Family calendar
Today
Play and Learn Storytime - 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. Library locations include: Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., (509) 893-8390; Airway Heights, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., (509) 893-8250. 10:30 a.m. Free.
Baby Lapsit - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songsand stories. For children up to 18 months. Library locations include: Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St., (509) 893-8340; Deer Park, 208 S. Forest Ave., (509) 893-8300. 10:30 a.m. Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.
Ongoing
Bighorn Outdoor Adventure Show - Sponsored by the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council. Sports and recreation show with family-friendly attractions, fishing world, silver mind, laser shot, archery range and more. Today-Friday, noon-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission specials: $5 ticket voucher coupons available at Cabela’s to be exchanged at the ticket booth and is good for all four days. Also, purchase tickets at any Aslin Finch retail location to receive $1 off adult admissions. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $9/adults, $8/military, students and seniors, free/age 6 and younger with parents. Admission is good for all four days.
Friday
SFCC Planetarium - Public shows at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Seating begins 15 minutes prior to the show. Advance purchase required in person at SFCC Cashier’s Office in the Student Union Building, Building 17; or by phone. Tickets may be purchased three weeks in advance. Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $6/adults, $3/age 18 and younger. (509) 533-3569.
Spokane Home and Garden Show - 36th annual event. Noon-8 p.m.m Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $8/adults, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 534-5380.
Saturday
Wieners on Parade - Dachshund Rescue NW - Join the Dachshund Club of Spokane members with your wiener dog to walk in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Spokane. Dress you and your dogs or wagons and strollers up in green. Email dragoonfr@hotmail.com for more details. Meet near the Spokane Arena, southeast corner of the parking lot at 10:30 a.m. Free. (509) 796-2140.
21st Annual Auction and Fundraiser - Items preview 4:30-5 p.m. Dinner of corned beef and cabbage, baked macaroni and cheese, hot dogs from 5-6 p.m. Silent auction throughout evening. Live auction begins at 6 p.m. Free child care provided beginning at 6 p.m. Benefits youth camping and activities. Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road, Spokane Valley. $10/dinner. (509) 924-7262.
“Go, Dog. Go!” - Adapted by Allison Gregory and Stephen Dietz, from the book “Go, Dog. Go!” by P.D. Eastman. 1 p.m. Spokane Falls Community College, Spartan Theatre, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $12/adults; $10/children. (509) 325-SEAT.
Monday
Toddler Play and Learn Storytime (Valley) - For children 18 months-3 years. 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.