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 Corporation. 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.

In the Garden - Gardening stories and fun craft. Appropriate for school-aged children. 4 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Today. 11 a.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350. For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. Today. 10 a.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350.

USA Gymnastics Level 9 Western Championships – Today-Sunday. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $15-25. (509) 279-7000.

Friday

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356.

For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390.

For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380.

For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. (509) 444-5375.

For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. (509) 444-5395.

Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356. For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380. For ages 18 months to 3 years. For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. (509) 444-5395.

Saturday

Heart Walk - Hosted by American Heart Association. Raising funds and awareness of walking as a healthy activity. 1 or 3-mile walk on park pathways or the Centennial Trail. 9 a.m.-noon., Riverfront Park, north bank shelter. (509) 536-1500.

KPBX Kids’ Concert - Asian Intonation with music by Dragon Wind and Friends. 1 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 328-5729.

Mother’s Day Historic House Tour - Saturday-Sunday. Self-guided tour featuring the first-floor interiors of five Mediterranean-style homes around the Cannon Hill neighborhood. Tickets on sale at the MAC, 2316 W. First Ave. in Browne’s Addition. Additional tickets the day of tour. Noon-4 p.m., 703 W. Shoshone Place. $15. (509) 456-3931.

Preschool Open House - Northwest Parent Cooperative Preschool serves children ages 0-5. Come meet our teacher and explore our classrooms. Lots of activities and snacks will be provided. 10-11:30 a.m., Northwest Parent Cooperative, 1926 W Chelan Ave. (509) 220-3372.

Skippyjon Jones Storytime - Hear three Skippyjon Jones stories with activities and puppet performance starring Skippyjon Jones. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Sunday

Family Day Hiking - Explore wonderful hiking areas close to home, perfect for the whole family. For ages 5 and older. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. 9 a.m.-noon, Indian Painted Rocks. $9/person, $19/family. (509) 625-6246.

Mother’s Day River Wine Float - Pamper the mother in your life on a river wine tour with Pangaea River Rafting. After the float, sip and nibble on Spokane wines and heavy appetizers for as long as you like beside the river. Enjoy the beauty and bounty while Pangaeas professional guides row you down the majestic Spokane River through Riverside State Park. 10:30-12:30 a.m., Riverside State Park, 4427 N. Aubrey L. White Parkway. $69/adult, $39/child, 10% discounts for moms. (406) 239-2392.

Tuesday

Baby Lapsit - For infants up to age 18 months. 10:30 a.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356.

Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356.

Wednesday

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Cirque du Soleil Presents Delirium - Shows May 16-17. Tickets on sale March 12 at 10 a.m. With visually stunning tableaux in which music and projections meld together seamlessly, DELIRIUM is a contemporary urban tale, a quest for balance in a world increasingly out of sync with reality. Bill - the main character - is an ordinary man living inside a bubble, more and more recluse in a society where even relationships are “virtual,” and where television and computers have become ubiquitous devices that isolate us from one another. Runs through May 17. 8 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $39.50-$99.50. (509) 325-SEAT.

Family Story Evening - For all ages. 7 p.m., Spokane County Library, North Spokane Branch, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Musicfest Northwest Young Artists Concert - Musicians ages 16-25 perform movements of popular concerti or an operatic aria accompanied by the Spokane Symphony with Morihiko Nakahara conducting. The concert features brass, flute, guitar, piano, reed, string and voice division winners of the Young Artist Section of Musicfest Northwest held at Gonzaga University earlier in the week. 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free.