Family calendar

Daily

Riverfront Park Pavilion Attractions - The Looff Carrousel and Spokane Falls Skyride operate daily, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., open until 10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Tour Train runs 11 a.m.-7 p.m., open until 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 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/ages 2 and younger. Youth ages 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult; Tour Train: $4.50. 625-6600.

Splash Down Water Park - Mondays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays; Sundays, noon-6 p.m. Runs through Sept. 3. 11127 E. Mission Ave. (at Valley Mission Park). $14.99/general, $11.99/under 48 inches, free/seniors, free/age 3 and younger with paid regular admission, $14/viewing pass with $7/refund; Tuesday night is Family night from 4-8 p.m., admission is $8/ages 4 to adult. Prices do not include sales tax. 924-3079.

Horse and Carriage Rides - Travels through downtown Spokane, guests receive a rose courtesy of Peters and Sons, and a sheet of dining specials at some of downtown’s restaurants. Sponsored by the Spokane Teachers Credit Union and the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District, held Fridays during August. Carriage rides provided by Spencer Carriages. 4-10 p.m., Wall Street at Main Avenue. $5/person. 456-0580, ext. 102.

Route of the Hiawatha - The “crown jewel” of rail-to-trail mountain bicycle trails is operated by Lookout Pass Ski Area. Wind through 10 tunnels and seven high trestles. This 15-mile route crosses the Bitterroot Mountains between Idaho and Montana, best known for the long St. Paul Pass or “Taft” Tunnel which is 1.66 miles in length. It’s all downhill with shuttle buses available to take you and your bike back to the top. Open daily through Oct. 7. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Adjacent to I-90 at the Idaho/Montana state line, 12 miles east of Wallace, Idaho.

Silverwood Theme Park/Boulder Beach Waterpark - Admission to the park includes all rides, attractions, shows and waterpark. August: Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sundays-Thurdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Boulder Beach Water Park is open daily through Sept. 3, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 27843 North Highway 395, 15 minutes north of Coeur d’Alene, Athol. $35.99/general, $19.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older, free/ages 2 and younger. Two-day passes: $55.99/adults, $31.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older. Tax not included in admission fee. $4/parking. (208) 683-3400.

Wild Waters Waterpark - 14 slides, two heated pools, two 100-person hot tubs, Dolphin Island for ages 2-6, and a Lazy River with float tubes. Open daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and evening sliding on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. Runs through Sept. 3. I-90 east to Exit 12 (U.S. 95 exit), Coeur d’Alene. Daily: $24.99/over 48 inches, $19.99/under 48 inches, $12.99/seniors and handicapped guests, $12.99 with $10 deposit for viewing only, age 2 and younger/free, Evening sliding on Tues.-Wed.: $12.99/general, $9.99 seniors and handicapped, All day Tuesdays-Wednesdays.: $15.99-$28.99. (208) 667-6491.

Today

Ballet Classes with Charles Askegard - Spokane students will train with world-class dancer and dance educator, Charles Askegard. Advanced classes will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. and intermediate classes from 12:30-2 p.m. Runs through Friday. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ballet Arts Academy, 109 W. Pacific Ave. $25 per class. 838-5705.

Browne’s Addition Summer Concert Series - 11th annual concert series held on Thursdays, presented by Browne’s Addition Neighborhood Council. Music by Smooth Jazz, jazz. No alcohol is allowed in park, but picnicking encouraged. Due to road construction surrounding the park, parking is available throughout the neighborhood. 6-8 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Park in Spokane’s Browne’s Addition, Second Avenue and Chestnut Street. Free. 747-2853.

CHILL Day Camp - (Children hangin’ in Liberty Lake) Enjoy a field trip to the Northwest Indian Encampment. Runs through Aug. 31. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Liberty Lake. $20/day, $85/week. 755-6729.

Free Family Film Festival - Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas - Movies play at 10 a.m. “Curious George” (G) and “Flushed Away” (PG). 14760 E. Indiana Ave. Free. (800) 326-3264.

Lego Club - For ages 5-10. Enjoy thousands of Legos and Lego-building activities. 3:30-4:30 p.m., Mobius Kids, lower level of River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. $10. 624-5437 ex. 0.

Liberty Lake Recreation Department Teen Forum - The department is offering free pizza for in exchange for ideas on what recreation opportunities the city should offer. 7 p.m., Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive.755-6726.

North Idaho Fair and Rodeo - The five-day county fair boasts competitive exhibits in home arts, vegetables, field crops, flowers, livestock and 4-H. There will be food, carnival rides and entertainment including Kelly Hughes, Ron Greene, Sound Curfew, PS150 Band. Arena events include Draft Horse Show and Pull, Motocross, PRCA Rodeo and Demolition Derby. Visit www.northidahofair.com for a detailed schedule. Hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $7/adults, $3/ages 6-12, free/ages five and younger. Parking is $5 per day or $7.50 for a five day pass. (208) 765-4969.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390; South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385.

