Things to do
Spokane
Inland Empire Railway Historical Society Open House - View the museum in vintage rail cars, learn about the history of railroading in Spokane and participate in hands-on activities. Today-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $5/family, $10/large group. (509) 924-9781
KPBX Kids’ Concert - Featuring traditional bluegrass tunes by the Panhandle Polecats. Today, noon-1 p.m., Riverfront Park, Clocktower Meadow. Free. (509) 328-5729
Grape and Grain - Wine and beer tasting event with a silent auction to benefit the American Advertising Federation of Spokane, a nonprofit group that raises funds for advertising scholarships. Today, 6:30-10 p.m., The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $40/advance, $50/door, $275/group of eight, available at Vino, 222 S. Washington St.; Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St.; and Whitestone Winery, 115 S. Cedar St. (509) 628-5855, www.spokaneadfed.com
Valleyfest Dinner and Auction - Second annual “The Sky is the Limit” dinner and auction to benefit Valleyfest, with silent and live auctions, live entertainment and dinner by Red Rock Catering. Today, 5:30 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $35; must be purchased in advance. (509) 922-3299.
Mind, Body and Spirit Family Fair - Visit 36 vendors with information and demonstrations, 30-minute lectures throughout the day for adults, kids’ activities and more. Hosted by the Spokane Holistic Chamber of Commerce. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Unity Church, 29th and Bernard Street. Free admission and parking; childcare available for ages 4 and under, $5 per hour. (509) 389-7290
Spokane in Bloom Garden Tour - Locations include: “Home on the Range Garden,” 1818 E. 16th Ave.; “Don’t Fence Me In Garden,” 2221 E. 17th Ave.; “The Big Sky Garden,” 2526 E. 17th Ave.; “The Wild Bunch Garden,” 5506 S. Magnolia St.; “Back in the Saddle Garden,” 4705 S. Madelia St.; “Happy Trails Garden,” 3 W. 27th Ave.; “Beyond the Gate Garden Tour, Boutiques and Blooms,” 3225 W. Seventh Ave. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10. (509) 535-8434
Reunification Day - Celebrating 100 years of Fathers Day and families, hosted by the Spokane Parent Advocacy Committee (PAC). Brief ceremony followed by refreshments, kids’ activity table, information on new parent-to-parent programs, and parents sharing their stories of responsibility and reunification. Saturday, 11 a.m., River Park Square, Kess Gallery, third level, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 228-3242
Cooper’s Corner Summer Safety Fair - Information on bike, fire and aquatic safety, helmet fitting, child IDs and more. Watch Wattson the Avista Energy Dog’s stage shows at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Mobius Kids, 808 W. Main Ave., lower Level. Free for Mobius members or with regular museum admission. (509) 624-KIDS
Father’s Day Garage Mahal Tour - Hosted by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, with self-guided tours of Felts Field aviation facilities, Inland Empire Railroad Historical Society museum, MacKay Manufacturing precision tools and parts factory, private motorcycle museum and restoration shop, and meal discounts at Longhorn Barbecue. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $15/adults, $7/children, free/age 5 and younger; tickets available at the museum, 2316 W. First Ave., and Longhorn Barbecue locations. (509) 363-5315, www.northwestmuseum.org
“Poor Again … Dagnabbit!” - Patrick McManus comedy starring Tim Behrens, with barbecue dinner. Sunday, dinner 4 p.m., show 5 p.m., Rockin’ B Ranch, south of Interstate 90 at exit 299. $35/adults, $10/kids 10 and under. (509) 891-9016, www.rockinbranch.com
Spokane Opera, “The Maid Mistress” - Dinner-theater production of Pergolesi’s one-act comic opera. Tuesday-Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Luigi’s Italian Restaurant, 245 W. Main Ave. $70. (509) 533-1150, www.spokaneopera.org
Eastern Washington
Medical Lake Founder’s Day - Parade, pick and roll basketball tournament, Trailblazer mini-triathlon, games, food and fun for whole family. Saturday, Medical Lake. (509) 565-5000
2010 Washington State Senior Criterium Championships and Lance Armstrong Junior Race Series Points Race - Come out for a day of cycling in downtown Cheney. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., race parking begins on First Avenue. Free for spectators. (509) 363-6825
North Idaho
Artwalk 2010 - Featuring 67 businesses and more than 110 artists from Moscow and the surrounding area, with opening receptions beginning today at 5 p.m. Friendship Square events start at noon, including arts and craft demonstrations, children’s chalk art, live music and food. The unveiling of the new home for the Idaho Historic Statehouse Murals will be at 2:30 p.m. in the Idaho Commons at the University of Idaho. Free. (208) 883-7036.
Pend Oreille Arts Council’s 33rd Annual Artwalk - Opening receptions at 24 venues in Sandpoint. Today, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (208) 263-6139
Juneteenth Celebration - Commemorating the end of slavery. Saturday, live music beginning at 10 a.m. followed by reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, horseback rides, historical presentations. Human Rights Education Institute, 414 ½ Mullan Ave., City Park, Coeur d’Alene. Free; barbecue lunch served 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $5/adults, $2/kids. (208) 292-2359, www.hrei.org
Pig in the Park and June Bug Craft Fair - Fresh pulled pork, smoked turkey and the fixings are on the menu for this annual feast. Saturday, 1 p.m., Harrison City Park, Harrison. $8/adults, $5/children age 11 and younger, $3/sausage.