Calendar

Today

17th Annual Bead Stampede - Northwest vendors with varied beads. Continues today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Ag B Building, 404 N. Havana St. $3. (208) 661-2911.

35th Annual Quilt Show - Washington State Quilters - Spokane Chapter, present “A Cottage in the Country” with featured quilter Sherry Thompson. Continues today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $8, free/age 10 and younger. (509) 863-5536.

Bold Spirited Travelers - Authors Jim and Linda Hunt draw from their book, “Restless Fires and Bold Spirit,” to explore how travel shaped the ideas, values and spirit of John Muir, America’s leading environmental thinker, and Helga Etsby, an active citizen and suffragette; 2 p.m. Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 893-8260.

Chili Cook-Off - Free to taste and vote. 3-6 p.m. Spice Traders Mercantile, 15614 E. Sprague Ave. $10. (509) 315-4036.

Craft and Gift Fair - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway Ave. (509) 921-0249.

“Death by Chocolate” – Through Oct. 27. This comedic mystery is the story of a small-time private eye investigating a death in a coffee shop known for its signature drink, Death by Chocolate. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7 p.m.; 3 p.m. matinees on Sundays and today. Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave., Suite 1. $12/adults; $8/children and seniors, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 342-2055.

HUB Corn Maze - Hours are Fridays, 5-10 p.m. in October; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. in October; and Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Haunted hours are Fridays-Saturdays, 6-11 p.m. and Oct. 24, 27 and 31 from 6-10 p.m. Haunted maze not recommended for children age 4 and younger. HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. $9/age 13 and older, $6/ages 5-12 and seniors, free/age 4 and younger. Haunted Maze is $1 more and includes regular mazes. (509) 242-CORN.

OctoBrewfest - Annual event to benefit the Inland Northwest Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Age 21 and older. Tickets available at all TicketsWest outlets, by phone or at Yokes’s Fresh Markets. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $15/advance, $20/door. (509) 482-2022.

Science Saturday - For curious kids in grades K-5 presented by Mobius Science Center; 11 a.m. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

“Sherlock Holmes” – Through Oct. 27. Directed by Christopher Lamb. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 4 and 7 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. TAC Theater, 2114 N. Pines Road, Suite 3. $10/general; $8/age 12 and younger, seniors and military. (509) 995-6718.

Spokane Valley Mission Haunted Pool – Today and Oct. 25-26. Geared for ages 12 and older, but open to all with a parent/guardian. All canned food donations go to Spokane Valley Partners. Hours are 7:30-10 p.m. Spokane Valley Mission Park, 11123 E. Mission Ave. $3/person or $2 with a can of food. (509) 688-0300.

Sunday

14th Annual Historic Home Tour - Visit homes in the Millwood neighborhood. Hosted by Spokane Preservation Advocates. Tickets sold during the tour at 3303 N. Marguerite Road. No spiked heels, photos, backpacks or strollers allowed in the homes; noon-4 p.m. $15/general, free/age 11 and younger. (509) 456-3828.

17th Annual Bead Stampede - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Ag B Building, 404 N. Havana St. $3. (208) 661-2911.

35th Annual Quilt Show - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $8, free/age 10 and younger. (509) 863-5536.

Dance - Annual Halloween dance with music by the Country Jammers. Admission is by donation; 1-3:30 p.m. Tri Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road (509) 926-3803.

“Death by Chocolate” - 3 p.m. Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave., Suite 1. $12/adults; $8/children and seniors, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 342-2055.

HUB Corn Maze - noon-5 p.m. HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. $9/age 13 and older, $6/ages 5-12 and seniors, free/age 4 and younger. Haunted Maze is $1 more and includes regular mazes. (509) 242-CORN.

“Little Shop of Horrors” - Oct. 18-Nov. 3. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Ignite! Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. Advance: $18/adults; $16/students, seniors and military. Door: $20. (509) 795-0004.

“Sherlock Holmes” - 2 p.m. TAC Theater, 2114 N. Pines Road, Suite 3. $10/general; $8/age 12 and younger, seniors and military. (509) 995-6718.

Ghoulish Gourds at Spokane Valley Library - We’ll be sparing our pumpkins the knife, but there will be paint involved, so prepare to get messy. Small pumpkins provided, or bring your own; 4 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Kids Explore & Discover Club - Join Kelly Milner Halls, author of “Dinosaur Mummies” and “Dinosaur Travel Guides” to learn about dinosaurs; 4 p.m. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Wednesday

Ghoulish Gourds - 4 p.m. Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 893-8250.

“Hip and Knee Pain: Causes and Treatments” - Free seminar. Dinner will be served; 6 p.m. Valley Hospital Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave. Free, RSVP required. (509) 473-5672.

Thursday

Bold Spirited Travelers - 7 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

“Death by Chocolate” - 7 p.m.; Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave., Suite 1. $12/adults; $8/children and seniors, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 342-2055.

HUB Corn Maze - 6-10 p.m. HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. $9/age 13 and older, $6/ages 5-12 and seniors, free/age 4 and younger. Haunted Maze is $1 more and includes regular mazes. (509) 242-CORN.

Friday

49th Annual Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol Ski Swap - Friday: gear registration, 3-8 p.m. Saturday: Swap 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: Swap 9 a.m.-noon. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $5/door; $12/online and receive a lift ticket valid only Thursdays for 2013-14 season. (509) 532-0102.

“Death by Chocolate” - 7 p.m. Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave., Suite 1. $12/adults; $8/children and seniors, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 342-2055.

Harvest Moon and HalloWine Auction - Annual auction, dinner and wine tasting to benefit the Spokane Fantasy Flight. Presented by the Inland Northwest Business Travel Association; 5:30 p.m. Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $45/person. (509) 744-2320.

Haunted House - Oct. 25-26. “Halls of Horror!-” annual fundraiser presented by West Valley City School. Hours are 6:30-10 p.m. daily. Recommended for ages 11 and older. Tickets are available online at www.cityschool.wix. com/hauntedhouse. West Valley City School, 8920 E. Valleyway Ave. $7/advance, $9/door. (509) 921-2836.