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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Kids and families

Pig Out in the Park Today-Monday. 36th annual food and music festival with 45 food booths, three adult beverage gardens and 100 free concerts on four stages. Open daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $3 bites available during special hours. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. Free admission. (509) 921-5579.

Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park 2015 Includes admission to both parks with more than 70 rides, attractions and shows. Open today, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturdays-Sundays through the month, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Silverwood Theme Park, 27843 N. U.S. Highway 95, Athol. $46.99/ages 8-64, $23.99/seniors and children ages 3-7, free/age 2 and younger; $5/parking. (208) 683-3400.

Riverfront Park Attractions Labor Day weekend hours: Looff Carrousel & Gift Shop and Spokane Falls Skyride open Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Monday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tour Train runs Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Monday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Pavilion Rides open Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., and Monday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Oct. 4, Looff Carrousel & Gift Shop open daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Spokane Falls SkyRide open daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tour Train daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. (509) 625-6600.

Family Dance and Potluck Easy circle, line, contra, folk and novelty dances. All of the dances are taught by Susan Dankovich. Potluck at 6:30 p.m. and dancing begins at 7 p.m. Today, St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Donations accepted. (509) 533-9955.

Youth Performance Training Program Sessions for student athletes focusing on comprehensive performance enhancement training for athletes of all sports. Sessions are typically each one hour, twice a week, and are divided into separate classes for elementary, middle and high school-age kids. Complete Athlete, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. Suite C, Spokane Valley. $329/elementary, $329/in-season middle school, $489/off-season middle school, $329/in-season high school, $649/off-season high school. (509) 808-2716.

Youth Climbing Club For youth ages 10-16 interested in advancing their climbing technique. Must be belay certified and ready to learn the body movements and techniques to take climbing to the next level. First class is free. Sunday and Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Wild Walls, 202 W. Second Ave. $12/single visit; $100/10-visit punchcard; $65/monthly pass. (509) 455-9596.

Spider Monkeys Climbing Club Working with professional staff, kids ages 4-10 will learn the essentials of climbing, team work and fun. Please call to register; maximum 10 kids per class. First class is free. Monday and Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., Wild Walls, 202 W. Second Ave. $12/single visit; $74/pass for eight visits. (509) 455-9596.

Mobius Children’s Museum Toddler & Me Classes Parents stay and play with their little ones, ages 2-4, in this toddler class. We’ll make parachutes and rockets to use in our Launch It! exhibit. Thursday, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $10/members; $12/nonmembers. (509) 624-5437.

Looking ahead

Treat Yo’ Self Spokane Children’s Theatre invites you to share ice cream and watch some great theater. There will be vignettes performed from each of the six plays in the 70th season. Sept. 11, 7 p.m., Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia St. $5/per person. (509) 328-4886.