Kids calendar

Today

A T. Rex Named Sue - Tells the story of the largest, most complete and best preserved T. rex fossil yet discovered. The exhibition features a fully articulated, life-sized cast of The Field Museum’s star dinosaur. Visitors of all ages will marvel at Sue’s size and ferocity while learning about her scientific importance through engaging interactives. This exhibition was created by The Field Museum in Chicago and made possible through the generosity of McDonald’s Corp. Exhibit hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed Monday). Runs through Sept. 2. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/ages 6-18 and seniors, free/age 5 and younger. 325-SEAT.

Preschool Storytime (North) - For ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 926-6283.

Preschool Storytime (Shadle) - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390.

Riverview Thai Kayaking - For ages 16 and older. Meet at the river’s edge and paddle right up to the restaurant. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. 6-9 p.m., Spokane River. $29. 625-6200.

Science Explorers: Microscopes - For ages 4-7. Learn about one of the most important scientific instruments in history. 2-3 p.m., Mobius Kids, lower level of River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. $12. 624-5437, ext. 0.

Toddler Storytime (North) - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 926-6283.

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

Friday

Advanced Whitewater Kayaking - For ages 15 and older. Two-day class where you will learn eddy-turns, ferries, braces and reading the river. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department and Mountain Goat, Friday and Monday. 6-8 p.m., Spokane River. $68. 625-6200.

Heartsongs from the Edge of the World Concert - Presented by The Voiceless, Spokane’s Homeless Choir performing original songs written from the stories of homelessness, raising awareness of the tragedy of homelessness in Spokane. 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $10. 325-SEAT.

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

Preschool Storytime (East Side) - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. 444-5375.

Preschool Storytime (Hillyard) - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. 444-5380.

Preschool Storytime (Indian Trail) - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. 444-5395.

Preschool Storytime (Shadle) - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390.

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

Toddler Storytime (East Side) - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. 444-5375.

Toddler Storytime (Hillyard) - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. 444-5380.

Toddler Storytime (Indian Trail) - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. 444-5395.

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

Saturday

Playful Puppy Storytime - Enjoy stories about humanity’s best friends. Also, activity and a take-home mask. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.

Strawberry Picking Celebration – Saturday and Sunday and June 30-July 1. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff.

Monday

Baby lapsit (North) - For infants up to age 18 months. 10:30 a.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 926-6283.

Spokane Falls Community College Summer Youth College - One-week courses taught by college faculty and staff for ages 9-13. Held Monday through June 29, July 9-13 and July 16-20. Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. 434-5149.

Tuesday

Bubbleology Camp - For ages 6-10. Create a ladybug, caterpillar and honeycomb bubbles and learn to predict when they will pop. Discover what shapes will create bubbles and then get inside a huge bubble. 2-4 p.m., Mobius Kids, lower level of River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. $20. 624-5437, ext. 0.

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

SCAT: Signs, Clues and Tracks (East Side) - Unleash your wildlife detective skills with West Valley Outdoor Learning Center staff. Explore animal artifacts and visit virtual habitats looking for “clues” left by our animal neighbors. 3:30 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. 444-5331.

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

Wednesday

Camp Dart-Lo Family Night Out: Frisbee Gold Tournament - Enjoy swimming, games, hiking, archery, crafts and the Bouldering Hut. Barbecue dinner served from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Call to RSVP two days before event. 5-7:30 p.m., 14000 N. Dartford Drive. $5/person (includes barbecue dinner). 747-6191, ext. 10.

Glen Dow Academy Benefit Drive - 50 percent of all services to benefit Ryan Hiebert, son of a Glen Dow employee, who was critically injured in a motorcycle accident and has no medical insurance. There will be a raffle. There also will be two grand prize drawings for a spa day at Glen Dow with each client automatically entered. 9:15 a.m.-8:30 p.m., 309 W. Riverside Ave. 624-3244, ext. 6.

Preschool Storytime (Deer Park) - For ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, Deer Park Branch, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. 893-8300.

Preschool Storytime (North) - For ages 3-5. Runs through June 28. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 926-6283.

Puppet Show – “Gammer Gurton’s Needle.” Dickon loves mischief, so he’s turned everything upside-down in Gammer Gurton’s cottage. Chaos and silliness reign as Gammer’s only needle has gone missing. 2 and 3:30 p.m. Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. 444-5331.

Toddler Storytime (Deer Park) - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Spokane County Library, Deer Park Branch, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. 893-8300.

Toddler Storytime (North) - For ages 18 months to 3 years. Runs through June 28. 10 a.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 926-6283.

June 28

Hoopfest Team Packet Pickup - June 28, 4-8 p.m. and June 29, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Riverfront Park’s Central Meadow. 624-2414.

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 ext. 0.

Preschool Storytime (North) - For ages 3-5. Runs through June 28. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 926-6283.

Preschool Storytime (Shadle) - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390.

Puppet Show – “Gammer Gurton’s Needle.” Dickon loves mischief, so he’s turned everything upside-down in Gammer Gurton’s cottage. Chaos and silliness reign as Gammer’s only needle has gone missing. 3:30 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. 444-5331.

SCAT: Signs, Clues and Tracks (Shadle) - Unleash your wildlife detective skills with West Valley Outdoor Learning Center staff. Explore animal artifacts and visit virtual habitats looking for “clues” left by our animal neighbors. 2 and 3:30 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5331.

Toddler Storytime (North) - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 926-6283.

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

Whitewater Kayak Playboating - For ages 15 and older. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation. Demo boats available from Mountain Goat Outfitters. 6-8 p.m., Mount Spokane. $34. 625-6200.