Children/Family Events
Today
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, Moran Prairie Branch, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340.
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. Riverfront Park. $2/adults, $1/seniors/children age 12 and under. 625-6600.
Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Spokane County Library, Moran Prairie Branch, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340.
Friday
Comic Book Signing - Two local artists and writers will sign “San Noir: Ronin Holiday #1 and #2.” 5-7 p.m., Merlyn’s, 19 W. Main Ave. Free admission. 624-0957.
Spokane Chiefs Hockey - Friday vs. Tri-City; 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $8-$15. (800) 325-SEAT.
Spokane Symphony YES - Youth Exploration Series for children ages 8-14. Great seats with kid-friendly site lines to the orchestra and opportunity to meet world-renowned guest artists. Receive own program book and hands-on activities. Meet some of the musicians of the orchestra. 8 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center (formerly Spokane Opera House), 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $20/adults, $10/children. 624-1200.
Saturday
“Tales of Beatrix Potter” - Ballet Spokane presents part of its upcoming production. 2:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, second floor, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.
Family MACFest: If the Shoe Fits - Activities related to the “If the Shoe Fits” exhibit. Features information on the history of popular shoe styles and boot making demonstrations. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite funky shoe. Sponsored by Horizon Credit Union and Dex Media Inc. Also, bring old athletic shoes for the Nike Reuse-a-Shoe event. Noon-3 p.m., 2316 W. First Ave. $10/family. 456-3931.
Spokane Chiefs Hockey - Friday vs. Tri-City; Saturday vs. Kootenay (last game of home season). Runs through Saturday. 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $8-$15. (800) 325-SEAT.
Vertical Family - For ages 5 and older. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. You and your child will be introduced to the sport of rock climbing by certified instructors. 10 a.m.-noon., Wild Walls, 202 W. Second Ave. $40/for two, $15/each additional child. 625-6246.
Sunday
Baby Fair 2007 - Baby Fair has over 60 booths of products and services in the baby industry. Businesses will sample, sell and market to parents and parents to be. There will be fun games for parents like the “Newly Parent” Game and the “Baby Crawl” race. Babies and Toddlers will model the latest fashions in the Baby/Toddler Fashion show sponsored by Baby Depot at Burlington Coat Factory. Demonstrations include a baby car-seat safety presentation sponsored by Downtown Toyota/Honda/Scion/Lexus. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $5/adults, age 12 and younger free. 242-2668.
March 15
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, Moran Prairie Branch, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340.
Spokane Area Children’s Chorus - International Music Concert. 7:30 p.m., The Met, 901 W. Riverside Ave. Adults: $7/advance, $8/door, $5/children. 624-7992.
Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Spokane County Library, Moran Prairie Branch, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340.