Family Calendar

Today

Summer Lego Club - Fairfield – Thursdays through Aug. 27. All ages are welcome. Children age 6 and younger should be accompanied by an adult. 1-3 p.m. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

How to Draw Comics - Moran Prairie - Local artist Makayla Miracle will cover the basics of drawing typical Manga-style characters, followed by a Q&A and drawing games. For grades 4 and older. 2 p.m. Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Escape the Ordinary: Ponyville Horses - We’ll celebrate the heroes of Ponyville with a fun book and lots of My Little Pony activities. 3 p.m. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.

Zentangle Mandala Creation - Join local Zentangle artist Loretta West for a class she designed with local Mandala artist Connie Janey using Zentangle techniques to create a Mandala. In October, we will use all of the small creations to build bigger pieces of community art at the Downtown Library. 4 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Musical Theater - Performance by campers at the Children’s Summer Theater Workshop. 3 and 7 p.m., St. Stephen’s Epsicopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St. (509) 448-2255.

Ongoing

Riverfront Park Attractions - Daily hours for attractions. Through Sept. 7 - Looff Carrousel & Gift Shop: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Spokane Falls SkyRide: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tour Train: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Pavilion Rides: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. (509) 625-6600.

Summer Soccer Camp - Summer Soccer camps at Trent Elementary (Monday-Aug. 13) for ages 5 to 13. Sessions weekly through end of August. 9-11 a.m. Sign up at Valley Youth Soccer, 9116 E. Sprague Ave., #138. $39. (509) 924-7661.

Ultimate Sports Camp - Ages 6-9 and 10-12. Get ready for a week-long pass to fun playing a variety of sports. In addition to the traditional sports, go ultimate and learn the basics of BMX and skateboarding, and if your child can’t ride a bike yet, we will teach them how in five simple steps. Monday-Aug. 14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Dwight Merkel Sports Complex, 5701 N. Assembly St. $149/camper. (509) 625-6200.

Wild and Wacky Water Week Camp - Ages 8-12. One of Spokane Parks and Recreation Summer Adventure Youth Day Camps. We will be kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming. Don’t forget your swimming gear. Fee includes T-shirt. Get 10 percent off each week if you sign your child up for three or more weeks. Please call for discounted pricing. Monday-Aug. 14, 8:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Riverside State Park, Bowl and Pitcher Picnic Shelter, 9711 W. Charles Rd. $219/camper. (509) 625-6200.

Friday

Free Outdoor Movies - Airway Heights - “Big Hero 6.” Begins at dusk. Sunset Park, King at Ninth St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 244-4845.

KSPS FitKids Day - Enjoy a morning of active play for kids. Meet Peg and Cat, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Stitch the Trauma Bear, Aqua Duck and the FitKids. There will be activities for every age: parachute games, gigantic beach balls, banana races, hula hoops and more. 10 a.m.-noon. Ferris High School, football field, 3020 E. 37th Ave. Free. (509) 443-7700.

Late Night at North Spokane Library - What happens at night when the library is closed? Wear play clothes and be ready for games, snacks, crafts and more. For kids entering grades 3-5. Pre-registration and signed permission form required. 7 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Saturday

South Perry Summer Outdoor Movies - “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” (PG-13). Begins at dusk. The Shop, 924 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 534-1647.

“Hot Rockford Nights” - Seventh annual event with music, food and more. 9-11 a.m.: car entries; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Show and Shine. Sponsored by Rockford Lions Club. Proceeds go to area community projects and events for area children. Rockford Town Park, 100 S. First St., Rockford. Free/spectators, $20/car entry. (509) 993-6278.

Free Movies in Liberty Lake – “Rise of the Guardians”: When the evil spirit Pitch launches an assault on Earth, the Immortal Guardians team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world, rated PG. Movie shown at dusk. Visit www.pavillionpark.org. Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free.

Nation of Patriots - The Patriot Tour is a 100-day, 48-state journey in which tens of thousands unite to help pass the flag while they honor our past, present and fallen Armed Forces members and their families. The flag will arrive approximately at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and all bikes and cars are welcome to escort the flag on Sunday after a breakfast at 10 a.m. for all riders before their departure for Missoula. Through Sunday. Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson, 19011 E. Cataldo Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 927-7433.

Escape the Ordinary: Hula Dance Party - Bring your keikis (kids) to our Hula Dance Party. See and learn some simple hula dance moves with hula instructors Lorilee Kia’i, Julie Wahikapu and Rick of the Kuhai Halau O’ Kawailani Ho’olapua Pa Olapa Kahiko hula dance school. Drop by our library sometime during the week before to make a paper lei and a paper flower to wear at the party. 10:30 a.m. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Kids’ Day - Free activities for kids of all ages including inflatables, face painting, craft projects, sports games and more. Presented by 103.1 KCDA. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. Free. (509) 242-2516.

