Family Calendar
Today
Converted Creatures - Otis Orchards - Creatures are invading the library. Explore where they might have come from and celebrate recycling by constructing your own creature out of recycled items. Part of the Kids Explore & Discover Club. For kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. 4 p.m. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390.
Watch Anime in the Valley - For grades six and older. Watch anime, hang out with friends, eat snacks and more. 4 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Gonzaga Volleyball vs. San Diego - Gonzaga Volleyball team hosts San Diego. Kids Day: First 150 kids 12 and younger will receive $1 admission. Dollar Dog Night: Enjoy $1 hot dogs at the concession stand (while supplies last). Note: Promotions subject to change without notice. 6 p.m. $5 adults, $4 for youth (12 and younger) and seniors (65 and older), $3 groups (20 or more). (509) 313-6000.
“Bye Bye Birdie” - Tells the story of a rock and roll singer Conrad Birdie, an Elvis Presley type, who is about to be drafted into the Army. When Conrad’s manager brings him to the small town of Sweet Apple, Ohio, chaos breaks out. 7 p.m. Mead High School, 302 W. Hastings Road. $5/students and senior citizens; $10/adults. (509) 465-7000.
“White Christmas” - The Ferris High School Performing Arts students will present Irving Berlin’s musical. Set after WWII, it tells the story of two Army buddies and showbiz partners putting on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn, and finding their perfect mates. 7 p.m. Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $12/door; $10/advance; $6/seniors on Thursday night. (509) 354-6006.
Ongoing
A T. rex Named Sue - Through Jan. 4. See a fully assembled skeleton cast of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. Free for members; $10 for adults; $7 for kids; free for kids age 3 and under. (509) 321-7133.
“Felts Field - 1927 National Air Races” - Exhibit continues through Dec. 30. Hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call to schedule group tours. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 12114 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/age 7-17, free/age 6 and younger. (509) 922-4570.
Riverfront Park Ice Palace - Open through March 1. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $5/general, $3.50/ages 3-12, seniors and military with ID; $3.50/skate rental, $45/season pass (all ages). (509) 625-6600.
Friday
Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Show - 38th annual event. More than 300 artists and crafters. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $7, good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger; free parking. (509) 924-0588.
Spokane Symphony Master Classes - Students have a one-on-one opportunity to learn from Symphony guest artist Eddie Arron, cello, and the audience may observe. 3-5 p.m. Programs subject to change. If your group is interested in participating, please contact janetnapoles@spokane symphony.org. For more information visit www.spokanesymphony.org/ education Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 624-1200.
“Bye Bye Birdie” - 7 p.m. Mead High School, 302 W. Hastings Road. $5/students and senior citizens; $10/adults. (509) 465-7000.
“White Christmas” - 7 p.m. Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $12/door; $10/advance. (509) 354-6006.
Saturday
Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Show - 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $7, good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger; free parking. (509) 924-0588.
WSBA Cyclocross Championship - Riverside Rumble. Overnight camping available at Riverside State Park with free pancake breakfast, live music, prizes and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Riverside State Park, 9711 W. Charles Road. Licenses: $15/youth; $22/adult. (509) 953-9924.
Piratepalooza Party! - All you scallywags are invited to make pirate hats, hooks, and eye patches to wear while you walk the plank and try not to fall into the shark infested water. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. Free with museum admission. (509) 624-5437.
What’s Cooking? A Family Storytime - This family storytime will celebrate all the food traditions and cooking we do in the fall. We’ll read books, get moving with interactive stories and sing rhymes. 11 a.m. Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5395.
T’was the Night Before Thanksgiving Storytime and Craft - A school bus full of children on a field trip to a turkey farm. Little do they suspect what is soon to happen to their new turkey friends. Can they save them before it’s too late? Lots of turkey fun to be had today with this story written by Dav Pilkey. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
Gonzaga Volleyball vs. BYU - Gonzaga Volleyball team hosts BYU. Senior Day: Join the Zags as we honor our lone senior prior to the start of the match. Kids Day: First 150 kids 12 and younger will receive $1 admission. Note: Promotions subject to change without notice. Noon. $5 adults, $4 for youth (12 and younger) and seniors (65 and older), $3 groups (20 or more). (509) 313-6000.
KPBX Kids Concert - Hope in Hard Times. Brad Keeler Trio with Linda Parman and Jim Pittman present a survey of music from the Depression era, from Woody Guthrie to Broadway and Hollywood. Free for kids of all ages. Presented by KPBS 91.1. 1-2 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 227-7638.
“Bye Bye Birdie” - 7 p.m. Mead High School, 302 W. Hastings Road. $5/students and senior citizens; $10/adults. (509) 465-7000.
“White Christmas” - 7 p.m. Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $12/door; $10/advance. (509) 354-6006.
Sunday
Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Show - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $7, good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger; free parking. (509) 924-0588.
WSBA Cyclocross Championship - WSBA Association Championship. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Riverside State Park, 9711 W. Charles Road. Licenses: $15/youth; $22/adult. (509) 953-9924.
31st Annual Parish Thanksgiving Dinner - Served at noon in the Great Hall after 10:30 a.m. worship. Noon. St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Offering accepted. (509) 838-4277.
American Italian Club 46th Annual Spaghetti Dinner - Spaghetti feed includes spaghetti and meatballs. There will also be a bake sale of Italian cookies and takeout dinners will be available. Noon-6 p.m. Gonzaga Prep, 1224 E. Euclid Ave. $10/adults; $5/ages 6-12; free/age 5 and younger. (509) 928-9186 or (509) 466-0712.
Spokane Chiefs Hockey - Puck drops at 5:05 p.m. Chiefs vs. Kamloops (Spokane Police & Sheriffs Benefit Hockey Game). Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10-$22 (discounts for kids/students/seniors/military). (509) 535-7825.
Tuesday
Gonzaga Volleyball vs. Portland - Gonzaga Volleyball hosts Portland. $2 Tuesday: All fans will receive $2 tickets. Note: Promotions subject to change without notice. 6 p.m. $5 adults, $4 for youth (12 and younger) and seniors (65 and older), $3 groups (20 or more). (509) 313-6000.
Wednesday
“Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” - Features the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” (written by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss) from the original animated series. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday loving Whos. Shows are Wednesday at 7 p.m., Nov. 28 at 1, 4 and 7 p.m., Nov. 29 at 11 a.m., 2 and 7 p.m. and Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. No shows Thanksgiving Day. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $27.50-$72.50. (800) 325-SEAT.
A Turkey for Thanksgiving Story time and Craft - Mrs. Moose wants a turkey for Thanksgiving and Mr. Moose is going to bring her one. With a surprise ending we will have lots of fun from the story written by Eve Bunting. How about a Thanksgiving craft afterward? 10:30 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.