Arrow-right Camera
The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Kids and families

A T-Rex Named Sue See a fully assembled skeleton cast of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered. Through Jan. 4. Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. $10/adults, $9/seniors and military, $7/kids, free/age three and younger. (509) 321-7133.

Ugly Sweater Day Kick off the holiday season with Ugly Sweater Day at the children’s museum. The staff will be wearing theirs and hope you will wear yours, too. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. Free with museum admission. (509) 624-5437.

Arts and Crafts with Kayla and Tucker Each Saturday morning during the holiday season, Kayla and Tucker will be helping make arts and crafts. Simple enough for young children. Saturday, Shenanigan’s Toy Emporium, 312 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $2.50. (208) 664-0955.

Make a Snowflake Day Drop by during open library hours at the Downtown, Hillyard, Indian Trail and South Hill branches to make this classic craft. No two snowflakes are alike, especially when you make them yourself. Bring your creativity; we’ll have all the supplies. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.. Free. (509) 444-5300.

Little Elves Everywhere Make elf ears and shoes to wear during the holiday season. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. Free with museum admission. (509) 624-5437.

“The Magic Mailbox: A Journey to the North Pole” Storytime Author Jessica Clark will present a special storytime, reading her new Christmas book and sharing some holiday cheer. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Teddy Bear Tea Bring your favorite stuffed friend for this special storytime with treats. Saturday, 11 a.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5375.

Ice Skating with the Snow Sisters! Ice skate with your favorite “Frozen” characters. Price includes skate rental. Saturday, 5 p.m., Riverfront Park, Ice Palace, 507 N. Howard St. $15. (509) 220-5586.

Yule Sing Your Eye Out! Christmas singalong featuring songs from “Frozen.” Family-friendly event; ugly sweaters encouraged. Saturday, 5 p.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. $5. (509) 327-1050.

Free Dance Workshop Cena Bean, Mikaela Ostrander and former WSU Crimson Girl Rachel Pederson, will teach contemporary, ballet and jazz for ages 6 and older. Saturday or Sunday at 5:30 p.m., Inspirations Dance Studio, 3621 E. Springfield Ave. Free. (509) 998-2058.

Cross-Country Ski Lessons Ages 13 and older. Learn basic cross-country skiing skills at Mt. Spokane Selkirk Nordic Area, taught by PSIA certified cross-country ski instructors. Includes: skis, boots, poles, fees, instruction and transportation. Sunday, 10 a.m., Yoke’s Fresh Market – Mead, 14202 N. Market St., Mead. $36/adult; $31/youth age 13-17 (with adult). (509) 625-6200.

Pokemon Club We play for fun, not for keeps. You can bring your own deck, or use ours. All ages welcome. Children 6 and younger should be accompanied by an adult. Monday, 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Camp Youth Winter Adventure Two-day camp; not overnight. Kids ages 9-12 can learn cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort from our PSIA certified instructors and romping around in the snow through old growth cedar forests. Transportation, snowshoes, skiing equipment, trail passes and instruction provided. Monday-Tuesday, 8 a.m., Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division St. $79. (509) 625-6200.

Winter Multi-Sport Camp A day of fun and games, including basketball, volleyball, futbal/soccer, whiffleball, dodge ball and pickleball. For grades 1-6. Registration required. Monday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave., Liberty Lake. $30/morning session; $55/all day. (509) 927-0602.

Elves Workshop Little elves will be creating, crafting and painting gifts and ornaments for their friends and families at this winter break camp. For ages 4-8. Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $25. (509) 624-5437.

Gingerbread Houses Decorate gingerbread houses and ornaments with candy, frosting, marshmallows and more while listening to holiday music at this winter break camp. For ages 4-8. Tuesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $20/members, $25/nonmembers. (509) 624-5437.