oven Cookout - Second annual event hosted by Slow Food Spokane River and Riverfront Farm. Bring a side dish to share and enjoy cob oven pizza. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Riverfront Farm’s summer gardening programs. 6:30-8 p.m. Riverfront Farm, 2603 W. Boone Ave. $5. (509) 456-5977.
Spaghetti Western Wednesdays - Classic Western movies with spaghetti Wednesdays through September. 7 p.m.-midnight. 3912 N. Idaho Road, 100 yards south of exit 299 from I-90, Liberty Lake. Movie: $5/adults, $3/children age 10 and younger; includes one box of popcorn; dinner: $7.50/adults, $3/children age 10 and younger. (509) 891-9016.
Ongoing
Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - “On a Wing & a Prayer,” aviation history of Felts Field profiling our local pioneer aviators (Nick Mamer, Jack Fancher, Buell Felts), the formation of the Washington Air National Guard, the 1927 visit by Charles Lindbergh, and “Visionary Women,” women who shaped the history of the Spokane Valley, through Sept. 16. Hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/children. (509) 922-4570.