Things to do

Today

Sweetheart Party - Kids up to age 5 can enjoy activities, craft projects, music, snacks, dancing and more. Must be accompanied by parents; reservations required. Today, 10:30 a.m.-noon; Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m.; Friday, 4-5:30 p.m. Gymboree, 1405 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley. $15 per child. (509) 928-8575

Tuesday

After-School Specials (Valley) - Celebrate children’s book author Chris Van Allsberg through stories, crafts and games. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400

Cafe Cribbage Club - Learn how to play. 6 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294

Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are invited to make old-fashioned valentines, with free snacks and materials. 9 a.m., Moscow Food Co-op Cafe, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537

Stinky Sneaker Basketball Game - Central Valley High School vs. University High School. Girls play at 5 p.m., boys at 7:15. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 325-SEAT

Valentine Baby-sitting Service - Today is registration deadline for the valentine baby-sitting service provided by youths of Lutheran Church of the Master. Bring a sack dinner for your child. Games, a movie, craft and snack will be provided. Saturday, 5-9 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. $15/child minimum, additional donations accepted. (208) 765-1002

Wednesday

Cupid’s Valentine Party - Games, crafts and activities. Everyone will leave with a special valentine’s gift for their parents. 4:30-6 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $12. (509) 688-0300

Princesses and Knights - Enjoy stories about princesses and knights and make your own medieval craft. Appropriate for school-age children. 4 p.m. Library locations include: Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes Road; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5331

Friday

“Happy Valentine’s Day Earth” - Hosted by EnviroKids’ Club. Enjoy making valentines from recycled paper and participate in animal tracks and take-home activities. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/adults, $4.75/military and seniors, free/age 12 months and younger. (509) 624-KIDS

Parents Night Out - Pre-Valentine’s Day night out on the town while children enjoy pizza, games, activities, crafts and a PG movie. 6-10:30 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $20. (509) 688-0300

Playhouse Disney Live - Touring stage production featuring My Friends Tigger & Pooh, Little Einsteins, Handy Manny and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. 3 and 6 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $16-$42. (509) 325-SEAT

Saturday

“Alexander Who is Not Not Not Not Not NOt NOt Going to Move” - Presented by the Spokane Children’s Theatre. Today; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. $10/adults, $8/age 18 and younger. (509) 325-SEAT

Family MACFest - Victorian Valentine’s Day. Noon-3 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2136 W. First Ave. (509) 624-KIDS

Fourth Annual Kids Carnival - Art workshops, including music, pottery, clowns and theater, taught by volunteer artists. Presented by Art on the Edge and the Coeur d’Alene Arts and Culture Alliance. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Resort Plaza Shops, downtown Coeur d’Alene. $5/per child, scholarships available. (208) 415-0115, (208) 676-0917

Ongoing

“Team Up!” Exhibit - Explore the science of sports and test your own skills in basketball, tennis, soccer and football while learning about math and physics. Mondays-Saturdays, through June 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/adults, $4.75/seniors and military, free/age 1 year and younger. (509) 624-KIDS, www.mobiusspokane.org

After-School Camp - For children ages 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. School participants include: Arlington, Bemiss, Cooper, Lidgerwood, Linwood, Logan, Longfellow, Ridgeview, Regal, Stevens, Whitman and Willard. 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 age 3-17 seniors and military; $3/skate rental. (509) 625-6601

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

Ice Skate Parent and Tot Lessons - For children age 3 and older. Helmets and outdoor clothing recommended. 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 ages 4-8. Learn the fundamentals of ice hockey. Participants must have a hockey helmet, mouth guard, hockey gloves, shin pads and hockey stick. Runs through Saturday. Riverfront Park Ice Palace. $59, includes skate rental and five free public skate passes. (509) 625-6200

Camp Fire Candy Sale - Through March 1. Varieties include Creamy Smooth Mint Patties, Almond Roca Buttercrunch, Almond Caramel Clusters and P-Nuttles. $5. (509) 747-6191, Ext. 20, www.campfireinc.org

Fabulously Fun Fitness for Happy Healthy Kids! - Children’s music, adventure warm-up stories and exercise activities. Health lessons include the importance of exercise, healthful eating and having a good attitude. Sponsored by Spokane Valley Park and Rec. Tuesdays, 10:45-11:30 a.m., Centerplace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $36, sibling discount available. (509) 688-0300

Family Yoga - Learn fun yoga poses that the whole family can do together. Every other Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon, Centerplace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $20 (one parent & child, $5 for each additional person). (509) 688-0300

Kurious Kids Preschool - Variety of stations with arts and crafts, working with numbers, letters, days-of-the-week, colors, fitness, games, free time and more. Each week has a specialized theme. Parents are welcome but are not required to stay. 9 a.m.-noon, CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $27 per week (two days) or $39 per week (three days). (509) 688-0300

Little Tykes Indoor Playground - Crawlers to 3-year-olds can build social skills and imaginations while playing and interacting with others. 10-11 a.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $30. (509) 688-0300

Stroller Strides - For parents of stroller-age children. Meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m., NorthTown Mall, second level in front of Sears, 4750 N. Division St. First class is free. (866) 223-0177

Tae Kwon Do Classes - For all ages. Improves fitness, flexibility, coordination, strength and teaches self-defense techniques. Beginner class offered Mondays and Wednesdays and advanced class offered Fridays. 6:30-8 p.m., Cooper Elementary School Gymnasium, 3200 N. Ferrall St. 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