Kids and family

Riverfront Park Ice Palace - The outdoor covered skating rink is open for the season until Sunday. Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $4.50/ages 13 and older, $3.50/ages 3-12, seniors and military with ID, $3.50/skate rental. (509) 625-6601.

“Willy Wonka” - Continues through Sunday. Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, presented by CYT (Christian Youth Theater). An enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory - or suffer the consequences. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $14.50-$15.50. 1 (800) 325-SEAT.

“Alice” - Continues through Sunday. Created from the original text of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll, Gonzaga University’s rendition of Alice was written by Devin Devine and produced by seniors Devin Devine, Erin Fitzgerald, Anthony Armstrong and Hannah Hodulik. It tells the tale of a girl who falls down a rabbit hole into a world of fantasy and derision. Full of magical characters and peculiar situations, a once very curious Alice only longs to go home. Director, Fitzgerald shares that Alice “runs the theme of how discovery leads to change as college is a place where discovery and change are basically a part of the curriculum, the themes in Alice can resonate with the journey.” Presented by GU Theatre and Dance. Show times are today at 7:30 p.m., and matinees Saturday-Sunday at 2 p.m. To reserve tickets, call the Gonzaga Theatre Box Office at (509) 313-6553 or purchase online at www.gonzaga.edu/theatreanddance GU, 502 E. Boone Ave. $15/adults, $10/students and seniors.

Keep Calm and Sign on Storytelling Time - Held the first Saturday of the month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for parents and children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or visually impaired. Interpreter Training Program practicum students will provide interpreting services. Saturday, Barnes and Noble at Northtown Mall, 4750 N. Division St. (509) 482-4235.

Lego Build Day at the Library - Bring the family as the traveling Lego Build Day stops at each Spokane County Library throughout 2014. Drop in for an hour or all day. Enjoy some snacks and build to your heart’s content. Your awesome creations will be on display at that library for the month. Then they will be dismantled and the Legos shipped off to the next library for their Lego Build Day. All ages welcome, but children and six and younger should be accompanied by an adult. Saturday, 10 a.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights, (509) 893-8250; and Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. (509) 893-8320.

Dr. Seuss Celebration - Storytime - Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 109th Birthday! We will be having a special guest come and read lots of our favorite Dr. Seuss stories. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

KPBX Kids Concert - Annual dance party. Dance a jig or step dance to a Celtic jam coordinated by Nacho Celtic Hour host and musician Carlos Alden with the Kelly Irish Dancers and Broken Whistle. This is the 20th birthday year of the KPBX Kids Concerts. Socks or soft slippers are required to dance on the SFCC gym floor. Visit www.kpbx.org. Saturday, 1 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Gym, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free.

Father/Daughter Dance 2014 - Ninth annual event presented by Liberty Lake Kiwanis and K-Kids. The theme is “Hollywood Oscar Night.” All communities welcome; semi-formal attire is recommended. Tickets available at www.libertylakekiwanis.org or mail a check to: Kiwanis LL Father Daughter Dance, P.O. Box 384, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. Ticket price includes long-stem rose, favors and refreshments. Photo packages available by Dorian Studio. Saturday, 7-9 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $45/couple, $20/additional daughter. (509) 979-6652.

Dr. Seuss’ 110th Birthday - Come 1 Come 2 Who? Why, YOU! What? A very special birthday party! When? March 2, 1-5pm (come for an hour or the afternoon) Where? Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. How? “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” Oh, the Places You’ll Go. You are invited to be our special guest along with invited local celebrity readers, including Spokane Valley firefighters, Spokane Indians Mascot Otto & friend, Spokane Valley Mayor Grafos and the entire Lilac Royal Court. These celebrities will be sharing their favorite books throughout the day. You’ll also be able to meet and take a picture with the Cat in the Hat, Thing 1 and Thing 2. We’ll be making picture frames, hats, playing games, and eating cupcakes, of course it is a birthday party! Stay for an hour or all afternoon. Sunday, 1-5 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Spokane Youth Symphony Concerto Competition 2014 - Members will perform concerto solos before a panel of judges. The winners will perform with the Spokane Youth Symphony Orchestra as featured soloists for the May 18 concert at the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. Donations will be accepted. Sunday, 6 p.m., The Davenport Hotel, Marie Antoinette Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. Free admission. (509) 448-4446.

Kids Explore & Discover Club Kitchen Chemistry - where science class meets art class. Experiment with surface tension by erupting colors in milk and get your hands messy mixing together common household goods to create art. Free. Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights, (509) 893-8250; Wednesday, 4 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, (509) 893-8280; Thursday, 4 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., (509) 893-8340.

The Cat in the Hat Comes Back! - Storytime and Craft - With so many wonderful stories, we can’t read them all in one day. So we are going to continue our celebration of Dr. Seuss because “the more you read the more things you will know!” Stay afterwards for fantastic craft about our one and only Cat in the Hat! Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.