Kids and family activities in the Inland Northwest

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. 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.

Shoebox Float Open to students in third through sixth grade. The shoebox floats will be on display at River Park Square from Saturday through May 18. Judging and prizes awarded Sunday. All proceeds benefit the Lilac Scholarship Fund. River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave.

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale Continues Friday and Saturday. Featuring fiction, nonfiction and children’s books. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Saturday you can fill a bag provided and only pay $3. Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave., Rooms 1A and 1B. (509) 444-5307.

Date Night Out Drop and Shop While the parents enjoy some time off or a fun dinner out, the kiddos will be having fun. Children must be able to use the restroom independently. Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $15. (509) 624-5437.

MAC’s 25th Annual Mother’s Day Home Tour Saturday-Sunday. This year’s tour will feature six historic homes located in the Browne’s Addition neighborhood, each just a walk away from the museum itself. Tickets available at the museum. Tours held noon-4 p.m. each day. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $20. (509) 456-3931.

Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park 2014 Open Saturdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. through May 25. Visit www.silverwoodthemepark.com for more information. Silverwood Theme Park, 27843 N. U.S. Highway 95, Athol, Idaho. $45.99/ages 8-64, $22.99/seniors and children ages 3-7, free/age two and younger; $5/parking. (208) 683-3400.

Family Fun Fair The fourth annual event at River Park Square and Riverfront Park follows the Junior Lilac Parade. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 928-9664.

“Different Drummers” Fundraiser Showing to benefit Elevations, a nonprofit organization raising funds to grant children therapy services and/or equipment. The film is based on a true story about the unusual spiritual journey and unlikely friendship of two boys growing up in Spokane in the mid 1960s. Saturday, 5 p.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. $10. (509) 327-1050.

Home School: Frog Life Cycle Let’s explore the frog’s life cycle as we examine tadpoles and learn about these hopping-ly awesome creatures. We will also get a chance to meet the museum’s reptiles as a bonus. For ages 4-8. Tuesday, 4-5 p.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $20. (509) 624-5437.

Toddler & Me: Tadpoles! We’ll learn all about these little guys, examining live tadpoles before making our own awesome tadpole hats. For ages 2-4. 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. Parents stay and play with their little ones in these fun-packed classes. Wednesday, Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $10/members, $12/nonmembers. (509) 624-5437.

No Slurping, No Burping! Preschool Storytime and Craft Where are your manners? Well, if you have them, I hope you use them and come to this storytime all about manners. Stay to make your own manners book. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Beading 101: Peyote Stitch Tween-teenagers. Join us to learn the basics of the popular beading stitch. We’ll use big beads to create a simple bracelet or key tag you can take home. Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5395.

Musicfest Northwest Young Artist Concert Young musicians and dancers on the verge of promising careers will perform movements of popular concertos, operatic arias or a ballet variation. The concert features ballet, brass, flute, guitar, piano, reed, string and voice division winners of the Young Artist Section of Musicfest Northwest held at Gonzaga University. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 227-7638.

Looking ahead

“Rapunzel, a Magical Musical” Presented by Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho. Shows at 7 p.m. on May 16, 17, 23, and 24.; 3 p.m. on May 17, 18, 24 and 25. Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $5-$14. All tickets are $8 on May 18. (208) 277-5727.

Come Feed the Buffalo Tours are offered every Friday through Sunday on the hour from noon to 4 p.m., from May 16- Sept. 30. Visitors will learn the farm history and bison facts during a slide presentation and Q&A session. Groups are welcome; call for more information. Win-Tur Bison Farm, 4742 Highway 231, Springdale, Washington. $5/adults, $4/seniors and children, cash or check only. (509) 258-6717.

Spokane Area Youth Choirs Spring Concert Presenting the culminating concert of the season, “Lullabies and Dreams.” This performance includes a premiere of “Coo-Coo Bird,” a shared commission written by Alice Parker to support the work of Chorus America. May 16, 7 p.m., Westminster Congregational Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St. $8/adults, $5/students/youth/seniors. (509) 624-7992.

Musicfest Northwest Festival Highlights Concert This is a chance to hear and see some of the best instrumental, vocal and dance performances from Musicfest Northwest’s weeklong festival. Adjudicators from nine Musicfest divisions choose their favorite performers to be highlighted in this special concert. Master of Ceremonies is Leslie Lowe from KHQ. May 16, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 227-7638.