kids and family

Fri., May 1, 2015

Family Dance and Potluck Easy circle, line, contra, folk and novelty dances with live music for family fun. Potluck at 6:30 p.m., and dancing begins at 7 p.m. Today, 6:30 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free; donations accepted. (509) 533-9955.

Free Comic Book Weekend at Merlyn’s Saturday and Sunday. Free comic books, free sketches for kids and pictures with famous characters Saturday- and unday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; costume contest on Saturday from noon-2 p.m. with prizes and more. Free comics books both days, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Merlyn’s, 19 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 624-0957.

Free Comic Book Day Photos with costumed heroes; cosplay contest at 4 p.m. Bring a canned food donation and receive a fourth comic free. Saturday, the Comic Book Shop – Northtown, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., 4750 N. Division St., (509) 487-4175, or 3207 N. Division St., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., (509) 326-7018.

Independent Book Store Day Free book drawing, giveaways and more. Special storytime from noon-1 p.m. will feature local children’s authors. Free beer tasting from 5-7 p.m. in the cafe. Saturday, Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 215-2265.

Let There Be Legos All ages welcome, but children 6 and younger should be accompanied by an adult. Free. Saturday, 10 a.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., (509) 893-8340, and Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake, (509) 893-8330.

Spokane Doll Show & Sale Antique, collectible and modern dolls, bears and lots of doll accessories. Hosted by Spokane, Lilac City Doll Club. Saturday, 10 a.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. $5. (509) 328-5319 or (509) 838-8487.

Hero/Princess FUNraiser Party Meet superheroes and princesses, enjoy activities and snacks, and create a take-home craft. Benefits Elevations, a children’s therapy resource foundation t for special needs children. Tickets available at the door or at www.eventbrite.com/ e/hero-and-princess-party- tickets-16397062054. Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon., Elevations, Youthful Horizons Therapy building, 325 S. University Road, Spokane Valley. $15/child; adults and children age 2 and younger free. (509) 385-2116.

Lego Club All ages welcome. Children age 6 and younger should be accompanied by an adult. Free. Monday, 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350, and Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Wee MAC! Pre-K Fun Creative, playful pre-K program (ages 4-5). Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., through June 9. Register at www.northwestmuseum.org. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $5 for one child and one adult. (509) 456-3931.

Pokemon Club All ages are welcome; children age 6 and younger should be accompanied by an adult. Tuesday, 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

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