Calendar of March Events

All listings are accurate at press. Please call ahead to confirm events. Listings are arranged in alphabetical order by community.       A Adult      C Child      Y Youth    M Member NM Non-Member  PP Per Person

 Wednesday, March 1

Pigs Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 800 Boylston St., Boston. 11am. 617-247-6959.

Dental Care for Babies: Wee Care Infant Oral Health Program. Dr. Mel Ehrlich, 223 Walnut St., Framingham. Under 3 w/parent. Free seminar and exam. Pre-register: 508-875-KIDS. Also 4/5.

Rubber Ducks Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 96 Derby St., Hingham. 10:30am. 781-749-3319.

Night Time Parenting. La Leche League, New Horizons, 400 Hemenway St., Marlborough. 7:30pm. Children welcome. Refreshments. Also 3/16 in Sudbury at 10am. Phone support available. Mary Ellen 508-6240833, Anne Marie 978-443-0766, Brenda 508-877-8412.

Thursday, March 2

Toddler Time: Japanese Day of the Dolls (Hinamatsuri). The Discovery Museums, Acton. 9:30am. Bring a special doll (or stuffed animal) to share. Decorate a paper kimono to take home to celebrate future health and happiness. At the Children's Discovery Museum. $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss StoryTime. Barnes & Noble. 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 10:30am. 508966-7600.

Read Across America Day! Boston Children's Museum. 11am -12pm, 3-4pm. Dr. Seuss' birthday: Meet Cat in the Hat, read and dramatize stories by Dr. Seuss, and make up silly rhymes. A$9, C (2-15) $7, Age 1 $2,

Under 1 free. 617-426-8855. bostonkids.org.

Pediatric Matchmaking: Choose a Pediatrician Who Is Right For You. Babies "R" Us, Rte. 9 W, Framingham. 7pm. Presented by Dr. Michael McKenzie, Family Rhythms. Sign up: 508-872-9358.

Scrapbooking Club "Mommy and Me." Marlborough Area Newcomers & Neighbors. New Horizons, 400 Hemenway St., Marlborough. First Thursday Monthly. 6:30pm. Open to all. Children welcome. 508-303-3424. MarlboroughNewcomers.com. Also Fridays, 9:30am.

Storytime and Craft. Borders Books & Music, Shrewsbury. 10am. Toby from Kids Time To Go. 508-8458665.

Preschool Story Hour: Red Fox. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. 10-11am. Ages 3-5 w/A. Story, activity, naturalist-led walk. $10 NM A/C pair, $2 additonal child. Register early: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org.

Music and Movement for Toddlers. Worcester Family Ties Network, 28 Adams St., Worcester. 9:30am. 508799-3136.

Friday, March 3

Family Overnight Ages 6+. Boston Children's Museum. Sleep in your favorite exhibit; see live performances and create art out of recycled materials. 617-426-6500 x 327or E-mail overnights@BostonChildrensMuseum.org. Also 3/10-11 for Brownie scouts.

Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington. 7pm. 781-273-3871.

Read Across America Celebration. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 7pm. Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with books & activities. 508-628-5567.

Dinosaur Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 96 Derby St., Hingham. 10:30am. 781-749-3319.

Storytime & Craft: Pancakes. Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 10:30am. 508-865-8028.

Sing Me a Song with Fran Friedman Morse Institute Library, Natick. 10:30am. 45 min. Age 2-3 w/A. Pre-register: 508-647-6520. morseinstitute.org.

Natural Curiosity: Preschoolers and Parents. Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot St., Natick. 1011am. Age 3-5 w/A. $18NM A/C pair. Program fills quickly. 508-655-2296. E-mail: broadmoor@massaudubon.org.

March 24 Wear your green for the Flying Irish Studio Performers at the Multicultural Festival at Lunenburg High School. PIZZAZZ. Harvest Community Barn, 37 Wheeler Rd., North Grafton. 6-9pm. Musical pieces ranging from folk to jazz to rock 'n roll. Pizzal. $5pp. Apple Tree Arts 508-839-4286. appletreearts.org.

Science through the Seasons: Wind & Air. Children's Museum in Easton, 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. 4-5pm. Ages 5+. Experiment & create a windsock craft. $8NM. 508-230-3789. childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Story time. Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St., Peabody. 7pm. 978-573-3261.

Storytime & Craft. Borders Books & Music, Shrewsbury. 10:30am. Toby from Kids Time To Go. 508490-8521.

In Like a Lion and Out Like a Lamb. Barnes & Noble, Walpole. 7pm. 508-668-6033.

March 24 & 25 Local youth perform Star Tracks: A Musical Revue in Westford at 7 p.m. Family Night: Animal Adventures. Rotmans Furniture Store, Southbridge St., Worcester. 7pm. Free. Hands-on animal program. 508-755-5276.animaladventures.net.

Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies. Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester. Time TBA (pm). Events take place in Worcester March 3-5. Live music, honor guard, fireworks. 978-774-1501. specialolympicsma.org.

Saturday, March 4

Mosaic Madness Month. ARTBEAT Creativity Store and Art Studio, Mass Ave., Arlington. 3-6pm. Age 4+. Create original mosaic art that sends a message, using glass pebbles and colorful alphabets and words. $12+. 781-646-2200. artbeatonline.com.

Simply Suzi. Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington. 10:30am. Ages 1-8. Eclectic mix of hip family music. A$7, C $5. 781-646-4849. regenttheatre.com. suzishelton.com.

