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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Kids and families

“Big Hero Six” Today-Sunday. An action-packed comedy/adventure about the special bond that develops between Baymax, a plus-sized inflatable robot, and prodigy Hiro Hamada. Rated PG. Showings Today at 8 p.m., Saturday at 5:15 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 4:15 and 7 p.m. Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $6/Adults, $3/Kids 12 and under. (208) 882-4127.

Finding Neverland Camp Two-day acting camp for kids ages 5-9 (older kids may attend for free with a paid sibling). Free lunch after camp. Today and Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon., North Idaho Children’s Mental Health, 1717 Ontario St., Sandpoint. $90. (208) 597-2457.

A T-Rex Named Sue Through Jan. 4. See a fully assembled skeleton cast of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered. The exhibition, assembled at Mobius Science Center, will also feature visitor controlled mechanical models, videos and free-standing interactive exhibits. Hours are Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. $10/adults, $9/seniors and military, $7/kids, free/age 3 and younger. (509) 321-7133.

Make a Pipe Cleaner Penguin Come by during open library hours to make a fun craft. We will have pipe cleaners and other supplies along with directions to make your own pipe cleaner penguin. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Spokane Public Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5300.

“If You Take a Mouse to the Movies” Storytime and Party A busy little mouse and his busy little stories. Read a few and nibble on some popcorn. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey Saturday, 7:05 p.m. versus Tri-City (Coeur d’Alene Casino Buck Night). Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10-$22 (discounts for kids/students/seniors/military). (509) 535-7825.

Camp Youth Winter Adventure Two-day camp; not overnight. Kids ages 9-12 can learn cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort from PSIA certified instructors and romp around in the snow through old growth cedar forests. We will also learn to build snow caves and search for animal tracks. Please bring a lunch each day. Transportation, snowshoes, skiing equipment, trail passes and instruction provided. Monday-Tuesday, 8 a.m., Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division St. $79. (509) 625-6200.

Build It Club We’ll get out the Keva Planks, straws and connectors, architecture blocks and other construction materials so that you can build to your heart’s content. Monday, 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Totally Tubular Tuesday Tuesday: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”; Jan. 6: “The Breakfast Club”; Jan. 13: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”; Jan. 20: “The Lost Boys”; Jan. 27: “Mary Poppins.” Shows start around 7 p.m. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. $2.50, free with $10 pre-show purchase at Bon Bon. (509) 327-1050.

Dino-riffic Dino Camp We’ll learn all about these amazing creatures while making a dinosaur costume. Plus, we’ll take a dino-filled field trip across the street to the science center to meet a T. rex named Sue. For ages 4-8. Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $20/members, $25/nonmembers. (509) 624-5437.

“Frozen” Singalong Tuesday, 2 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Frozen Science Camp Learn how polar bears stay warm, make dry ice bubbles and perform frozen science experiments during this super cool winter break camp. For ages 4-8. Tuesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $20/members, $25/nonmembers. (509) 624-5437.

Happy New Year Storytime and Craft Christmas is over but we can still have lots of fun. Join us for some of this year’s favorite stories. We will have a special craft to celebrate the New Year. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

New Year’s Eve Contra Dance Community dance, no partner needed, fun for all ages and everyone is welcome. Bring your favorite treat to share. Wednesday, 7-10 p.m., Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. $12. (509) 747-2640.

Glad City New Year’s Party Ring in 2015 with a dance party for all ages. Enjoy a live DJ, dance competitions, prizes, live performances and fun stuff to keep the kids busy (and awake!). Wednesday, 7 p.m., Millwood Presbyterian Church, Community Center, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, Spokane Valley. $5/general, free/age 4 and younger, $20/family. (509) 348-0132.