Things to do

Ongoing

“Alice the Musical” - Presented by the Spokane Children’s Theatre. Based on “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Shows Saturday, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Sunday and Oct. 26, 1 and 4 p.m., and Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. $10/adults, $8/age 18 and younger. (509) 325-SEAT.

“Amaizing” Corn Maze - More than 12 acres of family fun with mazes. Food court and free parking. Fridays, 4-11 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sundays, noon-5 p.m. No pets, no purses or backpacks in maze, strollers and wheel chairs enter at own risk. Maze open weekends through Oct. 31. Beck Road just off Highway 53, Hauser, Idaho. $8/adults, $5/ages 5-12 and seniors age 60 and older, free/age 4 and younger; Price changes during special haunted week Oct. 24-31. (509) 242-CORN (2676).

Apple Festival at Green Bluff - Large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and pumpkins. Live music, food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. Saturdays-Sundays through Oct. 25. For more information, visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Corbin Art Center Classes - A variety of classes and one-day workshops 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. $12-$35. (509) 625-6200.

“Family Fire Safety” Clinics - Families will learn about the different types of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers and how to use each one. Clinics will be offered every Saturday during the month of October at all area Home Depot stores, including: North Spokane, 9116 N. Newport Highway. (509) 466-8991 and Spokane Valley, 5617 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 534-8588. 1 p.m. Free.

Haunted House - Creepy Hollow - Friday-Sunday and Oct. 24-26. Two levels of scare. Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, 6:30-10 p.m. Northwest Renaissance festival site, 6493 Highway 291, drive west from intersection of Francis Avenue and Division Street for 18.5 miles, Nine Mile Falls. $5/tour. (509) 276-7728.

The Haunted Labyrinth - This is a unique experience for the “big kids.” Not recommended for children younger than 8, or persons with heart conditions. We are not wheelchair accessible. Please dress warmly, this is an unheated haunt. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 24-25 and Oct. 31. 7-10 p.m., 111 Ramsey Street (go out Highway 27, just off the highway), Tekoa. $10. (509) 284-2001.

Lake City Playhouse Youth Performance Classes - Six-weeks of classes offered by Lake City Playhouse. Group voice, 1 p.m.; beginning acting and advanced acting, 2 p.m.; introduction to music theater, 3 p.m. Call to register. Runs through Nov. 15. 1-3 p.m., Dance Wise Studios, 195 E. Hazel Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $75/student per class. (208) 667-1323.

Mobius Kids October Classes - A variety of classes will be offered for children ages 2-9 including “Pumpkin Painting,” “Legomania-Castle Building,” “Green Kids-Global Warning!” “Math Explorers” and more. Pre-registration is required. Runs through Oct. 30. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $7 for members, $10 for nonmembers. (509) 624-KIDS (5437).

“Rip Van Winkle” - A Theater Arts for Children production. Performances are Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $7/general, $5/ages 12 and younger. (509) 325-SEAT or at the door.

Today

“Best Friends - Worst Enemies?” - “Secrets of the Girl World.” Offered by Moscow Parks and Recreation. For youth in grades 10-12. This three-week course will take an in-depth look at girls’ relationships and how cliques play a role in self-esteem, friendships, clothing choices and boyfriends. Class begins today and will be held Monday and Thursday evenings. Parental permission is required upon registration. Refreshments will be provided. 6:30-8 p.m., Eggan Youth Center, 1515 E. D. St., Moscow. $5. (208) 883-7085.

Tuesday

After-school Specials (Valley) - Celebrate children’s book author Doreen Cronin through stories, crafts, and games. A different author will be celebrated each month. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Champ Camp - For children ages 7-10. Held Tuesdays through Nov. 18. Learn the fundamentals of soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball and football and participate in a minitournament. Pre-registration is required. 6:15-7:30 p.m., Northeast Youth Center II, 2121 E. Wabash Ave. $34; scholarship funds are available. (509) 482-0708.