Prom Expo. Auburn Mall. Times TBD. 508-832-6000. shopauburnmall.com.

Sixth Annual PENTA Communications Black Tie Dinner Gala and Auction. Benefits Make-A-Wish of Massachusetts. Ritz Carlton, Boston. 6pm. 508-616-9900 for tickets.

Kids Reenact the Massacre. Old State House, 206 Washington St., Boston. 2pm. Young visitors will reenact the Boston Massacre. Fun for the whole family. Trial of the British soldiers reenactment, 2:30pm. Trial free w/Museum Admission: A$5, C (6-18) $1. 617-720-1713. bostonhistory.org.

Celebrating Seuss: Birthday Event & Meet Arthur. Boston Children's Museum. Dr. Seuss Times: TBA. Activities and special musical performances by the zany, lyrical cellist Rushad Eggleston. Arthur: 2:15-2:45pm. Tell him which books you've read. A$9, C (2-15) $7, Age 1 $2, Under 1 free. 617-426-8855. bostonkids.org.

Behind-the-Scenes Guided Aquarium Tours. New England Aquarium, Boston. Ages 5+. See what it's like to care for the animals and exhibits. $12 (NM) plus admission: Books 2 weeks in advance: A$15.95, C (3-11) $8.95. 617-973-5206. neaq.org.

Pancake Breakfast. Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Rd., Concord. 9am-Noon. Enjoy made-from-scratch pancakes, Massachusetts-made maple syrup, bacon, juice/milk/coffee, in a sun-splashed greenhouse. $6pp. Free St. Patrick's Day Dinner drawing. 978-369-4494. verrillfarm.com.

Maple Sugaring. Nashua River Watershed Association., Rte 119, Groton. 1:30-3pm. All ages. Harvest your own maple syrup during this hands-on workshop. Includes equipment demo, tree tapping, stories, game, snack.$6pp (NM); $18/family. Registration required: 978-448-0299. Nashua RiverWatershed.org.

Understanding Bipolar Disorder in Young Children. Insight Education at the Playhouse Preschool, Hopkinton. 10am-1pm. Parents of ages 2-8. $25pp/$40 co-parents. Pre-register: 781-294-8004. insighteducation.com.

Opera Presto: Hansel & Gretel for Families. Indian Hill Music, 36 King St., Littleton. 10am. Ages 5+. Open seating. Performed on violin, cello, piano and voice in lively modern English. A$12, C$8. 978-486-0540. indianhillmusic.org.

Kids' Classical Adventure. The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer St., Natick. 11am. Kids perform for kids during this family production. Piano, harp, violin, dance, and surprise by students of the Allegro Music School. A$8, C $5 (Under 12). 508-647-0097. natickarts.org.

Maple Madness: Sap to Syrup. Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot St., Natick. 9-11am. Learn about syrup and spring. Then visit Natick Community Organic Farm for a sugar shack tour. Optional pancake breakfast (additional fee). A$12NM, C $7NM. 508-655-2296 or e-mail broadmoor@massaudubon.org.

Wayne Potash Family Concert/Silent Auction. Witt Auditorium, Winslow Hall, Lasell College, 80 Maple St., Newton. 10am-1pm. Fun activities for all ages. Meet Jeanne, the Pocket Lady, with a treat in every pocket. A $10, C $5, $25 family ticket, Under 2 free. Stacey 781-433-0854. burrcooperative.org. Benefits Burr Cooperative Nursery School.

Spring Fling. Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands. 10:30-12:30pm. Ages 2-6. Features award-winning composer David Polansky. Planting, arts and crafts, cookie decorating, face painting, etc. Space limited. $12 family. 617-965-6331. newtonmoms.com.

Free Crafts for Kids. Lakeshore Learning Store, 230 Needham St., Newton. Age 3+. 11am-3pm. Create a Pot 0' Gold. 617-969-1171.

Day Camp Sign-Up Day. MA Audubon Society, Wachusett Meadow, Princeton. 1-4pm. Receive $5 discount. Meet instructors; take a walk. Sign-ups receive nature gifts. 978-464-2712.

Monster Mingle. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 1-3pm. Ages 5-11. Meet creative Big Nazo puppet-creatures made from foam and paint. $6.50pp. 401-273-KIDS. childrenmuseum.org.

2006 Pancakes at the Farm. Overlook Farm, 216 Wachusett St., Rutland. 9am-1pm. Tour the farm and maple sugar operanton; enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast. A$5, C (10 and under) $3, Under 3 free. Reservations required. 508-886-2221. heifer.org. Also 3/11, 18, & 25.

Maple Sugaring Tours. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield. Family 1-hr. tours: 10am, 12:30 & 2:30pm. Rain or shine. $8pp. Advance registration req.: 978-887-9264. massaudubon.org/ipswichriver. Also March 5, 11, 12, 18, 19.

Take a Walk at Gore Place. Gore Place, 52 Gore St. (Off Rte. 20), Waltham. (NEW: Every Sat. in March.) 11am-2pm. Ages 3-9w/A. Explore open and hidden spaces on this 45-acre estate with "activity packs" (includes magnifying glass, binoculars, etc.) Snowshoe rental $5 pair. Backpack rental: $5. Reservations: 781894-2798. goreplace.org. Also available M-F, 10am-3pm.

