Kids and families

Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park 2015 More than 70 rides, attractions and shows. June: open Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Water park 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, Idaho. $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 and Gift Shop: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Spokane Falls SkyRide: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Tour Train: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Sunday; Pavilion Rides: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Extended hours for various attractions start June 19. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. (509) 625-6600.

“Jack the Cat Burglar” Author Judy Waring reads from her just-released children’s book, “Jack the Cat Burglar and His PURRty True Tale,” the story of the Weatherbys, who find items appearing mysteriously on their front and back porch day after day after day. The book’s illustrator, Carol Muzik, will also be in attendance. Satuday, 2-3 p.m., Hastings Books, 101 Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 664-0464.

Youth Climbing Club For ages 10-16. Must be belay certified and ready to take climbing to the next level. First class is free. Sunday and Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Wild Walls, 202 W. Second Ave. $12/single visit; $100/10-visit punch card; $65/monthly pass. (509) 455-9596.

Spider Monkeys Climbing Club Working with professional staff, kids ages 4-10 will learn the essentials of climbing. Please call to register; maximum 10 kids per class. First class is free. Monday and Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., Wild Walls, 202 W. Second Ave. $12/single visit; $74/pass for eight visits. (509) 455-9596.

Children’s Storytime Which do you like better – cats or dogs? We will share great stories about both. Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 215-2265.

Summer Parkways Family, fitness and fun reign at this annual summer block party. Streets are closed to motorized vehicles and opened up to bikes, pedestrians, skaters and other human-powered transportation. Activities and booths can be found in Manito and Comstock Parks and along the designated 4-mile, car-free loop through the picturesque tree-lined streets of the Manito and Comstock neighborhoods. Thursday, 6-9 p.m., Manito/Comstock parks and neighborhoods. Free. (509) 723-2908.

Family Camping Basics Have you wanted to try camping with your family but don’t know how to get started? Join REI to learn what you need to take your first (or second or third) camping trip. We will cover the basics, including how to be warm; dry and comfortable camping; gear and equipment necessities; ideas for fun activities; and great local areas to try. Registration required. Thursday, 7 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 328-9900.