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

Kids and Family

“Happily Ever After” 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.; Saturday performance at 4 p.m. will be signed for the deaf; and Sundays at 1 p.m., through Feb. 16. Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia Ave. $12. (509) 328-4886.

“Charlotte’s Web” The classic children’s story of Charlotte, a barn spider who weaves messages in her web to help her friend Wilbur. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 4 and 7 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m., through Feb. 23. Theater Arts for Children, 2114 N. Pines Road, Suite 3, Spokane Valley. $10/adults; $8/seniors, students, military, children ages 12 and younger. (509) 995-6718.

Toddler & Me: Valentine’s Day Party Why should all the school kids have all the Valentine’s Day fun? Our Valentine’s party is bursting with hearts and treats. For ages 2-4. Held at 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. today, Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $10 members, $12 nonmembers. (509) 624-5437.

Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Through March 20. Preorders are being accepted for Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Do-Si-Dos and Savannah Smiles. $4/Washington, $4.25/Idaho. (509) 747-8091.

Sweethearts’ Date Night! 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. today, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $15/child. (509) 624-5437.

Blood and Guts Explore the human body with Group Health and Mobius Children’s Museum. From the inside out, learn about your skeleton, handle models of your heart and muscles, meet Sneezy Sam, learn about the effects of alcohol, drug, and tobacco use, and try to puzzle out the structure of your brain. Registration recommended. Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. Free with $6 museum admission. (509) 624-5437.

Auntie Jannie’s Valentine’s Storytime Everyone likes to feel special and Valentine’s Day is just one special day to make someone feel good and hear wonderful stories. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Super Saturday: A Campbell House Valentine Spend the day after Valentine’s day with your sweetie, making love notes, dressing up for our photo booth, playing games, and interacting with our living history actors at the MAC’s Campbell House. Saturday, 11 a.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $5/adults, $4/seniors, $3/students. (509) 363-5344.

T.I.D.E.S. Tea A fundraiser for Teamwork In Dance Education Support. Includes a three course tea, silent auction, tea table and entertainment provided by Dance Center of Spokane Competition Team. Sunday, 1-4 p.m., East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone St. $15/adults; $10/children 5-10; 4 and under free. (509) 448-2464. 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. daily. Friday and Monday, Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $45/day. (208) 667-1865.

Northside Tween Club Just for tweens in grades 4-6. Snacks provided. Held the third Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. This week, it’s Go For the Gold - Olympic-inspired challenges. 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

“Have you Seen my New Blue Socks?” Longtime children’s author Eve Bunting has created a beautiful and fun new book. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Legomania - Beach Bases Use your imagination, design and build the ultimate Beach Base. What characters will be in your base? Add cool construction elements like a water slide or aquarium to your base! Join us and make a splash. For ages 4-10. Thursday, 4-5 p.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $10. (509) 624-5437.

“Pride and Prejudice” The Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy will present a play based on Jane Austen’s classic novel. Performances are Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. Coeur d’Alene High School, Auditorium, 5530 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. $8/adults; $5/students. (208) 676-1667.