What’s happening
Coeur d’Con A mini comic convention celebrating books, movies, games, manga, comics and all avenues of geek culture. Entrance to the convention is free, with local businesses, artists and experts exhibiting and selling their goods throughout the library. Library staff and guests will offer a variety of themed crafts, games, and other activities, with events for every age group throughout the day. Special guest star is classic cartoon animator and director Tom Cook. Fans are encouraged to dress to impress for Coeur d’Con, as a costume contest will take place at 2 p.m. Registration for contest starts at 11 a.m. and is limited to 30 participants. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave. Free. 208-769-2315, ext. 469.
North Idaho Fair and Rodeo Continues through Sunday with live music, carnival rides and games, food vendors, arts and crafts, livestock, contests and community exhibits. Demolition derby, PRCA Rodeo, draft horse shows, and motocross competitions in the Grandstand. Gates open daily at 9 a.m. Buildings open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., today-Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Carnival open noon-midnight today-Saturday and noon-8 p.m. Sunday. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $10/general, $7/seniors and children ages 6-13, free/age 5 and younger; $5/parking. (208) 765-4969.
Spokane Indians Baseball Games Double header today at 5 p.m. vs. Vancouver Canadians; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. vs. Vancouver Canadians; Sunday at 3:30 p.m. vs. Vancouver Canadians; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 6:30 p.m. vs. Everett AquaSox. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.
Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park 2015 More than 70 rides, attractions and shows. Open Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Waterpark open daily 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Visit www.silverwoodthemepark.com for more information. Silverwood Theme Park, 27843 N. U.S. Highway 95, Athol. $46.99/ages 8-64, $23.99/seniors and children ages 3-7, free/age 2 and younger; $5/parking. (208) 683-3400.
Riverfront Park Attractions 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. varies. (509) 625-6600.
Daily Lake History Cruise This daily afternoon cruise from Sandpoint City Beach is a delightful 10-mile loop trip near the shores of Lake Pend Oreille. As a special treat, children can be “Captain of the Day” and take a turn at the wheel. Reservations suggested. 100 Bridge St., Sandpoint. $22/general, $20/seniors, $15/ages 3-12 $15, free/age 2 and younger. (208) 255-5253.
Youth Powwow and Family Fun Day Part of the Gathering at the Falls Powwow, which runs today through Sunday. Third annual event for all ages includes games, drums and dancing. Regalia is not required. All youth encouraged to dance. Sunday, noon-5 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free. (509) 362-2178.