Children's lil' Iguana Safety Show. Miller Elementary School, 1 Mitchell Way, Westford. 10am. Ages 2-8 w/A. 50-min. show: Storytelling, music and role-playing w/ live action characters and dancers. Fun way to learn about safety. Advance C $5; Door $8. 978-392-0470. westford.com/newcomers.

Free Saturdays. Worcester Art Museum, Worcester. 10am-Noon. 508-799-4406. worcesterart.org.

Stories and Craft featuring Dr. Seuss! Reading Is Rewarding, Rotmans Furniture, 725 Southbridge St., Worcester. 10 & 11am.508-755-5276 x4503. kidstimetogo.com.

Preschool Story Hour & Outdoor Adventure at Green Hill Park. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. Story Hour: March Hare and Other Small Mammals: 10-11am. Ages 3-5 w/A. Story, activity, naturalist-led walk. $10 NM A/C pair, $2 additonal child. Outdoor Adventure: 1-2:30pm. Ages 6+. List animals that you find. Meet at Vietnam Memorial. A $6 (NM), C $4 (NM). Register early: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org.

New England's Missing Link: Wolves and Mountain Lions. Broad Meadow Brook, Worcester. 7:30 9pm. Age 10+. Slide show and discussion. Learn about the results of their absences, and how we can help restore balance to the nature of New England. A $6 NM, C $4 NM. Register: 508-753-6087 to register. Snow Date: 3/11.

Story & Craft Time: Dr. Seuss' 102nd Birthday. Barnes & Noble, 541 Lincoln St., Worcester. 11am. Includes treat. 508-853-2236.

Sunday, March 5

Adventures with Arthur. Boston Children's Museum. 11am -4pm. Arthur games from dominoes, Bingo to trivia; make an Arthur disguise; see yourself on a TV screen. Meet Arthur 2:15-2:45pm. A$9, C (2-15) $7, Age 1 $2, Under 1 free. 617-426-8855. bostonkids.org. Also 3/11, 12, 18, 19, 26.

Boston Massacre Reenactment. Old State House, 206 Washington St., Boston. 8pm. Reenacted on the very spot where it occurred 236 years ago. The Museum open until 10pm. Free. 617-720-1713. bostonhistory.org.

Mother/Daughter Book Club & Boys' Book Club. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. Both at 3pm. 508-628-5567.

Snowshoeing. DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln. 2-hour programs. 10am, Noon, 2pm. Staff from EMS provides gear and instruction. 45-min. tour of Sculpture Park. Beginners welcome. Free munchies. $24NM. Space limited. Registration required. RSVP membership@decordova.org. 781259-3629.

Forty Shades of Green. The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Ave., Pittsfield. 2-5pm. Live music by the Dossers, a local Irish group and Irish stepdancing. Exhibit of artwork inspired by Ireland ends April 1. Free. 413-499-9370. culturalpittsfield.com

Free Sunday. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 401-273-KIDS. childrenmuseum.org. Maple Sugaring Tours. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield. See 3/4 listing.

Hiking at Perkins Farm. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. 1-3pm. Ages 7+. Meet behind Stop & Shop on Rt. 122. Explore the site of Worcester's last working farm. A$8 NM, C $5.25 NM. Register: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org.

Monday, March 6

All Ages Story Hour. Leominster Public Library, Crossroads Office Park. 10am. 978-534-7522. leominsterlibrary.org. Also 3/13, 20, 27.

Dr Marguerite Bouvard author of Revolutionizing Motherhood: The Mothers of the The Plaza de Mayo. The Longwood Cricket Club, Newton. 7pm. $25. Dinner included. Amy 617-969-8435. newtonmoms.com.

Story time. Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St., Peabody. 10am. Rainbow Fish. 978-573-3261.

Tuesday, March 7

David Shannon StoryTime. Barnes & Noble. 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 10:30am. 508-966-7600.

Story Time: Sylvia Jean, Drama Queen. Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Tpke, Burlington. 10:30am. 781-273-3871.

Opposites Day Storytime & Craft.. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 10:30am. 508-628-5567.

Preschool Storytime. Leominster Public Library, Crossroads Office Park. Age 3-5. 10am. Pre-register: 978-534-7522. leominsterlibrary.org.

Baby Proofing your Home. Babies "R" Us, Rte. 9 W, Framingham. 7pm. Get the Facts with Michelle Zahn Decorating. Sign up: 508-872-9358.

Storytime & Craft: Read Across America! Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 1pm. Celebrate Dr. Seuss. Also on March 10, 10:30am. 508-865-8028.

Amy Walrod Illustrations. Barnes & Noble, Walpole. 10:30am. Enjoy the intricate cut-paper illustrations of local artist Amy Walrod after reading This Little Pirate and Horace and Morris, but Mostly Delores. 508-668-6033.

Story & Craft Time: Elmo's Birthday. Barnes & Noble, 541 Lincoln St., Worcester. 10am. Includes treat. 508-853-2236.

Wednesday, March 8

Take Apart Potluck The Discovery Museums, Acton. 3-5:30pm. Find out what's inside household items by taking them apart. At the Science Discovery Museum. Both museums $12pp. One museum $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org.

Goodnight Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 800 Boylston St., Boston. 11am. 617-247-6959.

Mom Going Back to Work After Pregnancy. Babies "R" Us, Rte. 9 W, Framingham. 6:30pm. Transition and Issues Seminar with Judy Dovev, New Century Homecare Services. Sign up: 508-872-9358.

The Little Penguin Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 96 Derby St., Hingham. 10:30am. 781-749-3319.

March 12 Open House at Brockton's Fuller Craft Museum from 2 to 5 p.m. Creative Solutions to the Challenges of Breastfeeding.

LLL North Central MA. Our Lady of the Lake, 1400 Main St., Leominster. 9:30-11:30am. Pam 978-537-8009, Jen 978-345-8717, or Lisa 978-537-9070.

Just Two's Story Hour. Leominster Public Library, Crossroads Office Park. Age 2 w/A. 10am. Preregister: 978-534-7522. leominsterlibrary.org.

Language Plays for Under Twos. Morse Institute Library, Natick. 11am. Babies up to 12m. Stories, stretches, rhymes. No siblings. Pre-register. 508-647-6520. morseinstitute.org. Also March 22.

Teen Reading Group. Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St., Peabody. 7:30pm. Read The First Part Last by Angela Johnson. 978-573-3261

Preschool Program: Puppets. Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Wenham. 9am or 12:45pm. Ages 2.9-5. Inspect and interact with puppets in a puppet theatre. Make one to take home. $12 NM for A/C pair. 978-468-2377. wenhammuseum.org.

Peregrines Nest in Worcester! Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. 7-9pm. Ages 10+. Learn about Worcester's own pair of nesting peregrine falcons. A $10 NM, C $6 NM. Register: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org

Thursday, March 9

Native American Dream Catchers. The Discovery Museums, Acton. 10am. Investigate Native American arts and weave a dream catcher to keep all your dreams sweet At the Children's Discovery Museum. Both museums $12pp. One museum $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org.

Angelina Ballerina StoryTime. Barnes & Noble. 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 10:30am. Don't forget your cameras. 508-966-7600.

JazzArtSigns. Wheelock Family Theatre, 200 The Riverway, Boston. 7:30pm. An experiment in accessibility, audience involvement, and interactive improvisation. $20, St. $10. tickets@wheelock.edu. 617-3507713. vsamass.org.

Pregnancy and Nutrition. Babies "R" Us, Rte. 9 W, Framingham. 7pm. "A Guide To Healthy Eating" with Deborah Shields, MS, RD, LDN. Sign up: 508-872-9358.

Classical Winds. Presented by the River's Edge Community Band. Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St., Hudson. 7:30pm. Celebrate the 250th birthday of Mozart. A $10, Sr.$7, St. $5. Tickets at the door or reserve seating: 978-562-1646. upwiththearts.org.

March Family Fun Night. Northwest Elementary School, Leominster. 6pm. "Amazing Me" theme. Ages 3-5 w/families. Stories and craft. Pre-register early. 978-534-7522. leominsterlibrary.org.

Read to your Bunny. Leominster Public Library, Crossroads Office Park. 9:30 & 10am. Age 12-24 m w/A. Pre-register: 978-534-7522. leominsterlibrary.org.

Toddler Time. Morse Institute Library, Natick. 10:30am. Walkers up to age 2. Stories, rhymes, stretches, songs. No siblings. Pre-register: 508-647-6520. morseinstitute.org. Also March 23.

Kids' Dance Jam. The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) 14 Summer St., Natick. 6-8:30pm. Learn new dances. Play musical games. $8/family. 508-647-0097. natickarts.org.

Tails & Tales with Miss Candy & Kristen's Crafts. Children's Museum, 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. Tales: 10:15-11am. Miss Candy's informal petting zoo and animal care talk. Crafts: 4-5pm. Arriving from Sweden, Kristen is learning to adjust to a new country. Using wood and straw, make a traditional craft from her homeland. Free w/Admission: $6pp. 508-230-3789. childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Storytime and Craft. Borders Books & Music, Shrewsbury. 10am. Toby from Kids Time To Go. 508-8458665.

Friday, March 10

Meet Lucy the READog. Barnes & Noble. 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 6:30pm. Lucy is a beautiful dog who loves to listen when children read to her. 508-966-7600.

Story Time: Fancy Nancy. Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Tpke., Burlington. 7pm. 781-273-3871. Listen, My Children...A Concord Museum Story Hour. 200 Lexington Rd., Concord. 1pm. Age 3-5 w/A. Exhibition-related story, activity, snack. By reservation: $9 A/C pair. 978-369-9763. concordmuseum.org.

Get Well Soon Storytime & Craft.. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 7pm. 508-6285567.

Old MacDonald Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 96 Derby St., Hingham. 10:30am. 781-749-3319.

Storytime & Craft: Read Across America! Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 10:30am. Celebrate Dr. Seuss. 508-865-8028.

Storycraft. Morse Institute Library, Natick. 3:30 pm. K-3. 40 min. story and craft. Create your own owl. Pre-register: 508-647-6520. morseinstitute.org.

Costume Character: Miffy. Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St., Peabody. 7pm. Stories and photo opp. 978573-3261!

Stories Aloud. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 30 min. sessions between 9:10am2:20pm. Ages 3-5. Stories, games, craft of author Maurice Sendak. $6 plus admission: $6.50pp. Pre-register: 401273-KIDS. childrenmuseum.org.

Storytime and Craft. Borders Books & Music, Shrewsbury. 10:30am. Toby from Kids Time To Go. 508845-8665.

March 11 The Tau Dance Theater adds movement to classic storytelling at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. Giggle Safari.

Barnes & Noble, Walpole. 7pm. Silly animal stories. 508-668-6033.

The Art of Breastfeeding, Avoiding Difficulties and Nighttime Parenting. La Leche League of Northboro. Unitarian Church, 64 West Main St., Westboro. 9:30-11am. Children welcome. Lynn 508-393-8642.

