Events

Today

Mobius Kids Classes - A variety of classes and camps will be offered through Saturday for ages 4-10. Visit www.mobiusspokane.org to view the full list and details. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5-$35. (509) 624-KIDS.

Robin Hood Reads to Kids - Characters from CYT-North Idaho’s fall show of “Robin Hood the Musical” will read to area children as part of the Idaho Family Reading Week. 4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Tuesday

North Spokane Anime Club - Watch Anime, hang out with friends, eat snacks and more. This month’s movie is “Ouran High School Host Club” (Rated TV-14). 3:30 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

After School Special (Fairfield) - “Black as Night.” A different project will be offered every month. For children in grades K-5. 4 p.m., Fairfield Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

Tween Book Club (North) - For youth in grades 4-6. Discuss “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” by Brian Selznick. Also enjoy games and snacks. 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Benefit Night at Ben and Jerry’s - Hosted by Ben and Jerry’s and North Central High School senior, Michaela Freeman; 20 percent of sales will be donated to support a local family in need during the Christmas season. 6-8 p.m., Ben and Jerry’s, Third floor of River Park Square. (509) 455-8500.

Wednesday

Game Day - Presented by Coeur d’Alene Public Library. Part of Family Reading Week. Play games and win prizes. 4-6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, Seagraves Children’s Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315, ext. 438.

After School Special (Argonne) - “Black as Night.” A different project will be offered every month. For children in grades K-5. 4 p.m., Argonne Library, Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250.

Thursday

“Oliver!”- Joel E. Ferris High School Drama Department presents Lionel Bart’s play based on “Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens. Shows today-Saturday at 7 p.m., Joel E. Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $7/advance, $9 at the door. (509) 354-6006.

Baby Lapsit (Deer Park) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months of age. 10:30 a.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 893-8300.

After School Special (Airway Heights) - “Black as Night.” A different project will be offered every month. For children in grades K-5. 3:30 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250.

Build-a-palooza (East Side) - For school-aged children. Use various building supplies to create buildings, bridges, towers and more. 4 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Third Thursday Kids Craft Club - For youth ages 17 and younger. Make a craft and enjoy a snack. 4 p.m., Tekoa Library, 139 S. Crosby St., Tekoa, Wash. Free. (509) 284-3121.

Spokane Valley Anime Club - For grades six and older. Film showing of “Ghost Hound,” rated TV-14. Grab a few pre-Halloween chills as we follow three high school boys investigating strange occurrences in a small mountain village where the world of the dead collides with the world of the living. Snacks, games provided. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Let’s Make Music! (South Hill) - Listen to musical stories, make music with and without instruments and make your own musical instrument to take home. For school-aged children. 4 p.m., South Hill Library, South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Friday

“The Wizard of Oz”- Youth production presented by Pend Oreille Players. Shows today and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse, Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. $10/adults in advance; $12/adults at the door; $5/youth ages 18 and younger. (509) 671-3389.

“Robin Hood the Musical”- Presented by Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho. Shows today and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1756 Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 277-5727.

Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Show – More than 300 artists and crafters. Today, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway at Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6, good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

Holiday Festival of Fair Trade - Ninth annual event presented by Lost Horse Press and the Northwest Fair Trade Network. Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 143 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. Free admission. (208) 255-4410.

Toddler Storytime - For 18 months-3 years. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356; East Side, 524 S. Stone St.; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes. (509) 444-5395; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380. 10 a.m. Free.

Give Thanks Date Night at Mobius Kids - Drop off your children so they can play games, make balloon animals, watch a movie, eat popcorn and more. Complimentary River Park Square parking pass included. Sponsored by River Park Square. Children must be able to use the restroom independently. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Mobius Kids, 808 W. Main Ave. $15 per child. (509) 624-5437, ext. 0.

“Lassie’s Greatest Gift” - Featuring Lassie’s owners Timmy and Ranger Stuart in Christmas episodes from the long-running series. Free snacks will be offered. 7 p.m., Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St. Free. (509) 487-9667.

Saturday

Third Annual SCSO vs. SPD Charity Hockey Game - Spokane County Sheriffs Office takes on the Spokane Police Department at 5 p.m., prior to the Spokane Chiefs game at 7 p.m., Honoring the officers injured or killed in the line of duty. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 535-PUCK.

Best Books for Babies and Toddlers - Workshop will focus on what makes a great book for babies and toddlers and how to select books to read aloud. 10 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Thanksgiving Storytime - Listen to Thanksgiving stories and trace your hand to make a feathery turkey drawing. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Mark Pittman - Utah author signs copies of his illustrated children’s book, “The Hungry Monster.” 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Thanksgiving Storytime and Craft - Share Thanksgiving celebration stories and make a turkey puppet. 1 p.m., Auntie’s at the Square, River Park Square on skywalk level, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 456-4775.

Mis Libritos (My Little Books) - For children and their parents. Join experienced Spanish teacher Marge Andrews for an afternoon of Spanish folktales and stories, read in both Spanish and English. 1 p.m., Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. Free. (509) 325-3001.

Twinkle Twinkle: Star Celebration (Shadle) - Appropriate for school-aged children. Learn all about stars and help with a painting a night sky at the library. 3 p.m., Shadle Library, Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes. Free. (509) 444-5331.

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