Kids and families

Minecraft at Gizmo Kids and teens can play Minecraft under supervision, explore digital creation on Gizmo’s server, learn how to convert Minecraft objects to 3-D models, and then test out the 3-D printer. 4-6 p.m. today, Gizmo, 806 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. $50. (208) 651-6200.

“Pig Tales: A Summer Aswinement” Today-Saturday. The Ham on Regal Players present their 52nd annual fundraiser. Performances are Today at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $7-$9.

CVHS Arts and Crafts Show Saturday and Sunday. Crafts and baked goods, sponsored by CVHS Band Boosters. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $2 admission. (509) 228-5100.

Kidz on Wheels and Kidz Foam Armor Sharpen your shop skills while making a self-propelled vehicle ($70) or make shields, crowns, Minecraft tools and more out of foam ($75). For kids up to age 12. Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Gizmo, 806 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 651-6200.

Family Construction Zone Kids ages 1-8 (and their grown-ups) can drop in during program hours to build away with several stations of block activities designed to foster engagement with math, science, engineering and creativity. Saturday, 10 a.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280.

St. Patrick’s Day Storytime Stop in for stories and treats. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

One-Stop Child care Local preschools and day care centers will answer questions and talk about their services. There will be activities for kids. Free. Saturday, 3:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley, (509) 893-8400; 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday and Wednesday, North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350.

Art Club You bring the creativity; we’ll have the supplies. Feel free to bring a smock. All ages welcome; kids 6 and younger should be accompanied by an adult. Monday, 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Beaded Earrings Join librarian Chris Kopple as she shows you how to bead beautiful earrings. Call to register. Monday, 6 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385.

Magnify Your Child’s Mind Use magnifiers and microscopes to observe the micro worlds of everyday objects. 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Gizmo, 806 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. $70, includes materials. (208) 651-6200.

Tween Club Construct a leprechaun trap using recyclable containers and craft supplies. For tweens in grades four and older. Tuesday, 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Playing in the Mud Kids explore clay. Handbuilding with some wheel experience. 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Gladish Building, 115 N.W. State St., Coeur d’Alene. $50, includes materials.

Kids Explore & Discover Club Build creatures and circuits that demonstrate the insulating and conductive properties of play-dough. For grades K-5. Free. Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park, (509) 893-8300. Thursday, 4 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, (509) 893-8390.

Lego Club Build with Legos. All ages welcome. Ages 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake, (509) 893-8330. Thursday, 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood, (509) 893-8260.

Pete the Cat Party Come listen to a book starring our favorite blue cat. Thursday, 4 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St., (509) 444-5380. 4 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St., (509) 444-5385.

Build Your Own Longboard Build your own deck, then personalize it. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Gizmo, 806 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. $145, trucks and wheels not included. (208) 651-6200.