Looking for classes for your child or a family-friendly activity? We can help! If you’re looking for places where your child can take classes or workshops designed for kids, check out Spark Central, Shine Youth Center, or Spokane Art School. Spokane’s public libraries and parks also offer a wide range of free programming for kids and families.
Teens · Join us for a supportive young writers’ community. Bring works in progress to share, get inspired by creative prompts, and spend some focused time writing. Hosted by local writer Kailee Haong, this program is free thanks to community support every second and fourth Thursday!
Teens · Join us for an introduction to the writing workshop! Bring in pieces of short fiction to discuss in a supportive group of emerging teen writers. The basics of traditional writing workshops will be discussed, as well as tips on giving and taking constructive criticism.
All Ages · Join us for a revival of radio theatre! We’ve formed a radio theatre cast, and we’re gearing up to perform a version of the classic Treasure Island at Spark Central. Come be part of the audience and help us create some raucous sound effects to bring this story to life!
Students from Central Valley High School English Language Learning program partnered with students from the art program. The ELL students told their “coming to America” stories which were then illustrated and interpreted by the art students. The process broke down barrios between the students and friendships resulted, as well as art!
Wild Kratts Live is a theatrical stage show based on the #1 animated television series Wild Kratts. Martin and Chris Kratt engage the audience in a classic Wild Kratts story.
The Spokane Symphony is joined by actors, dancers, and a magician to explore musical tales of wizards, witches and magical creatures with the music of Harry Potter movies and more!
Artists and craftspeople share a visual demonstration for you to observe. Demonstrations in October are presented in conjunction with National Arts and Humanities Month.
5th Annual Spokane Writers Conference, registration required. Free workshops and events.
Make a Litter Bug at Art Salvage during a family friendly drop-in workshop. We provide the materials and tools and you make a fun upcycled creation to take home.
Make a fabulous mask at Art Salvage during a family friendly drop-in workshop. We provide the materials and tools and you make a fun upcycled creation to take home.
With support from SAGA, Scablands Books will publish a graphic novel, Baby Speaks Salish, by local writer Emma Noyes. Proceeds will go to the Salish School of Spokane, which is dedicated to keeping the interior Salish languages alive in the face of ongoing colonialism.
The three artists are all 2019 graduates from Whitworth arts programs and are collaborating to create and share the work with Spokane’s youth. The goal of the Bird Nest Installation is to provide a place of escape for Spokane’s youth by translating elements of nature into an eco-friendly public art installation.
For Kids