Kids and Family

Albeni Falls Dam Tour and Orienteering Organized by Exploring Families; open to the public. Tours held today and Saturday and Aug. 15-16, from 2-4 p.m. A park ranger will begin your tour at the Albeni Falls Dam Visitor Center. Learn about orienteering, participate in a scavenger hunt and learn about the dam. Registration is required at www.ExploringFamilies.com; club membership fees may apply. Albeni Falls Dam Tour, 2376 E. Highway 2, Oldtown, Idaho. (509) 999-7614.

“How to Eat Like a Child” Continues through Sunday. This musical romp through the joys and sorrows of being a child includes lessons in how to beg for a dog, how to torture your sister, how to act after being sent to your room and how to laugh hysterically. Performances are Friday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Pullman Civic Theatre, 1220 NW Nye St., Pullman. $10-$12. (509) 332-8406.

“Oliver!” Today through July 27. Based on the Dickens novel “Oliver Twist,” this musical is engaging with passion and drama, and delights everyone with its outstanding musical numbers. Presented by Christian Youth Theatre – North Idaho. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m.; and Sundays at 3 p.m. Donations also accepted at each show for food banks/community kitchens in North Idaho and Spokane areas. University High School, Theatre, 12420 E. 32nd Ave., Spokane Valley. $8-$14/advance; $2 more at the door. (208) 277-5727.

Vision Seekers Native American artist Andrew Morrison will be teaching the art of graffiti to kids 7 and older. Today, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $10, bring sack lunch and water. (208) 457-8950.

KPBX Kids Concert Performance by reggae/calypso band Moko Jumbie, featuring Bryan Bogue, Rick Westwick, Paul Raymond and Angus Nunes. Today, noon-1 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 227-7638.

Enchanted Garden Party Let’s eat tiny cakes and drink sweet tea in flowered crowns in an enchanted garden of our own creation. We will don fairy wings and create our own mini-garden to take home, complete with fairy furniture. For ages 4-8. Today, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $25. (509) 624-5437.

Art for the Animals Exhibition and Auction Enjoy a tour of the sanctuary and meet horses, pot-bellied pigs, rabbits, goats and more. Self-guided tours from 4:30-7 p.m. Enjoy beverages, vegan snacks and live music. Auction items will be on display for a silent auction beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by live auction at 7:30 p.m. Art work includes jewelry, metal work, paintings, drawings, ceramics and textiles from regional and national artists. Featuring the musical talents of Angela Marie Project, Kathleen Cavender and Greg Loewen, and Carpal Tunnel Trans-Blues Band. A benefit for River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary. Today, 4:30 p.m., 11511 W. Garfield Road (go west on Francis Avenue, stay to right and head north on Highway 291, turn left on Seven Mile Road for about three miles and turn left on Garfield Road). $10. (509) 951-3650.

Auntie Jannie Storytime Have you met Auntie Jannie yet? Well, if you haven’t, come down and meet her! She is one of our favorite story tellers and will be reading many delightful stories to us. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

“Princess Lolly and the Will o’Wisp Hunt” Fairy-tastic storytime with Princess Lolly (yes, she is a real fairy). Wear your favorite fairy outfit, wings, shoes or just come as you are and enjoy hearing the story. Fairy Princess Lolly is on a quest to find the lost Will o’Wisps. With the help of her magical friends Lili, Connor & Tristan the Dragon, they search high and low through Sherwood Forest. Join the group as they learn about friendship and teamwork on their journey. Saturday, 11:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Mad Scientist Fun Tween/teen. Join us for some science fun as we experiment with everyday objects. Saturday, 1 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.

Swim and a Movie: “The Nut Job” Two-hour swim followed by this family-friendly screening at dusk. An incorrigibly self-serving exiled squirrel finds himself helping his former park brethren raid a nut store to survive, but it doesn’t go quite as planned. Rated PG. Saturday, 6 p.m., Northside Aquatics Center, 18120 N. Hatch Road, and Southside Aquatics Center, 3724 E. 61st Ave. $2-$4. (509) 468-5107 or (509) 448-5090.