Family Night. Rotmans Furniture Store, Southbridge St., Worcester. 7pm. Free. 508-755-5276.

Saturday, March 11

Mosaic Madness Month. ARTBEAT Creativity Store and Art Studio, Mass Ave., Arlington. 3-6pm. Age 4+. Transform a favorite photo (color copy, not orignal) into a mosaic design and apply it to the top of a wooden box or an album cover $15. 781-646-2200. artbeatonline.com. 781-646-2200.

Peter Gross. Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington. 10:30am. Ages 4+. Combo of magic and wild improvisational comedy for families. Lots of audience participation. A$7, C $5. 781-646-4849. regenttheatre.com. funnymagic.com.

Kitchen Science: The Egg Tower Challenge. Boston Children's Museum. 11:30am-1:30pm. Ages 6+. Create a tower to support a raw egg. A$9, C (2-15) $7, Age 1 $2, Under 1 free. 617-426-8855. bostonkids.org.

Adventures with Arthur. Boston Children's Museum. For details see 3/5. Also 3/12, 18, 19, 26.

At Home in the Japanese House. Children's Museum, Boston. 9am-3pm. 617-426-6500 x295 . E-mail Chayama@BostonChildrensMuseum.org.

Family Entertainer Dan Crow. Brookline Music School, 25 Kennard Rd., Brookline. 2pm. Music, stories, and humor. All ages. 617-277-4593. bmsmusic.org. dancrow.com.

Children's Pottery Workshop. Fitchburg Art Museum, Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 1-3pm. Ages 6+. Projects to make and take home. $15 NM. 978-345-4207 x 303. fitchburgartmuseum.org.

Baby Fest: Early Learning Expo. Babies "R" Us, Rte. 9 W, Framingham. Noon-4pm. 508-872-9358.

Family Sing-A-Long Concert. National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Rd., Lexington. 2-3pm. "If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out" with the Family Folk Chorale, celebrating community and family. A$8, C$6. 781861-6559 x 4101. familyfolkchorale.org.

Kidgits Book Blast & Beauty Pageant. Solomon Pond Mall, Abercrombie & Fitch Court, Marlborough. 11am-1pm. Celebrate books. Bring a new or gently-used book. Activities and book readings. Beauty Pageant in the JCPenney Court at 1pm. Register at the mall. 508-303-0204.

Special Guest: Clifford the Big Red Dog. Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 10:30am & 3pm. Visit and stories. 508-865-8028.

Nature Drawing, Gordon Morrison, Illustrator and Author. Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot St., Natick. 2-5pm. Ages 7-11. $60NM. Pre-register: 508-655-2296. E-mail: broadmoor@massaudubon.org.

SteveSongs. The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer St., Natick. 11am. Steve Roslonek performs award-winning, fun, educational songs for kids. A$9, C $6 (Under 12). 508-647-0097. natickarts.org.

Free Crafts for Kids. Lakeshore Learning Store, 230 Needham St., Newton. Age 3+. 11am-3pm. Create a St. Patrick's Day Hat. 617-969-1171.

Puppets Galore! Noodle Noggin' 'N Bean, Inc.,38 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 2 & 3pm. NNNB Theater Group performs "Puppets Alive." A $2.99, C$7.99 (discount applied). 508-351-7060. noodlenogginnbean.com.

Family Tracking. MA Audubon Society. Meet at Rutland Brook, Petersham. 1-3pm. Look for signs of creatures. $10 A/C NM pair. Pre-register. 978-464-2712.

Trash-imals. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 1-3pm. Ages 5-11. Create animals or gardens out of trash. $6.50pp. 401-273-KIDS. childrenmuseum.org.

2006 Pancakes at the Farm. Overlook Farm, Rutland. See 3/4 listing for details. Also 3/18 & 25.

Sixth Annual ECHO/New Trade Winds Festival of Performing Arts. Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. 24:30pm. Tau Dance Theater, adding movement to classic storytelling; Storytelling and Dance Performances from Alaska Native Heritage Center and Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah; Drop-in Art. A $13, St. $9, Y (16 and under) free. 866-745-1876. pem.org.

Discovery Camps: Spring Adventures in History at Old Sturbridge Village. 9am-3pm. Ages 8-17. March 11-12. Dress in period costume and learn about everyday life in early 19th-century New England. Seasonal activities, including maple sugaring, fence repair, hearth cooking, caring for the farm animals, etc. 508-347-0285. osv.org.

Maple Sugaring Tours. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield. See 3/4 listing.

Take a Walk at Gore Place. Gore Place, 52 Gore St. (Off Rte. 20), Waltham. See 3/4 listing for details.

Mr. Kim Webster Concert. YWCA, Salem Square, Worcester [next to the Library]. 2:30pm. Ages 2-10. Orignal music from award winning CDs (cdbaby.com). 508-767-2505. ywcaworcester.org.

Stories and Craft: Silly Theme. Reading Is Rewarding, Rotmans Furniture, 725 Southbridge St., Worcester. 10 & 11am.508-755-5276 x4503.

Story & Craft Time: Women's History. Barnes & Noble, 541 Lincoln St., Worcester. 11am. Includes treat. 508-853-2236.

Sunday, March 12

Celtic Storyteller and Harpist. Ashland Public Library, 66 Front St., Ashland. 3pm. A delightful repertoire of songs and underscorings for many legends and stories. Janet Eames 508-308-5788. livingmyths.com. friendsoftheashlandlibrary.com.

