Things to do

Ongoing

Creative Storybook - For age 3-5. Class is seven weeks. Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. First class is Oct. 6. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $45. (509) 625-6200.

Parent Project - Parenting class for adults with strong-willed or out of control teens. Teaching attachment and behavior modification. Held Wednesdays through November. 6-9 p.m., Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. $262 or referral, possible scholarships. (509) 389-2930.

Spokane County Interstate Fair - Entertainment, exhibits, carnival rides and food. Grandstand performances, 7 p.m.: Today, Joe Nichols; Tuesday, Raven-Symone; Wednesday, Bowling for Soup; Thursday: Phil Vassar; Friday, 4x4 truck pulls, all day; Saturday, Compact Car Demolition Derby, 7 p.m.; Sunday: Full-sized Car Demolition Derby, 4 p.m. Fair hours: today through Saturday, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Special events: Today, National Literacy Day, free admission for everyone, sponsored by KSPS-7 and The Spokesman-Review, with free books in the plaza and Clifford the Big Red Dog on site; Tuesday, Senior Day, free admission for all seniors; Thursday, Patriots Day, all military, firefighters and law enforcement admitted free with proper ID. Runs through Sunday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $8/adults, $5/seniors and ages 7-13, free/ages 6 and younger. (509) 477-1766 or 325-SEAT.

Today

Baby Lapsit (North) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months of age. 10:30 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Tuesday

After School Specials - Celebrate children’s book author Dav Pilkey through stories, crafts and games. Tuesday, 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400. Wednesday, 4 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St. Free. (509) 893-8330.

Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County Fun in the Park Friend Raiser - Barbecue dinner prepared by the Post Falls Community Volunteers. Games for the kids, music, inflatable bouncy toys, and information on the Boys & Girls Club. 5-7 p.m., Q’emiln Park, across the Spokane River bridge, Post Falls. Dinner: $5/adults, $3/kids. (208) 457-9089.

Co-op Kids - For children 2-5 years of age. Participants will meet at Friendship Square in downtown Moscow, Idaho, for yoga. 9 a.m. Free. (208) 882-8537.

Kids Learn to Sew - For ages 9-13. Tuesdays, today through Sept. 30. Registration required. 4-5 p.m. 1717 W. Garland Ave., Suite B. $32, plus project and supplies. (509) 328-7397.

Orchard Center Open House - Parents are invited to attend. 6:30 p.m., Orchard Center Elementary, 7519 E. Buckeye. (509) 924-2150.

Wednesday

Pop-Up Books (Indian Trail) - For school-aged children. Read pop-up books and learn how to make your own. 4 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Thursday

Second Annual America Supports You Freedom Walk - Honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, reflect on the freedoms we have in America, and pay tribute to our veterans, past and present. Join us for a walk and refreshments. Collecting items for U.S Troops Care Packages. For more information or to register visit www.freedomwalkspokane.org. Waterfront Park, Medical Lake. Free. T-shirts available for purchase. (509) 232-0824.

After School Specials - Celebrate children’s book author Dav Pilkey through stories, crafts and games. Library locations include: Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 893-8390. 4 p.m., varies. Free.

Auditions - Kinderchor of Spokane - Auditions for the 2008-09 season for Kinderchor of Spokane will be held today. The Preparatory Choir is for grades 2-5, and the Chamber Choir for grades 5-12. Both choirs are for singers with unchanged voices. Call for audition times. 3-6 p.m., 57th Ave. and Hatch Road. (509) 744-0875.

Baby Time at Colfax Library - For children up to 2 years of age. 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.

Millwood ECEC Open House - Parents are invited to attend. 5-7 p.m., Millwood Early Childhood Education Center, 8818 E. Grace. (509) 924-2150.

Friday

Auditions for “Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” - Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho will hold auditions for children from the ages of 8-18 for approximately 50-60 parts. All children must be registered in CYT’s after-school theater arts classes also held at the Altar Church, Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m. through Nov 11. Children can register for classes at auditions. 4-7 p.m., The Altar Church, 901 E. Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 819-9281.

Auditions for “Peter Pan” and “A Christmas Story” - Christian Youth Theater Spokane. Callbacks will be held Saturday. For more information, visit www.cytspokane.com or call (509) 487-6540. 2:30-7:30 p.m., Christian Youth Theatre, 6205 E. Mansfield Suite A. (509) 487-6540.

Baby Lapsit - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs and stories. For children up to 18 months of age. Library locations include: Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400; Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340. 10:30 a.m., varies. Free.

Saturday

“Mudgy and Millie” - Spokane native Susan Nipp presents her book that follows Mudgy as he leads the way around the Mudgy Moose Trail. Ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. and celebration at the base of Tubbs Hill; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., meet the author, illustrator and sculptor. Autographed books and merchandise available at Independence Point. Proceeds benefit the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Foundation. Downtown Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2380.

2008 Flip Factory Fall Festival - Games, food, bouncy castle, chili cook-off, open gym and fun for all. Flip Factory Gymnastics, 510 Best Ave, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 666-1300.

Canoe - Family Fun Paddle - For age 8 and older. Sponsored by REI, presented by Spokane Parks and Recreation. 1 p.m., Little Spokane River. $18/adults, $10/age 18 and younger. (509) 625-6200.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration - In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the festival will include a parade of flags, a children’s area with bouncy inflatable toys and piñatas, as well as food and information booths. Performances by Mariachi band Estrella del Norte, children’s dance troupe Los Sabrocitos, Latin band San Dulce, Brazilian music by Silvia Lazo and Ian Sinclair, folk dancers Los Bailadores del Sol and tango dancing by Simply Dance Studio. Presented by the Spokane Hispanic Business Professionals Association and the Washington State Parks Commission’s Folk and Traditional Arts in the Parks program. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Riverside State Park, Bowl and Pitcher recreation area, 44127 N. Aubrey L. White Parkway. Free. (509) 244-9737.

Pop-Up Books (Downtown) - For school-aged children. Read pop-up books and learn how to make your own. 11 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Storytime and Leaf Rubbing Craft - For all ages. Enjoy stories and make leaf impressions from fall leaves. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

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

Tapestry of Art - Evening of dance, music and art to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $25. (509) 701-6557.

Sunday

Group Health Kids Bike Race Series - Free community outreach event for children up to age 13. Booths will be set up in the parks at each event so kids can test their strength with Group Health physical therapists “Stretch It Here” program, visit the foundation’s Blood and Guts exhibits and receive a bike safety check at REI. Family games provided by the YMCA of the Inland Northwest and safe cycling tips will be offered by the Safe Kids Coalition. Parks participating are: Sunday, Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake; Sept. 21, Audubon Park; and Sept. 28, Mirabeau Park, near YMCA in Spokane Valley. Race Times are noon for age 5 and younger; 12:30 p.m. for 6-year-olds; 12:45 p.m. for 7-year-olds; 1 p.m. for 8-year-olds; 1:15 p.m. for 9-year-olds; 1:30 p.m. 10-year-olds; 1:45 p.m. for 11-year-olds; and 2 p.m. for ages 12-13. varies. Free. (509) 328-9900.

Harrison Pinewood Derby - In conjunction with Show and Shine. Boy Scouts of America rules apply; strict 5-ounce weight limit. Bring your own car or pick up a kit at Bev’s T-Shirts and Crafts and build it in the park before the race. Noon. Harrison City Park on Highway 97, Harrison, Idaho. $5. (208) 699-2228.