Family calendar

Thu., Dec. 27, 2007

The Spokesman-Review

Ongoing

Campbell House Holidays - Visitors can tour the historic house, listen to student pianists, watch cooking demonstrations in the kitchen, and check out the special display of vintage wintertime clothing and artifacts from the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture collections. Continues through Tuesday. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors (62 years of age and older), students (valid school ID required for students over 18), free/age 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931.

“Journey to the North Pole” Holiday Lights Cruises - 40-minute lake cruises to see holiday lights and visit Santa’s North Pole Toy Workshop. Reservations required. Boat leaves daily at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. (boards 30 minutes prior to departure). Runs through Monday. The Coeur d’Alene Resort, east side of the Boardwalk Marina, Coeur d’Alene. $14.75/adults, $13.75/seniors, free/ages 12 and younger (maximum of two children per adult). (877) 765-4653.

Riverfront Park Ice Palace - Ice skating outdoors. Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays and nights before school holidays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Open New Year’s Eve, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-11:30 p.m.; New Year’s Day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Runs through March 3. Riverfront Park. $4.25/adults and teens; $3.25/children, seniors and military; $2.75/skate rental, $39.99, plus tax for season pass. (509) 625-6600.

South Pole Skating Village - Coeur d’Alene - Ice skating Monday-Thursday, sessions held 3, 4:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, sessions are noon, 1:30, 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30 and 9 p.m. Sessions are 1 hour and 15 minutes each. Open through Jan. 6. Located outside of the Coeur d’Alene Resort near the clock tower, Coeur d’Alene. $8/adults, $4/age 12 and younger, $3/skate rental. (877) 765-4653.

Today

Lego Mania: North Pole Village! - For ages 4-9. Join a group of kids to build a magical Santa’s Workshop in the North Pole. 3-4:30 p.m., Mobius, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $10. (509) 624-KIDS.

NIC Christmas Youth Basketball Camp – Three-day camp for youths in grades K-12. Instructed by North Idaho College coaches and players. Registration includes a T-shirt and prizes. For grades 5 and younger, 9 a.m.-noon each day. For grades 6 and older, 1-4 p.m. each day. Christianson Gymnasium, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $55/all three days. (208) 769-3352.

Friday

NIC Christmas Youth Basketball Camp – Three-day camp for youth in grades K-12. Instructed by North Idaho College coaches and players. Registration includes a T-shirt and prizes. For grades 5 and younger, 9 a.m.-noon each day. For grades 6 and older, 1-4 p.m. each day. Christianson Gymnasium, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $55/all three days. (208) 769-3352.

Saturday

South Pole Skating Village - Coeur d’Alene - Ice skating Monday-Thursday, sessions held 3, 4:30, 6 and 7:30. Friday-Sunday, sessions are noon, 1:30, 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30 and 9 p.m. Sessions are 1 hour and 15 minutes each. Open through Jan. 6. Located outside of the Coeur d’Alene Resort near the clock tower, Coeur d’Alene. $8/adults, $4/age 12 and younger, $3/skate rental. (877) 765-4653.

Youth Book Group - Discuss the book “Rangers Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan,” written by John Flanagan. Recommended for children ages 8-12. 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Second Floor Conference Room, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Sunday

Monday

First Night Spokane New Year’s Eve Dance - Tuxedo Junction Big Band will perform at the Doubletree Hotel’s Grand Ballroom. Dance lessons available from Spokane Dance from 7-9 p.m. Alcohol free event. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Doubletree Hotel, Spokane. $12/advance, $15/at the event, admission for all First Night events. (509) 252-5027.

Riverfront Park Carrousel - The Looff Carrousel is open from 11 a.m.-11 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 Tuesday. Riverfront Park. $2/adults, $1/seniors/children age 12 and under. (509) 625-6600.

Tuesday

Riverfront Park Carrousel - The Looff Carrousel is open 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. Riverfront Park. $2/adults, $1/seniors/children age 12 and under. (509) 625-6600.