Kids and families

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale Clothing, Halloween costumes, nursery items, Christmas outfits, maternity items, baby equipment, books, DVDs and games, children’s furniture, coats, hats and lots of toys. Today, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Today-Sunday, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $5/general, free/age 12 and younger; free admission on Sunday and items are half off. (509) 536-2840.

Oktoberfest at the River An authentic German event with an all new family-oriented celebration of Oktoberfest. Hours are today, noon-midnight with free admission from noon-3 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-midnight; and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. with half-price admission Family Day. The event benefits the German American Society of Spokane. Today-Sunday, Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $10/general, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 621-0125.

Dance Class at Colfax Library Classes introduce children ages 3 and older to a variety of genres. Today, 4-6:30 p.m., Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. (509) 397-4366.

Author Kris Dinnison Reading from her novel “You and Me and Him,” followed by book signing and refreshments. Today, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. (208) 882-4127.

Bloomfest 2015 Mother and baby expo. Workshops, exhibit hall and workshops from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., kid activities, resources, film screening from 4-5:30 p.m., raffles and more. Register online and receive a free raffle ticket. Saturday, CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Free admission. (509) 994-1002.

National Alpaca Farm Days See many high quality alpacas and alpaca products. Saturday, 9 a.m., Pleasant Prairie Suris, 4101 N. Ashton Road, Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 270-1259.

Spokane Falls Doll Club Show & Sale Antique, collectible and modern dolls, bears and lots of doll accessories. Also, a special Steiff toy exhibit. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Royal Park Retirement Center, 302 E. Wedgewood Ave. $5/general, free/age 11 and younger. (509) 466-5332.

Astronomy for Everyone Award-winning astronomer and NASA consultant Kevin Manning shares his passion for outer space. Free. Saturday, 2 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350. Saturday, 6 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park, (509) 893-8300. Sunday, 2 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, (509) 893-8280. Sunday, 6 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley, (509) 893-8400.

Author Esther J. Hildahl Signing of her children’s book “Mr. Inky: Spider With an Attitude,” the story of a talking spider with bad grammar who comes to live in Vicki’s bedroom and refuses to leave. Saturday, 2-4 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

HUB-apalooza Family Fun Festival Free open house with fun activities for the entire family. Events include Zumba, basketball, martial arts, volleyball, hip-hop, pickleball, futsal/soccer, gymnastics. Plus, a jump house and a “Law & Disorder” charity BubbleBall game with law enforcement officers. Sunday, 3-5 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave., Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 927-0602.

Fall Foot Skills Training The basic foot skills are the building blocks for the game of soccer. Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave., Liberty Lake. $140. (509) 927-0602.

Children’s Storytime Hear tales about bears doing all sorts of surprising things. Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 215-2265.

Storytime at Spark Center For toddlers and preschoolers. Parents and guardians are invited to sit with their little ones for a story time that incorporates movement, puppets and more. Only adults accompanied by children are welcome. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., Spark Center, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. Free. (509) 466-0376.

Crazy 8s Club For students in grades 3-5. This eight-week after-school program is designed to get kids fired up about math. For more information, visit www.bedtimemath.org or www.whitco.lib.wa.us. Wednesday, 2:30-4 p.m., Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. Free. (509) 397-4366.