1 Valleyfest Parade tonight; festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; Mirabeau Meadows Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley. The three-day event provides entertainment for the entire family, an opportunity to meet and have fun with neighbors with lots of booths to explore, free entertainment and recognizing talents of area youth. Tonight’s events: 5 p.m., pre-parade rally and cruise with Spokane Hot Rod Association at Ron’s Drive-in; 6:30 p.m., Lions Club Bed Races in front of Appleway Florist; 7:30 p.m., Hearts of Gold Parade beginning at University Road and traveling east on Sprague to Pines Road. (509) 922-3299 or http://Valleyfest.org/. Admission: FREE
2 Spokane Arena 20th Anniversary 5-8 p.m. today, 720 W. Mallon Ave. Self-guided tours, interactive photo opportunities, chance to throw a football on the Spokane Shock field, prize giveaways and birthday cake. Explore backstage areas including the Spokane Chiefs locker room, Tech World and more. As part of the festivities, “Z Nation” will be filming a scene featuring a hockey team. The show is looking for eager Spokane Chiefs fans to join in on the fun as part of the background crowd. Volunteers should wear Spokane Chiefs gear or hockey fan attire. To participate, check in at the “Z Nation” table by the arena’s Guest Services office between 5 and 6 p.m. (509) 279-7000. Admission: FREE
3 Free Museum Day Saturday, Museum of North Idaho, 115 Northwest Blvd., Coeur d’Alene, Bonner County History Museum, 611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, and Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave., Spokane. Smithsonian Magazine is sponsoring its 11th annual Museum Day Live. Download the required free ticket at www.smithsonian. com/museumdaylive. (208) 664-3448/(208) 263-2344/(509) 456-3931. Admission: FREE
4 Fall Festival of Homes 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today-Sunday, and Oct. 2-4. The Spokane Home Builders Association presents the annual event featuring 30 newly constructed homes in the Spokane Valley, north and south neighborhoods from 18 Spokane builders. Begin the tour at one of the eight host sites. Visit www.SpokaneFestivalof Homes.com/ for details. (509) 532-4990. Admission: FREE
5 Indigenous 7 p.m. Saturday, Coeur d’Alene Casino, Chinook Meadow, 37914 S. Nukwalqw Road, Worley. American blues rock band, with its roots on the Yankton Indian Reservation in South Dakota, brings its music to Worley. (800) 523-2464. Admission: $10
6 Author Kim Heacox 7 p.m. Wednesday, Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. The former Spokane resident reads from his book “Jimmy Bluefeather,” the story of Old Keb the canoe carver whose life is derailed and embarks on an adventure into wild Alaska at 95. Q&A and signing follow. (509) 838-0206. Admission: FREE
7 UI University Orchestra 7:30 p.m. Thursday, University of Idaho, University Auditorium, 851 Campus Drive, Moscow. Student musicians perform their first concert of the academic year. (208) 885-6231. Admission: $5/adults, $3/seniors and students
8 Vintage Swing Night 7-10 p.m. Monday, Satori Dance, 122 S. Monroe St. Introductory lessons to the big band and jump blues sounds of the ’20s, ’30s and ’40s. No experience, partner or fancy clothes necessary. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that support your feet. Lots of time to practice before and after class. (509) 919-9162. Admission: $5
9 Colville Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch 4 p.m.-dark Mondays-Thursdays, 4-8 p.m. Fridays, and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 31, Knight Farms, 73 Oakshott Road, Colville. This 12-acre corn maze features miles of trails. (509) 684-6751. Admission: $7/general, $5/ages 5-12, free/age 4 and younger
!0 Raised in a Barn Band 8 p.m. today, Roadhouse, 20 N. Raymond Road, Spokane Valley. Spokane-based band plays modern country with classic rock. (509) 413-1894. Admission: FREE
