Things to do

Today

Bored? Games! (Moran Prairie) - For teens in grades six and up. Enjoy playing a variety of board games. 1-4 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340

Open Gym - Sponsored by Pullman Parks and Recreation. Participants must bring clean tennis shoes. Families encouraged to attend; children age 8 and youngermust be accompanied by an adult. Today-Wednesday, 1-5 p.m., Sunnyside Elementary School, 425 S.W. Shirley St., Pullman. (509) 338-3227

Tuesday

Bored? Games! (Otis Orchards) - For teens in grades six and up. Enjoy playing a variety of board games. 1-4 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 893-8390

Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy free activities, with snacks and materials donated by the Moscow Food Co-op. Enjoy making party hats and crowns for ringing in the New Year. 9 a.m., 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537

Drop-In Knitting Class - Enjoy knitting and crocheting with others. Bring your own project or needles and yarn. For age 10 and older. 3:30-5:30 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385

Wednesday

Bored? Games! (Valley) - For teens in grades six and up. Enjoy playing a variety of board games. 1-4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

First Night Spokane – Family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts. Concerts, ice sculptures, children’s activities, theater, music and fireworks. Avista Kids Night Out, 3-6 p.m., Convention Center; masquerade parade, 6:10 p.m.; opening ceremonies/early family fireworks, 6:30 p.m.; evening entertainment begins 7 p.m.; fireworks finale at midnight. Admission buttons are $12 in advance, at Tomlinson Black real estate offices, Zip Trip stores, Auntie’s Bookstore and River Park Square concierge desk, or $15 day of event; children 10 and younger admitted free with a button-wearing adult. (509) 252-5027

Thursday

Baby Time at Colfax Library - For children up to 2 years old. Enjoy finger plays, songs and poetry. 10:10-10:30 a.m., Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. Free. (509) 397-4366, www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Saturday

Author Rex Valentine - Signing “Tiddlywinks, The Little Horse with Three Ears,” a book for ages 5-11. 2-4 p.m., Hastings, 2512 E. 29th Ave. (509) 535-4342

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - vs. Portland Winter Hawks. 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $9-$17. (800) 325-SEAT

Ongoing

Campbell House Holidays - Visitors can tour the historic house on their own, listen to student pianists live, watch historic cooking demonstrations in the kitchen, and check out the special display of historic artifacts including period dresses, World War I mementos and antique calling card cases. Through Thursday. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors/students, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931

“Journey to the North Pole” Holiday Lights Cruises - 40-minute lake cruises to view a Victorian Village adorned with more than 5,000 lights and Santa’s North Pole Toy Workshop. Reservations required. Boat leaves daily at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. (boards 30 minutes prior to departure) through Thursday. The Coeur d’Alene Resort, east side of the Boardwalk Marina, Coeur d’Alene. $15.75/adults, $14.75/seniors, free/ages 12 and younger (maximum of two children per adult). (208) 664-7268

Riverfront Park Ice Palace - Ice skating outdoors. Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays and nights before holidays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Riverfront Park. $4.25/adults; $3.25/children ages 3-17 seniors and military; $3/skate rental. (509) 625-6601

Ice Skate Lessons - For children age 4 and older. Learn basic skills. Helmets and outdoor clothing recommended. Riverfront Park Ice Palace. $59, includes skate rental and five free public skate passes. (509) 625-6200

Ice Skate Parent and Tot Lessons - For children age 3 and older. Learn to skate with your child. Helmets and outdoor clothing recommended. Riverfront Park Ice Palace. $39/parent and child, includes skate rental and five free public skate passes. $18/additional person. (509) 625-6200

Beginning Ice Hockey - For children age 4-8. Learn the fundamentals. Participants must have a hockey helmet, mouth guard, hockey gloves, shin pads and hockey stick. Riverfront Park Ice Palace. $59, includes skate rental and five free public skate passes. (509) 625-6200

Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant – Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 4:15-5:45 p.m., and Fridays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. with take-out from 1-3 p.m. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1620 N. Monroe St. (509) 324-1995