Family calendar

Today

Tree Lighting Ceremony - Liberty Lake hosts its annual tree lighting ceremony with vendors, miniature snow golf, crafts, pictures with Santa, storytime, live music, carriage rides and more. All events are free; food items will be available for purchase. Parking is available at the Trailhead Golf Course with a free shuttle to City Hall. 4-8 p.m. Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. (509) 755-6700.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years old. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10 a.m. Free.

Toddler Storytime (North) - For children 18 months-3 years old 10 a.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

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

Play and Learn Storytime (Otis Orchards) - For children ages 2-5 years old. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Toddler Play and Learn Storytime (Valley) - For children 18 months-3 years old. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Storytime (Airway Heights) - For children 2-5 years old 10:30 a.m. Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250.

Preschool Play and Learn Storytime (Cheney) - For children age 3-5 years old. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280.

Baby Lapsit (Moran Prairie) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months old. 10:30 a.m. Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Preschool Storytime (North) - For children 3-5 years old. 11 a.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Friday

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - 7 p.m. Chiefs vs. Seattle. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT.

Teddy Bear Teas - Join in celebrating the teddy bear and bring your favorite bear along. Toddler storytime at 10 a.m. and preschool storytime at 10:30 a.m. Eastside Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years old. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356; East Side, 524 S. Stone St.; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes Road. (509) 444-5395. 10 a.m. Free.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3 to 5 years old. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes Road. (509) 444-5395. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Baby Lapsit (Valley) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months old. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

After School Specials (Moran Prairie) - “Measure This!” Enjoy creative and new ways to measure things. A different science project will be presented each month. 4 p.m. Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

“Season’s Greetings” - Blue Door Theatre Players will perform a show spinning holiday tales before your very eyes. All ages welcome. Friday and Dec. 18. 8 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

Saturday

Too Many Toys Storytime - Hear David Shannon’s story about Spencer, a boy with too many toys, as well as some other fun stories about dolls and playthings. For all ages. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Sunday

Toy and Train Show - Dozens of vendors with toys, gifts and model trains of all kinds. Presented by Evergreen Railroad Modelers. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mirabeau Park Hotel, I-90 at Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $5/general, free/age 11 and younger. (509) 939-5845.

Dance - Music by the Country Jammers. Refreshments will be served. Admission is by donation. 1-4 p.m. Tri Community Grange, one block north of Trent Avenue on Starr Road. (509) 926-3803.

Tuesday

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - 7 p.m. Chiefs vs. Prince George. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT.

Wednesday

Christmas Bureau - Assisting families in need with Christmas toys, books, candy and food vouchers for a holiday meal. Sponsored by The Spokesman-Review, Catholic Charities Spokane and Volunteers of America. Wednesday-Dec. 12 and Dec. 14-19, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 358-4254.

Ongoing

Kinder Camp - Hosted by the Northeast Youth Center. For ages 5-6. Children will receive transportation to and from school. Immunization records required. Schools serviced include: Sheridan, Stevens, Lincoln Heights, Franklin, Grant, Adams Elementary Schools and St. Aloysius School. Held Monday-Friday, 12-6 p.m. Registration is required. East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone. $76 per week; $50 registration fee with scholarships available. (509) 482-0708.

Santa Express - Through Dec. 23. Fundraiser for Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, a safe shelter for kids who are at risk of neglect or abuse. With the help of Santa’s elves (volunteers), young shoppers ages 4-12 choose gifts for everyone on their list and wrap each gift so it’s ready to go under the tree. All gifts are priced from 50 cents to $7.50. Vanessa’s Village, located in the entry of Santa Express, welcomes shoppers of all ages. Open Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., through Dec. 23. Skywalk level of Crescent building on the corner of Main Avenue and Wall Street, downtown Spokane. (509) 220-5907.

Community Nativities Display - Inland Northwest’s largest collection of nativities with more than 700 Christmas nativities from 26 different countries. Some are so small they require magnification; some include 800 figures. Nightly live musical performances. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1620 E. 29th Ave. Free admission. (509) 448-2247.