“Bernice Gets Carried Away” Storytime and Craft - Ever feel left-out and alone? Come hear Bernice’s story and find out how some problems are not so big after all. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Kidical Mass South Perry Neighborhood - Fun, safe bike ride especially for kids. Join this family-friendly bike ride of about three miles cycling on anything that rolls. All types of bikes, trailers, Xtracycles, bakfiets, tandems, folding bikes, trikes are welcome. Ride through the South Perry neighborhood starting in parking lot of Two Wheel Transit and finish at the Liberty Aquatic Center. 1:30 p.m. Two Wheel Transit, 817 S. Perry St. Free.

Swim and a Movie: “Planes: Fire & Rescue” - South - Two-hour swim followed by this family-friendly screening at dusk. When Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he joins a forest fire and rescue unit to be trained as a firefighter, or else his airstrip will be shut down. Rated PG. Presale tickets will be given a collectors tickets and speed lane entrance into the facility. 6 p.m. Southside Aquatics Center, 3724 E. 61st Ave. $5/general, $4/seniors, $2.50/ages 3-5, free/age two and younger. (509) 448-5090.

Swim and a Movie: “Planes: Fire & Rescue” - North - 6 p.m. Northside Aquatics Center, 18120 N. Hatch Road $5/general, $4/seniors, $2.50/ages 3-5, free/age two and younger. (509) 468-5107.

Sunday

Game Day! - Come in anytime during open library hours on Sundays (1-5 p.m.) for Game Day. We will have an assortment of board games available for use in the library. 1-5 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Spokane Indians Baseball Games – Indians vs. Tri-City Dust Devils (Back-to-Back Cracks Sweepstakes). 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.

Monday

Summer Lego Club - Spokane Valley – Mondays through Aug. 24, 6-8 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Star Wars Celebration at North Spokane Library - In a library not so far, far away - it’s time for a Star Wars celebration. We’ll have games, food, trivia and a costume contest with prizes. Members of the 501st Legion’s Garrison Titan, Washington’s premier Star Wars costuming organization, will be joining in the fun and available for pictures. All ages welcome, 6-8 p.m. Children 6 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Ages 16 and up only, 8-9 p.m. We’ll have a special round of trivia and a costume contest. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Spokane Indians Baseball Games – Indians vs. Tri-City Dust Devils (Indians Team Photo Giveaway). 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.

Tuesday

$1 Summer Movies Express - Spokane Valley Regal Theater - Two movies to choose from each day (Tuesday/Wednesday) at 10 a.m. Portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Will Rogers Institute. Tuesday-Wednesday: “Muppets Most Wanted” and “Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” All shows are rated G or PG and both movies show each day. Spokane Valley Mall, 14760 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. $1. (509) 922-2590.

Summer Lego Club - North Spokane – Tuesdays through Aug. 25, 6-8 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Spokane Symphony Petting Zoo - What does it feel like to play the drums? Blow on a saxophone? Instrument petting zoos offer children a first hands-on introduction to the uniqueness of the different instrument families. No registration necessary. 10 a.m. Spark Center, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. Free. (509) 466-0376.

INK: Origin Stories - Ever wanted to create your own superhero? Authors and Artists (superheroes in disguise) will help kids from 9-14 create their own superheroes, complete with an origin story. This is a multi-day workshop, please plan on attending all four sessions. Register by calling (509) 444-5395. 1:30 p.m. Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free.

Jenny Edgren in Concert - Join local singer/songwriter Jenny Edgren for a fun musical treat for kids of all ages. 2 and 3:30 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Local Heroes: Firefighters - Firefighters from Fire Station 11 will be here to answer your questions. Please note: The crew and their fire truck are in service and may have to cancel without notice if there is a fire. 2 p.m. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free.

Zentangle for Beginners - Zentangle is a form of art but also a meditation. Learn the basics and create beautiful drawings through repetition. 4 p.m. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Spokane Indians Baseball Games - Indians vs. Tri-City Dust Devils (Senior Night). 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.

Whimsical Lettering - Learn a fun way to put a new spin on your everyday alphabet from Vicki Hall of Scripts & Scribes. For ages 12 and above. 6:30 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Wednesday

Tween Craft Club: Superhero Marble Magnets - For 5th-8th graders. 4 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Spokane Indians Baseball Games – Indians vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Create-Your-Own-Cheer-Sign Night). 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley (509) 535-2922.