Events

Today

Afternoons in the Greenhouse - Presented by YMCA of the Inland Northwest/The Green Way Program. Children in grades one and up will learn about growing plants, make crafts and explore along a nature trail. Today-Friday, Nature Smart. Each session runs Monday-Friday from 4:15-5 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Valley YMCA Greenhouse, 2421 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $15/session. (509) 777-9622, ext. 206.

Spokane Indians Baseball - Today-Tuesday vs. Tri-City Dust Devils. 6:30 p.m., Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St, Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.

Free Summer Movies at the Garland Theater - Showing today-Friday, “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.” All shows are at 9:30 a.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. Free. (509) 327-1050.

Make Waves in the Kitchen (Deer Park) - Part of Summer Reading 2010. Jonathan Holden, executive chef from Spencer’s, will show teens how to create tasty and healthy snacks. 1 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 893-8300.

Coeur d’Alene Downtown Concert Series - Coeurimba, African rhythm. 6-8:30 p.m., Sherman Square Park, 316 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-3162.

Free Family Film Festival - Coeur d’Alene - Showing today-Thursday: “Rugrats in Paris” (G) and “Kung Fu Panda” (PG). Shows at 10 a.m. (two different theaters). Riverstone Cinemas, 2416 Old Mill Loop, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-8185.

Free Family Film Festival - Spokane Valley - Showing today-Thursday: “Wallace and Gromit” (G) and “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” (PG). Shows at 10 a.m. (two different theaters). Spokane Valley Cinemas, 14760 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 922-2590.

Hayden Concert Series - Meet Revolver. Beatles tribute. 6-8:30 p.m., Hayden City Park, 8930 N. Government Way, Hayden. Free. (208) 667-3162.

Calling All Writers (Valley) - Teens are invited to join in an afternoon of writing games. Bring your ideas and your friends. Snacks will be provided. Sign up by calling or visiting the library. 1 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Barnes & Noble Storytime - Listen to a story about bugs, make a bug craft and enjoy a treat. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.

Pajama Storytime - For all ages. Wear your pj’s and bring a teddy bear while enjoying a healthy snack, stories, songs and fingerplays. 7 p.m., Colfax Library, Second Floor of US Bank Building, Colfax. Free. (509) 397-4366.

Thursday

Browne’s Addition Summer Concerts - Meet up at 5 p.m. at Overlook Park for a tour of the refinished park and trail system, walk to Coeur d’Alene Park at 6 p.m. for eclectic groove rock with Angela Marie. Free. (509) 218-9398.

“Babies” - Documentary simultaneously follows four babies around the world. Shows today-Saturday.7:30 p.m. daily, Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $7/adults, $6/seniors and students, $4/kids. (208) 263-9191.

It’s a Mystery (Otis Orchards) - For children in grades K-5. 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Coeur d’Alene Street Fair - Today-Sunday. 19th annual event featuring more than 200 vendors offering a variety of food, fine art and crafts. Held in conjunction with Art on the Green at North Idaho College and Taste of the Coeur d’Alenes. Downtown, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 415-0116.

Free Outdoor Movies in Airway Heights - “The Blind Side (PG-13).” Sponsored by Motion Auto Supply. Dusk, Sunset Park, Airway Heights. Free.

Liberty Lake Days 2010 - Friday Night Car Cruise for classics and collectibles tonight from 7-9 p.m., register at 6:30 p.m. at Meadowwood Lane at Mission Ave. Watch the cars cruise Mission to Country Vista Drive to Liberty Lake Road and along Appleway back to Meadowwood. Saturdays events in Pavillion Park include free carnival games from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., bed races at 9 a.m., a car show open to all classic or collectible vehicles, valve cover races at noon, races, pie eating contest, egg toss, music. A parking shuttle will be available from Liberty Lake Elementary School. (509) 755-6708.

Swim and a Movie - Northside Aquatics Facility - Bring the family and enjoy the pool while watching the animated movie “Planet 51.” Tonight and Saturday. 6-10 p.m., 18120 N. Hatch Road. $6/general, $3/ages 3-5, free/ages 2 and younger. (509) 468-5107.

Free Summer Movies at the Empire Theatre - Family movies start at 7:30 p.m. Showing tonight: “The Widow’s Might.” From the creators of “Bubble Trouble” and “Heartstrings” comes an all new feature-length comedy adventure, not rated. 126 S. Crosby, Tekoa, Wash. Free.

Jelly Belly on Tour - Taste the newest Jelly Belly flavors and enjoy a variety of activities. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Spokandy Chocolatier, 1412 W. Third Ave. (800) 323-9380.

SpoCon Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention - Today-Sunday. SpoCon is Spokane’s local nonprofit Sci-Fi and Fantasy Convention. Proceeds from the convention are donated to local school libraries to promote reading of science fiction and fantasy literature. 3-5 p.m., 1161 N. Astor St. $35/general, free/age 12 and younger if accompanied by an adult. (509) 362-2931.

Free Outdoor Movies - Liberty Lake - “Mary Poppins,” (G). Shown at dusk, Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 755-6726.

Airway Heights Festival - Annual celebration features 27th annual Ford open car show for all models and motorcycles, live music, food booths, children’s activities arts and crafts vendors. Sunset Park, Airway Heights. (509) 244-4845.

Free Carrousel Rides - The El Katif Shriners will hand out free tickets to children for rides on the Looff Carrousel in Riverfront Park before the Shriners parade. 10-11 a.m., Riverfront Park. (509) 714-6169.

Barnes & Noble Storytime - Story will be “Harry the Dirty Dog” by Gene Zion and Margaret Bloy Graham. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.

Woof! Woof! Storytime and Craft - Listen to stories about man’s best friend. Afterward, make puppy dog ears so you can act out the stories at home. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Camp Fire 100-year Celebration - Enjoy a cruise to Camp Sweyolakan, followed by a day of activities including swimming, archery, the giant swing, canoeing, and in the evening a Centennial Fire and a wish boat ceremony. Reservations required. 2-11 p.m. Board at Independence Point at Coeur d’Alene’s City Park, Coeur d’Alene. $15/adults, $5/ages 4-17, free/ages 3 and younger. (509) 747-6191, ext. 7.

Junior Instrument Petting Zoo - Try out string, wind and percussion instruments with members of Spokane’s Junior Orchestras. 2-4 p.m., Mobius Kids, 808 W. Main Ave., Lower Level. Free with museum admission. (509) 624-KIDS.

Swim and a Movie - Southside Aquatics Facility - Bring the family and enjoy the pool while watching the animated movie “Planet 51.” 6-10 p.m., 3724 E. 61st. $6/general, $3/ages 3-5, free/ages 2 and younger. (509) 448-5090.

Sunday

Spokane Valley Elks Classic Car Show - Fifth annual event hosted by the Elks Lodge to benefit the Washington Elks therapy program for children. Activities will include music, food, awards, and more. Register 9 a.m.-11 a.m.; Show and Shine, 11 a.m.-noon; judging will take place at noon. Lunch available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road, Spokane Valley. $7/lunch. (509) 928-2818.

Kayak and Luau on the Little Spokane River - For ages 10 and older. Paddle along the river and enjoy a family-style Hawaiian dinner from Aloha Island Grill. Pre-registration is required. Sponsored by the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. 1-5 p.m., Little Spokane River, Nine Mile Falls. $37. (509) 625-6200.

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