Kids’ calendar: South Side
Today
A T. Rex Named Sue - Tells the story of the largest, most complete, and best preserved T. Rex fossil yet discovered. Exhibit hours are Tuesdays -Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. Runs through Sept. 2. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/ages 6-18 and seniors, free/age five and younger. (509) 325-SEAT.
Browne’s Addition Summer Concert Series - 11th annual concert series held on Thursdays, presented by Browne’s Addition Neighborhood Council. July 5, Celtic Knots, Celtic; July 12. No alcohol is allowed in park, but picnicking encouraged. David’s Pizza serving slices. 6-8 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Park in Spokane’s Browne’s Addition, Second Ave. and Chestnut Street, Spokane. Free. (509) 747-2853.
It’s A Mystery (Cheney) - Spy training includes secret codes, invisible ink, puzzles and riddles. 2 p.m., Spokane County Library, Cheney Branch, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280.
Little Tykes Pet Rock Camp - Parents stay with their child in this hands-on class where children ages 2-4 make and take home pet rock creatures. 11 a.m.-noon, Mobius Kids, lower level of River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. $10. (509) 624-5437 ex. 0.
Preschool Storytime (Cheney) - For ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, Cheney Branch, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280.
Preschool Storytime (Moran Prairie) - For ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, Moran Prairie Branch, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340.
Storytime (Airway Heights) - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m., Spokane County Library, Airway Heights Branch, 1213 S. Lindstrom St. (509) 893-8250.
Toddler Storytime (Cheney) - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Spokane County Library, Cheney Branch, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280.
Toddler Storytime (Moran Prairie) - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Spokane County Library, Moran Prairie Branch, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340.
Friday
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.
Saturday
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: $4.75. (509) 625-6600.
Sunday
A T. Rex Named Sue - Tells the story of the largest, most complete, and best preserved T. Rex fossil yet discovered. Exhibit hours are Tuesdays -Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. Runs through Sept. 2. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/ages 6-18 and seniors, free/age five and younger. (509) 325-SEAT.
Monday
Gammer Gurton’s Needle - Medical Lake - Presented by the Pipkin Family Puppet Theatre. Part of the Summer Reading Program at Spokane Public Library and Spokane County Library District. Dickon loves mischief and has turned everything updside-down in Gammer Gurton’s cottage. Chaos and silliness ensue as Gammer’s one and only needle has gone missing. 2 p.m., Spokane County Library, Medical Lake Branch, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. Free. (509) 893-8330.
Tuesday
SCAT: Signs, Clues and Tracks - Airway Heights - Explore your wildlife detective skills by looking at animal artifacts and visiting virtual habitats with the West Valley Outdoor Learning Center staff. 2 p.m., Spokane County Library, Airway Heights Branch, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. Free. (509) 893-8250.
Wednesday
Get a Clue About … Sewing - Quilter Berenice Emehiser will teach sewing skills and help you make the perfect gift. Registration required. 3 p.m., Spokane County Library, Moran Prairie Branch, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.
Preschool Storytime (Cheney) - For ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, Cheney Branch, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280.
Storytime (Medical Lake) - For ages 2-5. 10 a.m., Spokane County Library, Medical Lake Branch, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. (509) 893-8330.
July 12
Clue Done It X: A Heavy Metal Kidnapping - Teen sleuths search for who kidnapped two children of a wealthy manufacturer. Snacks provided; registration required. 3 p.m., Spokane County Library, Airway Heights Branch, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250.
Preschool Storytime (Cheney) - For ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, Cheney Branch, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280.
Preschool Storytime (Moran Prairie) - For ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, Moran Prairie Branch, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340.
SCAT: Signs, Clues and Tracks - Cheney - Explore your wildlife detective skills by looking at animal artifacts and visiting virtual habitats with the West Valley Outdoor Learning Center staff. 2 p.m., Spokane County Library, Cheney Branch, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280.
Storytime (Airway Heights) - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m., Spokane County Library, Airway Heights Branch, 1213 S. Lindstrom St. (509) 893-8250.
Toddler Storytime (Cheney) - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Spokane County Library, Cheney Branch, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280.
Toddler Storytime (Moran Prairie) - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Spokane County Library, Moran Prairie Branch, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340.