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Route of the Hiawatha
The "crown jewel" of rail-to-trail mountain bicycle trails is operated by Lookout Pass Ski Area. Wind through 10 tunnels and seven high trestles. This 15-mile route crosses the Bitterroot Mountains between Idaho and Montana, best known for the long St. Paul Pass or "Taft" Tunnel which is 1.66 miles in length. It's all downhill with shuttle buses available to take you and your bike back to the top. Open daily through Oct. 5.
Splash Down Water Park
Mondays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays; Sundays, noon-6 p.m.
Wild Waters Waterpark
14 slides, two heated pools, two 100-person hot tubs, Dolphin Island for ages 2-6, and a Lazy River with float tubes. Open daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and evening sliding on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m.
Southside Family Aquatic Center
Open daily. Swimming lessons available.
Northside Family Aquatic Center
Open daily. Swimming lessons available.
Laser Light Show at Grand Coulee Dam
Narrated story, on how and why the Grand Coulee Dam came to be built, combining colorful lasers that move across the entire span of the dam, creating magnificent moving images that virtually dance across the spillway. Beautiful music, and an uplifting patriotic finish. Viewing bleachers are available. Shows nightly at 10 p.m. through July 31; at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 1-31; and at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 1-30. Visitors Center Below the dam open daily 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m. through July; 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. through August; 8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. through September.
Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach
Admission includes all rides, attractions and shows in the park and and at the beach. August: Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Boulder Beach open daily 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Special events; Aug. 30, Coaster Classic, 7th annual Labor Day Weekend Classic Car Show features nostalgic cars lined up for one of the largest shows in the region.
Free Kids Summer Movies at the Garland Theatre
Doors open at 9 a.m., show at 9:30 a.m. June 16-20, "The Spiderwick Chronicles," rated PG; June 23-27, "The Game Plan," rated PG; June 30-July 4, "Bee Movie," rated PG; July 7-11, "Spirited Away," Rated PG; July 14-18, "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep," Rated PG; June 21-25, "Alvin and the Chipmunks," Rated PG; July 28-Aug. 1, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium," Rated G; Aug. 4-8, "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A Veggie Tales Movie," Rated G; "Nim's Island," Rated PG; Aug. 11-15, "Speed Racer," Rated PG; Aug. 18-22, "Nim's Island," Rated PG; Aug. 25-29, "Dr. Seuss's Horton Hears a Who," Rated G.
Free Family Film Festival - Riverstone CdA Cinemas
Movies play at the same time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Aug. 19-21, "Arctic Tale" (G) and "Firehouse Dog" (PG).
Free Family Film Festival - Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas
Movies play at the same time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Aug. 19-21, "Arctic Tale" (G) and "Firehouse Dog" (PG).
North Idaho Fair and Rodeo
Competitive exhibits in home arts, vegetables, field crops, flowers, livestock, and 4-H. Food, carnival rides, and entertainment. Arena events include Draft Horse Show and Pull, Motocross, PRCA Rodeo, and Demolition Derby. PRCA Rodeo performances on Friday at 6:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Visit www.northidahofair.com for a detailed schedule. Hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Spokane Indians Baseball
vs. Boise Hawks. Special Events: Aug. 20, Team Photo Giveaway, sponsored by Sir Speedy Printing, 1510 KGA; Aug. 21, Rally Towel Giveaway, sponsored by Spokane Tribe, K102 FM, Spokane Metro Magazine; Aug. 22, Yoke's $1 Family Feast Night, sponsored by Yoke's Fresh Markets, 92.9 KZZU.
Browne's Addition Summer Concert Series
12th annual concert series held on Thursdays, presented by Browne's Addition Neighborhood Council. Aug. 21, Simply Strings; Aug. 28, Chutzpah. No alcohol is allowed in park, but picnicking encouraged. David's Pizza serving slices. David's Pizza will serve slices at the final concert; donations accepted.
Rodney Carrington (SOLD OUT)
Comedian.
Splash Down Water Park Concert Series
Presented by Empyrean Coffee House on Thursdays in August. Aug. 7, Kaylee Cole; Aug. 14, Go Man Gos; Aug. 21, Olive Green and Dominik Bar; Aug. 28, Wayne Patrick and Caroline Francis.
Wilco
Rock music.
August 22
- • Route of the Hiawatha
- • Splash Down Water Park
- • Wild Waters Waterpark
- • Southside Family Aquatic Center
- • Northside Family Aquatic Center
- • Laser Light Show at Grand Coulee Dam
- • Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach
- • Free Kids Summer Movies at the Garland Theatre
- • North Idaho Fair and Rodeo
- • Spokane Indians Baseball
- • ''Tarzan''
- • Clayton Community Fair (formerly Deer Park Fair)
- • Horse and Carriage Rides
- • National Lentil Festival
- • Spokane Falls Northwest Indian Encampment and Pow Wow
August 23
- • Route of the Hiawatha
- • Splash Down Water Park
- • Wild Waters Waterpark
- • Southside Family Aquatic Center
- • Northside Family Aquatic Center
- • Laser Light Show at Grand Coulee Dam
- • Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach
- • North Idaho Fair and Rodeo
- • Clayton Community Fair (formerly Deer Park Fair)
- • National Lentil Festival
- • Spokane Falls Northwest Indian Encampment and Pow Wow
- • Bill Gaither Homecoming Tour
- • Free Outdoor Movies at Liberty Lake
- • Free Outdoor Movies at The Shop
August 24
- • Route of the Hiawatha
- • Splash Down Water Park
- • Wild Waters Waterpark
- • Southside Family Aquatic Center
- • Northside Family Aquatic Center
- • Laser Light Show at Grand Coulee Dam
- • Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach
- • North Idaho Fair and Rodeo
- • Clayton Community Fair (formerly Deer Park Fair)
- • Spokane Falls Northwest Indian Encampment and Pow Wow
