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Today

Toddler Play and Learn Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3 years. 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.

After School Specials (Moran Prairie) - “Weather Watch.” Learn about weather. A different science project will be offered every month. 4 p.m. Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Friday

Spokane Shock Arena Football - Shock vs. Milwaukee. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT.

Auntie’s Bookstore (First Friday) - Display of students’ art work on display and being auctioned by the 2010 New Member Class of the Junior League. 5-9 p.m. 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

First Friday Arts Fundraiser - The 2010 New Member Class of the Junior League of Spokane invites you and your children to enjoy an evening of art and fun. Paintings created by local children will be displayed and auctioned. All proceeds from the auction will be used to buy much needed art supplies for Shaw Middle School Art Program. There will be music, kids story times, face painting, the Tooth Fairy with her goody bags, snacks for kids and wine/cheese for parents. 5-8 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 599-3503.

Poets Up! - Blue Door Theater Players will improvise a show based on made up on-the-spot poems. Show will include special guest poets from around the area. All ages welcome. Shows Fridays through April 30. 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

Farm Camp - Presented by PEACH. For ages 7-12. Learn about farms, soil and sustainable living. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., through May 22. Pre-registration is required. PEACH Community Farm, 10425 S. Andrus Road. $35 per session. (509) 981-8560.

“Behold Jesus” An Easter Drama - Presentation highlighting events in the life of Jesus Christ. Spokane Dream Center hosts the 13th year of this professional style production with a cast of 150 people dressed in period costumes including music and choreography. Each scene brings to life the sights and sounds of biblical times. Come join us for two performances: 1 and 6:30 p.m. Will also be streamed live on the Internet at www.spokanedreamcenter.org. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free. (509) 924-2630.

Most ‘Eggcellent’ Easter Egg Hunt - Live music, games, and crafts start at 10 a.m. The egg hunt will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will be broken up into three age groups: 0-3, 4-7, and 8-13. The start times will be staggered every fifteen minutes, with ages 0-3 starting first. Live music by the band Jenks. Event presented by Vintage Faith Community and the Browne’s Neighborhood Council. (in case of rain: All Saints Lutheran Church, 314 S. Spruce St.) Coeur d’Alene Park. Free. (509) 251-1462.

Easter Egg Hunt - Free hot dogs, bouncy castles and slide, face painting, chalk art and more, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., egg hunt at 12 noon. First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. Free. (509) 467-8986.

Mom and Me: Easter Bunny Celebration - For children ages 2-4 and their moms. Make a variety of Easter projects including: a puppet hat, decorated egg and more. Pre-registration is required. 9:30-11 a.m. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. 7th Ave. $14. (509) 625-6200.

Easter Egg Hunt -10 a.m. Foothills Community Church, 11102 N. Forker Road. (509) 926-4971.

Easter Egg Hunt - Sponsored by The Hillyard Kiwanis. Thousands of eggs and lots of prizes. 10 a.m. Rypien Field, 3501 N. Regal St. Free. (509) 498-2690.

Rockin’ Rainbows! - For children in grades 3-4. Observe colors through observation, hands-on experiments and more with Sherry Shoemaker, a teacher at Saint George’s School. Pre-registration is recommended. 10-11:30 a.m. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $10/members, $12/non-members. (509) 624-KIDS.

Egg hunt - Hosted by the church One. There will be a petting zoo, jump castles, face painting, cotton candy, balloon animals and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Children younger than fifth grade should bring their own baskets or bags for the egg hunt. 10 a.m. One, 24th and Sullivan. Free. (509) 926-3254.

Community Easter Egg Hunt - Hunt for children up to second grade; scavenger hunt for grades 3-5; carnival games, and more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Hepton Point Community Center, 1831 S. Barker Road, Greenacres. (509) 232-0840.

Easter Egg Hunt - 30th annual KIX-96 event with Perfection Tire. Over 7,000 candy and prize-filled eggs for ages 0-10. Noon. Riverfront Park, near the Clocktower. Free.

Carpenter’s Local No. 98 Easter Egg Hunt - Ninth annual event with 6,000 plastic filled eggs for ages 1-12 with lots of prizes. Open to the public. Noon. Franklin Park. Free. (509) 998-6190.

Monday

Baby Lapsit (North) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months of age. 10:30 a.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Tuesday

Play and Learn Storytime (Fairfield) - For ages 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. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

Preschool Storytime (Valley) - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Family Story Evening - All ages are welcome. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite blanket or stuffed toy. Library locations include: North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road (509) 893-8350; Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. 7 p.m. Free.