Family calendar

Today

“Calling All Writers! (a.k.a. The Mysteries of Harris Burdick)” (Fairfield) - For teens. Try to figure out the stories behind drawings left many years ago by the mysterious Mr. Harris Burdick. Paper, writing utensils and snacks will be provided. 1:30 p.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

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

Jam with Jason (North) - Bring your guitar or any other instrument you might play and jam with Buffalo Jones’ frontman and lead singer, Jason Johnson. Snacks will be provided. 1:30 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Play and Learn Storytime - For children age 2 to 5. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. Library locations include: Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 893-8390. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Poems with Ken Nesbitt (Cheney) - Appropriate for school-age children. Part of the Spokane Public Library and Spokane County Library District’s Summer Reading programs. 2 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St. Free. (509) 893-8280.

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

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

Project Runway (Airway Heights) - For teens. Work with a variety of supplies and materials to create your own fashions to model on the runway. Snacks will be provided. 1:30 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. Free. (509) 893-8250.

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

The Art of Snake Handling (Otis Orchards) - Learn what snakes eat, how they move and where they live. 2 p.m., Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. 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 - For children 18 months-3 years of age. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. Free.

Trash to Treasure - Appropriate for school-age children. Create a found object sculpture. Library locations and times include: 2 and 3:30 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave.; 3:30 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Ongoing

“Be Creative at Your Library!” - Summer reading program presented by Spokane County Library District and Spokane Public Library. Enjoy storytimes, crafts and more. Children and teens who read or listen to 15 books or read for 15 hours throughout the summer will receive a prize. For more information, visit www.summer readingspokane.org. Runs through Aug. 31. Free. (509) 444-5307.

Free Family Film Festival - Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas - Movies play at 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Today: “Kit Kittredge” (G) and “Nim’s Island” (PG); Tuesday-next Thursday, “Horton Hears a Who” (G) and “Inkheart” (PG); July 14-16, “Tale of Despereaux” (G) and “Kung Fu Panda” (PG); July 21-23, “Everyone’s Hero” (G) and “Surf’s Up” (PG); July 28-30, “Doogal” (PG) and “Journey to the Center of the Earth” (PG); Aug. 4-6, “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium” (G) and “Bee Movie” (PG); Aug. 11-13, “Mr. Bean’s Holiday”(G) “Alvin & the Chipmunks” (PG); Aug. 18-20, “Space Chimps” (G) and “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” (PG). Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas, 14760 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (800) 326-3264.

Free Summer Movies at the Garland Theater - Friday, “Coraline” (PG); Monday-July 10, “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” (PG); July 13-17, “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” (PG); July 20-24, “Hotel for Dogs” (PG); July 27-31, “The Tale of Despereaux” (G); Aug. 3-7, “Marley and Me” (PG). No outside food or drinks allowed. Runs through Aug. 7. 9:30 a.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. (509) 327-1050.

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture - Out of this World: “Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television.” The traveling exhibit features more than 30 costumes and related objects from science fiction films and television programs such as “Star Wars,” “Blade Runner,” “Terminator,” “Star Trek,” “Battlestar Galactica” and “Batman.” Examine how costume design incorporates color, style, scale, materials, historical traditions and cultural cues to help performers and audiences engage with the characters being portrayed. Noon-4 p.m., come dressed in your favorite science fiction character’s costume and win a prize for children and adults. Runs through Sept. 5. 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students with ID, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931.

Riverfront Park Pavilion Attractions - The Looff Carrousel and Spokane Falls Skyride operate daily, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; open until 10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Tour Train runs weekends only from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; open until 9 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays. Day passes are $15.49 for all ages, summer season passes are $48.99. Runs through Sept. 7. Riverfront Park. Carrousel: $2/adults and teens, $1.25/seniors, military and ages 12 and younger. Skyride: $7.25/adults, $6.25/ages 13-17, seniors and military, $4/ages 3-12, free/ages 2 and younger. Tour Train, $4.50. (509) 625-6600.

Splashdown - Family water park. Open daily through Sept. 7. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays; noon-6 p.m. on Sundays. 11127 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. $12.99/48 inches and under; $15.99/over 48 inches; Free for ages 2 and younger and seniors age 65 and older, $14/viewing pass with $7 refund. (509) 924-3079.

Spokane Indians Baseball - vs. Vancouver Canadians. Saturday-Wednesday. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St. (509) 535-2922.

Spokane Teen Videofest - Spokane County youth ages 14-19 can register for the chance to win up to $1,000 by creating 3-5 minute videos about teen health issues. Register by Aug. 10 at www.thedailyrisk.com or call Mishelle at 509-324-1494. Spokane Regional Health District:, 1101 W. College Ave., #360. Free. (509) 324-1494.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - “Apollo 11, One Small Step.” The historic walk on the moon by Neil Armstrong was 40 years ago. Come see artifacts, photos and get to know the moon. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Runs through Oct. 31. 12114 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $5/adults, $4/seniors, $3/age 18 and younger. (509) 922-4570.

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. Runs through Sept. 25. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1620 N. Monroe St. (509) 324-1995.

Friday

“Stuart Little” - Free movie sponsored by Friends of Pavillion Park and Greenstone Homes. Starts at dusk. Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road, Liberty Lake. For more information, go to pavillionpark.org

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

Fourth of July Celebration - Riverfront Park - All-day activities for kids and adults, with food, vendors, arts and crafts, beer garden and live music. Riverfront Park. Free. (509) 625-6600.

Poems with Ken Nesbitt (Spokane Valley) - Appropriate for school-age children. Part of the Spokane Public Library and Spokane County Library District’s Summer Reading programs. 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3 to 5 years of age. 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. (509) 444-5395. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Summer Jobs - Blue Door players will get suggestions of actual summer jobs held by audience members to improvise comedic scenes. All ages welcome. Show Fridays through July 31. 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. 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. (509) 444-5395. 10 a.m. Free.

Trash to Treasure (Downtown) - Appropriate for school-age children. Create a found object sculpture. 2 p.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Saturday

Fourth of July Celebration - Riverfront Park - All-day activities for kids and adults, with food, vendors, arts and crafts, beer garden and live music. Riverfront Park. Free. (509) 625-6600.

Liberty Lake Fourth of July celebration - Free concert featuring The Clintons and Big Red Barn begins at 5 p.m. The ribbon-cutting for the new skate park is also at 5 p.m. Fireworks will begin after dark. Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road.

Northwest Renaissance Festival - Enjoy entertainment including the mud show, Whip Show, Variety Puppet show, 9-foot Ogre, foot-stomping music, jousting tournaments, quadrille and more. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., 6493 Highway 291, 18 miles north of Spokane, between mile markers 18 and 19, Nine Mile Falls. (509) 276-7728.

Strawberry Celebration - Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff.

Sunday

Northwest Renaissance Festival - Enjoy entertainment including the mud show, whip show, puppet show, 9-foot ogre, foot-stomping music, jousting tournaments, quadrille and more. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., 6493 Highway 291, 18 miles north of Spokane, Nine Mile Falls. (509) 276-7728.

Strawberry Celebration - Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff.