Kids and Families
Children/Family
ArtFest 2013 Three days of fine music, good food and the popular Make-It-Art children’s hands-on art making area, and more than 160 fine artists and craftspeople. Hours are today, noon-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be live music until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Coeur d’ Alene Park, Browne’s Addition. Free admission. (509) 456-3931.
Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Waterpark Includes admission to both parks with more than 65 rides, attractions and shows. Today, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; during June open Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Waterpark open Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; daily June 3-7 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and daily June 8-30, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Visit www.silverwoodthemepark.com for more information. Silverwood Theme Park, 27843 N. Highway 95, Athol. $43.99/ages 8-64, $22.99/ages 3-7 and seniors, free/2 and younger; $5/parking. (208) 683-3400.
Annual Live Exhibit Appaloosa exhibit through mid-October. Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Appaloosa Museum, 2720 W. Pullman Road, Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-5578.
Free Access Day at Washington State Parks A Discovery Pass will not be needed June 1 in honor of National Trails Day and June 8 and 9 in honor of National Get Outdoors Day and Department of Fish and Wildlife Free Fishing weekend. Washington State Parks. Free. (360) 902-8844.
Spokane Festival of Speed Historic Car Races Saturday and Sunday. Gates open 9 a.m. daily. Spokane County Raceway, 750 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $10/general, free/age 12 and younger and all with military ID; tickets available at TicketsWest or at the gate. (509) 991-3143.
16th Annual ChalkArtWalk Annual event celebrating community pride and giving kids (and adults) an opportunity to show off in a positive way by harnessing and directing that graffiti urge. Drawing stops and judging begins at 3 p.m. Free and open to all. Cash prizes and merchandise will be awarded for first, second and third place in each of five age groups. The entry judged “Best of Show” also receives a prize package, and the winning artwork will be printed on the 2014 ChalkArtWalk T-shirts. The first 100 contestants to sign up will receive a free T-shirt featuring last year’s Best of Show winner, Brooke Plastino. A basic selection of chalk and hair spray fixative will be provided free, but participants are encouraged to bring their own chalk. Oil-based pastels are not allowed. New this year is entertainment provided by Tommy G and a vendor fair through 5 p.m. Local merchants will have specials running all day. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., sidewalks of the Hillyard Historic Business District, Market Street and Queen Avenue. Free. (509) 489-0624.
Kids Safety Fair The ninth annual Safety Fair will emphasize bike, water and car safety; offer tours of emergency vehicles; and provide information about emergency contact cards and the Amber Alert system. Free hot dogs and other lunch items will be provided. For more information, call (208) 882-1533. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Eastside Marketplace, 1420 S. Blaine St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-1533.
Trinity Catholic School “Cow Plop” Street Carnival This year’s theme is “May the Plops Be With You … And Also With You!” Featuring a mechanical bull, pony/horse rides, games, arts and crafts, face painting and two live cows. Pizza available for purchase from Pizza Rita, among other favorite carnival foods. More than 50 cash prizes from $25-$2,000. Saturday, 11 a.m., Trinity Catholic School, 1306 W. Montgomery Ave. Games start at 25 cents. (509) 327-9159.
Looking ahead
Bad Science Fridays! June 7, “Dowsing and Dead People,” ever heard of the ideomotor effect? It’s incredibly powerful and can even make you think you’re talking to dead people or sensing treasure with your mind. Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. $10/adults, $7/ages 4-17, free/age 3 and younger. (509) 443-5669.
Fairfield Flag Day Fun for the whole family. Fun run, fireman’s breakfast, parades, vendors, beer garden, entertainment, kids’ games and more. June 8, 7 a.m., Main Street, Fairfield. (509) 283-2366.
Spokane Felts Field Neighbor Day Third annual event. Bring the family for a fun day celebrating aircraft and historic Felts Field. Tour classic airplanes, marvel at pilots’ skills in formation flyovers, view lots of aircraft, even take a biplane ride for a fee. Food is available at EAA hangar and The Skyway Cafe. The terminal and other buildings on the grounds are on the National Register of Historic Places. June 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Felts Field, 6105 E. Rutter Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. 1 (800) 493-7515.
10th Annual Parade of Paws A fun-packed two- or four-mile walk to benefit the animals at the Spokane Humane Society waiting for a forever home. You, your dog, family, co-workers and friends are all welcome to join in the fun for a great cause. Day-of-event registration starts at 8 a.m. Early registration is available Friday, June 7, from noon to 7 p.m. Collect pledges from family, friends, co-workers and anyone else. All walkers will receive a special goody bag. Collect $100 and you’ll get a Parade of Paws T-shirt, too. June 8, 10 a.m., Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. Pledge walk - no charge. (509) 467-5235, ext. 211.
Spokane County Fire District 9 Annual Demo Day & Wellness Fair - Featuring demonstrations of auto accident rescue techniques and live firefighting. Also, demonstrations of cliff rescues, hands-on CPR training, firetruck and station tours, Kids Junior Challenge Course, volunteer information, and information from numerous community organizations. Spokane Solid Waste will be giving away free compost bins in exchange for your old burn barrel. June 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Station 92/SCFD9 Training Center, 3801 E. Farwell Road, Mead. Free. (509) 466-4602.