Family calendar

Thu., Oct. 29, 2009

Today

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

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.

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

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

Preschool Play and Learn Storytime (Cheney) - For children age 3-5. 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. 10:30 a.m. Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280.

Preschool Storytime (North) - For children 3-5 years of age. 10:30 a.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

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.

“Let the Wild Rumpus Start!” (Hillyard) - For school-age children. Create something wild while celebrating the release of the movie version of Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are.” 4 p.m. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Friday

No Clue - For all ages. A fully improvised murder mystery/comedy. 8 p.m.-midnight. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

Spokane Valley Mission Haunted Pool - Discover what is lurking in our locker rooms and what is waiting to petrify you on the pool deck. Geared for ages 12 and older, but welcome to all with parent/guardian. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Spokane Valley Mission Park, Spokane Valley. $3/person. (509) 688-0300.

Creepy Hollow - A Haunted Village - Presented by Northwest Renaissance Festival. Two tour routes. Gate opens at 7 p.m., last ticket sold at midnight. 18 miles northwest of Spokane on Highway 291. $5. (509) 276-7728.

Haunted House School of Terror - Elementary-age enter 5-7 p.m.; teens and adults enter 7:30-10 p.m. Prepare to be scared. West Valley City School, 8920 E. Valleyway Ave., Spokane Valley. $4/elementary; $7/teens and adults. (509) 921-2836.

Liberty Lake Halloween Party - Activities from 5-6:30 p.m. for children up to second grade, older kids from 7-8:30 p.m. There will be an age-appropriate fun house, games, crafts and story times. Costumes are encouraged. Liberty Lake Library, 23123 E. Mission. (509) 232-2510.

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 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.

Trunk or Treat - Kids are invited to dress up and trick-or-treat out of the trunks of decorated cars during this safe event. 5-7:30 p.m. Boys and Girls Club, 544 W. Providence Ave. Free. (509) 489-0741.

Carnival - Annual event with silent auction, bingo, games, food, face painting and a haunted house. 5-8 p.m. Woodard Elementary, 7401 E. Mission Ave. (509) 921-2160.

“Dynasty” - Warren Miller ski movie. 8 p.m. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $18.50. (509) 325-SEAT.

Ignite!’s Riverfront Fright Haunted House - Through Sunday. House of Horrors, ghostly minigolf, a terrifying SR2 ride, and the thrilling movie “Speed.” Haunted house is recommended for ages 13 and older and is open Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.-midnight; and Sunday, 7-10 p.m. Riverfront Park Imax. $15/all events; haunted house only: $8/general, $6/students and military.

Saturday

Youth and Teen Improv Classes - Each class will focus on storytelling, mime, environment creation, character development and spontaneity. Beginning/intermediate improv for ages 8-12 from 10-10:50 a.m.; Shortform Improv for ages 13-17 from 11-11:50 a.m.; Longform improv (instructor approval only) for age 13-17 from noon-2 p.m. Registration required. Classes held Saturday. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $60-$80/student. (509) 747-7045.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - 7 p.m. Saturday vs. Portland. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 325-SEAT.

Halloween Pumpkin Plod - Run or walk a mile in this event hosted by the Panther Tracks Running Club. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes with the judging conducted by the East Valley High School football seniors. 9 a.m. East Farms Elementary, 26203 E. Rowan. $5 per person/$20 per family. (509) 226-3039.

Auntie Violet Halloween Storytime - Calling all ghouls and ghosts in training - start your Halloween haunting off just right. Auntie Violet will read some great Halloween stories and then send you on your way with a bag of goodies. Wear your favorite costume. We’ll be wearing ours! 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Author Daniel Schallau - children’s book author/illustrator Daniel Schallau visits to sketch, chat and sign copies of his latest picture book, “Come Back Soon.” Noon-2 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Edgecliff Fall Festival - The annual event is hosted by Edgecliff SCOPE. There will be games, candy and a costume contest. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free. 5:30-8 p.m. Pratt Elementary, 6903 E. Fourth. (509) 477-6345.

Broomstick Bash - For families and children 10 and younger. Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy games, crafts and a costume contest. Trick-or-treating will follow the event from 7-9 p.m. 5:30-7 p.m. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $3. (509) 624-KIDS.

Halloween Party - 6-8 p.m. First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. Free. (509) 467-8986.

Sunday

Ignite!’s Riverfront Fright Haunted House - Through Sunday. House of Horrors, ghostly mini golf, a terrifying SR2 ride, and the thrilling movie “Speed.” Haunted house is recommended for ages 13 and older and is open Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.-midnight; and Sunday-Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Riverfront Park Imax. $15/all events; haunted house only: $8/general, $6/students and military.

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 on Starr Road. (509) 926-3803.

Tuesday

MOPS Group (Mothers of Preschoolers) – Child care provided. 9:30-11:30 a.m. First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. (509) 701-0915.

Wednesday

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - 7 p.m. Wednesday vs. Chilliwack. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 325-SEAT.

Ongoing

Riverfront Park Pavilion Attractions - Spokane Falls Skyride operate Fridays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m., with 11 a.m. start time Nov. 27-29. Open Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11 from noon-5 p.m. The Looff Carrousel is open Tuesdays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m., closed Nov. 2-20 and Thanksgiving Day. 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.

Riverfront Park Ice Palace - Through Feb. 28. Mondays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays and nights before a holiday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.; Sundays, noon-4 p.m. (No evening public skating on Sundays-Mondays). Riverfront Park Pavillion. $4.25/adults and teens, $3.25/children, seniors and military w/ID; $3/skate rental (not included with admission). (509) 456-4386.

“Secret Garden” - Presented by Theater Arts for Children, directed by Katrina Heath. Shows Friday-Saturday and Nov. 6-7 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday and Nov. 8 at 1 and 4 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners Building, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. $7/age 13 and older; $5/age 12 and younger. (509) 892-5413.

Campbell House - Visitors can tour the historic house on their own, listen to student pianists, watch historic cooking demonstrations in the kitchen, and check out the special display of historic artifacts including period dresses, World War I mementos and antique calling card cases. Several guided tours will be available daily 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Included in the regular museum admission, including guided tours. (509) 456-3931.