Family calendar

Today

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale - Friends of the Spokane Public Library continues its fall sale 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Public Library - Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave., Rooms 1A and 1B. (509) 444-5307.

Build Your Own Ninja! - Who wants to create their own personal ninja? We’ll have the supplies, you bring your imagination and create. 4 p.m. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Tween Duct Tape Craft - We’ll provide duct tape in a variety of colors, as well as rings and badge holders to keep your school ID, library card, or keys close to you all the time. For tweens in grades 5-8. 4 p.m. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.

Vertical Introduction Class - Learn the fundamentals to climb indoors, including fitting the harness, knot tying, and proper belay technique. This class (or previous experience and passing our belay test) is a prerequisite for top roping at Wild Walls. Includes equipment. Two-hour session, plus a one-week trial membership. Ages 12 and up. 6-8 p.m. Wild Walls, 202 W. 2nd Ave. $35. (509) 455-9596.

Ongoing

“Felts Field - 1927 National Air Races” - Felts Field once hosted the most popular flying event in the nation – the National Air Races. Celebrity and military pilots performed death-defying stunts and displayed the latest in flight technology of the time, through Dec. 30. Hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call to schedule group tours. 12114 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/age 7-17, free/age 6 and younger. (509) 922-4570.

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, also features visitor controlled mechanical models, videos, and free-standing interactive exhibits. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. Free for members; $10 for adults; $7 for kids; free for kids age 3 and under. (509) 321-7133.

“Bye Bye Birdie” - A fast-paced musical comedy. Performances are Thursday-Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 3 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. Theater Arts for Children, 2114 N. Pines Road, Suite 3S, Spokane Valley. $7.25-$9.25. (509) 995-6718.

Riverfront Park Ice Palace - Opens Wednesday-March 1. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Additional hours: Wednesday & Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 7-10 p.m. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $45 Ice Palace Pass (all ages), $13/adult, $3.50/youth (3-13), senior (62+) and military with ID; $3.50/skate rental.

“The Haunting of Hill House” - Wednesday-Nov. 8. Presented by Central Valley High School Theatre Department. Performances at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Central Valley High School, Performing Arts Center, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $10; $8/opening night. (509) 228-5100.

Friday

Spokane Valley Mission Haunted Pool - Discover what is lurking in the locker rooms and what is waiting to petrify you on the pool deck. Geared for ages 12 and older, but open to all with a parent/guardian. All canned food donations go to Spokane Valley Partners. 7:30-10 p.m. Spokane Valley Mission Park, 11123 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. $3 or $2 with a can of food. (509) 688-0300.

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Public Library - Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave., Rooms 1A and 1B. (509) 444-5307.

Creepy Hallow NW - A creepy haunted village in the woods. Village guides will provide safe escort through Creepy Hallow for those that choose to be frightened beyond belief. While you wait for your tour guides enjoy hot coffee, cocoa, food, tarot and crafts. 7 p.m.-midnight. Northwest Renaissance Festival, 6493 Highway 291, 18 miles north of Spokane, between mile markers 18 and 19, Nine Mile Falls. $5. (509) 362-2964.

11th Annual Ghoul Ol’ Fashioned Fun Halloween - Camp Dart-Lo’s 11th annual event for kids. Parents must accompany children. Participate in family-friendly crafts, not-so-haunted house, scavenger hunt trail, hay ride, fortune teller, treat hunt, face painting, costume parade and contest, bingo, cake walk and Mr. Brown’s Body Interactive Story Telling. This event is mostly outside, please wear warm clothes. 4:30-7 p.m. Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Drive. $5 per kid; adults admitted free.

West Vallley City School Haunted House - “Soul Taker: Night of the Reaper,” annual event in the 100-year-old middle school with two floors of terror. Recommended for age 11 and older. 6:30-10 p.m. West Valley High School, 8920 E. Valleyway Ave., Spokane Valley. $5. (509) 921-2836.

“The Little Mermaid” - The tale of a young mermaid who longs to be human. 7 p.m. Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia Ave. $8-$12. (509) 328-4886.

Pac Con Spokane - Celebrating the best in pop culture and featuring all the best in fandom – movies, comics, toys, video gaming, games, TV, horror, original art, collectibles, anime, manga and more. Co-headliners are Stan Lee and William Shatner. Other guests include: Denise Crosby, Dirk Benedict, Bill Farmer, Jim Cummings, Phil Lamarr, Chuck Huber, Brian Joines, Budd Root, Tim Seeley, Marat Mychaels, Amelia Davis, Matthew Clark, Michael Golden, Renee Witterstaetter, James O’Barr, Andy Owens, Bordin Marsinkul, Ivan Rodriguez, Puis Calzada and Seattle Time Machine. Photo ID may be required; talent subject to change. Autograph fees may be required for some guests and purchased at the show. 3-8 p.m. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $20/general, $5/ages 3-10, weekend pass: $60/general, $5/ages 3-10. (800) 325-SEAT.

Haunted House for Haiti - A charity haunted house, with a theme of “Massacre at a Wedding!” Enter in groups of five or six and make your way through the maze where you will be scared by all the undead who were tragically slain at a wedding. Not suitable for young children. All proceeds go to two charities that reach out and help the people of Haiti. 8 p.m. 404 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley. $5. (509) 251-3729.

