Family calendar
Today
Free Summer Movies at the Garland Theater - “Tooth Fairy.” All shows are at 9:30 a.m. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. Free. (509) 327-1050.
Browne’s Addition Summer Concerts - 6-8 p.m. Chutzpah, Spokane’s only Klezmer Folk band. Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition. Free. (509) 218-9398.
Friday
Free Summer Movies at the Garland Theater - “Tooth Fairy.” All shows are at 9:30 a.m. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. Free. (509) 327-1050.
Spokane Shock Arena Football - Playoff game 1, 8 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $14-$63. (509) 242-7462 or (509) 325-SEAT.
Hillyard Festival and Hi-Jinks Parade - This year’s theme is “Pulling Together.” Festival opens at noon, with entertainment on the Main Stage at 3 p.m. with a play performed by St. Patrick’s Catholic School junior high students; followed at 7 p.m. with Ricks Brothers playing classic rock and country mix. (509) 879-1450.
Free Horse and Carriage Rides - Friday evenings in August. Travels through downtown Spokane, sponsored by the Spokane Teachers Credit Union and the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District. First-come, first-served. No reservations. corner of Wall Street at Main Avenue. Free. (509) 456-0580, ext. 102.
Author Sharon Cramer - Book signing of “Cougar Cub Tales: I’m Just Like You,” the second in a series of children’s stories. 5-8 p.m. Simply Northwest, 8 N. Post St. (509) 456-8206.
Autism Awareness Family Night - Presented by The ISAAC Foundation and Chuck E. Cheese. Fifteen percent of your entire purchase (food, beverage and tokens) will be donated to The ISAAC Foundation (Intervention Services Assistance for Autistic Children). Their mission is to provide economic assistance for intervention services and therapies to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Locations are at 10007 N. Nevada St. in North Spokane; or 14919 E. Sprague Ave. in Spokane Valley. 5-10 p.m. Spokane Valley. (509) 499-1679.
Saturday
Spokane Indians Baseball - Indians vs. Yakima Bears. All home games start at 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.
Hillyard Festival & Hi-Jinks Parade - Hillyard Festival Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., St. Peter Lutheran Church, Regal at Wellesley, $4.50/person; parade at 10 a.m. from the corner of Broad and Market heading north to Sharpley-Harmon Park, followed by a car show presented by the Gents and Spokane Hot Rod Association traveling south of Market from the area around the park to their show spots near Queen and Market. Entertainment on stage by Nighthawk at 7 p.m., and fireworks at dusk presented by the Hillyard Kiwanis Club. (509) 879-1450.
Free Outdoor Movies - Liberty Lake - “Brother Bear,” rated G. Movies shown at dusk. Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 755-6726.
Spokane Highland Games - Celebrates the traditions of Highland dance, bagpipe and drumming exhibitions, and heavy athletic competitions, along with Claymore sword demonstrations, historical reenactments, tug-of-war and Scots Gaelic classes. Children’s “Braveheart style” face painting and games begin at 1 p.m. Celtic merchants and clan tents can be visited and blacksmith, cattle, and sheepdog demonstrations will be held. A Ceilidh (party) will be held after the closing ceremonies of the games from 6 to 8 pm. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St, Spokane Valley. $8/general, $5/seniors/youth ages 11-17, $3/children ages 4-10, free/age 3 and younger. (509) 922-3661.
Walk With Me Spokane - Raise money for Easter Seals Northeast Child Development Center and Assistive Technology Services that help people with disabilities and families in need in your community. Registration and festivities begin at 9 a.m. Choose the 5K or one-mile walk. Free parking is available in Parking Lot 2 at the corner of West Mallon and North Howard St. 9 a.m.-noon. Riverfront Park, North Bank Shelter, Spokane area. (206) 281-5700.
Smile Storytime - Next week is National Smile Week. Come listen to some stories that will leave you grinning from ear to ear. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
Shop Til You Rock - Music-inspired mall tour features a performance by Mon Cheri, plus visit activity stations designed for teens. There also will be games, contests and trivia to win prizes. 1-6 p.m. North Town Mall, 4750 N. Division St. Free. (312) 729-4038.
Sunday
Spokane Indians Baseball - Indians vs. Yakima Bears. All home games start at 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St, Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.
Hillyard Festival & Hi-Jinks Parade - Worship service at 10 a.m. on the Main Stage and led by eight local churches, bring nonperishable food item for offering; noon, tae kwon do demonstration at Northeast Youth Center; 1 p.m., Spokane Horn Club; blues/jazz jam session at 2 p.m. Harmon Park, 6000 N. Market St. Free. (509) 879-1450.
Pancake Breakfast - Served the second Sunday of each month. 8:30 a.m.-noon. McIntosh Grange, First and Lake Streets, Rockford. $4/adults, $2/age 10 and younger. (509) 535-1165.
“Summertime Show and Shine” Car Show - Hot rods, custom cars and classic cars wanted. Registration is $10 per car. Car registration 10 a.m.-noon. Trophies for all classes of cars to include pre-50’s modified and original, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and up, and Best of Show. Awards ceremony starts at 3 p.m. Live music, food, a Nascar Simulator for want-to-be race car drivers to experience and trophies for participants. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1115 N. Government Way, on grass across from Life Center Church. Free for viewing. (509) 999-7888.
Monday
Spokane Indians Baseball - Indians vs. Yakima Bears. Game start at 3:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St, Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.
Toddler Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Tuesday
Free Family Film Festival - Spokane Valley - Thursday: “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” (G) and “Monsters vs. Aliens” (PG); Tuesday-next Thursday: “Doogal” (G) and “Hotel for Dogs” (PG). Shows at 10 a.m. (two different theaters). Spokane Valley Cinemas, 14760 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 922-2590.
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.
Wednesday
Storytime - For ages 2-5. Library locations include: Medical Lake, 321 E. Herb St. (509) 893-8330; Argonne, 4322 N. Argonne Road. (509) 893-8260; Cheney, 610 1st St. (509) 893-8280. 10:30 a.m. Free.
Spaghetti Western Wednesdays - Classic western movies with spaghetti every Wednesday, through Sept. 7 p.m.-midnight. 3912 N. Idaho Road, 100 yards south of exit 299 from I-90, Liberty Lake. Movie: $5/adults, $3/children age 10 and younger, includes one box of popcorn; Dinner: $7.50/adults, $3/children age 10 and younger. (509) 891-9016.