What’s happening

Spokane County Interstate Fair 2015 Live music, animals, exhibits, amusement rides, food and much more. Fair hours are 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, closing at 8 p.m. the final day. Law enforcement, firefighters and military with ID get free admission today; seniors get free admission on Monday; donate a child’s coat and receive an admission ticket for a child age 13 and younger on Sept. 20. Visit www.spokanecounty.org/fair/sif for a full schedule. Today-Sept. 20, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $10/adults, $7/seniors and children ages 7-13; free/age 6 and younger. (509) 477-1766.

“Z Nation” Season 2 Premiere Join the Spokane Film Project as they host the Season 2 premiere of “Z Nation,” to benefit KYRS Thin Air Community Radio. Come dressed as a zombie and “Z Nation” producers will pick their favorite. Today, 8 p.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. $10. (509) 327-2509.

Palouse Empire Fair Rodeo today-Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Today-Sunday, Palouse Empire Fair, 322 Fairgrounds Road, Colfax. $7/adults, $6/seniors, $4/children; 4-day pass: $16/general, $6/youth, $20/Friday Family Pass. (509) 397-6263.

Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park Open Saturdays and Sundays through September, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. This weekend, one grandparent admitted free with each paid grandchild. Also, it’s Community Appreciation Discount Days Food Drive: $4 from general admission tickets and $1 from children’s tickets will benefit local food banks. Special weekend pricing: $36.99/ages 8-64 and $19.99/seniors and children ages 3-7. Visit www.silverwoodthemepark.com for more information. Silverwood Theme Park, 27843 N. U.S. Highway 95, Athol. (208) 683-3400.

Spokane Compassion Games Opening Ceremony Games run today-Sept. 21. Opening ceremony features stories of compassion, live music, interfaith prayers and group participation. Featured speakers include Kris Christensen from West Central Episcopal Mission and Omy K, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide. Music by Pamela Benton. Resource fair with volunteer opportunities following the ceremony. Today, 7 p.m., All Saints Lutheran Church, 314 S. Spruce St. Free; food donations accepted for Northwest Harvest. (509) 536-2811.

Deer Park Cleanup Volunteers will clear yard waste, trash and other debris at the park behind the library. Saturday, 9 a.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. (509) 892-8233.

Salsa Fiesta Featuring music by the Sara Brown Band, salsa tasting bar, organic wine tasting, gourmet Mexican-style foods, dancing and arts and crafts. Sept. 12, Noon-5 p.m., China Bend Winery, 3751 Vineyard Way, Kettle Falls. $5 admission. (509) 732-6123.

Sixth Annual Hillyard Hippie Happening Free family event celebrating neighborhood, harmony, friendship and coexisting with our planet. Food, vendors, contests and games. Free live music on two stages. Saturday, 10 a.m., the 5000 block on Market Street between Olympic and Queen. Free. (509) 216-4819.

Native Fall Festival With open house and silent auction fundraiser to benefit the American Indian Community Center. The event offers traditional Native storytelling, a Native youth powwow with drumming, singing and dancing, a Native youth poetry slam, Dubstep DJ, artist demonstrations, face painting, arts and crafts vendors, and Indian tacos. Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., MAP School, 610 N. Foothills Drive. (509) 535-0886.

Glow in the Park Run A 5K party run in downtown Spokane. Pre-run dance party begins at 6:15 p.m.; run begins at 7:50 p.m. Stick around for the after party. Proceeds benefit Spokane County Boys & Girls Club. Saturday, 6:15-10 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $54. (208) 806-1311.

SpokeFest Choose a route that fits your ability: 1 mile, 9 miles, 21 miles or 29 miles. At the finish line, enjoy live music, food vendors and a group of cycling and sponsor booths. Helmets required. For all ages. Registration and more information at www.spokefest.org. Sunday, 8 a.m., Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $25/adults, $15/youth.

11th Annual Cobra Polo Classic Enjoy a day full of gourmet food, local wine, Stella Artois beer, handcrafted cocktails, a silent auction, beautiful hats, a cigar and whiskey tent, and a great polo match, to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Spokane. Sunday, noon-4 p.m., Spokane Polo Club, 10800 U.S. Highway 2, Airway Heights. $200/person. (509) 838-8511.