Rockin’ B Ranch Cowboy Supper Show - Thursdays-Saturdays, 5:45-9 p.m., through Sept. 29. Fun-filled family atmosphere with fiddlers, a cowboy shoot-out, a kids posse, and after dinner on the main stage with boot-tappin’ Western music by the Riders of the Rockin’ B. Reservations required. 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. 891-9016.

Summer Reading Finale - Hosted by the Liberty Lake Library. There will be carnival games, refreshments and the awarding of summer reading certificates. 5-8 p.m., Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive. 232-2510.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390.

Friday

Ballet Classes with Charles Askegard - Spokane students will train with world-class dancer and dance educator, Charles Askegard. Advanced classes will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. and intermediate classes from 12:30-2 p.m. Runs through Friday. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ballet Arts Academy, 109 W. Pacific Ave. $25 per class. 838-5705.

CHILL Day Camp - (Children Hangin’ in Liberty Lake). Enjoy a field trip to the Northwest Indian Encampment. Runs through Aug. 31. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Liberty Lake. $20/day, $85/week. 755-6729.

Free Outdoor Movies at Liberty Lake - Movies start at dusk. “Arthur,” (PG) with Dudley Moore. Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. Free. 742-8694.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. 444-5356; East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. 444-5375; Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. 444-5380; Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. 444-5395; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390; South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385.

North Idaho Fair and Rodeo - The five-day county fair boasts competitive exhibits in home arts, vegetables, field crops, flowers, livestock and 4-H. There will also be food, carnival rides, and entertainment including Kelly Hughes, Ron Greene, Sound Curfew, PS150 Band. Arena events include Draft Horse Show and Pull, Motocross, PRCA Rodeo and Demolition Derby. Visit www.northidahofair.com for a detailed schedule. Hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $7/adults, $3/ages 6-12, free/ages five and younger. Parking is $5 per day or $7.50 for a five day pass. (208) 765-4969.

Rockin’ B Ranch Cowboy Supper Show - Thursdays-Saturdays, 5:45-9 p.m., through Sept. 29. Fun-filled family atmosphere with fiddlers, a cowboy shoot-out, a kids posse, and after dinner on the main stage with boot-tappin’ Western music by the Riders of the Rockin’ B. Reservations required. 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. 891-9016.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. 444-5356; East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. 444-5375; Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. 444-5380; Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. 444-5395; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390.

Saturday

“So Long Sue!” - Get ready to wrap up the “Summer of Sue” during a special kids’ day full of hands-on activities. Participants will also get a chance to see young artist Peter Thomas put the final touches on his T. Rex sculpture and the opportunity to touch real fossils. Noon-3 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Museum admission: members/free, adults/$7, seniors/$5 (62 years of age and older), students (valid school ID required for students over 18), children five years of age and younger/free. 456-3931.

Arthur at Barnes & Noble - Arthur will visit during storytime. Have your picture taken and enjoy a treat. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. Free. 922-4104.

Child Safety Awareness Event - Professionals will inspect the installation of car seats and booster seats. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dishman Dodge, 7700 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 924-3250.

Free Outdoor Movies at Liberty Lake - Movies start at dusk. “Blues Brothers”, (PG-13) with John Goodman and Dan Aykroyd. Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. Free. 742-8694.

Free Outdoor Movies at The Shop – “The Blues Brothers,” (PG-13). Shows at dusk. 924 S. Perry St. Free. 534-1647.

North Idaho Fair and Rodeo - The five-day county fair boasts competitive exhibits in home arts, vegetables, field crops, flowers, livestock and 4-H. There will also be food, carnival rides, and entertainment including Kelly Hughes, Ron Greene, Sound Curfew, PS150 Band. Arena events include Draft Horse Show and Pull, Motocross, PRCA Rodeo and Demolition Derby. Visit www.northidahofair.com for a detailed schedule. Hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $7/adults, $3/ages 6-12, free/ages five and younger. Parking is $5 per day or $7.50 for a five day pass. (208) 765-4969.

Operation Family ID and Neighborhood Watch Open House - Hosted by SCOPE. North. Fingerprint children and place their photo on a disc, learn to start a neighborhood watch. Volunteers needed. Refreshments and door prizes. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 9435 N. Newport Highway. Free. 477-6377.

Peach Festival at Green Bluff - Try peach ice cream, homemade cobbler, cake or pie. Saturdays-Sundays through Sept. 2. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane. 238-6438.

Rockin’ B Ranch Cowboy Supper Show - Thursdays-Saturdays, 5:45-9 p.m., through Sept. 29. Fun-filled family atmosphere with fiddlers, a cowboy shoot-out, a kids posse, and after dinner on the main stage with boot-tappin’ Western music by the Riders of the Rockin’ B. Reservations required. 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. 891-9016.