Belmont World Film's Fourth Annual "Family Festival". Studio Cinema, 376 Trapelo Rd., Belmont. All ages and tastes. Ages 3-8: 10:30am & 12:30pm. Films from best-loved children's books. $3. 617-484-3980. belmontworldfilm.org. studiocinema.com. Also 3/13.

Adventures with Arthur. Boston Children's Museum. For details see 3/5. Also 3/18, 19, 26.

Open House. Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St., Brockton. 2-5pm. Meet the instructors; see artist demos. 508-588-6000. fullercraft.org.

Grace Lin's Introduces The Year of the Dog. Concord Bookshop, Main St., Concord. 3pm. A debut novel about young Pacy who, as she celebrates the New Year with her family, discovers this is the year she is supposed to "find herself." 978-369-2405. concordbookshop.com.

Maple Sugar Fest 2006. Beaver Brook Association, 117 Ridge Rd., Hollis, NH. 11am-3pm. Native American and colonial history, nature and recycling crafts, snowshoeing, wildlife ed., tracking, hike to the wigwam for stories, sleigh/wagon ride with Belgian horses. $6-7pp, $20/family. 603-465-7787. beaverbrook.org. Raindate: 3/19.

Veggie Tales' Rockin' Tour Live. Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack St., Lowell. 1:30 & 5:30pm. 978-931-2000. lowellauditorium.com.

Purim Carnival. Temple Aliyah, 1664 Central Avenue, Needham. 1-3 p.m. This years Purim carnival at Temple Aliyah includes games, Hamantashen, and great prizes. Raffles for all. This is the temple's largest party of the year. COST ????

Open House. Lucky Ducky Daycare, 98 Union St., Norfolk. Infant-Age 7. 11am-1pm. Weekend care available. 508-528-2626. Also 3/26.

Bug Out! Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI. 1pm. Learn about International Bug Club, an initiative to teach kids about the importance of insects to the environment. Club offers interactive activities, crafts, games. Free w/admission: A$12, C (3-12) $6, Under 3 free. 401-785-3510. rogerwilliamsparkzoo.

Atrium Alive: Owls.. Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. 1-4:45pm. Gerwick Puppets (reservations needed by 3/8); Readings from author Joseph Bruchac; Drop-in art; Story-writing workshop; Storytelling. A $13, St. $9, Y (16 and under) free. 866-745-1876. pem.org.

Maple Sugaring Tours. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield. See 3/4 listing.

The Day the Museum Went Wild. Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Wenham. 1pm. Join singer/song writer Jay Mankita in his wild and crazy educational program about animals. $3pp. 978-468-2377. wenhammuseum.org.

24rd Annual Worcester County St. Patrick's Day Parade. Begins at Mill St. at Noon and follows Park Ave., Worcester. 508-755-1955. stpatsparade.com.

Monday, March 13

Belmont World Film's Fourth Annual "Family Festival". See details on 3/12 listing.

Magical Monday: Celebrate Purim. MetroWest Jewish Day School, 29 Upper Jocyln Ave., Framingham. 9:30 10:30am. Ages K-4 w/A. Songs, stories, crafts, snack. Learn about Purim. Free. RSVP: Joyce Bohnen 508620-5554 or joyce.bohnen@mwjds.org. mwjds.org.

All Ages Story Hour. Public Library, Crossroads Office Park, Leominster. 10am. 978-534-7522. leominsterlibrary.org. Also 3/20, 27.

The Sandwich Child. Whitney Place, Rte.9, Natick (by Chuck E. Cheese). 7:30pm. Discussion, ideas, and guest speaker for those responsible for caring for their children as well as their parents. Free. Open to the public. 866-293-9108.

Preschool Film Fest. Morse Institute Library, Natick. 10:30-11am. Curious George, Happy Birthday Moon, Keeping House. Drop-in. No registration. 508-647-6520. morseinstitute.org. Also 3/27.

Story time. Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St., Peabody. 10am. 978-573-3261.

Tuesday, March 14

Easy as Pi. The Discovery Museums, Acton. 3pm. Celebrate 3.14, also know as "Pi Day". Try circular activities and solve fun math puzzlers. At the Science Discovery Museum. $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org.

Things that Go! StoryTime. Barnes & Noble. 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 10:30am. 508-966-7600.

Story Time: Just the Thing! Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Tpke, Burlington. 7pm. 781-273-3871.

Lions and Lambs Storytime & Craft.. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 10:30am. Also 3/15. 508-628-5567.

Facing Fever without Fear. Babies "R" Us, Rte. 9 W, Framingham. 7pm. By Dr. Michael McKenzie, Family Rhythms. Sign up: 508-872-9358.

Robots! City Hall, Tata Auditorium, Leominster. 6:30pm. All ages. Exciting robotics demonstration using robots built by the award-winning Leominster High Robotics Team the "Devil Dawgs." 978-534-7522. leominsterlibrary.org.

Mother/Daughter Book Group. Leominster Library. 6:30pm. 6-8 grade. Discuss Olive's Ocean by Kevin Henkes. Amy 978-534-7522. leominsterlibrary.org.

Storytime & Craft: St. Patrick's Day. Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 1pm. Wear green! Also 3/17, 10:30am. 508-865-8028.

How to Choose and Prepare for Summer Camp. Assabet Valley Chapter. Mothers and More. National Grid, 55 Bearfood Rd., Northboro. 7pm. Visitors welcome. 508-936-6882. mothersandmorassabetvalley.org.

