Family calendar
Today
“Big River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” - Musical presented by North Central High School. Shows at 7:30 p.m. North Central High School, 1600 N. Howard St. $7/general admission, $6/NC, GSL students and senior citizens. (509) 354-6240.
Toddler Play and Learn Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3years. 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.
Play and Learn Storytime (Otis Orchards) - 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. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390.
Chase Youth Awards - 7:30 p.m. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 624-1200.
Ongoing
“Crime Lab Detective” Exhibit at Mobius Kids - Lift fingerprints, examine DNA and search for forensic clues. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/general, $4.75/seniors and military, free/age one year and younger. (509) 624-KIDS.
Friday
“Big River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” - Musical presented by North Central High School. Shows at 7:30 p.m. North Central High School, 1600 N. Howard St. $7/general admission, $6/NC, GSL students and senior citizens. (509) 354-6240.
Play Time - All ages. Blue Door Players will improvise with children’s toys such as hula hoops, yo-yo’s, jump ropes and more. Fridays through March 26 at 8 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.
“Beauty and the Beast” - 7 p.m. Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. $7/general, $5/ages 12 and younger. (509) 892-5413.
Baby Lapsit (Valley) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months of age. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Food distribution - Second Harvest will distribute free food and fresh produce from its mobile food bank truck to anyone who needs it. No appointment or documentation is required and the distribution does not count as a food bank visit. Those seeking food are asked to bring their own box. Noon-2 p.m. Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. (509) 924-2350.
Spaghetti feed - Dine on spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert to benefit the Tri Community Grange. 4-8 p.m. Tri Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. $7 adults, $4 children, ages 5 and younger free. (509) 926-3803.
Saturday
“Big River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” - Musical presented by North Central High School. Shows at 7:30 p.m. North Central High School, 1600 N. Howard St. $7/general admission, $6/NC, GSL students and senior citizens. (509) 354-6240.
“Beauty and the Beast” - 7 p.m. Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. $7/general, $5/ages 12 and younger. (509) 892-5413.
Inland Northwest RC Swap Meet - For fans of radio control model airplanes, find engines, motors, kits, complete models, various bits and pieces all for sale at phenomenal prices. Open to the public. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Covenant United Methodist Church, 15515 N. Gleneden Drive (just off Wandermere Road, north of the Wandermere Golf Course). $3/adults; $1/ages 13-18, free/age 11 and younger; $5/family, $10/table rental. (509) 979-8786.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Visit www.friendlysonsofstpatrick.com. Noon through downtown Spokane. Free. (509) 880-2785.