Kids and families

Fri., March 27, 2015

56th Annual Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show Today-Sunday. Dozens of dealers and displays, demonstrations, children’s activities and more. Presented by Rock Rollers of Spokane. Today-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6/adults, $5/seniors and military, free/age 12 and younger and Scouts in uniform; free parking and admission is good all weekend. (509) 891-6533.

Easter Bunny at River Park Square Visit with the Easter Bunny and pose for a picture. Through April 4; Fridays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. River Park Square, first floor Atrium, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 456-3413.

Family Construction Zone Kids ages 1-8 (and their grown-ups) can drop in to build at several stations of block activities. Saturday, 10 a.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250.

“Red” Storytime A blue crayon with a red wrapper is the main character in this story about acceptance. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Funny Bunny Kids ages 6 to 12 will make a clay bunny with spring embellishments and floppy ears with Carole Galloway. To register, visit www.artisanbarn.org or call (509) 229-3414. Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m., Highway 195 North, 419 Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $12. (509) 299-3414.

School’s Out Day Camp Monday-April 3. Campers will stay enjoy swimming, rock climbing, arts and crafts projects and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $35/day, $125/week. (208) 667-1865.

Build It Club Build to your heart’s content with Keva Planks. All ages are welcome; children 6 and younger should be accompanied by an adult. Monday, 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Scenic Family Hikes in the Spokane Area Learn about the best family hikes in the Spokane area, with details and photos of local trails. This class will also discuss appropriate gear and tips for hiking with children. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. (509) 444-5395.

Kids Explore & Discover Club Join us as we learn the history of the Titanic and a bit about buoyancy, propellers and water pressure. For grades K-5. Free. Wednesday, 4 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, (509) 893-8280. Thursday, 4 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., (509) 893-8340.

Journey to the Cross Thursday-April 5. Eighth annual outdoor walk-through event on Easter weekend. Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday from 6-9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 4-9 p.m. Spokane Valley Adventist Church, 1603 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 926-5866.

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