Young Readers. Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St., Peabody. 3:30pm. Linda Sue Park's A Single Shard. 978-573-3261.

Free Intro to HypnoBirthing. With Kathryn McGlynn, CHt. Sturbridge Public Library. 7-8pm. Learn stress-free birthing techniques for pregnancy, labor, and birth. Free. Pre-register: 877-217-3560.

Animal Adventure Stories. Barnes & Noble, Walpole. 10:30am. 508-668-6033.

Changes, Adjustments, and Needs & General Q & A. Worcester LLL. Blessed Sacrament Parish in the Phelan Center, 551 Pleasant St.,Worcester. 9:30-11:30am. Kerrie 508-829-4654. Jennifer 508-829-8957. Also 3/21, 7-9pm.

Story & Craft Time: Celebrate Purim. Barnes & Noble, 541 Lincoln St., Worcester. 10am. Includes treat. 508-853-2236.

Wednesday, March 15

Animal Adventures Early Release Day Program. Ashland Public Library, 66 Front St., Ashland. Grades 4-6 1pm. Grades 1-3 2:20pm. Janet Eames 508-308-5788. friendsoftheashlandlibrary.com.

Art Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 800 Boylston St., Boston. 11am. 617-247-6959

St. Patrick's Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 96 Derby St., Hingham. 10:30am. 781-749-3319.

Lions and Lambs Storytime & Craft.. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 10:30am. 508628-5567.

Homeschool Program: Bird's Nest Safari. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. 1-3pm. Age 8+. Examine a nest collection; find nests on the trail; make nests. Parents encouraged to attend. Follow-up activities for home. C $8 NM. Register: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org. Snow Date: 3/22.

Preschool Story Hour: Why Skunks Have Stripes. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. 10-11am. Ages 3-5 w/A. Story, activity, naturalist-led walk. $10 NM A/C pair, $2 additonal child. Non-members. Fee covers adult/child pair; $2 per additional child. Register early: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org

Thursday, March 16

Latin Travels. The Discovery Museums, Acton. 10am. Music from different Latin American countries by classical guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan. Guitar show and tell, intro of Spanish, instrument-making. At the Children's Discovery Museum. Both museums $12pp. One museum $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org.

St. Patrick's Day StoryTime. Barnes & Noble. 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 10:30am. Don't forget your cameras. 508-966-7600.

Power Struggles & Tantrums. Insight Education, Braintree. 7-9pm. Parents of ages 1-6. $25pp/$40 coparents. Pre-register: 781-294-8004. insighteducation.com.

Coffee and Conversation.. Marlborough Area Newcomers & Neighbors. New Horizons, 400 Hemenway St., Marlborough. 9:30-11am.. All welcome, including children. 508-303-3424. MarlboroughNewcomers.com.

Storytime and Craft. Borders Books & Music, Shrewsbury. 10am. Toby from Kids Time To Go. 508845-8665.

Night Time Parenting. La Leche League, Wingate, Rte. 20, Sudbury. 10am. Children welcome. Refreshments provided. Phone support available. Mary Ellen 508-624-0833, Anne Marie 978-443-0766, Brenda 508-877-8412.

Young Children's Concert with Fran Friedman. Public Library, 1 Salem Square, Worcester. 10:30 & 6:30pm. 508-799-3136. FranFriedman.com.

Open House. The New Jewish Academy, 15 Jamesbury Drive, Worcester. 3:30pm. 508-799-7888. newjewishacademy.org.

Friday, March 17

Saint Patrick's Day. The Discovery Museums, Acton. 3pm. Explore leprechauns, potato printing, and clovers all over. At the Children's Discovery Museum. Both museums $12pp. One museum $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org.

St. Patrick's Day Festival. Boston Children's Museum. Times TBA. Music, food, crafts, and dance from the Celtic world. A$9, C (2-15) $7, Age 1 $2, Under 1 free. 617-426-8855. bostonkids.org.

Story Time: Meet Wild Boars. Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Tpke., Burlington. 7pm. 781-273-3871.

Happy St. Patrick's Day Storytime & Craft.. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 7pm. 508-628-5567.

Spring Flower Show Children's Night. New England Wild Flower Society & Garden in the Woods sponsor the event. Boston 4-7pm. Meet Granny Granite and lots of wildflowers to celebrate the upcoming Rock On! Sculpture. Make fern rubbings to take home. A$7, St. $5, C (3-18) $3, C Under 5 free. 508-877-7630. newfs.org.

Peter Rabbit Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 96 Derby St., Hingham. 10:30am. 781-749-3319.

March 19 The Tanglewood Marionettes present Sleeping Beauty at Hopkinton High Auditorium, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Home Show Weekend.

Solomon Pond Mall, Marlborough. Info on products and services. 800-695-3679. 508-303-0204. Also 3/18, 19.

Storytime & Craft: St. Patrick's Day. Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 10:30am. Wear green! 508-865-8028.

Science through the Seasons: Feathered Friends. Children's Museum, 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. 4-5pm. Ages 5+. Make a care pack for birds that didn't migrate $8NM. 508-230-3789. childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Story time: St. Patrick's Day. Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St., Peabody. 7pm. 978-573-3261.

What Color Preschool Friday & Free Family Evening. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 30 min. sessions between 9:10am-2:20pm. Ages 3-5. Celebrate green with games and crafts. $6 plus admission: $6.50pp. Pre-register. Also free admission, 5-8pm. 401-273-KIDS. childrenmuseum.org.

