Things to do

Ongoing

After School Camp - For children age 5-12. Children will be transported from school to the Northeast Youth Center II for a snack, games, computer play, arts and weekly field trips. Schools serviced include: Arlington, Bemiss, Cooper, Lidgerwood, Linwood, Logan, Longfellow, Ridgeview, Regal, Stevens, Whitman and Willard. Held Mondays-Fridays. 3-6 p.m., Northeast Youth Center II, 2121 E. Wabash Ave. $53/week. State pay accepted. Scholarships available. (509) 482-0708.

Riverfront Park Ice Palace - Ice skating outdoors. Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays and nights before holidays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Riverfront Park. $4.25/adults; $3.25/children ages 3-17 seniors and military; $3/skate rental. (509) 625-6601.

Ice Skate Lessons - For age 4 and older. Helmets and outdoor clothing recommended. Runs through Feb. 14. Riverfront Park Ice Palace. $59, includes skate rental and five free public skate passes. (509) 625-6200.

Ice Skate Parent and Tot Lessons - For age 3 and older. Helmets and outdoor clothing recommended. Through Feb. 14. Riverfront Park Ice Palace. $39/parent and child, includes skate rental and five free public skate passes. $18/additional person. (509) 625-6200.

Beginning Ice Hockey - For children age 4-8. Participants must have a hockey helmet, mouth guard, hockey gloves, shin pads and hockey stick. Runs through Feb. 14. Riverfront Park Ice Palace. $59, includes skate rental and five free public skate passes. (509) 625-6200.

Corbin Art Center Half-Day Camps - For ages 6-11. A variety of camps will be offered from Thursday-Nov. 26. Preregistration required. 1-5:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $21 per camp. (509) 625-6677.

Dance Camp - For children age 7-12. Learn the latest hip-hop moves and participate in a dance performance at the end of camp. Held Mondays and Wednesdays through Dec. 17. 6:15-7:45 p.m., Whitman Elementary School Gymnasium, 5400 N. Helena St. $34, includes a T-shirt. Scholarships available. (509) 482-0708.

Tae-Kwon-Do Classes - For all ages. Improve your fitness, flexibility, coordination, strength and learn self-defense techniques. Beginner class Mondays and Wednesdays, advanced class Fridays. 6:30-8 p.m., Cooper Elementary School Gymnasium, 3200 N. Ferrall St. Cost: two cans of food per month. (509) 482-0708.

Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant - Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4:15-5:45 p.m. and Fridays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. with take-out from 1-3 p.m. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1620 N. Monroe St. (509) 324-1995.

Wrestling Camp - For children age 5-12. Taught by Spokane Junior Wrestling coach Tim Frye. Mondays and Wednesdays through Dec. 10. 6:30-8 p.m., Garry Middle School Cafeteria, 725 E. Joseph Ave. $44, includes a T-shirt. Scholarships available. (509) 482-0708.

Today

America Recycles Day - Posters featuring the work of student finalists on display. Runs through today. River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., second level. (509) 625-6800.

Tuesday

After School Specials - Celebrate children’s book author Mark Teague through stories, crafts, and games. Library locations include: Airway Heights, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. (509) 893-8250; Fairfield, 305 E. Main St. (509) 893-8320; Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. 4 p.m. Free.

Bead It Up! - For children age 8-12. Learn new techniques to create a variety of jewelry and other decorative items. Today. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Olive-It Cafe, 3402 N. Crestline. $22, includes most materials. (509) 482-0708.

Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are invited to participate in a leaf hunt and make leaf crowns and art, with snacks and materials donated by the Moscow Food Co-op. 9 a.m., Moscow Food Co-op Cafe, 121 E. Fifth Street, Moscow. Free. (208) 882-8537.

Thanksgiving Dinner - Presented by Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant. No reservations needed; men welcome. 4-6 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1620 N. Monroe St. (509) 324-1995.

Wednesday

“Disney on Ice: High School Musical” - Performances today-Sunday at 7:30 p.m., matinees Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 5 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $16-$42. (509) 325-SEAT.

After School Specials (Argonne) - Celebrate children’s book author Mark Teague through stories, crafts, and games. 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 893-8260.

