Things to do

Ongoing

“Alice the Musical” - Presented by the Spokane Children’s Theatre. Based on “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Shows Saturday-Sunday at 1 p.m., Oct. 18, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Oct. 19 and 26, 1 and 4 p.m., and Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. $10/adults, $8/age 18 and younger. (509) 325-SEAT.

Corbin Art Center Classes - A variety of classes and one-day workshops will be offered for ages 3-13. Dates, times and costs vary. Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration is required. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $12-$35. (509) 625-6200.

“Family Fire Safety” Clinics - Hosted by The Home Depot and the American Red Cross in recognition of National Fire Safety Month. Families will learn about the different types of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers and how to use each one. Clinics will be offered 1 p.m. Saturdays in October at all area Home Depot stores, including: North Spokane, 9116 N. Newport Hwy. (509) 466-8991 and Spokane Valley, 5617 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 534-8588. Free.

Lake City Playhouse Youth Performance Classes - Six-weeks of classes offered by Lake City Playhouse. Offered Saturdays through Nov. 15. Group voice, 1 p.m.; beginning acting and advanced acting, 2 p.m.; introduction to music theater, 3 p.m. Call to register. 1-3 p.m., Dance Wise Studios, 195 E. Hazel Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $75/student per class. (208) 667-1323.

“Rip Van Winkle” - A Theater Arts for Children production. Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m., Sundays, 2 p.m., through Oct. 19. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $7/general, $5/ages 12 and younger. (509) 325-SEAT or at the door.

Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant - “Soup kitchen-like” services are offered: Tuesdays and 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) 327-9539.

Today

“October Delights” Kids Art Class - Registration is due by today. For children in grades 2-7. Class will be 1-3 p.m. on Saturday. Participants will make clay marionette skeletons and draw haunted houses. Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 North Park Way, Uniontown. $23, includes materials. (509) 229-3414.

Auditions for Spokane Children’s Theatre - Two women, one man and 12 girls (age 7 and older) are needed for roles in the holiday production of Madeline’s Christmas. Bring sheet music to perform a one-minute song from any musical, and please dress comfortably. Call backs will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. St. Aloysius School, 610 E. Mission Ave. (509) 328-4886.

Discovering Art for Ages 3-5 - Held Mondays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. beginning today. Runs for seven weeks. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $45. (509) 625-6200.

Tuesday

Free Basketball Clinic for Girls - For girls age 5-12. Participants will learn basketball skills from members of the Gonzaga University Women’s Basketball team. 6-7:30 p.m., Girl Scout Program Center, 1404 N. Ash St. Free. (509) 747-8091, ext. 208.

Spokane Valley Native American Program forum - The public is invited to learn about services for school-age Native American children in the Central Valley, West Valley, East Valley and Freeman school districts. There will be refreshments and activities for children. 6:30-8 p.m., Central Valley Early Learning Center, 10304 E. Ninth Ave. (509) 228-5832.

Thursday

Geocaching 101 - For ages 14 and older. Sponsored by REI. Two sessions: Thursday at 6 p.m., and Saturday at 1 p.m. REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. $29. (509) 328-9900.

Youth Issues Candidates’ Forum - Candidates for Congressional District 5 and County Commission Positions 1 and 2 will attend. Teens are invited to ask questions, but must come by 5:30 p.m. to submit them in writing. A mock election for teen participants will take place following the forum. Sponsored by the Chase Youth Commission. 6-8 p.m., Spokane City Council Chambers, 808 W, Spokane Falls Blvd. Free. (509) 625-6440.

Saturday

Family Macfest - Activities focus on Chinese Culture. Meet master sumi brush painter Ji Ruoxiao and see the original works she created as illustrations for a new book called “Harmony: Chinese Wisdom for Children and Parents.” Hands-on activities include sumi brush techniques, making paper dragons and lanterns, listening to stories about Chinese culture, watching a demonstration of Tai Chi and even learning some Chinese words. Sponsored by Spokane Teachers Credit Union. Noon-3 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $15/family (includes all galleries). (509) 456-3931.

Kiwanis German Fall Feast - Traditional German food, silent auction and live entertainment. Two seatings available: noon-2 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. Parties of four or more require reservations. Proceeds support projects of South Hill Kiwanis, serving children and community. Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $12/general, $10/seniors, free/children age five and younger. (509) 991-5593.

Pacific Northwest Marching Band Championship - 16th annual event of the best high school bands from the area in preliminary and final competition. 9 a.m., Albi Stadium, 4918 W. Everett Ave. (509) 714-1778.

Red Barn Farms Fall Festival - Find the perfect pumpkin, kick back on a hay ride, listen to great live music, sip on hot apple cider or German beer, while you shop for the holidays with our fun and unique antique and craft artisans. Farm demos, kids activities, and jumping castle will round out the day. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 501 Wawawai Road, one mile north of Colton, Wash. $5 adult, $12 family, good all weekend. (509) 995-1220. Continues Sunday.

St. Paschal’s Fall Festival - Kick off pancake breakfast at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Festival includes sausage, hot dogs, burgers, beer garden, pie, cotton candy, caramel apples and more. Games for all ages, prizes, face painting, hair salon, fish bowl, music, silent basket auction, cake walk, pumpkin patch, crafters. 2523 N. Park Road. Purchase game tickets on site. (509) 924-5090. Continues Sunday.

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge Community Work Party - Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge and Spokane Audubon Society will host a community work party, part of an ongoing community effort to restore native riparian habitat to benefit birds and other wildlife species. 9 a.m., Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 26010 S. Smith Road, Cheney. Free. (509) 625-6200 for reservations.