Saturday

Spokane Valley Mission Haunted Pool - 7:30-10 p.m. Spokane Valley Mission Park, 11123 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. $3 or $2 with a can of food. (509) 688-0300.

“Is People Food OK for Dogs” by Ryan Desmond - Multimedia exploration into food and satire by Ryan Desmond, along with apaper mask workshop with Lance Sinnema and Hannah Koeske for ages 6-12, from 1 to 3 p.m. 25 W. Main Ave.

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale - 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with fill a bag for $3. Spokane Public Library - Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave., Rooms 1A and 1B. (509) 444-5307.

Creepy Hallow NW - 7 p.m.-midnight. Northwest Renaissance Festival, 6493 Highway 291, 18 miles north of Spokane, between mile markers 18 and 19, Nine Mile Falls. $5. (509) 362-2964.

“The Little Mermaid” - 1 and 4 p.m. Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia Ave. $8-$12. (509) 328-4886.

11th Annual Ghoul Ol’ Fashioned Fun Halloween - 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Drive. $5 per kid; adults admitted free.

West Vallley City School Haunted House - 6:30-10 p.m. West Valley High School, 8920 E. Valleyway Ave., Spokane Valley. $5. (509) 921-2836.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Fall Bazaar - Featuring lefse, 13-bean soup mix, Christmas cookies, handcrafts, Grannie’s Attic, quilt raffle and coffee bar. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8441 N. Indian Trail Road. (509) 465-0779.

Spooktacular Halloween Fun! - Dress up in your favorite costume and make Halloween crafts and accessories to prepare you for trick-or-treating. Free with museum admission. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 624-5437.

Pac Con Spokane - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $20/general, $5/ages 3-10, weekend pass: $60/general, $5/ages 3-10, $100/VIP early floor access w/ID badge, and swap bag. (800) 325-SEAT.

Fall Compost Fair and Leaf Festival - Spokane County residents can learn how to compost their fall leaves in their own backyards by rotating through six learning stations. The first 100 households will take home a free compost bin. Participants should arrive by 1:30 in order to have to time to visit all the learning stations. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Finch Arboretum, 3404 W. Woodland Blvd. Free. (509) 625-6580.

Thomas the Tank Engine - All Aboard! The train rolls into town for photos. Kids can meet the famous blue engine. Bring your camera. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 443-7700.

Ladybug Girl and the Dress-up Dilemma - Trick or treat. Put on your costume and come celebrate a few of Auntie’s favorite new stories with a special guest. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Wishing Star Foundation’s Fall Festival - There will be hot dogs from Bubbadogz HotdogCart, ice cream, face painting with Bill Henry Edge, pumpkins from Spokane Produce, a haunted house, crafts and more. Sponsored by A to Z Rentals and Sales. Open to the public. 1 p.m. A to Z Rental, 10903 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 744-3411.

Author Esther J. Hildahl - Signing of her children’s book, “Mr. Inky: Spider With an Attitude.” The book tells the story of a lovable talking spider with bad grammar and an attitude who’s come to live in Vicki Wyatt’s bedroom and refuses to leave, telling her that it’s “his” home, too. However, when he agrees to go to school with Vicki as her science project, his behavior brings about chaos in the classroom and he is forced to flee for his life. 2 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Super Simple Beaded Earrings - Beaded earrings are always in style and can be very simple to make. Join us to learn how to create earrings that are unique and lovely. Please note that we will use needles to make the beading easier. For ages 12 and older. 3 p.m. East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5375.

Vertical Introduction Class - Two-hour session, plus a one-week trial membership. Ages 12 and up. 4-6 p.m. Wild Walls, 202 W. Second Ave. $35. (509) 455-9596.

Quad-Con: Clash of the Roller Girls - Last Lilac City Roller Girls bout of the season against Snake Pit Derby Dames, 7:30 p.m. Dress up like a superhero in celebration of Pac-Con. Costume contest at halftime for prizes. Bout opens with Lilac City Pixies vs. West Sound at 5:30 p.m. 5-9:30 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $15/adults, $12/students, seniors and military, free/kids age 9 and younger. (509) 279-7000.

Community Harvest Party - Featuring carnival games, food, candy and family fun. 5:30 p.m. Northside Church of Christ, 5601 N. Jefferson St. Free.

Haunted Zombie Hike - Zombies lurk in the forest of Riverside State Park. Don’t come alone and don’t stray off the path. Come prepared, as this is a hike through the woods. The terrain is uneven forest roads that have been cleared of brush and large rocks. Comfortable shoes and warm clothing recommended. All children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Parental discretion is advised. No pets allowed. 6-9 p.m. Riverside State Park, 7903 W. Missoula Rd. $10/adults (includes flashlight), $5 kids age 3-12 (includes glow-in-the-dark bracelet), free kids 3 and younger. (509) 465-5066.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - 7:05 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10-$22 (discounts for kids/students/seniors/military). (509) 535-7825.

Haunted House for Haiti - 8 p.m. 404 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley. $5. (509) 251-3729.