Family calendar
Today
World’s Largest Ice Cream Social - Customers will receive a free serving (3 oz.) of a special Make-A-Wish ice cream creation, while being encouraged to make a donation to the Foundation. Donations that night and all month will benefit the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. 5-8 p.m., Cold Stone Creamery, 2396 Old Mill Loop, Coeur d’Alene. Free.
Ongoing
Lake City Playhouse Youth Performance Classes - Six-weeks of classes offered by Lake City Playhouse. Saturdays Oct. 11-Nov. 15 Group voice, 1 p.m.; beginning acting and advanced acting, 2 p.m.; introduction to music theater, 3 p.m. Call to register. 1-3 p.m., Dance Wise Studios, 195 E. Hazel Ave. $75/student per class. 667-1323.
Route of the Hiawatha - The “crown jewel” of rail-to-trail mountain bicycle trails is operated by Lookout Pass Ski Area. Wind through 10 tunnels and seven high trestles. This 15-mile route crosses the Bitterroot Mountains between Idaho and Montana, best known for the long St. Paul Pass or “Taft” Tunnel, which is 1.66 miles long. It’s all downhill with shuttle buses available to take you and your bike back to the top. Open daily through Oct. 5. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Adjacent to I-90 at the Idaho/Montana state line, exit 0, 12 miles east of Wallace. Day pass: $9/adults, $5/ages 3-13. Shuttle: $9/adults, $6/children. 744-1301.
Saturday
Celtic Concert - Featuring Irish and Scottish music by Free Whiskey and Arvid Lundin and Deep Roots, the Saint Patrick’s Irish Dancers, the young Sam Bates and storyteller Amy Wilkerson. 3 p.m., Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St. $10/adults, $5/students and seniors age 60 and older. 683-2169.
Silverwood Theme Park - Admission to the park includes all rides, attractions and shows, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 27843 North Highway 95, 15 minutes north of Coeur d’Alene, Athol. $40.99/general, $21.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older, free/ages 2 and younger. Two-day passes: $64.99/adults, $34.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older. Tax not included in admission fee. $4/parking. 683-3400.
Spokane Chiefs Hockey - Vs. Tri-City Americans. Opening night and championship banner giveaway. 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $9-$17. (800) 325-SEAT.
Sunday
2008 World Tour of Gymnastics Superstars - Featuring the U.S. Olympic team including performances by Paul Hamm, Morgan Hamm, Shawn Johnson, Justin Spring, Chellsie Memmel, Joseph Haggerty, Kevin Tan, Shannon Miller and Blaine Wilson. Music performances by Hannah Montana’s Mitchel Musso and recording artist KSM. 5 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $27.50-$79.50. (509) 325-SEAT.
Silverwood Theme Park - Admission to the park includes all rides, attractions and shows , 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 27843 North Highway 95, 15 minutes north of Coeur d’Alene, Athol. $40.99/general, $21.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older, free/ages 2 and younger. Two-day passes: $64.99/adults, $34.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older. Tax not included in admission fee. $4/parking. 683-3400.
Wednesday
Spokane National College Fair - Hours are 9 a.m.-noon and 6-8 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, Hall A, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free. (800) 822-6285 or (509) 279-7000.