Family calendar
Today
Browne’s Addition Summer Concerts - 6-8 p.m. 6 Foot Swing, Spokane’s own sizzling “East Coast” vintage swing jazz. Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition. Free. (509) 218-9398.
Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10 a.m. Free.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10:30 a.m. Free.
Kayak Open Pool - For ages 15 and older. Bring your boat and practice in the Witter Aquatic Center. Pre-registration is required. 7-9 p.m. Witter Aquatic Center, E. Mission Ave. and Upriver Drive. $10. (509) 625-6200.
Friday
Spokane Falls Northwest Indian Encampment and Pow Wow - Inland Northwest Tribes gather along the banks of the Spokane River to celebrate their heritage with dancing, drumming and handicrafts. Grand Entry at 7 p.m., with competition dancing and drum contest special. Sponsored by the Greater Spokane Indian Community and local tribes and the City of Spokane. Riverfront Park. (509) 483-7535 or (509) 220-8605.
Free Outdoor Movies in Airway Heights - Up (PG). Sponsored by Motion Auto Supply. Sunset Park, Airway Heights. Free.
Free Horse and Carriage Rides - 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.
Toddler Storytime - For 18 months-3 years. 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 Road. (509) 444-5395. 10 a.m. Free.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356; East Side, 524 S. Stone St. (509) 444-5375; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes Road. (509) 444-5395. 10:30 a.m. Free.
Spokane Youth Day - For ages 14-21. Free games, activities, music and more. Learn about the many great resources Spokane organizations and businesses offer youth. Form a team for the “Where’s Baldo?” scavenger hunt for amazing prizes. Sponsored by Youth ’N Action and Passages Family Support. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Riverfront Park, Gondola Meadows. Free admission to event; $5/person, $10/team for scavenger hunt. (509) 954-7373.
“Block Party” - All improvised comedy show where audience members provide suggestions for residents of a fictional neighborhood having a block party. All ages. 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
Peach Festival - Every weekend through Sept. 6. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff, Mead.
Spokane Falls Northwest Indian Encampment and Pow Wow - Inland Northwest Tribes gather along the banks of the Spokane River to celebrate their heritage with dancing, drumming and handicrafts. Grand Entry at 1 and 7 p.m., with competition dancing and drum contest special. 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 or (509) 220-8605.
Spokane Indians Baseball - Indians vs. Boise Hawks. All home games start at 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St, Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.
Free Outdoor Movies - Liberty Lake - “Spider-Man,” rated PG-13. Movies shown at dusk. Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (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. Additional options are a 15-mile (meet 10 a.m.) or 4-mile family ride (meet at 11 a.m., both at Riverstone Park) along the Prairie Trail in Coeur d’Alene. All proceeds benefit Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Register as a rider and/or for the picnic at www.pancan.org/purpleride. $10-$20. (650) 279-1909.
South Perry Summer Theater - Outdoor movies. 1978 “Superman (PG).” Movies begin at dusk. Bring your own chairs. The Shop Parking Lot, 924 S. Perry St. (509) 534-1647.
The McManus Comedies: “Potluck” - Comedy/dinner theatre written by Patrick F. McManus, starring Tim Behrens. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Rockin’ B Ranch, 3912 N. Idaho Road, Liberty Lake. $35/adults; $10/youth age 10 and younger (includes dinner). Not recommended for children younger than six years of age. (509) 891-9016.
Third Annual “Bogs for Dogs” - Spokane’s finest and fastest 4X4 mud slinging event that raises funds for the care and placement of companion animals. Registration/Tech inspection is 7-10 a.m. Mud Racing starts promptly at 11 a.m. Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. $5/general, free/age 10 and younger; $20/Pit Pass. (509) 209-0089.
ABC Mini Storage Garage Sale - Spokane Humane Society will be there for a “Pet Adoption Day!” Hundreds of fun items at bargain prices and a new furry family member - Priceless! 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 11122 N. Newport Hwy. Free. (509) 979-9996.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk - Walk along a paved walking trail - stroller and wheelchair accessible. Face painting, picnic and more after the walk. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Waterfront Park, Medical Lake. Donation. (509) 474-2759.
Meow! Meow! Storytime & Craft - What goes better with books than cuddly, fuzzy kitties? Join us for some fun stories and then make a cute 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 with “Jamie and the Haunted Lighthouse.” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Scoop, 1001 W. 25th Ave. Free. (509) 535-7171.
Sunday
Peach Festival - Every weekend through Sept. 6. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff, Mead.
Spokane Indians Baseball - Indians vs. Boise Hawks. All home games start at 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St, Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.
Monday
Spokane Indians Baseball - Indians vs. Boise Hawks. All home games start at 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St, Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.
Tuesday
Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. 10 a.m. Free. (509) 444-5356.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. 10:30 a.m. Free. (509) 444-5356.
Wednesday
Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations and times include: 10:30 a.m., Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; 11 a.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350. Free.
Pig Out in the Park - 31st annual food and music festival with food booths and beverage gardens. Live entertainment includes River Acoustic. See full line up of music at www.spokanepigout.com. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Riverfront Park. Free admission. (509) 921-5579.
Toddler Storytime (North) - For ages 18 months-3. 10 a.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.
Toddler Storytime (Shadle) - For ages 18 months-3. 10 a.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.
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 First St. (509) 893-8280. 10:30 a.m. Free.
Preschool Storytime (Shadle) - For children 3-5. 10:30 a.m.