Idaho family calendar

Ongoing

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 outside the Coeur d’Alene Resort near the Clocktower, Coeur d’Alene. $8/adults, $4/ages 12 and younger, $3/skate rental. (877) 765-4653.

“Journey to the North Pole” Holiday Lights Cruises - 40-minute lake cruise 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 Dec. 31. 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 - 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. Runs through March 3. Riverfront Park. $4.25/adults and teens; $3.25/children, seniors and military; $2.75/skate rental, $34.99, plus tax for season pass. (509) 625-6600.

Santa Express - For ages 4-12. Kids can find fun, inexpensive gifts with the help of volunteer elves who also will help them wrap the gifts. Prices range from 50 cents to $8. Money raised is donated to the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Runs through Dec. 23. Crescent Building in the skywalk level, just east of Spokane Teachers Credit Union, downtown Spokane. (509) 535-3155.

Today

Free Thanksgiving Day Meal - Coeur d’Alene - Public invited with target guests being homeless, elderly, homebound, disabled and anyone who might be alone on this day. Sponsored by the Center of Light Church in Coeur d’Alene. Transportation will be provided for those in need and meal delivery is also available in conjunction with Meals on Wheels. Noon-2 p.m., Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive, Coeur d’Alene. Free. 457-0153.

Friday

“The Velveteen Rabbit” - Musical of Margery William’s story of love and friendship. Presented by Spokane Children’s Theatre at 4 p.m.; continues Saturday, Dec. 1 and 8 at 1 and 4 p.m.; Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Dec. 15 performances will be signed for the hearing impaired. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $8-$10. (509) 325-SEAT.

“Toy Shelf” - Miss Ellen and her schoolchildren make their annual visit to Monsieur Marionette’s magical toy shop and see what fun new toys he has created. Presented by Ballet Spokane. Performances Friday-Saturday at 7 p.m. and matinees Saturday-Sunday at 2 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $8/adults, $7/seniors and children. 325-SEAT.

Saturday

Free Carriage Rides in Coeur d’Alene - Saturdays and Sundays, noon-5 p.m., through Dec. 23. Sponsored by Spokane Teachers Credit Union and Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association. Runs through Sunday. Depart from corner of First and Sherman, downtown Coeur d’Alene. Free. (509) 344-2231.

“Toy Shelf” - Miss Ellen and her schoolchildren make their annual visit to Monsieur Marionette’s magical toy shop and see what fun new toys he has created. Presented by Ballet Spokane. Performances continues today at 7 p.m. and matinees today-Sunday at 2 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $8/adults, $7/seniors and children. 325-SEAT.

“The Velveteen Rabbit” - Musical of Margery Williams’ story of love and friendship. Presented by Spokane Children’s Theatre. today, Dec. 1 and 8 at 1 and 4 p.m.; Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Dec. 15 performances will be signed for the hearing impaired. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $8-$10. (509) 325-SEAT.

A Bluegrass Christmas - Featuring Columbia, a new collaboration of veteran bluegrass talent, featuring Aaron and Tonio and The Afterthoughts and 12-year-old fiddling sensation Aaron Castilla. 7:30 p.m., The Arts and Cultural Center at The Old Church, 405 William St., Post Falls. $10. 457-8950.

Book Signing with Michele Moran - Local author, Michele Moran, will sign copies of her new book, “Nana’s Secret Christmas Room.” 1 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Main Floor, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Silver Mountain Village Lighting Ceremony - An old-fashioned lighting ceremony in the center of the alpine village. Santa will arrive, and visit with the children. Free hot chocolate and cookies, along with carols to usher in the holiday season. 5-7:30 p.m., Silver Mountain Resort, Kellogg. Free. 783-1111.

Sunday

Free Carriage Rides in Coeur d’Alene - Saturdays and Sundays, noon-5 p.m., through Dec. 23. Sponsored by Spokane Teachers Credit Union and Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association. Runs through Sunday. Depart from corner of First and Sherman, downtown Coeur d’Alene. Free. (509) 344-2231.

“Toy Shelf” - Miss Ellen and her schoolchildren make their annual visit to Monsieur Marionette’s magical toy shop and see what fun new toys he has created. Presented by Ballet Spokane. Performances continues today at 2 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $8/adults, $7/seniors and children. 325-SEAT.

Tuesday

Holiday Adult Scrapbooking Class - Bring scissors and photos from home to create five pages with different seasonal themes and holidays. Most supplies provided. Pre-registration required. 6:30-8 p.m., Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. $7/due at registration. 773-1506.

Wednesday

“Disney on Ice: Princess Wishes” - Performances Wednesday-Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m., matinees Dec. 1 at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Dec. 2 at 1 and 5 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $16-42. (509) 325-SEAT.