Dashing Through Downtown

Play with and learn about robots at the musuem and take home a mini-bot. May 18 from 11 am-4 pm. Free with museum admission ($7-$10). Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. mobiusspokane.org (443-5669)

Two-mile family ride on anything with wheels that rolls, hosted by Spokane’s Summer Parkways. May 18 at 1 pm. Free. Begins at Chief Garry Park, 2701 E. Sinto Ave. summerparkways.com

Fundraiser benefiting Spokane Youth Boxing, hosted by Spokane Beard and Mustache Foundation, featuring a styled beard competition (32 spots). May 18 at 7 pm. $10 to compete or watch. Spokane Boxing, 1826 E. Sprague Ave. facebook.com/spokanebeardmustache (499-7480)

The festival celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, with the Armed Forces Torchlight Parade and Cruzin' The Falls Car Show. May 18, car show and cruise at 10 am, parade starts at 7:45 pm. Free. Downtown Spokane. spokanelilacfestival.org

A public march to create awareness for genetically-modified foods. May 25 from 11 am-3 pm. March starts at Fifth Ave. and Brown St. and goes to Riverfront Park. (991-8538)