Kidstock 2014 - A Concert on the Lake Great family event on the shores of Priest Lake featuring local and regional musical groups. Sammy Eubanks headlines along with Trapper Creek, The Kustoms and The Skivees. Face painting, photo booth for the kids and barbecue with beverages available for purchase. Bring a chair and enjoy the day. All event proceeds go to Priest Lake Community Education Foundation. www.concertonthelake.com. Sunday, 2 p.m., Hill’s Resort, 4777 W. Lakeshore Road, Priest Lake, Idaho. $12/adults, $5/students, free/age 12 and younger. (208) 443-2551.

Free Community Parking Lot Party Christ Our Hope is hosting a free, mini carnival for the community with free food, activities, games, bouncy castle, dunk tank, entertainment and live music. Sunday, 5:30 p.m., Christ Our Hope Bible Church, 1620 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 893-8644.

Summer Art Camp at the MAC Campers will create their own artwork using several mediums including clay, paint and printmaking. Campers will explore the MAC’s “100 Stories” exhibit and Campbell House and engage in exhibit-related activities. There will be outdoor activities, nature walks and lunch al fresco. Weeklong camp is Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., July 21-25 and Aug. 4-8. 2316 W. First Ave. $200/week; optional early arrival and/or late pick-up is $10/day. (509) 363-5355.

Kids Cooking Class Every Monday in July from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Gourmet Way, 8222 Government Way, Hayden. $25/per class. (208) 762-1333.

Get to Know Your Imaginary Friends Free workshop for young writers in grades 7-12. Great fiction has great characters, but how well do you know the ones in your stories? This workshop will help writers learn ways they can talk to and listen to their characters so that your stories are populated with believable, dynamic, quirky folks (or creatures) with depth and complexity. This workshop is led by Kris Dinnison, author of the forthcoming YA novel, “You and Me and Him.” Please register online at inkspokane.org/register. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., Ink Art Space, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Free.

Radical Rick Join Radical Rick as he explores and explains the world of science with exciting experiments. Tuesday, 3 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5375.

Family Storytime: Creatures of the Night This special storytime is all about bats, owls and other night creatures! Bring your beach chairs, towels or blankets to sit on, because we’ll be outside. Free for the whole family. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St., (509) 444-5375; and Wednesday, 2 and 3:30 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road, (509) 444-5395.

Dragons and Dinosaurs Oh My! Preschool Storytime and Craft Forget all the frightful things you think you know about dinos and dragons, because the stories we’re going to read will make you smile. Afterwards, we’ll make some funny or maybe even crazy-looking dragons of our own! Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Scratchboard and painting on an apron or bag Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is pleased to announce its eighth annual Children’s Summer Creativity Series for kids ages 6 to 12. Practicing artists will lead two different creative projects with a healthy snack in between sessions. Registration required by 6 p.m. on Sunday for the class Thursday, 1-3:45 p.m., Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown. $15/child. (509) 229-3414.

A Pirate Mystery! We will conduct a pirate investigation, dust for prints, and then blow the scurvy cur out of his hideout with a paper cannonball battle. Be ready for pirate costumes, treasure, mystery and excitement as we take to the high seas in this adventure. For ages 4-8. Thursday, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $25. (509) 624-5437.

Book Bites – Tween-Teenagers Have you read any good books lately that you want to talk about? Do you just want to hear what others are reading? Come and chat with other teens and tweens about books, along with participating in some fun activities. Thursday, 4-6 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.

“The Tomato Plant Girl” Continues through Aug. 2. A play about friendship presented by Idaho Repertory Theatre for Youth. Performances are July 24-26 and 31, and Aug. 1-2. All performances at 7 p.m. on the Hartung lawn. Picnics are welcome. 7 p.m., University of Idaho Hartung Theatre, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow. $15/adults; $5/age 16 and younger. (208) 885-6465.