events
Today
Free Summer Movies at the Garland Theater - Showing today-Friday, “How to Train Your Dragon” rated PG. All shows are at 9:30 a.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. Free. (509) 327-1050.
Free Family Movie Series at HREI - “Remember the Titans (PG).” 8:30 p.m., Bring a blanket and chairs. Concessions available for purchase. The Human Rights Education Institute, 414 W. Mullan Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 292-2359.
Tuesday
$1 Family Film Festival - Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas - Doors open at 9 a.m. and two movies play at the same time (10 a.m.). Showing today, Wednesday, and Thursday: “Furry Vengeance” (PG); and “Shrek Forever After” (PG). Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas, 14760 E. Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley. $1. (800) 326-3264.
Where Do You Live? - Help create a mural at the library. For children in grades K-5. Library locations and times include: 2 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. Free.
Wednesday
Hayden Concert Series - Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m. through Aug. 3. Generations, big band rock and roll. 6-8:30 p.m., Hayden City Park, 8930 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho. Free. (208) 667-3162.
Tessellations! Sree Nandagopal (Argonne) - For children in grades K-5. Learn about the ancient mathematical art of tessellations. Make patterns that combine art with math. Learn a South Indian Folk dance and also try on a saree. 2 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8260.
Peach Boy a Kamishibai Tale (Medical Lake) - For children in grades K-5. Listen to a story told in the Japanese style of kamishibai, make a craft and look at authentic Japanese costumes. 2 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. Free. (509) 893-8330.
Bagpipes at the Library (Deer Park) - For children in grades K-5. A drummer and piper will perform traditional Scottish music. 2 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 893-8300.
Thursday
“Once on This Island”- Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre production. Shows Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Runs through July 31. Schuler Performing Art Center in Boswell Hall at NIC, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $39.95/adults, $35.95/seniors, $25.95/children ages 6-12. (208) 769-7780.
Peach Boy a Kamishibai Tale (Fairfield) - For children in grades K-5. Listen to a story told in the Japanese style of kamishibai, make a craft and look at authentic Japanese costumes. 2 p.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.
Bagpipes at the Library (Cheney) - For children in grades K-5. A drummer and piper will perform traditional Scottish music. 2 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280.
Tessellations! Sree Nandagopal (Otis Orchards) - For children in grades K-5. Learn about the ancient mathematical art of tessellations. Make patterns that combine art with math. 2 p.m., Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390.
Cherry Pickers’ Trot and Pit Spit - Walk in this four-mile trot. Event also includes a Cherry Pit Spit contest. Visit greenbluffgrowers.com. 6 p.m., Green Bluff, 10321 E. Day-Mt. Spokane Road, Mead. (509) 238-4709.
Friday
Julyamsh Pow Wow - Coeur d’Alene Tribal Encampment and Pow Wow - The largest outdoor powwow in the Northwest hosting dancers and drummers. Today-Sunday, 8 a.m. to midnight, grand entry tonight at 7 p.m. Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. Greyhound Park and Event Center, 5100 W. Riverbend Ave., Post Falls. Free admission; $5/parking. (800) 523-2464, ext. 7273.
Ride The West - The Ranch Event - Ninth annual event features clinics and demonstrations on equine education. Exhibitors of equine related products, concessions, entertainment, bison field tours, Toys for Tots cowboy breakfast, cowboy church, horsedrawn wagon rides, wilderness camp, overnight camping, shopping. Today, 5-9 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 15420 W. Four Mound Road, Nine Mile Falls. $5/day. (509) 466-9639.
Student One-Act Performances - Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Three plays directed by student actors, Alaina Bowers, Ashley Stenson and Ashley Chavez. Shows today-Sunday at 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. $10/adults, $5/children ages 12 and younger. (509) 995-6718.
Riverfront Park Friday $1 Family Fun Night - Friday nights from 5-9 p.m. through Sept. 2, Pavilion Rides, mini-golf and the carrousel are $1 each. The SkyRide and tour train are not included. $1 hot dogs are available at the Pavilion restaurant. 507 N. Howard St. $1 per ride. (509) 625-6601.
Saturday
Free Outdoor Movies - Spokane Valley - 9:15 p.m., “Despicable Me,” rated PG. There will be an hour of free activities in the park provided by Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Department prior to the start of each movie. Mirabeau Point Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 720-5408.
Cruzin the Palouse to Latah - Fifth annual open car and truck show. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the park on Main St.; cars need to be parked by 10 a.m. with awards ceremony at 2 p.m. 35 miles south of Spokane Valley on Highway 27, Latah. $10/registration, $5/students with ID. (509) 286-3120.
Northwest Renaissance Festival - Today and Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Enjoy entertainment including knights, peasant and gypsies, battle chess, mud beggars, music merriment and jousting. 6493 Highway 291, 18 miles north of Spokane, between mile markers 18 and 19, Nine Mile Falls. $10/adults, $6/ages 6-12 and seniors, $35/family. (509) 276-7728.
Hayden Days Festival Celebration - Events begin with a Northern Lakes Fire District pancake breakfast from 7-9:30 a.m. at the fire station with a parade to follow at 10 a.m. on Government Way from Hayden Avenue to Honeysuckle Avenue. Hayden Peak Health and Wellness will present a free Zumba demonstration at 1 p.m., there will be a car show, beer & wine garden, Cow Chip Bingo, food, crafts, face-painting, bouncy houses, dunk tank, games and more throughout the day. The Kelly Hughes Band will play from 6-9 p.m. downtown Hayden, Idaho. Free. (208) 209-1080.
Free Storybook Costume Contest for Kids - Children ages 4-12 are invited to a costume contest and invited to dress up as their favorite storybook character. Children will be judged in three age groups: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12. There will be a top prize awarded in each age category. Hosted by Martin Luther King Center. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Barnes & Noble Northtown Mall, Division Street at Wellesley Avenue. Free. (509) 455-8722.
Summer Storytime - Celebrate the season with a story, a summer craft and eat a treat from the Cafe. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.
Mosquito Day Storytime - 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
Game and Activity Hour – Noon, Auntie’s Bookstore in River Park Square on skywalk level, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 456-4775.
Sunday
Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series - Bram Brata, teenage steel drum orchestra. 1-4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene City Park downtown, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-3162.
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