kids’ calendar
Today
Adventures in Art - Spokane Art School’s Spring Break for grades 1-6. Registration required. Runs through Friday. The Spokane Art School, 920 N. Howard St. $16-$40. (509) 328-0900.
Corbin Kids Spring Break Camp - A series of one-day camps for ages 5-12. Today, “Spring Crafts Camp”: Friday, “Egyptomania Camp.” Please bring a lunch. Registration required. Corbin Art School, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $29/each camp. (509) 625-6677.
Experience Art Project - For middle- and high-school students. Eight workshops, each five hours long, to enhance art skills and build friendships. Please bring lunch. Registration required. Runs through Friday. The Spokane Art School, 920 N. Howard St. $16-$40. (509) 328-0900.
Girl Scouts Cookie Sale - Booth and direct sales through April 15. Varieties include: All Abouts, Tagalongs, Thin Mints, Cafe Cookie, Do-Si-Do’s, Trefoils, Samoas and new sugar-free Little Brownies. $4. (509) 747-8091.
Growing Garden Camp - Learn how seeds turn into food and flowers, make your own seed packet, garden markers and spring chicken wind chime. 10 a.m.-noon., Mobius Kids, River Park Square, Lower Level, 808 W. Main Ave. $7-$20. (509) 624-5437.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385.
Riverfront Park Carrousel - The Looff Carrousel is open daily from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Created in 1909 by Charles Looff, Spokane’s famous Carrousel is a National Historical Landmark and listed on the National Historical Registry. The Carrousel includes 54 carved horses, one giraffe, one tiger and two Chinese dragon chairs. Runs through Oct. 1. Riverfront Park. $2/adults, $1/seniors/children age 12 and under. (509) 625-6600.
Riverfront Park Pavilion Attractions - The Looff Carrousel and Spokane Falls Skyride operate daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Hours will be extended later in the season. Runs through Sept. 3. Riverfront Park. Carrousel: $2/adults, $1/seniors, military and ages 12 and younger. Skyride: $7/adults, $5/ages 13-17, seniors and military, $4/ages 3-12, free/younger than 3. Youth ages 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. (509) 625-6600.
Spring Break Climbing Camp for Kids - Experience the excitement of climbing. Runs through Friday. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Wild Walls, 202 W. Second Ave. $115. (509) 625-6246.
Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385.
YMCA Spring Day Camp - Three locations to choose from: Downtown, Northside at Brentwood Elementary School and Spokane Valley at North Pines Middle School. Runs through Friday. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., $32/day, $128/week. (509) 777-9622, ext. 116.
Friday
Author Chris Moreau - Available to sign copies of “The Professor’s Telescope.” The book is a wonderful combination of science and story meant for kids ages 10 and older. 1-3 p.m., Children’s Corner Bookstore, River Park Square. (509) 624-4820.
Lego Camp - Build your own design using Mobius Kids’ gigantic Lego collection. Noon-2 p.m., Mobius Kids, River Park Square, Lower Level, 808 W. Main Ave. $7-$20. (509) 624-5437.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356.
Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356.
Saturday
Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Riverfront Park - Hosted by KIX 96.1. Free activity for children age 10 and under. Four age groups are: up to age 2, 3-5, 6-7, 8-10. Please arrive early to the Clock Tower to receive instructions and collecting bags. Noon, Riverfront Park. Free. (509) 242-2400.
Flashlight Egg Hunt - Ninth annual event for ages 4-9. Bring your flashlight. Ages 4-6 p.m. hunt at 8 p.m., ages 7-9 hunt at 8:45 p.m. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Guaranteed 10 eggs per child registered by calling or registering at www.spokaneparks.org by noon Friday. Thorton Murphy Park, 27th and Ray. $8. (509) 625-6200.
Spokane Shock Arena Football - Saturday vs. Quad City Steamwheelers; April 21 vs. Lubbock Renegades; May 12 vs. Bakersfield Blitz; May 26 vs. Central Valley Coyotes; June 2 vs. Everett Hawks; June 23 vs. Boise Burn and July 14 vs. Tri-Cities Fever. 5 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $6-$50. (509) 325-SEAT.
Sunday
Girl Scouts Cookie Sale - Booth and direct sales through April 15. Varieties include: All Abouts, Tagalongs, Thin Mints, Cafe Cookie, Do-Si-Do’s, Trefoils, Samoas and new sugar-free Little Brownies. $4. 747-8091.
Monday
Discovering Art - For ages 3-5. Seven-week class held Mondays. Registration required. 9:30-10:30 a.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $36. (509) 625-6200.
Magic Lecture - Beginner and professional magicians will learn magic tricks from street magician Eric Evans. 7-10 p.m., Quality Inn, 110 E. Fourth S. $20. (509) 863-2229.
Makin’ Music - For ages 3-5. Seven-week class held Mondays. Registration required. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $36. (509) 625-6200.
SYSA Bingo - Bingo held each Monday presented by Spokane Youth Sports Association. Sign up beginning at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Age 18 and older. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Ave., Airway Heights. (509) 534-8984.
Tuesday
Folktales and Fun - For ages 3-5. Seven-week class held Tuesdays. Registration required. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $36. (509) 625-6200.
It’s for Mom and Me - For ages 3-5. Seven-week class held Tuesdays. Registration required. 9:30-10:30 a.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $36. (509) 625-6200.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356.
Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356.
Wednesday
“Connections” Child/Parent Grief Support Group - Designed to help children in grades 1-12 and the adults who love them to find a safe environment for the expression of feelings, recognize they are not alone in their grief, understand that grief is a normal expression of loss, and learn about parenting a grieving child. Weekly group meetings on Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., through May 16. Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur St. Free. (509) 456-0438.
Basic Drawing - For ages 6-12. 5 week class held Wednesdays. Registration required. 4-5:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $36. (509) 625-6200.
Family Storytime - For all ages. 7 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385.
You, Your Baby and Massage - Infant massage helps the baby’s well being and development and helps you be a better parent. Presented by Catholic Charities Childbirth and Parenting Alone Program. 5:30-7:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Children and Family Center, 25 W. Fifth Ave. (509) 325-7667 to register.
Next Thursday
Mom and Me: Sensory Adventure - For ages 2-3. Five-week class held Thursdays. Registration required. 9:30-10:30 a.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $26. (509) 625-6200.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385.
Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385.
April 13
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356.
Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356.
Youth Cooking Class - Baked ziti pasta. For ages 9-13. Registration required. 6-8:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $19. (509) 625-6200.