Calendars
Wednesday
Stroller Strides Summer Celebration - For parents of stroller-age children. Enjoy a free class, goodie bags, refreshments, a raffle and prizes. 9:30 a.m., Mission Park, Spokane Valley. (866) 223-0177
Valley Mission Pool - The pool will celebrate its grand reopening with new zero-entry leisure and training pool. Free swimming, contests, music and games. 2:30-5 p.m., Valley Mission Park, Pierce and Mission. (509) 688-0232
Thursday
Spokane Valley Anime Club - For teens in grades six or above. Watch anime episodes, eat snacks and more. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400
Terrace View Pool - Terrace View Pool will celebrate its grand reopening with a lazy river featuring a floating current. Free swimming, contests, music and games. 2:30-5 p.m., Terrace View Park, Blake and 24th Ave. (509) 688-0232
Friday
“Dreamer” - Stars Kurt Russell and Dakota Fanning as a horse trader and his young daughter whose determination to help an injured racehorse changes their lives. Rated PG. Free snacks. 7 p.m., Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St. Free. (509) 487-9667
Juneteenth Black Independence Day - With live DJ mixing music from various African-American artists. Barbecue served 5-7 p.m., $5/adult plate, free for age 12 and younger. Free cake and iced tea. Free Juneteenth T-shirts available to children age 11 and younger. 4-8 p.m., The Human Rights Institute, 414 1/2 Mullan Ave., at City Park downtown, Coeur d’Alene. Free admission. (208) 292-2359
Park Road Pool - The pool will celebrate its grand reopening with the new water slide. There will be free swimming, contests, music and games. 2:30-5 p.m., Park Road Pool, Park Road north of Broadway. (509) 688—0232
Saturday
Camp Sweyolakan Family Day - Meet staff and tour the lodges, trails and shoreline. Chance to win prizes. Lunch included. Bring swimsuit, towel and sturdy shoes. Take an hourlong cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Boat boards at 9:30 a.m. at Independence Point, City Park, Coeur d’Alene, and returns at 3:30 p.m. Parking at hotel for $1. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mica Bay and Lake Coeur d’Alene, Coeur d’Alene. $5. (509) 747-6191
Danceworks 2009 - Spring dance concert. 7 p.m., Panida Theater, Sandpoint. $9. (208) 263-9191
Fancy Nancy Storytime - Listen to the newest Fancy Nancy book, “Fancy Nancy: Explorer Extraordinaire.” Come dressed in your fanciest attire, taste Nancy’s recipe for Extra-Fancy Lemonade and take home binoculars for your backyard adventures. Reservations required. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore Children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Just Between Friends Consignment Sale - Children’s and maternity clothes. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $4/Saturday, free/Sunday. (509) 536-2840
Master Gardeners Youth Program - Class will discuss seed parts and what seeds need in order to grow. Includes hands-on activities. Preregistration required. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Deer Park Library, Conference Room, 208 S. Forest Ave. Free. (509) 276-9870
Shrine Circus - Performances at 4 and 7 p.m. Presented by the Coeur d’Alene Shrine Club. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $8/$10. (208) 661-1560
Sunday
Shrine Circus - Performances at 1 and 5 p.m. Presented by the Calam Shriners. Teeters Field downtown, Kellogg. $8/$10. (208) 669-6354
Ongoing
Free Summer Movies at the Garland Theater - Monday-Friday, “The Pink Panther 2” (PG). No outside food or drinks. 9:30 a.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. (509) 327-1050
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture - “Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television” features more than 30 costumes and related objects from science fiction films and television programs such as “Star Wars,” “Blade Runner,” “Terminator,” “Star Trek,” “Battlestar Galactica” and “Batman.” 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students with ID, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931
Northwest Renaissance Festival - Saturdays and Sundays through July 19. Enjoy entertainment including mud show, whip show, variety puppet show, 9-foot ogre, music, jousting tournaments, quadrille and more. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., 6493 Highway 291, 18 miles north of Spokane, between mile markers 18 and 19, Nine Mile Falls. (509) 276-7728
Riverfront Park Pavilion Attractions - The Looff Carrousel and Spokane Falls Skyride operate daily, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays). Tour Train runs 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (9 p.m. Fridays- Saturdays, and Sept. 6). Day passes are $15.49 for all ages, summer season passes are $48.99. Riverfront Park. Carrousel: $2/adults and teens, $1.25/seniors, military and age 12 and younger. Skyride: $7.25/adults, $6.25/age 13-17, seniors and military, $4/age 3-12, free/age 2 and younger. Tour Train, $4.50. (509) 625-6600
Silverwood Theme Park - Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Boulder Beach open daily, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Father’s Day Weekend, dads admitted free with purchase of a child’s or general ticket. 27843 N. Highway 395, 15 minutes north of Coeur d’Alene, Athol, Idaho. $40.99/adults, $21.99/ages 3-7 and 65-plus, free/ages 2 and younger. Two-day passes: $55.99/adults, $31.99/age 3-7 and seniors. $4/parking. (208) 683-3400
Splashdown - Family waterpark. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays); noon-6 p.m. on Sundays. 11127 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. $12.99/48 inches and under; $15.99/over 48 inches; free/age 2 and younger and 65 and older, $14/viewing pass with $7 refund. (509) 924-3079
Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - “Apollo 11, One Small Step,” artifacts and photos from Neil Armstrong’s historic walk on the moon. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $5/adults, $4/seniors, $3/age 18 and younger. (509) 922-4570
West Central Summer Program Registration - Registration is being accepted for summer child care program that runs Wednesday-Aug. 21. Activities include sports, games, crafts, music, art classes, karate, fitness, field trips, swimming and more. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt St. Fees based on income; state pay accepted. (509) 323-7501
Whitman County Library Summer Reading Challenge - Enjoy a variety of creative programs, special guest performers and prizes throughout the summer. Children who read for 10 hours or read 10 books will qualify for prizes. Teens who read and review one book during the summer will be eligible to win a prize and will receive a letter of completion. Adults who read and review three books during the summer will receive free coffee drinks from local vendors and be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift certificate from Rosauers Supermarkets. Free. (509) 397-4366, www.whitco.lib.wa.us
Wild Waters Waterpark - Open daily through Labor Day, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays). 2119 N. Government Way (Exit 12 from Spokane), Coeur d’Alene. $24.99/over 48 inches; $19.99/under 48 inches; $12.99/seniors and handicapped; free/age 2 and younger; viewing pass, $12.99, plus $10 deposit. (208) 667-6491