Events

Kid Book Club (North) - For grades 4-6. Join in to talk about “Found” by Margaret Peterson Haddix, swap book recommendations, maybe play a game and enjoy some snacks. 3:30 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350

After School Specials - “Every Minute …” Learn what you can do in a minute. A different project will be offered every month. For children in grades K-5. Today, 4 p.m., Fairfield Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Fairfield, (509) 893-8320. Wednesday, 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, (509) 893-8260; Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., (509) 893-8300. Thursday, 4 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights, (509) 893-8250. Free.

Leaf Fest! - For school-age children. Touch, read and learn more about leaves. Participants will also get to make their own leafy creation. Today, 7 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., (509) 444-5331; Wednesday, 4 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road, (509) 444-5331; Thursday, 4 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St., (509) 444-5331. Free.

Wednesday

Barnes & Noble Storytime - Listen to a reading of “The Teeny Tiny Ghost” by Kay Winters, make a craft and enjoy a treat. 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104

Author Jan Brett - Hosted by Auntie’s Bookstore, beloved children’s author-illustrator reads from her latest book, “The 3 Little Dassies.” 5-7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Tickets required for personalized book signing, available for free pickup (limited availability) at Auntie’s, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Scholarship Know How Workshop - In celebration of National Teen Read Week. Get help planning your financial budget for college and learn more about the Financial Aid process. 7-8 p.m., Colfax Library, Colfax. Free. (509) 397-4366

Thursday

Creepy Critters (Hillyard) - For school-age children. Meet and learn about reptiles and amphibians. 4 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331

Heritage Christian Early Learning Center Open House - Learn more about the center, which is accepting enrollment for ages 1-5. 5 p.m., 1801 E. 29th Ave. (509) 230-7967

Arson Dog Open House - Meet Spokane Valley Fire Department arson dog Mako during an open house. Fire investigator Rick Freier will answer questions and talk about canine first aid. 5:30-7 p.m., Pet Vet Hospital and Wellness Center, 510 S. Sullivan Road. (509) 928-PETS

Friday

Airband Awesomeness! - Solo and group airband competition. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative and best performances. 7-9 p.m., Hayden Library, 8385 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho. (208) 772-5612

Saturday

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale - Today, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday half-off sale. Buy and sell new and gently-used children’s clothing, toys and accessories. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Buildings 1 and 2, Coeur d’Alene. $2/Saturday, free/Sunday. (208) 765-4969

“How I Became a Pirate” - A musical by Alyn Cardarelli and Steve Goers, based on the book by Melinda Long. Today at 1 and 4 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m., Spokane Masonic Center, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. $12/adults, $10/children. (800) 325-SEAT

Spanish Storytelling - Natalia Ruiz-Rubio, an assistant professor of Spanish at Eastern Washington University, will read some of her favorite Spanish storybooks. 11 a.m., Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-1500

Household Supply Drive - Donations will go to Safety Net foster teens who are aging out of the state system. Items needed include: blankets, double sets of sheets and pillows, bath/hand towels, laundry baskets, toilet scrubbers and buckets, cleaning supplies, small kitchen appliances, dishes, silverware, dish cloths, mixing bowls, pots and pans. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Numerica Credit Union, Rosauers U-City location, 10618 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 325-0701, safetynetspokane.org

Author John Bladek - Signing copies of his book for middle school readers, “Roll Up the Streets.” 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Barnes & Noble Halloween Storytime - Listen to “Scaredy-Cat, Splat!” by Rob Scotton and more Halloween stories, wear your costume for a parade around the store, enjoy treats and activities. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104

Halloween Costume Rentals - Theater Arts for Children will offer costumes for rent, to be returned by Nov. 5. 6-9 p.m., Spokane Valley Partners Building, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. Today: $15 with $15 deposit for most costumes; Oct. 30: $20 with $20 deposit for most costumes. (509) 995-6718

Fifth Annual Halloween Party and Spooky Trail - Snacks, activities and games for all ages. Costumes optional. 6:30 p.m., Indian Creek at Priest Lake State Park, Priest Lake, Idaho. (208) 443-2200

Amaizing Corn Maze - More than 12 acres with three mazes, food court, corn cannon shooting range, maze game with prizes, petting zoo. Fridays, 4-11 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m. (bring two cans of nonperishable food items to receive $1 off admission on Sundays only). Mega Haunted Maze: Friday-Saturday and Oct. 29-30, 6-11 p.m.; and Oct. 27-28 and Oct. 31, 6-10 p.m. Beck Road just off Highway 53, Hauser. $8/adults, $5/seniors and children ages 5-12, free/age 4 and younger. Prices after 6 p.m. for Haunted events: $10/adults, $7/seniors and children ages 5-12, free/age 4 and younger. Free parking. (509) 242-2676, http://kix961.com/pages/

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cornmaize_home.html Colville Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch – Eleven acres with two mazes. Fridays, 4-10 p.m.; Saturdays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Mondays-Thursdays, 4 p.m. to dark (bring flashlight for night visits). 73 Oakshott Road, Colville. $7/age 12, $5/age 5-11, free/age 4 and younger. (509) 684-6751

Creepy Hallow: A Haunted Village - Presented by Northwest Renaissance Festival. Today-Saturday, gate opens 7 p.m., last ticket sold at midnight, 18 miles northwest of Spokane on Highway 291. $5 per route (two routes available). (509) 276-7728, www.nwrf.net/

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Riverfront Park Fright - With Kids Zone straw bale maze, Ghostly Golf, SR-2 Scream Machine, Extreme Imax offerings, skating on thin ice and the haunted house produced by Ignite Community Theatre. Today-Saturday, 4 p.m.-midnight and Sundays, Wednesdays and Thurdays, 4-10 p.m. (some events close earlier), Riverfront Park Pavilion. $4-$16/adults, $4-$14/students with ID. (509) 456-4FUN, http://spokane riverfrontpark.com/

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Scarywood Haunted Nights - Featuring Blood Bayou, Terror Canyon Trail and the Zombiewood Express. Fridays-Saturdays, 6 p.m.-midnight and Thursday, 6-10 p.m. Silverwood Theme Park, 27843 N. U.S. Highway 95, Athol, Idaho. $24.99/includes rides and a free pass for May 2011. (208) 683-3400

Spokane Valley Mission Haunted Pool - Geared for ages 12 and older, but welcome to all with parent/guardian. All canned food donations go to Spokane Valley Partners. Friday-Saturday and Oct. 29-30, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Mission Park, 11123 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. $3/person or $2 with a can of food. (509) 688-0300

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