CVHS Fall Orchestra Concert - Presented by Central Valley High School. 7 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. (509) 228-5100.

Girl Scout Registration Nights in North Idaho - Today at Heyburn Elementary in St. Maries, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. (208) 215-5489 or (800) 827-9478, ext. 243.

Kayak Sunrise/Moonrise Tour - For ages 15 and older. Sponsored by REI and presented by Spokane Parks and Recreation. Take a tour on the lower Spokane River from Plese Flats to Nine Mile. During the fall, the Spokane river drops significantly making this section a very pleasant float. 5 p.m., Long Lake. $25. (509) 625-6200.

Kids Cooking Class - Hosted by The Kitchen Engine. For children ages 3-10. Pre-registration is required. 4 p.m., The Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave., Suite 416. $10. (509) 328-3335.

Princess Night - Girls age 4-7 will enjoy a Cinderella Waltz lesson, a Sleeping Beauty facial and a Snow White nail treatment. Pre-registration is required. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Northeast Youth Center II, 2121 E. Wabash Ave. $12. (509) 482-0708.

Wednesday

After-school Specials (Argonne) - Celebrate children’s book author Doreen Cronin through stories, crafts, and games. A different author will be celebrated each month. 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 893-8260.

APPLE Informational Meeting - Learn more about Spokane Public School’s Alternative Parent Participation Learning Experience for grades 1-6. Franklin Elementary currently has openings in grades 1, 2 and 4 through 6. Attendance at this session is a requirement of the application process. 7 p.m., Franklin Elementary School, 2627 E. 17th Ave. (509) 354-7365.

Girl Scout Registration Nights in North Idaho - Today at Twin Lakes Elementary near Rathdrum. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. (208) 215-5489 or (800) 827-9478, ext. 243.

Kayak Sunrise/Moonrise Tour - For age 15 and older. Sponsored by REI and presented by Spokane Parks and Recreation. Take a tour on the lower Spokane River from Plese Flats to Nine Mile. During the fall, the Spokane river drops significantly making this section a very pleasant float. 5 p.m., Long Lake. $25. (509) 625-6200.

Thursday

After-school Specials (North) - Celebrate children’s book author Doreen Cronin through stories, crafts, and games. A different author will be celebrated each month. 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

CVHS Fall Choral Concert - Presented by Central Valley High School. 7 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. (509) 228-5100.

Spokane Valley Anime Club - For teens in grades 6 or above. Watch this month’s feature: “Voices of a Distant Star” (Rated PG-13) and dress up as your favorite anime or manga characters. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes following the movie and snacks will be provided. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Saturday

“Space Frontiers!” - Learn about space history, space shuttles, Mars and more from Joe Bruce of NASA’s JPL Space System Ambassadors Program. Participants will also get a chance to view real NASA artifacts. Event will be held at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/person; Free/children 12 months and younger; senior and military personnel receive a $1 discount. (509) 624-KIDS (5437).

Auntie’s Youth Book Group - Join us to discuss the outcome of “The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel,” by Michael Scott. Recommended for ages 8-13. 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, second-floor conference room, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Fall Leaf Festival and Compost Fair - Jump in a gigantic pile of leaves and participate in crafts and activities. Bring the family and a picnic lunch. Spokane County attendees, with identification verifying residence, can receive a free plastic compost bin after completing various composting activities. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., John A. Finch Arboretum, 1299 S. F Street (off Sunset Highway). Free. (509) 624-4832.

Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang - Presented by the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association. 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road. $5/general, free/ages 13 and younger with adult. (509) 466-7018.

Sunday

Spokane Railroad Show - Operating model railroads, live steam on display, railroad art, artifacts, photos, toy trains and videos. Buy, sell, swap anything railroad-related, all scales. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair Building, 1810 N. Greene St. $5/adults, $1/ages 12-16, free/children age 11 and younger when accompanied by an adult. (509) 535-7186.