Family Calendar

Thu., Aug. 20, 2015

Today

Summer Lego Club - Fairfield – Thursdays through Aug. 27. All ages are welcome. Children age 6 and younger should be accompanied by an adult. 1-3 p.m. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

Open Auditions - Today-Friday. For “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” Seeking eight to nine actors and possibly a few extras. Roles will be for ages 8 to adult. Check the website at www.spokane childrenstheatre.org/ for more cast information under auditions. Prepare a one-minute song, a CD with back track, no vocals on the backtrack. There will also be a short dance audition, so wear comfortable clothing and shoes. You only need to attend one night. 6 p.m. Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia St., Suite 1. Free. (509) 328-4886.

Spokane Indians Baseball Games – Indians vs. Vancouver Canadians (Kids night and Otto’s birthday bash). 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.

Ongoing

Riverfront Park Attractions - Daily hours for attractions. Through Sept. 7 - Looff Carrousel & Gift Shop: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Spokane Falls SkyRide: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tour Train: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Pavilion Rides: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. (509) 625-6600.

Sasquan World Science Fiction Convention - Today-Sunday. Also known as “Worldcon,” Sasquan is the 73rd gathering of science fiction and fantasy fans, celebrating the best works and creators in the speculative fiction field and culture. The convention will feature panels, presentations, readings, autograph sessions, kaffee klatsches and discussion groups, as well as participatory activities. The convention theme will include content from stories and storytellers of the Northwest, from aboriginal legends through the technologies of present and future to the possibilities and impossibilities of what we can imagine. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $210/general, $105/ages 17-21 and military, $90/ages 6-16, $525/family. (509) 279-7000.

Ultimate Sports Camp - Ages 6-9 and 10-12. Get ready for a week-long pass to fun playing a variety of sports. In addition to the traditional sports, go ultimate and learn the basics of BMX and skateboarding, and if your child can’t ride a bike yet, we will teach them how in five simple steps. Monday-Aug. 28, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Dwight Merkel Sports Complex, 5701 N. Assembly St. $149/camper. (509) 625-6200.

Friday

Free Outdoor Movies - Airway Heights - “Batteries Not Included.” Shown at dusk. Sunset Park, King at Ninth St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 244-4845.

Airway Heights Festival and 32nd Annual Ford Open Car Show - All makes, all models and motorcycles. Food and craft vendors, kids zone from noon-4 p.m. and live music. Sunset Park, King at Ninth Street, Airway Heights $15/car registration fee. (509) 448-6104.

Open Auditions - For “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” 6 p.m. Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia St., Suite 1. Free. (509) 328-4886.

Spokane Indians Baseball Games - Indians vs. Vancouver Canadians (Fireworks Night). 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.

“Space Jam” - Michael Jordan agrees to help the Looney Toons play a basketball game vs. alien slavers to determine their freedom. Rated PG. 9 p.m. Sutton Park, 805 Washington St., Cheney. Free. (509) 498-9250.

Saturday

South Perry Summer Outdoor Movies - “Interstellar” (PG-13). Begins at dusk. The Shop, 924 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 534-1647.

Airway Heights Festival and 32nd Annual Ford Open Car Show - Sunset Park, King at Ninth Street, Airway Heights $15/car registration fee. (509) 448-6104.

National Tooth Fairy Day Storytime and Craft - The Tooth Fairy is a pretty hard working gal and most certainly deserves her own day of celebration. Join Auntie’s for stories, crafts and treats to celebrate. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

“Captain America” - This 2011 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America is the first in the “Captain America” series. It stars Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America. Rated PG-13. 2 p.m. Spokane Public Library - Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5336.

Spokane Indians Baseball Games – Indians vs. Vancouver Canadians (Fireworks Night). 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.

Sunday

“The Taming of the Shrew” - Presented by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. 5 p.m. Riverfront Park, Lilac Meadow, 507 N. Howard St. Free. (509) 625-6601.

Wednesday

National Dog Day Storytime and Craft - There will be dog stories and dog crafts. Even if you don’t have a dog, please join Auntie’s and celebrate “man’s best friend.” 10:30 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

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