Kids and families
ArtFest 2015 Today-Sunday. 30th annual art fair. Three days of music, food and the popular Make-It-Art children’s art-making area. Make-It tent is open today, 3-7 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Live music from 16 musical acts throughout the weekend and a wine and beer garden until 10 p.m. today and Saturday. Today, noon-10 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Park, Browne’s Addition, between Second and Fourth Streets and Spruce and Chestnut Streets. Free admission. (509) 456-3931.
Dads & Dudes Night A night for fathers (and father figures) and sons to spend quality time together. Basketball, volleyball, soccer, pickleball, martial arts and more. Relay races, skill competitions and other fun games. Today, 6-9 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave., Liberty Lake. $10 in advance for Dad and a dude, $3/additional dudes. $15 at the door. (509) 927-0602.
“The Circle of Song” Crescendo Community Chorus spring concert. Singers in grades 2-12 from all over the Spokane area. Today, 7 p.m., St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St. $5/door, age 5 and younger admitted free. (509) 714-0555.
“Into the Woods Jr.” Through Sunday. Christian Youth Theater Spokane presents an adaptation of the first act of one of Stephen Sondheim’s most popular musicals, designed especially for young performers. Performances are today at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 3 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 3 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $10-$14. (800) 325-SEAT.
“Nancy Jane and Fefe” Storytime and Craft Author Ruby Waters will share the story of “Nancy Jane and Fefe,” as well as her new book, “Grandma Moon,” about a girl who sees a big orange moon hanging in the sky and thinks it’s a ball. A book signing will follow. Saturday, 10 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
“Jack the Cat Burglar and His PURRty True Tale” Author Judy Waring reads from her new children’s book, based on the true-life adventure of her own thieving cat. Illustrator Carol Muzik will be on hand as well. Noon-1 p.m. Saturday, the Well-Read Moose, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 215-2265.
Ride with Rotary Enjoy a free ride on the Looff Carrousel by visiting the booths of Rotary clubs from Spokane and outlying areas along with high school Interact Clubs from Rogers and Springdale high schools. Listen to classics from the ’50s-’70s by the Mike Greenwood Show and world folk rockabilly music by the duo Oracle Kitchen. Saturday, noon-4 p.m., Riverfront Park, Rotary Foundation, 507 N. Howard St. Free. (509) 290-5514.
Spider Monkeys Climbing Club Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. Working with professional staff, kids ages 4-10 will learn the essentials of climbing, team work and great fun. 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.
Marvel Universe Live 2015 Thursday-June 7. Watch your favorite Marvel Super Heroes come to life in an action packed arena spectacular. Featuring Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk and Thor, along with Spider-Man and Wolverine, who must team up to defeat Loki, the Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Red Skull, Madame Hydra, Aldrich Killian, Electro and more. Shows are Thursday-June 5 at 7 p.m., June 6 at 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. and June 7, 1 and 5 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $15-$65. (800) 325-SEAT.