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. 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. (509) 625-6600.
Splash Down Water Park - 11 a.m.-6 p.m; Sundays, noon-6 p.m. Runs through Monday. 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; (509) 924-3079.
Horse and Carriage Rides - Travel 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, Friday. Carriage rides provided by Spencer Carriages. 4-10 p.m., Wall Street at Main Avenue. $5/person. (509) 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, exit 0, 12 miles east of Wallace. Day pass: $9/adults, $5/ages 3-13. Shuttle: $9/adults, $6/children. (208) 744-1301.
Silverwood Theme Park/Boulder Beach Waterpark - Admission to the park includes all rides, attractions, shows and waterpark.Boulder Beach Water Park is open daily through Monday. 27843 North Highway 95, 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. Call (208) 683-3400 for hours.
Templin’s Cruise - Held daily through Monday at 2 p.m. Fall Foliage Cruises held Monday at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. Red Lion Templin’s Hotel on the River, 414 E. First Ave., Post Falls. $15.75/adults, $14.75/seniors, $9.75/ages 4-12, free/age three and younger. (509) 325-SEAT.
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 through Monday. 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: $12.99/general, $9.99 seniors and handicapped. (208) 667-6491.
Today
Browne’s Addition Summer Concert Series - 11th annual concert series held on Thursdays, presented by Browne’s Addition Neighborhood Council. Music by Big Red Barn, rhythm and bluegrass. No alcohol is allowed in park, but picnicking encouraged. David’s Pizza will serve slices. 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 Ave. and Chestnut Street, Spokane. Free. (509) 747-2853.
Courtyard Concert Series-Post Falls – Music by Jazz Attack! 7-9 p.m., Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane Street, Post Falls. Free. (208) 773-1506.
Pig Out in the Park – Runs through Monday. This is the 28th annual food and music festival with 50 food booths and three beverage gardens. 75 entertainment acts perform on three stages for all six days of this event. Also, arts, crafts and commercial booths in “Vendor’s Village.” Entertainment on various stages beginning at 8 p.m., Too Slim & the Taildraggers; 8:45 p.m. NoFi Soul Rebellion. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free admission. Food prices no higher than $7.95. (509) 921-5579.
Pump in the Park Fitness fundraiser - World Guy Athletic Club hosts free fitness classes, live auction, and a barbecue. Proceeds benefit kids programs at Post Falls Park and Recreation. Tickets available at Worlds Gym or the Post Falls Recreation Dept. 6 p.m., Q’emiln Riverside Park in Post Falls. $15/adults, $25/couples, $40/family of four. (208) 773-0539.
Friday
Pig Out in the Park - Runs through Monday. This is the 28th annual food and music festival with 50 food booths and three beverage gardens. 75 entertainment acts perform on three stages for all six days of this event. Also, arts, crafts and commercial booths in “Vendor’s Village.” Entertainment on various stages beginning at 6:30 p.m., Randy Oxford Band; 8 p.m., Clumsy Lovers; 8:15 p.m. Devil’s Food as Alice Cooper. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free admission. Food prices no higher than $7.95. (509) 921-5579.
Preschool Storytime (Downtown) - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356.
Toddler Storytime (Downtown) - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356.
Saturday
Fashion Show and Model Search - Highlights back to school clothes and wedding dresses. Aspiring actors and models are encouraged to attend and sign up for auditions. Presented by Ain’t It Good Productions and the Silver Lake Mall. Also visit www.aintitgoodproductions.com. Noon, Silver Lake Mall, 200 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-0123.
Pig Out in the Park - This is the 28th annual food and music festival with 50 food booths and three beverage gardens. 75 entertainment acts perform on three stages for all six days of this event. Also, arts, crafts and commercial booths in “Vendor’s Village.” Entertainment on various stages beginning at 1:30 p.m., Jim Boyd; 6 p.m. Milonga; 8:15 p.m. Ruby Dee and The Snakehandlers; 8:15 p.m. Booker T. Jones. Runs through Monday. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free admission. Food prices no higher than $7.95. (509) 921-5579.
Sunday
Lake Coeur d’Alene Dinner Cruise - 1:30 p.m., Red Lion Templin’s Hotel on the River, 414 E. First Ave., Post Falls. $42/adults, $39/seniors, $19/ages 4-12, free/age three and younger. (509) 325-SEAT.
Pig Out in the Park - This is the 28th annual food and music festival with 50 food booths and three beverage gardens. 75 entertainment acts perform on three stages for all six days of this event. Also, arts, crafts and commercial booths located in “Vendor’s Village.” Entertainment on various stages beginning at 1:15 p.m., Jr. Cadillac; 4 p.m., Becki Sue and Her Rockin’ Daddies; 8:15 p.m., Tony Furtado; 8:15 p.m., Lowrider Band. Runs through Monday. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free admission. Food prices no higher than $7.95. (509) 921-5579.
Monday
Pig Out in the Park - This is the 28th annual food and music festival with 50 food booths and three beverage gardens. 75 entertainment acts perform on three stages for all six days of this event. Also, arts, crafts and commercial booths lin “Vendor’s Village.” Entertainment on various stages beginning at 6:30 p.m., Kenny Andrews and Resurrection. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free admission. Food prices no higher than $7.95. (509) 921-5579.
Tuesday
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, exit 0, 12 miles east of Wallace. Day pass: $9/adults, $5/ages 3-13. Shuttle: $9/adults, $6/children. (208) 744-1301.
Wednesday
Learn to Ice Skate - Sessions for ages five and older are: Wednesdays, through Sept. 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m., $40; Wednesdays, Sept. 26-Oct. 24, noon-12:30 p.m., $50; Saturdays, Oct. 13-Nov. 17, 11:15 a.m.-noon, $50. Skate rental is included. 3519 W. Seltice Way, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-4423.
Parents and Tot Learn to Skate Program - Parents and young children acquire the skills to enjoy skating for life. Wednesdays, through Sept.26. 9:30-10:30 a.m., 3519 West Seltice Way, Coeur d’Alene. $50, includes skate rental for both. (208) 765-4423.