Things to do

Fri., Oct. 21, 2011

Spokane

Working Women’s Survival Show - Wear your cutest shoes for the Fabulous Footwear contest. Today, 5-9 p.m., Spokane Masonic Center, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. $20, includes appetizers and one drink ticket. Register at www.cherspokane.org.

Family Fun Fall Festival - Food, bingo, games, face painting, country store and baked goods. Fundraiser for Peace Camp 2012. Today, 6-9 p.m., Unity Center of North Spoknae, 4123 E. Lincoln Road. (509) 466-1769

Ignite!’s Riverfront Fright Haunted House - For ages 13 and older. Today-Saturday, 7-11 p.m.; Sunday, 6-9 p.m.; Thursday, 7-9:30 p.m., Riverfront Park IMAX. $8/adults, $6/students. (509) 795-0004, www.ignitetheatre.org

Creepy Hallow - Two paths to choose from. Today-Saturday, 7 p.m.-midnight, Northwest Renaissance Festival site, 6493 Highway 291, 18 miles north of Spokane between mile markers 18 and 19, Nine Mile Falls. $5 per person, per path. (509) 276-7728

Spokane Valley Mission Haunted Pool - Geared for ages 12 and older, but open to all with a parent/guardian. Today-Saturday, 7:30-10 p.m., Spokane Valley Mission Park, 11123 E. Mission Ave. $3/person ($2 with a can of food). (509) 688-0300

Fall Craft Fair - Crafts, baked goods, lunch and dinner Saturday. Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.-noon, St. John Vianney, 503 N. Walnut Road, Spokane Valley. Free admission. (509) 926-7987

Community Fall Festival - Local crafts, homemade baked goods and a quilt raffle, to benefit United Methodist Women mission projects. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Spokane Central United Methodist Church, 518 W. Third Ave. Free admission; $5/lunch. (509) 838-1431

Sustainable Energy Fair - Learn more about electric cars, weatherizing your home, green architecture solutions, masonry ovens and more. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods Co, 32 W. Second Ave., Ste. 200. Free. (509) 368-9378

Hunger Stomp - 5K fun run/walk to benefit Feed Cheney and the Cheney Food Bank. Saturday, 10 a.m., Cheney High School. $15/adults, $10/age 17 and younger. (509) 710-1435

West Valley Outdoor Learning Center Harvest Festival - Live music, fall-themed games, owl shows, pumpkin painting and more. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 8706 E Upriver Drive. $5/suggested donation. (509) 340-1028

Local Refugee Art Auction and Fashion Show - Hosted by World Relief Spokane, to raise awareness of refugee cultures and raise funds for resettlement programs. Silent auction items crafted by refugees will include homemade clothing, jewelry, home decor and art. Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone St. $20/advance, $25/door. (509) 484-9829

Battle of the Chefs - Secret-ingredient cook-off featuring six chefs from River Park Square restaurants; public votes with cash donations benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. Saturday, 2-4 p.m., River Park Square, first floor atrium, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 456-3413

An Evening of Wine Tasting, Brew and Music – Saturday, wine, beer and appetizers 5-9 p.m., with silent auction and music by 6 Foot Swing from 5-7 p.m. and Kathleen Cavender from 7-9 p.m., to benefit St. Patrick’s School. 706 E. Queen Ave. $15 (21 and older only). (509) 435-5874

Autumn Arts and Crafts Festival - Original and finely crafted items. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Washington State University, Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, Pullman. Free admission. (509) 332-5206

North Idaho

Scarywood Haunted Nights - Includes Blood Bayou, Terror Canyon Trail and the Zombiewood Express. Today-Saturday, 7 p.m.-midnight and Thursday, 6:30-10 p.m., Silverwood Theme Park, 27843 N. U.S. Highway 95, Athol, Idaho. $24.99/Thursdays, $29.99/Fridays, $34.99/Saturdays. (208) 683-3400

The Amaizing Corn Maze - Three separate mazes, plus pick a pumpkin, shoot the Corn Cannon, helicopter rides, Tractor Tire Playground and more. Today, 4-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday, 6-10 p.m., across from 3405 N. Beck Road, Hauser, Idaho. $9/adults, $6/ages 5-12 and seniors, free/age 4 and younger; Trail of Terror Haunted Maze is $1 extra for ages 5 and older. (509) 242-CORN, www.theamaizing cornmaze.com/

Post Falls Lions Club Haunted House - Today-Saturday, 6 p.m.-midnight; Sunday-Thursday, 6-10 p.m. Fourth and Post streets, Post Falls. $7 (up to $2 off with nonperishable food items). (208) 457-1076

Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County Beach Party - Hosted wine and beer social hour, wine toss, goldfish games, bottle auction, silent auction, dinner, live auction and music by Strictly Business. Wear your beach attire. Today, 6-11 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene. $75/person. (208) 661-9316

An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe - Lake City Playhouse presents a theatrical production of Poe’s “The Tell Tale Heart,” a modern dance interpretation of “Annabel Lee,” a musical performance of “Evening Star” and poetry readings. Today, 7:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 William St., Post Falls. $10/advance, $15/door. (208) 667-1323

Boo Bash Costume Ball - Saturday, registration 6:45 p.m., cha cha lesson 7 p.m., general dancing and refreshments 8-10 p.m., with prizes for best costumes. Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. $9/adults, $5/teens. (208) 263-6751

Dance Recital - The Kroc Center dance class and local troupes will perform a variety of styles including hip-hop and more. Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m., 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free, donations accepted. (208) 667-1865

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