Family Calendar

Today

Musicfest Northwest – The festival, organized in 1945 to instill in young people an enjoyment and appreciation of all the arts while encouraging the study of music and dance and promoting high standards of performance, is operated as a civic nonprofit organization. Held annually on the campus of Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 327-3455.

Lego Club - Otis Orchards - Build with Legos at your library every month. Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills flowing, hone your STEM muscles, and keep your imagination stimulated with an abundance of Lego bricks. All ages welcome. Ages six and under must be accompanied by an adult. 4 p.m. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Bubble Science: A Fun Family Learning Event - Do you like to blow bubbles? Come join us as we use science to make square bubbles, bouncing bubbles, snake bubbles and more. Children under six must be accompanied by an adult. 4 p.m. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.

Friday

Musicfest Northwest - Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 327-3455.

Community Wide Family Fun Night - This annual event is a fun-filled evening with carnival games for the kids, cake walk and glamour booth. The community is invited to enjoy pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream and cotton candy, along with silent auction. Tickets for the game booths and refreshments are available at the door. 2:45-6:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, at the school, 14601 E. Fourth Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 924-4300, ext. 206.

Musicfest Northwest Festival Highlights Concert - This is a chance to hear and see some of the best instrumental, vocal and dance performances from Musicfest Northwest’s weeklong festival. Adjudicators from nine Musicfest divisions choose their favorite performers to be highlighted in this special concert. Master of Ceremonies, Leslie Lowe from KHQ. 7:30 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 227-7638.

Saturday

Tour de Cure - The American Diabetes Association is inviting riders of all levels to join the celebration and be part of the Stop Diabetes movement by taking part in the annual Tour de Cure, a cycling event to raise funds. There are routes for the occasional cyclist to the experienced cyclists with trails from 10-mile family rides to 100-mile century rides. Register online. Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road. $15/registration fee. (509) 481-6700.

My Life, My Money Camp - For grades 6-8 (ages 11-14), you can attend Spokane Teachers Credit Union’s camp to get the tools you need to make the most of your money. Want to know how to avoid getting ripped off by high credit card rates? Interested in becoming a millionaire before you’re 30? Learn tons at MLMM Camp. 10 a.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W Wellesley Ave. Free. (855) 753-0317.

Author Rachael Ritchey - Presenting her young adult fantasy fiction novel, “The Beauty Thief.” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Barnes & Noble - Spokane Valley, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 209-6138.

“Meet the Dullards” Storytime - Have you wondered if it is a parent’s job to make life dull? In this very silly story, you will get to see just how dull it could really be if that were the case. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Passport to the Arts: Cultural Exchange with the Plateau and the UAE - Family event with a falconry presentation, music, food, Plateau tribal dancing, henna designs and more. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 363-5344.

KPBX Kids Concert - Musicfest Northwest has spent the past 70 years celebrating the students of classical music and ballet. KPBX has been proud to feature these young performers on the radio. Join the fun with a special live broadcast from the Bing. Watch approximately 40 students in the classical music divisions perform between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Audience members can come and go as needed anytime during the concert. KPBX also plans to broadcast the concert live, both on-air and at kpbx.org. 1 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 328-5729.

Kidical Mass Bike Ride - Kids and their families are invited to a fun, safe bike ride. Join this family-friendly afternoon bike ride of about three miles on anything that rolls. All types of bikes, trailers, Xtracycles, bakfiets, tandems, folding bikes, trikes are welcome. There are 30 helmets to give away, donated by Progressions Credit Union; 12 bikes donated by the Police Dept. Evidence Facility; and Christ the King Church will hand out ice cream and raffle prizes at the end of the ride. Ride through the neighborhood beginning at Chief Garry Park. 1 p.m. Chief Garry Park, 2701 E. Sinto Ave. Free. (509) 723 2908.

Lego Club - Fairfield - 2 p.m. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade - 76th annual event with Lilac queen and princesses, floats, equestrian, over 200 military members, marching school bands and more. 7:45 p.m. through streets of downtown Spokane. Free. (509) 535-4554.

Sunday

Lego Club - Airway Heights - 2 p.m. Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250.

Spokane Youth Symphony - “Promise of Summer,” the final concert of the season, is a celebration of youth. The centerpiece of the concert will be virtuoso soloists selected by competition from the members. The program will also showcase the talent of all four orchestras. 6:30 p.m. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $16/adults, $14/seniors, $12/age 17 and younger. (509) 624-1200.

Monday

Art Club - Monday Funday. You bring the creativity; we’ll have the supplies to make your artistic masterpiece. Feel free to bring a smock. Held third Monday of the month from 4-5 p.m., October through May. All ages are welcome. Children age six and younger should be accompanied by an adult. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Bike to Work Week - 7 a.m.: Kick-off Breakfast at Riverfront Park. (509) 280-2776.

Tween Club - North Spokane - Bubbles - the largest free-floating soap bubble had a volume of 729.25 feet. Think we can beat it? Let’s make wands, experiment with the best bubble solution and attempt to make giant bubbles. For tweens in grades four and older. Stop by every month for snacks, to make things, play games and more. 4 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Tuesday

Wee MAC! Pre-K Fun - Creative, playful and child-centered pre-K program (ages 4-5). Activities foster exploration and social development in preparation for kindergarten. Children will develop creative thinking, artistic vocabulary and fine motor skills as they discover animals, bugs, weather, colors and shapes. Engage in art viewing, art making, campus walks, songs, games and story time. Please note: Each child must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or caregiver. Held 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.

YMCA Youth and Community Leader Forum - Connecting high school students and community leaders in conversation that ignites awareness and action throughout Spokane County. For ages 14 and older. Community members and leaders are invited to attend the event for a $10 fee. Refreshments and appetizers will be provided. 4-6 p.m. Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. Free for teens. (509) 777-9622, ext. 415.

Wednesday

Bike to Work Week - 7-9 a.m.: Energizer Stations hosted by local businesses and nonprofits around the city; 6 p.m., Ride of Silence at Riverfront Park. (509) 280-2776.

Lego Club - Medical Lake - 3:30 p.m. Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake Free. (509) 893-8330.

Minecraft Paper Models - This month the Tween Craft Club will make 3D Minecraft paper models. For fifth- through eighth-graders. 4 p.m. Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5375.