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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Kids and family

“Discover Earth: A Century of Change” An interactive exhibit at the library through Aug. 30. Hours are Monday, Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Tuesday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., closed Sundays. 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5307.

The Vagabonds Balkan Brass Band KPBX free kids concert. Playing traditional Bulgarian wedding music, Romanian gypsy music and modern Turkish dance hits, hoping to raise awareness about the Balkan culture and social issues in the region. Today, noon-1 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 328-5729.

Volcano Eruptions For fourth grade and above. Learn how to create a volcano out of everyday cooking ingredients. Free. Today, 2 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood. (509) 893-8260. Wednesday, 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 893-8400.

Daddy Daughter Date Night at the Movies Presented by The Whatever Girls. Showing “Grace Unplugged,” rated PG, about an 18-year-old singer who wants to be a star, but faces pressure to compromise her values when she gets the chance. Today, 7 p.m., Liferoads Church, 4209 E. Pacific Ave. $15 includes bottomless movie theater popcorn, two sodas (or bottled water) and two candy selections for dad and one daughter. Each additional daughter is just $5 (also includes popcorn, beverage and candy). (509) 951-7822.

Super Saturday at the MAC Theme is “Creators and Makers.” Family arts, music, history experiences and hands-on activities from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; visit the museum’s historic Campbell House in open-house format to enjoy family-friendly activities including a scavenger hunt, creating a simple-to-make craft and more from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $10/adults, $7.50/seniors, $5/students, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 363-5355.

Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County Day for Kids Free festivities include dunk tank, carnival games for adults and kids, entertainment, raffles, contests, prizes, free food, arts and crafts. Saturday, 11 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County Jordan Johnson Center, 200 W. Mullan Ave., Post Falls. Free. (208) 457-9089.

“It’s an Orange Aardvark” Come see why all the ants are so worried when they start seeing colors outside their ant hill in this new story by Michael Hall. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Scenic Family Hikes in Spokane Whether you’re new to hiking and want to check out the wildflowers or you really want a challenge without a long drive, Spokane has some treasures. Presenter Kathy Kalich will present the ins and outs of Spokane’s best hikes. Saturday, 2 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.

Camp Barks N’ Rec 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through June 27. Children ages 8-9 are invited to learn about different types of pets, do arts and crafts projects for both shelter and at home pets, enjoy fun and games, and spend hands on time with shelter animals. Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. $50, scholarships available.

The Everyday Scientist The West Valley Outdoor Learning Center will share fun, easy, safe and exciting science experiments for kids 5 and older to watch and replicate at home. Free. 10 a.m. Tuesday, Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood, (509) 893-8260; 2 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley, (509) 893-8400; 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, (509) 893-8390.

Life’s a Beach: Outdoor Family Storytime This special beach-themed storytime will take place outside the library. Bring your beach chairs, towels or blankets to sit on, fun for the whole family. Free. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St., (509) 444-5380; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road, (509) 444-5395.

“Camp Rex” Preschool Storytime and Craft Find out the right way to camp outdoors with this silly new book by Molly Idle. Stay to make a yummy camping treat. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Riverstone Street Fair Every Thursday from 4-9 p.m., through Aug. 28. More than 150 booths, Kids Zone, farmers market and live entertainment. Thursday, Riverstone Village (take I-90, exit south on Northwest Blvd., and right on Lakewood, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (509) 703-9345.

Coming up

Monster Truck Mash-Up June 27-28. High-flying Monster Truck action. Pre-show meet and greet from 6-7 p.m. Shows are 7:30 p.m. nightly. Ear protection suggested. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $12/advance, $15/door. (877) 840-0457.