Things to do

Baby Time at Colfax Library - For children up to age 2. Enjoy finger plays, songs and poetry. Held every Thursday. Visit www.whitco.lib.wa.us. 10:10-10:30 a.m., Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. Free. (509) 397-4366.

Camp Dart-Lo Community Open Swim - Youths age 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Mondays-Fridays. 4-6 p.m., Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Drive. $3/person. (509) 747-6191.

Southside Family Aquatic Center - Open daily. Swimming lessons available. Runs through Sept. 1. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 3724 E. 61st Ave. $5/general, $2.50/ages 3-5, free/age two and younger. (509) 477-4731.

Theatre Arts Classes for Kids - Hosted by Christian Youth Theatre-North Idaho. For ages 6-18 Classes begin Sept. 9 and include beginning drama, beginning voice, beginning dance, improv and film making mania. Session is 10 weeks long and classes will be held Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m. All enrolled students will be eligible to audition for the theatre’s fall production of “Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” Altar Church, 901 E. Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 819-9281.

Auditions for Rip Van Winkle - Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Runs through today. 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Partners Building, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. (509) 892-5413.

Free Kids Summer Movies at the Garland Theatre - Doors open at 9 a.m., show at 9:30. Monday-Friday, “Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hears a Who,” rated G. Garland Theatre, 924 W. Garland Ave. (509) 327-1050.

Wizard Rock Concert - For children age 11 and older. Listen to live rock music inspired by the Harry Potter books. Featuring The Remus Lupins and the Whomping Willows. Monday. 3 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Drop-In Knitting Class - Enjoy knitting and crocheting with others. Please bring your own project or needles and yarn. For ages 10 and older. Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Pig Out in the Park - 29th annual food and music festival with 50 food booths and three beverage gardens. 75 entertainment acts perform on three stages for all six days of this event. Music performers include: Thursday: Bloodline; Friday: Sammy Eubanks, Ricochet, Curtis Salgado; Saturday: Electric Flag with the Tower of Power Horns; Sunday: Lucinda Williams, Too Slim & the Taildraggers, Jr. Cadillac; Monday: Smash Hit Carnival. Dick Frost, strolling magician, performs Saturday-Sunday, 4-6 p.m. See full line up of music at www.spokanepigout.com. Wednesday through Sept. 1. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free admission. (509) 921-5579.

Browne’s Addition Summer Concert Series - 12th annual concert series with music by Chutzpah, presented by Browne’s Addition Neighborhood Council. No alcohol is allowed in park, but picnicking encouraged. David’s Pizza will serve slices; donations accepted. Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Park in Spokane’s Browne’s Addition, Second Ave. and Chestnut Street, Spokane. Free. (509) 496-9155.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385 ; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. Thursday. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Spirit Lake Centennial Festival - Celebration of the town’s first 100 years. Wine tasting, vendors, artists, live music, mountain man encampment, antique steam engines, a mountain bike ride, and more. are just some of the events scheduled. Thursday through Sept. 1. City Park, Spirit Lake, Idaho. (208) 623-2131.

Splash Down Water Park Concert Series - Presented by Empyrean Coffee House, music by Wayne Patrick and Caroline Francis. Thursday. 4:30-8 p.m., 11127 E. Mission Ave. (at Valley Mission Park), Spokane Valley. $8, includes water park. (509) 924-3079.

Free Outdoor Movies at Willamette Park - Movies start at dusk. Friday, “The Muppet Movie.” Part of the Outdoor Cinema Series 2008, sponsored by Greenstone. Directions: Take I-90 to the Spokane Street exit, turn left (north) on Spokane Street then left (west) on Seltice to Chase Road; turn right and head north on Chase, turn left (west) on Willamette and it is at the corner of Willamette and Snoqualmie Avenue. Willamette Park, Post Falls. Free. (509) 252-7507, ext. 220.

Horse and Carriage Rides - Friday evenings in August. Travels through downtown Spokane, guests receive a complimentary rose, as well as a sheet of dining specials at downtown restaurants. Sponsored by the Spokane Teachers Credit Union and the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District. 4-10 p.m., Wall Street at Main Avenue. $5/person. (509) 456-0580, ext. 102.

Free Outdoor Movies at The Shop - Saturday, “The Sound of Music.” Shows at dusk. 924 S. Perry St. (509) 534-1647.

Lions Club Train Ride - Travel along the Pend Oreille Valley Railroad’s track during this 20-mile round-trip, which takes approximately 90 minutes. Two of the cars are borrowed from Inland Empire Railroad Historical Society. An occasional train robbery has been known to happen – acted out by the local drama club. Reservations recommended. Saturday 1 and 3 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Starts Metaline Falls to Ione and back. $12/general, $7/ages 2-12 and seniors. (509) 442-5466.

Marbled Paper Craft - For all ages. See what you can do with leftover sidewalk chalk. Come make some awesome marbleized paper. Saturday. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, conference room, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Paul Bunyan Days - Three days of logger competitions, food booths, carnival rides and games, car club breakfast and evening dance, street dance, parade, 3-on-3 basketball, swim pool events, and a fireworks show Sunday night. Saturday through Sept. 1. St. Maries, St. Maries, Idaho. (208) 245-2518.

Peach Festival at Green Bluff - Try peach ice cream, homemade cobbler, cake or pie. Saturdays-Sundays, through Sept 1. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane. (509) 238-6438. www.greenbluffgrowers.com.

Storytime at Borders - Recommended for ages 18 months-3 years. Held every Saturday. 11:30 a.m., Borders Books & Music, 9980 N. Newport Highway. Free. (509) 466-2231.

Kids Day at Cat Tales - Free admission for kids the last Sunday of every month with a paid adult admission. Seniors admitted free every Sunday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Cat Tales Zoological Park, 17020 N. Newport Highway, Mead. $8/adults. (509) 238-4126.