So Long Sue! - Kids’ day at the MAC to wrap up activities associated with “A T. Rex Named Sue” exhibit, which runs through Sept. 2. Activities include a science safari camp, a chance to see final touches put on Peter Thomas’ T. Rex sculpture, and the opportunity to touch real fossils. Noon-3 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/students and seniors, free/ages 5 and younger. 456-3931.

Spokane Indians Baseball - vs. Tri-City Dust Devils. Fireworks Night, sponsored by The Spokesman-Review. 6:30 p.m., Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St. $9/box seats, reserved bench seats: $6/general, $5/children age 12 and younger, seniors, military. 535-2922.

Sunday

North Idaho Fair and Rodeo - The five-day county fair boasts competitive exhibits in home arts, vegetables, field crops, flowers, livestock, and 4-H. There will also be food, carnival rides, and entertainment including Kelly Hughes, Ron Greene, Sound Curfew, PS150 Band. Arena events include Draft Horse Show and Pull, Motocross, PRCA Rodeo and Demolition Derby. Visit www.northidahofair.com for a detailed schedule. Hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $7/adults, $3/ages 6-12, free/ages five and younger. Parking is $5 per day or $7.50 for a five day pass. (208) 765-4969.

Peach Festival at Green Bluff - Try peach ice cream, homemade cobbler, cake or pie. Saturdays-Sundays through Sept. 2. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane. 238-6438.

Salmon Barbecue - The event benefits the Western Dance Association of Spokane. Stop by for food and dancing. Noon-4 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road. $10 adults, $9 seniors, $6 children 12 and under. (208) 773-9641.

Spokane Chiefs Red vs. White - Annual Red vs. White Scrimmage. 1 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave.

Spokane Indians Baseball - vs. Tri-City Dust Devils. Fireworks Night, sponsored by The Spokesman-Review. 6:30 p.m., Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St. $9/box seats, reserved bench seats: $6/general, $5/children age 12 and younger, seniors, military. 535-2922.

Women’s Suffrage Day Picnic - A celebration of the 19th Amendment which ensured women’s right to vote. Activities will include entertainment, proclamations an raffle prizes. Families welcome. Please bring your own refreshments. 4 p.m., Comstock Park, 29th Ave. and Bernard St. Free. 448-2189.

YMCA Kids Triathlon - Age groups: 6-7 (50 meter swim, 1.5 mile bike, 1/2 mile run) start 10:45 a.m.; 8-9 (50 meter swim, 2 mile bike ride, 3/4 mile run) start 11 a.m.; 10-11 (100 meter swim, 3 mile bike, 1 mile run) start 11:15 a.m.; 12-13 (100 meter swim, 4 mile bike, 1.5 mile run) start 11:30 a.m. Register at downtown or valley YMCA or online. Registrations are non-refundable. Check in a half hour before starting time. Each child will receive an award for finishing. Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place. $15/member, $25/nonmember. 777-9622, ext 126.

Monday

CHILL Day Camp - (Children hangin’ in Liberty Lake). Enjoy a field trip to Silverwood. Runs through Aug. 31. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Liberty Lake. $20/day, $85/week. 755-6729.

Spokane Indians Baseball - vs. Tri-City Dust Devils. Aug. 25, Fireworks Night, sponsored by The Spokesman-Review. 6:30 p.m., Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St. $9/box seats, reserved bench seats: $6/general, $5/children age 12 and younger, seniors, military. 535-2922.

Tuesday

CHILL Day Camp - (Children hangin’ in Liberty Lake). Enjoy a field trip to Silverwood. Runs through Aug. 31. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Liberty Lake. $20/day, $85/week. 755-6729.

Preschool Storytime (Downtown) - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. 444-5356.

Toddler Storytime (Downtown) - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. 444-5356.

Wednesday

CHILL Day Camp - (Children hangin’ in Liberty Lake). Enjoy a field trip to Silverwood. Runs through Aug. 31. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Liberty Lake. $20/day, $85/week. 755-6729.

Outdoor Movie Nights - Held Wednesdays at dusk. “Howl’s Moving Castle” (PG). Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2715 S. Ray St. Free. 535-3333.

Pig Out in the Park - Aug. 29-Sept. 3. Annual food and music festival with 50 food booths. Entertainment acts perform on three stages for all five days of this event. Also, arts, crafts, and commercial booths located in vendor’s village. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free admission. Food prices no higher than $7.95. 921-5579.

Storytime - Enjoy storytime and learn about all the things you can do when you grow up. 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. Free. 922-4104.

Western Dance - Free dances are held every Wednesday until the end of August. No experience necessary. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road. Free. 927-0790.