Family calendar

Today

Ugandan Orphans Choir - Free concerts at Northwest Christian Schools, 1412 W. Central Ave., 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. The 10-member choir consists of five boys and five girls who entertain with cultural drumming, dancing and harmonies. Sponsored by the ministry of Childcare Worldwide. Free. (800) 553-2328.

“Honk!” - Lewis and Clark High School presents a contemporary comic adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Ugly Duckling.” Shows at 7 p.m. Appropriate for all ages. For more information, visit www.tigerdrama.com. Lewis and Clark High School Auditorium, 521 W. Fourth Ave. $8 at the door. (509) 354-7043. Also Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.

Friday

“Treasure Island” - Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Adapted by Joseph George Caruso from Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic adventure novel. Directed by Adam Sharp. Shows at 7 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners building, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. $10/ages 13 and older; $5/children ages 12 and younger. (509) 995-6718. Repeats Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.

Toddler Storytime - For 18 months-3. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356; East Side, 524 S. Stone St.; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes Road. (509) 444-5395; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380. 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.

Saturday

Free Comic Book Weekend - Merlyn’s - Starts at 10 a.m., with free sketches for kids from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Costume contest with prizes, get your picture taken, winners will be contacted by phone. Merlyn’s, 19 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 624-0957.

22nd Annual Mother’s Day Walking Tour - Self-guided historic tour of some Corbin Park historic houses, one of only two historic districts in Spokane. Free carriage rides around the park oval to visit the houses. Noon-4 p.m. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $15. (509) 363-5315.

Ugandan Orphans Choir - Free concerts at Coeur d’Alene Seventh-day Adventist Church, 111 E. Locust Ave., Coeur d’Alene, at 10:45 a.m. The 10-member choir consists of five boys and five girls who entertain with cultural drumming, dancing and harmonies. Sponsored by the ministry of Childcare Worldwide. Free. (800) 553-2328.

Junior Lilac Parade and Storytime - Come to an early storytime with Auntie Violet and then join us outside to watch the Junior Lilac Parade. 9:30 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Junior Lilac Parade - 60th annual event and largest children’s parade in the nation, hosted by the Rotary Club of Spokane. This year’s theme is “Lights, Camera, Action.” The parade doubles as a competition for more than 8,000 middle and junior high school and elementary bands and drill teams along with multiple children’s organizations within the Inland Northwest. Parade route is available at www.spokanejrlilacparade.com. This year’s theme is “Six Decades of Celebration.” 10 a.m. downtown Spokane. Free. (509) 991-8708.

2011 March for Babies - Walk to raise money for March of Dimes research and programs that promote the health of babies. 10 a.m.-noon. Gonzaga University, Jundt Art Museum, 202 E. Cataldo Ave. Donation. (509)328-1920.

Free Comic Book Day - Thousands of free comics will be given away. Special appearances by Batman and Star Wars characters. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Northtown Mall, Division at Wellesley, first floor. Free. (509) 487-4175.

Free Comic Book Day - Giving away thousands of free comics. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. The Comic Book Shop, 1401 N. Division St. Free. (509) 326-7018.

Family Fun Fair - Expo featuring parenting resources and activities for families. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit www.ticketswest.com or pay at the door. Noon-6 p.m. Spokane Convention Center. $8/adults, free/ages 18 and younger. (509) 230-6398.

Mother’s Day Storytime - Come listen to some stories about one of the people who loves you most, and then make a card for her. Noon. Auntie’s Bookstore in River Park Square on skywalk level, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 456-4775.

Sunday

Free Comic Book Weekend - Merlyn’s - Starts at 10 a.m., with free sketches for kids from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Costume contest with prizes, get your picture taken, winners will be contacted by phone. Merlyn’s, 19 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 624-0957.

22nd Annual Mother’s Day Walking Tour - Self-guided historic tour of a chosen allotment of Corbin Park’s historic houses, one of only two historic districts in Spokane. Free carriage rides around the park oval to visit the houses. Held noon-4 p.m. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $15. (509) 363-5315.

Ugandan Orphans Choir - Free concerts at Fourth Memorial Church, 2000 N. Standard St., at 10:30 a.m. The 10-member choir consists of five boys and five girls who entertain with cultural drumming, dancing and harmonies. Sponsored by the ministry of Childcare Worldwide. Free. (800) 553-2328.

Musicfest Northwest Festival Week - The week-long festival attracts more than 1,000 entries every year. Nine divisions (Ballet, Brass, Flute, Guitar, Organ, Piano, Reeds, Strings and Voice) offer adjudicated classes for every skill level from elementary to post-graduate. Nationally renowned independently hired adjudicators give every participant valuable insight and encouragement in a master-class setting. Earn medals and awards. Eight division winners from our Young Artist Section win a cash award and perform with The Spokane Symphony in The Young Artist Concert on May 11. Adjudicator’s Choice winners from each division perform in The Festival Highlights May 13 at 7:30 p.m. Both events take place at Bing Crosby Theater. Gonzaga University and Bing Crosby Theater. Festival viewing is free. (509) 327-3455.

Toddler Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Peace Party - One Peace Many Paths is putting on a party with music, refreshments and lots of fun. 7-10 p.m. Unity Church, 2900 S. Bernard St. Free, donations accepted. (509) 590-8624.

Tuesday

Play and Learn Storytime (Fairfield) - 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. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

Preschool Storytime (Valley) - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Wednesday

2011 Young Artist Concert Musicfest Northwest - Young Artist winners from this year’s festival will perform with the Spokane Symphony, Eckart Preu Music Director, Morihiko Nakahara conducting. See talented future stars from our area chosen by nationally renowned judges. Each Young Artist won their division (Brass, Flute, Classical Guitar, Piano, Reed, String, Voice) and will perform concerto movements or operatic arias. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free Admission. (509) 327-3455.