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Good morning, Spokane!
November settles in with the kind of week that moves families indoors without slowing them down. A morning storytime starts Wednesday, the arena lights up Saturday with Disney on ice, and the week closes with painted rocks and a high school band honoring veterans. Pick one anchor a day, and let the rest stay easy.
In today's Spokane Pulse:
Skate with Disney characters Saturday, then preview ski season downtown
Hear a youth musical Friday and a free veterans tribute Monday
Start mornings with storytimes Wednesday and Thursday, and paint rocks Tuesday
Learn card games Sunday with staff-led sessions
Let's get to it.
— Laina & Lucas Wyland
The Family Pick
🛼 Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Kids watch Disney characters glide, spin, and sing across the arena ice in a full-length show built for young fans.
Saturday, November 7, 11 a.m.
Numerica Veterans Arena, 720 W Mallon Ave, downtown Spokane
General audience; guests ages 2 and older need a ticket, and costumes are not permitted for guests 14 and older
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This Week with Kids
🧸 Toddler Storytime: For 18 months to 3 Year Olds
Toddlers hear stories and songs, then stay for Learn and Play time with their caregivers.
Wednesday, November 4, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E Mission Ave, Liberty Lake
For 18 months to 3 years; caregivers should be present with their children; Learn and Play follows 11–11:30 a.m.
🍎 Preschool Storytime: for 3-5 Year Olds
Little ones sing along and listen to stories, then stay for Play and Learn time with their caregivers.
Thursday, November 5, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E Mission Ave, Liberty Lake
For 3 to 5 years; caregivers should be present with their children; Play and Learn follows 11–11:30 a.m.
👑 CYT presents Anastasia
Student performers ages 8 to 18 stage Anya's journey from the Russian Empire to 1920s Paris in song and dance.
Friday, November 6, 7–9 p.m.
Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W Sprague Ave, Spokane
$22 standard, $20 child (ages 11 and under); CYT shows are appropriate for the entire family
🎿 Meet Your Local Ski Areas
Families meet Spokane's four regional ski mountains, compare season passes, and pick up passes downtown.
Saturday, November 7, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
River Park Square, 808 W Main Ave, downtown Spokane
Free; meet Silver Mountain, 49° North, Lookout Pass, and Mt. Spokane, and explore ski school programs
🎉 Learn to Play
Staff guide kids through Pokémon, Gundam, and One Piece card games in afternoon sessions.
Sunday, November 8, 1–4 p.m.
The Comic Book Shop, Northtown Mall, 4750 N Division St #2130, Spokane
Pokémon at 1 p.m. $9.99 (take-home deck included), Gundam at 2 p.m. free, One Piece at 3 p.m. $9.99 (take-home deck included)
🎵 Veterans Concert
The Ferris High School Wind Ensemble plays "Let Freedom Ring," a musical tribute to veterans.
Monday, November 9, doors 6 p.m., show 7–9 p.m.
Fox Theater, 1001 W Sprague Ave, Spokane
Free and open to the public
🎨 Teen Tuesday: Rock Painting
Teens drop in and paint rocks in a relaxed after-school session.
Tuesday, November 10, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E Mission Ave, Liberty Lake
For teens; drop in, hang out
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🎪 Santa's Arrival: Under the Big Top
Families join face painting and balloon twisting, then watch Santa arrive and light the 50-foot tree.
Saturday, November 21, 3–7 p.m.; Santa's arrival and tree lighting 5–5:30 p.m.
River Park Square, 808 W Main Ave, downtown Spokane
Free to attend; reserve a Santa photo session in advance, walk-ups welcome as availability allows; photo packages are paid
🏰 Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
The fairy-tale musical brings glass slippers, songs, and a little magic to the Civic stage for the holidays.
Sunday, November 29, 2 p.m.
Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N Howard St, Spokane
Holiday run November 27 through December 13; tickets on sale now; adults $40, seniors and military $35, students ages 5–25 $20, plus a $6.50 service fee per ticket; under 5 will not be admitted
💃 Sensory Friendly: The Nutcracker Ballet
State Street Ballet and more than 70 local dancers bring The Nutcracker to life with live Spokane Symphony music, in a performance adjusted for sensory needs.
Wednesday, December 2, doors 5 p.m., show 6 p.m.
Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W Sprague Ave, Spokane
Single sensory-friendly performance: altered lighting levels, flexibility to move around, and sensory support tools; tickets through the Fox box office
Thursday's edition will widen the lens again with the full Friday–Sunday Spokane lineup.
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