Events
Today
Afternoons in the Greenhouse - Presented by YMCA of the Inland Northwest/The Green Way Program, for children in grades one and up will learn about growing plants, make crafts and explore a nature trail. Today-Friday, Garden Gifts, 4:15-5 p.m., Valley YMCA Greenhouse, 2421 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $15; preregistration required. (509) 777-9622, Ext. 206
Spokane Indians Baseball - Today and Tuesday vs. Eugene Emeralds. 6:30 p.m., Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. Upper box seats, $10; reserved bench seats, $6/adults, $5/kids under 12, seniors and military. (509) 535-2922
Tuesday
Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy free activities, with snacks and materials donated by the Moscow Food Co-op. Meet at Friendship Square in downtown Moscow to play with bubbles, 9 a.m. (208) 882-8537
North Idaho Fair and Rodeo - Today-Sunday with liveentertainment, exhibits and carnival rides. Arena events include Motocross, today-Thursday, 7 p.m.; PRCA Rodeo, Friday-Saturday at 6:30 p.m., and Sunday at 12:30 p.m.; Demolition Derby, Sunday, 6 p.m. Gates open daily at 9 a.m.; exhibit buildings open today-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4060 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $8/age 13 and older; $7/seniors; $4/youth ages 6-12; free/ages 5 and younger; $3/parking. (208) 765-4969
Barnes & Noble Storytime - Listen to “I Can Be Anything!” by Jerry Spinelli, make a craft and enjoy a treat. 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104
Northeast Washington Fair - Today-Sunday, Northeast Washington Fairgrounds, Colville. (509) 684-5973
Lincoln County Fair - Today-Saturday with Pro-West Rodeo, DJ dance on Friday night and Western dance Saturday night, children’s fun area, open horse show and 4H and Future Farmers of America exhibits. (509) 725-5161
Bark For Life - American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event for people and their dogs. 5-9 p.m., Life Care Center and Garden Plaza, 2800 E. Mullan Ave., Post Falls. $25/ Buddy (one owner/one dog), $15 without dog, free for spectators. (208) 620-0175
Spokane Falls Northwest Indian Encampment and Pow Wow – Today- Saturday, Inland Northwest Tribes gather along the banks of the Spokane River to celebrate their heritage with dancing, drumming and handicrafts. Grand Entry today at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m., with competition dancing and drum contest. Saturday, 9 a.m., Fun Run for Health, one or three miles with poker-style run and prizes (registration at 8 a.m.). Sponsored by the Greater Spokane Indian Community and local tribes and the city of Spokane. Riverfront Park. (509) 483-7535, (509) 220-8605
Free Outdoor Movies in Airway Heights - “Up,” sponsored by Motion Auto Supply. Dusk, Sunset Park, Airway Heights.
Free Summer Movies at the Empire Theatre - “The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry” (PG), a 75-year-old man mentors three boys to follow the Lord. 7:30 p.m., 126 S. Crosby, Tekoa, Wash.
The Village: A World Vision Experience - Hands-on, multimedia, interactive exhibit allows children and families to learn how World Vision partners with a community to help them step out of poverty. NorthTown Mall, 4750 N. Division St. Free. (866) SPO-KANE.
Spokane Youth Day - For ages 14-21. Free games, activities, music and more. Learn about the many resources Spokane organizations and businesses offer youth. Form a team for the “Where’s Baldo?” scavenger hunt. Sponsored by Youth ’N Action and Passages Family Support. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Riverfront Park, Gondola Meadows. Free admission; $5/person, $10/team for scavenger hunt. (509) 954-7373
Karaoke at Hayden Library - For teens. 5-8 p.m., Hayden Public Library, 8385 Government Way, Hayden, Idaho. Free. (208) 772-5612
Saturday
Spokane Indians Baseball - Today-Aug. 30 vs. Boise Hawks. 6:30 p.m., Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St, Spokane Valley. Upper box seats, $10; reserved bench seats, $6/adults, $5/kids under 12, seniors and military. (509) 535-2922.
Free Outdoor Movies - Liberty Lake - “Spider-Man,” rated PG-13. Dusk, Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road, Liberty Lake. (509) 755-6726
Purpleride Spoke d-Alene - 35-mile bike ride from Spokane along the Centennial Trail and a picnic with music by Kelly Hughes Band at Riverstone Park in Coeur d’Alene. Meet at 9 a.m. in Avista parking lot across from Mission Park. Also 15-mile (meet 10 a.m.) or four-mile family ride (meet at 11 a.m., both at Riverstone Park) along the Prairie Trail in Coeur d’Alene. Proceeds benefit Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. $10-$20; register as a rider and/or for the picnic at pancan.org/purpleride. (650) 279-1909
Cool Cooking with Chef Dane - Cooking class for kids. 10-11 a.m., Pilgrim’s Natural Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. $10/includes snacks and recipes. (208) 676-9730
South Perry Summer Theater - “Superman” (1978, PG). Dusk, The Shop parking lot, 924 S. Perry St. Bring your own chairs. (509) 534-1647
Vintage Harvest Demonstrations - Presented by local farmers who have rescued old combines and tractors and restored them to running order to provide a demonstration of what it was like to harvest wheat using the machines that their fathers used. Sponsored by the Lincoln County Historical Society. Today and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Heritage Barn, Highway 2, 1.5 miles east of Davenport, Wash. Free admission; lunch provided by The Future Farmers of America. (509) 721-0133, (509) 721-0130
Art on the Farm Festival - Kid-friendly event with more than 25 art and fine craft booths, demonstrations, music, food, drinks and goodies. Spokane Humane Society animals available for adoption. Today-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 13902 E. 32nd Ave. (at Evergreen), Veradale. Free admission. (509) 218-0358
Third Annual “Bogs for Dogs” – 4x4 mud slinging event that raises funds for the care and placement of companion animals. Registration/tech inspection 7-10 a.m., mud racing begins 11 a.m., Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. $5/adults, free/age 10 and younger, $20/pit pass. (509) 209-0089
Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk - Along a paved walking trail, stroller and wheelchair accessible. Face painting, picnic and more afterward. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Waterfront Park, Medical Lake. Donation. (509) 474-2759
Cat in the Hat Storytime - Meet Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat; bring your own camera. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104
Meow! Meow! Storytime and Craft - Listen to stories about kittens and make a cat mask. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206
Author Betty Hodges - Book signing and reading by local children’s author of “Jamie and the Haunted Lighthouse.” 11 a.m.-1 p.m., The Scoop, 1001 W. 25th Ave. Free. (509) 535-7171