Family Safety Day - Agencies on hand to promote safety awareness. Tour an ambulance, Coast Guard boat, and police car. 3-5 p.m., Gymboree Play and Music, 1405 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 928-8575.

Holiday Shop and Drop - For ages 5-11. Sponsored by Spokane Valley Park and Recreation. Fun-filled night of pizza, games, activities, crafts and a PG movie. Drop off and pick up your children anytime from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Pizza served at 6. Registration required. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $15/child, $12/additional sibling. (509) 688-0300.

Turkey Craft Program (Indian Trail) - Enjoy Thanksgiving turkey stories and make your own turkey. Appropriate for school-aged children. 4 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Thursday

After School Specials (North) - Celebrate children’s book author Mark Teague through stories, crafts, and games. 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Spokane Valley Anime Club - For grades six and above. This month’s feature: “Ah! My Goddess the Movie.” Rated PG-13. Snacks provided. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Thanksgiving Turkey Time - Cornucopia of games, crafts, Thanksgiving activities and snacks with the Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation staff. 4:30-6 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $12. (509) 688-0300.

Turkey Craft Program (South Hill) - Enjoy Thanksgiving turkey stories and make your own turkey. Appropriate for school-aged children. 4 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Friday

Santa’s Arrival Parade and Tree Lighting - Festivities beginning at 5:30 p.m. at River Park Square include face-painting, balloon artist and carols sung by the Sweet Adelines. Santa will parade down Post Street from the Davenport Hotel in a horse-drawn sleigh, accompanied by classic cars driven by the Inland Northwest Corvair Club, holiday tunes from the Sacajawea Middle School Santa Band and Santa’s helpers. Santa will arrive at 6:45 at the mall’s main entrance for tree lighting. (509) 363-0304.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” - Family movie to kick off the holiday season. Free snacks. 7 p.m., Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St. Free. (509) 487-9667.

Flu Shot Clinics - Hosted by Panhandle Health District 1, today, 1-4 p.m. Payable by Medicaid, cash or check. 8500 N. Atlas Road, Hayden, Idaho. $25/adults, $5/kids six months-age 18, flu mist $5/kids age 2-18. (208) 415-5299.

Saturday

Four Elements Breakdancing Championship - Family-friendly event with several of the nation’s top crews. Groups have performed with artists such as Justin Timberlake and Black Eyed Peas, and been showcased in movies such as “Step Up 1 and 2” and “You Got Served.” 7 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $15/advance, $20/door, half-price for age 5-10, age 4 and younger admitted free. (509) 954-2585.

Boy Scout Troop 211 Chili/Soup Dinner - All-you-can-eat and dessert. Tickets available at the door or in advance. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Bible Church, 5350 N. Fourth St. $6/adults, $2.50 kids age 12 and under. (208) 755-2526.

Hannah Montana “Rock the World” Party! - Presented by the Northeast Youth Center. For children age 5-12. Make your own music, visit the salon for a star photo shoot and make your own DVD from Hannah’s music. Snacks and party favors provided. Preregistration required. All proceeds will benefit children’s programs in the Hillyard community. 1-3 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $29. (509) 482-0708.

KPBX Kids’ Concert - “Songs of the Civil War” with music from Wide River, narrated by Leonard Oakland. 2 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 328-5729.

Projection Madness - “Karate Kid 2 (PG),” 3:30 p.m. Free admission. The Cretin Hop, 1317 N. Howard St. (509 327-7195.

Thanksgiving Storytime and Craft - Listen to Turkey Day stories and make a turkey magnet for your refrigerator. All ages welcome. 11 a.m., Aunties Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

The Wonders of Weird at Mobius Kids – With Kelly Milner Halls, author of “Dinosaur Mummies,” “Albino Animals” and many more. Mobius Children’s Museum, River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., Lower Level. $5.75/person; free/children 1 and younger; $1 discount for senior and military personnel. (509) 624-5437, ext. 304.

Turkey Craft Program (Shadle) - Enjoy Thanksgiving turkey stories and make your own turkey. Appropriate for school-aged children. 4 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.