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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Kids and Family

Kids Explore & Discover Club Marble Roller Coasters – Flex your physics knowledge and build a roller coaster for marbles making them go down, over, under and around! Free. Monday, 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350; Tuesday, 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley, (509) 893-8400; Wednesday, 3 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake, (509) 893-8330; Thursday, 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood, (509) 893-8260.

“Happily Ever After” Continues through Feb. 16. Through a series of misadventures, the characters from “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” and “The Three Little Pigs” learn the importance of friendship, trust and tolerance. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 1 and 4 p.m.; the Feb. 15 performance at 4 p.m. will be signed for the deaf; and Sundays at 1 p.m. Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia Ave. $12. (509) 328-4886.

Family Dance and Potluck Easy circle, line, contra, folk and novelty dances with live music for family fun. Designed to encourage young dancers and beginners to move to music and give families quality time together. All of the dances are taught by Susan Dankovich, local contra caller and director of the Silver Spurs Youth Folk Dancers. Potluck at 6:30 p.m. and dancing begins at 7 p.m. Friday, St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free. (509) 533-9955.

“Treasure Island” Fifty children, grades K-12, and the Missoula Children’s Theatre Tour actors and directors, will perform in this original musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s epic novel “Treasure Island.” Shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Moscow High School, 402 E. Fifth St., Moscow. $6/adults; $4/youth. (208) 883-3267.

Be Mine! Drop in to any Spokane Public Library branch and make a valentine. We’ll provide the supplies; you get to create your own card for someone special. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (509) 444-5336.

“Junkyard” Storytime and Craft Come hear this fun new story by Mike Austin and stay as we make art from random odds and ends. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey Vs. Kelowna. Wednesday. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10-$22. (509) 535-7825.

Valentine’s Day Storytime and Craft Hear beautiful and sometimes silly stories about Valentine’s Day and make a gift you can give to someone special. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Looking ahead

School’s Out Day Camp Kroc staff provide quality programming when school is not in session with activities including swimming, rock climbing, cooking, crafts, games and more. Lunch and snack provided. Ages 6-13. Starts 9 a.m. Feb. 14, Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $45/day. (208) 667-1865.

Toddler and Me: Valentine’s Party Join us for a fun time bursting with hearts, treats and all the trappings a Valentine’s Day party should have. Parents stay and play with their little ones in these fun-packed classes. Ages 2-4. Registration recommended. Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $10/members, $12/nonmembers. (509) 624-5437.

Sweethearts’ Date Night! It’s the perfect combination. Parents can enjoy an evening out while the kiddos play at Mobius Children’s Museum. We’ll have fun playing games, making sweet candy concoctions, having a heart hunt and watching a movie. Children must be able to use the restroom independently. Feb. 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $15/child. (509) 624-5437.