Events
Today
Free Summer Movies at the Garland Theater - Showing this week: “Alice in Wonderland” rated PG. All shows are at 9:30 a.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. Free. (509) 327-1050.
Bagpipes at the Library (Valley) - For children in grades K-5. A drummer and piper will perform traditional Scottish music. Held at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Birds of a Feather (North) - For children in grades K-5. West Valley Outdoor Learning Center will bring live birds to the library. 2 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.
Tuesday
Birds of a Feather - For children in grades K-5. West Valley Outdoor Learning Center will bring live birds to the library. Library locations and times include: 2 p.m., Airway Heights, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. (509) 893-8250; 7 p.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road (509) 893-8350. Free.
$1 Family Film Festival - Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas - Doors open at 9 a.m. and two movies play at the same time (10 a.m.) every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Showing this week, “Charlotte’s Web” (G) and “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” (PG). Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas, 14760 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. $1. (800) 326-3264.
Fashion Challenged? Tween-Grades 4-6 - Create fashion out of office supplies. 1 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280.
What the World Eats (Fairfield) - For tweens in grades 4-6. Play games and sample foods from around the world. 2 p.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.
Bagpipes at the Library (Moran Prairie) - For children in grades K-5. A drummer and piper will perform traditional Scottish music. 2 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.
Drawing Manga 101 (North) - For youth in grades six and up. Learn about manga (Japanese comic art) and get some drawing tips from award-winning local artist Makayla Miracle. Also enjoy snacks, contests and prizes. 3:30 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.
Wednesday
Wednesday Night Drag Racing - Gates open at 6 p.m., racing starts at 7 p.m., Spokane County Raceway Park, Airway Heights. $7/general, free/age 12 and younger with paid adult; $15 to race. (509) 244-3333.
Birds of a Feather (Medical Lake) - For children in grades K-5. West Valley Outdoor Learning Center will bring live birds to the library. 2 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. Free. (509) 893-8330.
Bagpipes at the Library (Argonne) - For children in grades K-5. A drummer and piper will perform traditional Scottish music. 2 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8260.
Fashion Challenged? Tween-Grades 4-6 (Medical Lake) - Create fashion out of office supplies. 4 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. Free. (509) 893-8330.
Thursday
Animal Kingdom - WVOLC (Cheney) - For children in grades K-5. West Valley Outdoor Learning Center will bring live birds to the library. 2 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280.
Good Sam Friends and Family Barbecue - Stop by Good Samaritan’s annual friends and family potluck barbecue. Burgers, hot dogs and beverages will be provided. Bring your favorite salad, side dish or dessert to share. Live entertainment by Joel Brantley, and a petting zoo. 5-7:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. Eighth. (509) 924-6161.
Harry Potter: End of an Era - Dress up and stop by for wizarding world snacks, games and more before the last movie is released. Library locations include: North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road (5090 893-8350; Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. 6 p.m.
Friday
Davenport Pioneer Days - Today-Sunday. Theme is “Galloping into the Future.” Festivities include wine tasting, live performances, a 5K run, a Kiddie Parade, belly flop contest, classic car show, food vendors and more. (509) 944-1430.
Early Bird Nordstrom Anniversary Drop n Shop - Drop your children off at Mobius Kids for two hours of play while you shop. Receive complimentary parking at River Park Square. Children must be able to use the restroom independently. 8-10 a.m., Mobius, River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., Lower Level. $15/child. (509) 624-KIDS x0.
Fashion Challenged? Tween-Grades 4-6 (Deer Park) - Create fashion out of office supplies. 1 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 893-8300.
What the World Eats (Argonne) - For tweens in grades 4-6. Play games and sample foods from around the world. 2 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8260.
“Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” - Outdoor animated film starring Ray Ramono. Rated PG. Free snacks will be offered. 9 p.m., Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church parking lot, 4449 N. Nevada St. Free. (509) 487-9667.
Saturday
2011 smART Festival - Today and Sunday. Regional and local performers provide free concerts throughout the weekend. Silent auction, clothesline art sales and over 50 arts and craft vendors are featured. A hands-on, adult-assisted creative experience for children 4-12 takes place each day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There is a minimal fee and materials will be provided. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on the Shadowy St. Joe River at Cherry Bend Boat Park, off Highway 3, St. Maries. Free. (208) 245-3417.
All Breed Dog Show - Today and Sunday. The Inland Empire Kennel Association is holding this annual AKC-sanctioned show 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. both days. Kootenai County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free admission, $5/parking fee. (509) 456-3784.
Space and Planets Storytime - Come hear about Apollo 11, the moon, and other planets. Then color a picture of our solar system. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
Singing with Lovely Lori - Join Lori Klassen for a singing-along storytime. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.
Petfinder.com Big Birthday Adoption Event - Presented by SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. and Petfinder.com to celebrate Petfinder.com’s 15th birthday. Learn more about pet adoption. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., SpokAnimal Clinic, 715 N. Crestline. (509) 534-4792.
Ongoing
Free Summer Movies at Riverfront Park - Presented by the park and KSPS, a series of locally produced KSPS documentaries that highlight our region’s unique and interesting history. Monday: “Remembering When - Nat Park”; Tuesday: “Remembering Spokane”; Wednesday: “Reflections by the River - EXPO ’74”; Thursday: America’s Landlocked Navy - The Farragut’s WWII Memories”; and Friday: “Sculpted by Floods - The Northwest Ice Age Legacy.” IMAX Theatre, 507 N. Howard St. Free. (509) 625-6001.
Northwest Renaissance Festival - Saturdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., through July 24. Enjoy entertainment including knights, peasants and gypsies, battle chess, mud beggars, music merriment and jousting. 6493 Highway 291, 18 miles north of Spokane, between mile markers 18 and 19, Nine Mile Falls. $10/adults, $6/ages 6-12 and seniors, $35/family. (509) 276-7728.
Skyhawks Summer Soccer - For ages 4-6. Develop basic soccer skills. Held Wednesday from 5:30-6:15 p.m., through Aug. 10. Preregistration is required. Comstock Park. (509) 625-6200.
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