Family Calendar

Today

Toddler Play and Learn Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3 years. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Play and Learn Storytime (Otis Orchards) - For ages 2-5. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390.

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.

Spokane Valley Mission Haunted Pool - Discover what is lurking in our locker rooms and what is waiting to petrify you on the pool deck. 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.

Baby Lapsit (Valley) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - All games at 7 p.m. Chiefs vs. Red Deer. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 325-SEAT.

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

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. $15 with $15 deposit for most costumes; on Oct. 30: $20 with $20 deposit for most costumes. (509) 995-6718.

Play and Learn Storytime (Fairfield) - For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

Preschool Storytime (Valley) - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Family Story Evening - All ages are welcome. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite blanket or stuffed toy. Library locations include: North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road (509) 893-8350; Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. 7 p.m. Free.

Wednesday

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - All games at 7 p.m. Chiefs vs. Prince George. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 325-SEAT.