Events

Tuesday

Books Are Fun Book and Gift Fair - Books and gifts for all ages with proceeds going to Lincoln Hospital Foundation. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lincoln Hospital, 10 Nichols St., Davenport, Wash. Free admission. (509) 953-3246.

After School Special (Valley) - “Where are the Wild Things?” For grades K-5. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Wednesday

Let’s Make Music! (Indian Trail) - Listen to musical stories, make music with and without instruments and make your own musical instrument to take home. For school-age children. 4 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Thursday

Halloween Costume Fundraiser - Today and Friday. Cataldo Catholic School is holding their annual event of new and gently used costumes, accessories and decor. Daily 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Donations of gently used costumes accepted through Wednesday in the parking lot, 455 W. 18th Ave. (509) 624-8759.

Twinkle Twinkle: Star Celebration - Appropriate for school-age children. Learn all about stars and help with a painting a night sky at the library. 4 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

After School Specials - “Where are the Wild Things?” For children in grades K-5. Library locations include: Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 893-8390. 4 p.m. Free.

Friday

Authors Kit Bakke and Clare Hodgson Meeker - Two children’s authors visit from Seattle present their books: “Soccer Dreams: Playing the Seattle Sounders Way” by Meeker, and middle reader novel “Dot to Dot,” by Bakke. 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Saturday

Expanding Your Horizons - Introduces girls in grades 6-12 to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) role models and involves them in exciting hands-on activities that motivate girls into being innovative and creative thinkers. Girls attend three unique workshops led by STEM industry professional women who are excited about sharing their careers. For a complete schedule of sessions, or to register online, visit www.gsewni.org. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Gonzaga University. (509) 747-8091, ext. 225.

Sekani Trail Run - Third annual event will be held on 125-acre natural area just east of Minnehaha. The 5K and 10K dirt trail run winds in and out of magnificent natural rock formations and towering ponderosa pine trees. The 5K race begins at 10 a.m., and 10K race begins at 10:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit Spokane Parks and Recreation Programs with a portion going to Franklin Elementary School APPLE program. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Camp Sekani, 6707 E. Upriver Drive, Spokane Valley. $17 through Oct. 12, $22/day of registration. (509) 625-6200.

Benefit for the Milk Bottle and Fergusons - Showing of “Benny & Joon,” a movie starring Johnny Depp shot in Spokane and featuring the historic restaurants. 10 a.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. $5. (509) 327-2960.

Harvest Festival - Outdoor potluck, farm tours, demonstrations and kids games. Proceeds benefit P.E.A.C.H. Community Farm’s effort to bring local, nutritious produce to low-income Spokane families. Noon-5 p.m., 10425 Andrus, Cheney. $10/adults $10, free/age 17 and younger. (509) 216 9273.

Mis Libritos (My Little Books) - Join an experienced Spanish teacher for an afternoon of Spanish folktales and stories read in both Spanish and English. 1 p.m., Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. Free. (509) 325-3001.

Funshop: Origami Boxes - Learn how to use recycled paper to create origami building blocks. Space is limited. RSVP by phone or email chad@auntiesbooks.com. 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore in River Park Square on skywalk level, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 456-4775.

Evergreen Railroad Modelers - See 18 bridges, a dozen tunnels, large city, seaport, large rail yard, three different main lines, mountains, small town, many industries and a computer system that allows the operator to run trains with realistic sounds for steam and diesels in real life situations. 5-9 p.m., Greenacres Shopping Center, 18213 E. Appleway Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 995-9938.

Household Supply Drive - Donations will go to Safety Net foster teens who are aging out of the state system. Items needed include: new blankets, new double sets of sheets and pillows, bathroom items, laundry baskets, household cleaning supplies, kitchen items, gently used small kitchen appliances, dishes, silverware, mixing bowls, pots and pans. For more information, visit www.safetynetspokane

.org. 9:30-1:30 p.m., Numerica Credit Union, Rosauers U-City Location, 10618 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 325-0701, ext. 36.

Ongoing

The Amaizing Corn Maze - Three separate mazes inside 12 acres of corn. Open through Oct. 30. Hours are Fridays, 4-11 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., and Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Open special days Oct. 25-27, 6-10 p.m., Oct. 30, noon-10 p.m. Trail of Terror Haunted Maze runs through Oct. 30, 6 p.m. to close. Located across the street from 3405 N. Beck Road, Hauser, Idaho. $9/adults, $6/ages 5-12 and seniors, free/age 4 and younger. (509) 242-CORN.

Coeur d’Alene Library - “Kids Draw Architecture,” exhibition of children’s drawings, through Oct. 31. 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315.

Colville Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Maze - Two mazes spread over 10 acres. Visit day or night. 73 Oakshott Road, Colville. Unlimited corn maze: $7/ages 13 and older; $5/children through age 12. (509) 684-6751.

Creepy Hallow - Fridays-Saturdays, 7 p.m. to midnight, through Oct. 29. 6493 Highway 291, 18 miles north of Spokane, between mile markers 18 and 19, Nine Mile Falls. $5 per person, per path. (509) 276-7728.

Fall Reading Programs at the Coeur d’Alene Library - Programs include: Book Babies Lap-Sit for ages newborn to 2 accompanied by a parent or adult, Tuesdays from 10:15-10:45 a.m. and Fridays from 10:30-11 a.m.; Tales for Twos and Threes, Tuesdays from 11-11:30 a.m.; Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5, Wednesdays from 10:30-11 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m.; Game Cafe for ages 9-13, Wednesdays from 4-5:30 p.m.; Lego Club for ages 5-10, Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. Runs through Nov. 18. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315, ext. 438.

Ignite!’s Riverfront Fright Haunted House - Thursday-Oct. 31. Haunted house is recommended for ages 13 and older and is open Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 7-11 p.m.; and Sundays, 6-9 p.m. For more information, visit www.ignitetheatre.org. Riverfront Park IMAX. $8/adults, $6/students. (509) 795-0004.

Lions Club Train Rides - Saturdays-Sundays through Oct. 23, train leaves from Ione Station at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Rides are 20 miles round-trip along and across the Pend Oreille River. Reservations requested. Visit www.liontrainrides.com. Sponsored by the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club. Costumes encouraged for Oct. 22-23 rides. Ione, Wash. $12/adults, $8/seniors and children ages 2-12, free/age 1 and younger. (877) 525-5226.

Music Together Classes - A research-based early childhood music and movement class for children ages 6 mos.-6 years and the adults who love them. Classes are 45 minutes each week for 10 weeks. Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $200. (509) 464-1595.

Spokane Junior Soccer - Late registration for fall soccer for ages 2-13. 4106 N. Cook St. $48-$58. (509) 747-5017.

Starlight Children’s Foundation-Northwest Benefit - Make a minimum donation of $5 and enjoy free appetizers and drink specials. Held every Wednesday in October and November from 3-6 p.m. All proceeds to benefit seriously ill children and their families. Applebee’s South Hill, 2107 E. 29th Ave. (509) 321-0799.

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