Kids and families

Arts and Crafts with Kayla and Tucker Simple crafts for young children. Saturday, Shenanigan’s Toy Emporium, 312 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $2.50. (208) 664-0955.

Make a Paper Plate Snow Globe Make this craft during library hours. Free. Saturday, Spokane Public Library - Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave., (509) 444-5336; Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St., (509) 444-5380; South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St., (509) 444-5385.

Make a Snowflake Day Drop by anytime during open library hours to make a classic craft. Bring your creativity, supplies provided. Saturday, East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5375.

Freeman Cares 4 Kids Students from the high school’s FBLA chapter will take care of kids from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. so parents can go Christmas shopping. Activities include basketball, crafts, moves and games. Free, donations appreciated. Freeman High School, 14626 S. Jackson Road, Rockford. (509) 291-3721.

A Taste of Gingerbread Decorate a gingerbread house or man and help support a local nonprofit. Proceeds benefit the ISAAC Foundation. Saturday, 10 a.m.- noon, West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt St. $20/gingerbread house; $10/gingerbread man. (509) 325-1515.

Holiday Cookie Class Let the kids make cookies while you finish your Christmas shopping. Call to reserve a seat for a child age 8 or older. Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Gourmet Way, 8222 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $25. (208) 762-1333.

Teddy Bear Tea Bring your favorite stuffed friend for this special story time with treats. Saturday, 11 a.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5395. Saturday, 4 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Holiday Singalong With Mudgy and Santa - Mudgy and Millie will be on hand along with Santa Claus. Bring cameras for photos. Book signing available. Saturday, 11 a.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave. Free. (208) 769-2380.

“Itty Bitty School Bus Kitty Christmas” Story time with author Katie Youngren. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Santa Float Visit Santa and his helpers from Spokane County Fire District 9 as they collect nonperishable items for the Mead Food Bank. Saturday, 2 p.m., Spokane County Fire District 9, 606 W. Hastings Road. (509) 466-4602.

“Sound of Music” Sing along with this classic film starring Julie Andrews. Saturday, 2 p.m., Spokane Public Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5300.

Shalena’s Breakfast with Santa 29th annual sausage and eggs, pancake, biscuits and gravy, with orange juice and coffee. Proceeds this year benefit 7-year-old Serina, of Coeur d’Alene, who has leukemia. Sunday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Hauser Lake Fire Station, 10728 N. Hauser Lake Road. $3/person or $10/family. (208) 659-4922.

“Light for the Journey” Holiday Concert Spokane Area Youth Choirs and guests perform holiday favorites. Sunday, 3 p.m., Westminster Congregational Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St. $8. (509) 624-7992.

Art Club Monday, 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Tween Club: Clue Done It A crime has been committed, and we need your help to solve it. Tuesday, 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

“The Mysterious Benedict Society” Teen Book Club discussion. Tuesday, 4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, Gozzer Room, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315.

Mobius Children’s Museum - Dream Snow We’ll read Eric Carle’s story and make a snowman to hang. For ages 2-4. Parents stay and play. Wednesday, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Mobius Kids, 808 W. Main Ave. $10/members, $12/nonmembers. (509) 624-5437.

Miniature Playgrounds For grades K-5. Free. Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park, (509) 893-8300; Thursday, 4 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, (509) 893-8390.

Teen Craft - Ornaments Thursday, 4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315.

Mrs. Claus and Friends Tales from the North Pole and Christmas carols. Treats for all. Free. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St. (208) 773-1506.