Things to do
Ongoing
Corbin Art Center Youth Classes - A variety of classes will be offered for children ages 3-13. Dates, times, and costs vary. Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration is required. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $16-$47. (509) 625-6200.
Lifeguard Clinic - For high school and college students. Learn how to become a lifeguard. Class begins April 14 and runs through mid-June. Eastern Washington University. $100. (509) 359-2206.
Music Together Classes - Music classes for children ages 6 months-6 years and parents. Every Thursday at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $195. (509) 326-9516.
Spokane Civic Theatre Spring Academy Classes - For prekindergarteners to ninth-graders. Classes begin April 14 and run through June 4. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $65-$75. (509) 325-1413.
Just Between Friends Consignment Sale - Featuring children’s and maternity clothes. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $3/Friday or Saturday, free/Sunday. (509) 536-2840.
Spokane Valley Baseball League - Registration for kids ages 4-12 runs through April 17. Games are played at Valley schools in June and July. Students play at the schools they attend and there are no tryouts. $80/ages 4-6, $90/ages 7-8, and $110/ages 9-12. (509) 922-0420.
Tuesday
“Our Kids: Our Business” Pinwheel Display and Event - Thousands of pinwheels will be on display to represent children served by Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program. The corner of Greene Street and Mission Avenue on the campus of Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. (509) 533-4800.
After-School Specials (Valley) - Explore Greece through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Family Story Evening - All ages are welcome. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite blanket or stuffed toy. Library locations include: North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road (509) 893-8350; Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. 7 p.m. Free.
Wednesday
After School Specials (Medical Lake) - Explore Greece through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. 4 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St. Free. (509) 893-8330.
Thursday
After-School Specials - Explore Greece through stories, crafts and games. Learn about a different culture each month. Library locations include: Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 893-8390. 4 p.m. Free.
Jack (and Kate) and the Beanstalk - Appropriate for school-age children. Listen to stories about Jack and other beanstalk climbing heroes and plant a bean of your own. 4 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331.
Pasadena Park Elementary 50th birthday party - The school will host an open house with student-led tours and a ribbon cutting for the new gym with Superintendent Polly Crowley at 6:30 p.m. 1-7:30 p.m., Pasadena Park Elementary, 8508 E. Upriver Drive. (509) 922-5480.
Friday
Breakfast of Champions - A fundraiser for the Chase Youth Foundation. Outstanding area youth and adult volunteers will be recognized as well as the achievements of the Chase Youth Commission and Teen Advisory Council. Registration required. 7-8:30 a.m., Doubletree Hotel, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court. $25/person, $250/Table Sponsor, $500/Entertainment Sponsor, $1,000/Red Wagon Sponsor, $2,500 Champion. (509) 625-6440.
Saturday
“The Wizard Rockumentary” - Watch the “daylight premier” of this movie made by twin sisters, Mallory and Megan Schuyler, of Spokane, which documents the growing phenomenon of “Wizard Rock” music inspired by the Harry Potter books. 3 p.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main St. Free. (509) 444-5336.
Father-Daughter Dance - Second annual event to benefit Center Pointe, a nonprofit organization that provides programming for the disabled. The theme is Rockin’ in the ‘50s. There will be a live DJ with dessert and picture included. 6:30 p.m., 1408 N. Washington St. $25/couple, $5/additional daughter. (509) 325-5451.
Free Pinwheels from Partners with Families and Children - Locations include: Jacob’s Java Coffee, 526 S. Washington St.; Zip’s Drive Inn, 725 E. Francis Ave.; and Chuck E. Cheese, 10007 N. Nevada St.
Paint-A-Helmet - Hosted by the Kiwanis Clubs. Children age 3-16 will have the opportunity to paint a bicycle helmet during “Kiwanis One Day.” Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event will include music and entertainment. 9 a.m.-noon. Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds, Building C, 404 N. Havana St. Free.
Youth Book Group - For children ages 8-13. Discuss the book, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians Book One: The Lightening Thief,” written by Rick Riordan. 2 p.m., Aunties Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
Sunday
Lilac Festival Royal Tea Party - For little princess ages 4-9 and their chaperones, sponsored by the Spokane Lilac Festival, for an afternoon of festivities. Guests enter to win a chance to be a Junior Lilac Princess and ride the float with the Royal Court in the Junior Lilac Parade on May 10. Proceeds to benefit the Spokane Lilac Festival Association. 2-4 p.m., The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $16. (509) 535-4554.