Kids and family

Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting Ceremony Families can enjoy face painting and holiday music while warming up with free hot chocolate and candy canes beginning at 6 p.m. Santa arrives at 7 p.m. Friday , River Park Square, Atrium, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 363-0304.

“The Christmas Toy Shop” Through Dec. 15. Presented by Spokane Children’s Theatre. In a quiet town, a mysterious man and his funny-looking assistant arrive in search of an empty store. With luck they find what they need and set to work. Suddenly the store is transformed into a toy shop, immediately capturing the attention of the town folk. Shows are Friday-Sunday; times vary. Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia St. $10-$12. (509) 328-4886.

Community Library Network Youth Programs Family Read Week Mini Carnival, Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon at Athol Library, 30399 Third St., Athol. Free. (208) 683-2979.

“Eek! Bugs in My Hair!” Storytime Hear the newest book by David Shannon. By the end of storytime, you may be feeling a little itchy. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Family Concert with Ruby Devine Ruby Devine’s vocals and bluesy banjo are sure to have feet of all sizes tappin’ along. Join her as she brings the sweet sounds of American folk music into the library. Come in to celebrate, listen, and sing along. Saturday, 11:30 a.m., Downtown Library , 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5336.

Catching Fire! Join us in a “Hunger Games”-inspired competition. Strategy is everything – test your survival skills as we compete in a variety of games and activities. May the odds be ever in your favor. For grades 6 and older. Saturday, 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Squishy Circuits How do we light things up, make noise and get things moving? Let’s find out. Join us to build a squish sculpture complete with lights, motion and sound, and learn a bit about electrical currents. Appropriate for school-age children. Saturday, 3 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

No School? No Problem! Drop in to the library while school is out. Create an artistic masterpiece, face off over a board game, work on your Wii skills or do all three! Children age 5 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Monday, 1 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake, (509) 893-8330; and Tuesday, 1 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights, (509) 893-8250.

Pajama Party with Santa Bring your child’s favorite stuffed animal, blanket or book and capture a magical and memorable moment. Bring a new unwrapped toy to donate for Toys for Tots. Make a $3 donation for Toys for Tots and receive a customized email letter from Santa on Christmas Eve. Held Tuesdays through Dec. 17 starting at 6 p.m. Spokane Valley Mall, 14740 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley.

Books are Fun Book and Gift Fair Book and gift items for all ages at discounted prices. All proceeds benefit the Relay for Life. Open to the public. Tuesday, noon-3 p.m., Providence St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, 500 E. Webster, Chewelah, Wash. Free admission. (509) 953-3246.

School’s Out Day Camp Make new friends, discover new talents, learn new skills. Kroc staff provide quality programming when school is not in session. Camp days are action packed with activities like swimming, rock climbing, cooking, crafts, games and more. Lunch and snack provided. Ages 6-13. Register online at www.kroccda.org Tuesday and Wednesday, Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $45/day. (208) 667-1865.

Thanksgiving Preschool Storytime and Craft Time to remember all we have and those who love us. Come hear Thanksgiving stories and make fun turkeys. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Looking ahead

The Coeur d’Alene Resort Holiday Light Show Includes a lighted parade through downtown, Christmas carols, candle lighting and an incredible fireworks show over Lake Coeur d’Alene. Nov. 29, 5 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 765-4000.