Lucy the READ Dog. Barnes & Noble, Walpole. 7pm. Hear stories and read to Lucy, a real dog that helps children learn to read. 508-668-6033.

Family Night. Rotmans Furniture Store, Southbridge St., Worcester. 7pm. Free. 508-755-5276. St. Patrick's Day Music and Merriment. North Shore Children's Museum, 294 Essex St., Salem. 9am 2pm. Scavenger hunt & prizes. $4.50pp. 978-741-1811. northshoreymca.org.

Storytime and Craft. Borders Books & Music, Shrewsbury. 10:30am. Toby from Kids Time To Go. 508845-8665.

Saturday, March 18

Maria Sangiolo. Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington. 10:30am. Ages 2-9. Original and traditional songs. A$7, C $5. 781-646-4849. regenttheatre.com. mariasangiolo.com.

Mosaic Madness Month. ARTBEAT Creativity Store and Art Studio, Mass Ave., Arlington. 3-6pm. Age 4+. Decorate a translucent mosaic lampshade with paper mosaic shapes, for soft illumination in your home. $15. 781-646-2200. artbeatonline.com. 781-646-2200.

Kidgit's Book Blast. Auburn Mall. Call for times: 508-832-6000. shopauburnmall.com.

Adventures with Arthur. Boston Children's Museum. For details see 3/5. Also 3/19 & 26.

Critter Day: Bug Works. Children's Museum, Boston. Noon-2pm. Fun live animal programming on the 3rd Sat. of each month. A$9, C (2-15) $7, Age 1 $2, Under 1 free. 617-426-8855. bostonkids.org.

American Girls' Club Meeting.. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 11am. Features Kristen Larson from the American Frontier 1854. 508-628-5567

The Tanglewood Marionette's Sleeping Beauty. Hopkinton High School Auditorium. 11am & 1pm. For the entire family. Benefits Hopkinton Education Foundation. Ticket info: HopkintonEdfoundation.org.

Home Show Weekend. Solomon Pond Mall, Marlborough. 800-695-3679. 508-303-0204. Also 3/19.

Up Close with Animals. Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot St., Natick. 1-3pm. Meet special guests followed by nature walk. $12NM, C$7NM. 508-655-2296.E-mail: broadmoor@massaudubon.org.

Free Crafts for Kids. Lakeshore Learning Store, 230 Needham St., Newton. Age 3+. 11am-3pm. Create a Spring Bouquet. 617-969-1171.

Mrs. Imagination / Elves, Fairies & Leprechaun Fun. The Children's Museum in Easton 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. 10:15-11am. Unique participatory storytelling. Free w/Admission: $6pp. 508-2303789. childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Babysitting Class. The Children's Museum in Easton, 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. 9am-2:30pm. Grade 6+. Bring a lunch & a large doll. $50. 508-230-3789. childrensmuseumineaston.org.

2006 Pancakes at the Farm. Overlook Farm, Rutland. See 3/4 listing for details. Also 3/25.

Tall Tales from a Small World. Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge. 1-4pm. Family tour explores cultures and climates from around the world; storytelling performance explores world geography; hands-on art. A $12.50, St.$7, C (18 and under) free every day w/A. 413-298-4100. nrm.org.

Maple Sugaring Tours. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield. See 3/4 listing.

Take a Walk at Gore Place. Gore Place, 52 Gore St. (Off Rte. 20), Waltham. See 3/4 listing for details. Story & Craft Time: St. Patrick's Day. Barnes & Noble, 541 Lincoln St., Worcester. Corduroy Stories: 11am; St. Pat's Storytime w/Irish Step Dancers 12:30pm; BYO castle, age 8+, 2pm (Pre-register 508-853-9487). 508-853-2236.

Stories and Craft: Mice Theme. Reading Is Rewarding, Rotmans Furniture, 725 Southbridge St., Worcester. 10 & 11am. 508-755-5276 x4503.

Sunday, March 19

March 19 Create art and enjoy gallery activities at Family Day: World of Wonder at the Worcester Art Museum, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Hawaiian Tropic Pageant. Auburn

Mall. Call for times & more information: 508-832-6000. shopauburnmall.com.

Family Dance. Parish Hall, Rte. 62, Berlin. 3-5pm. Music by the Berlin Country Orchestra. New England contra and square dances. Refreshments. All ages welcome. 978-838-2738. geocities.com/brlncountryorch.

Adventures with Arthur. Boston Children's Museum. For details see 3/5. Also 3/26.

106th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Begins at Broadway T-stop and ends at Andre Square, South Boston. 1pm. Colorful floats, music, and good cheer celebrate the city's Irish heritage in Boston's most Irish neighborhood. 617-635-3911; 617-268-7955.

54rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Starts at Kmart Plaza, Northampton St., Holyoke. 11:30am. The 2nd largest Irish parade in the country. 413-533-1700.holyokestpatricksparade.com.

Home Show Weekend. Solomon Pond Mall, Marlborough. 800-695-3679. 508-303-0204.

Maple Sugaring Tours. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield. See 3/4 listing.

Youth Art Month Activities. Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. Noon-5pm. Create art to be featured in a special exhibit. Free w/admission: A$13, C (16 and under) $4. 866-745-1876. pem.org

Family Day: World of Wonder. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester. 1-4:30pm. Celebrate the arts by creating art in studios, participating in gallery activities, etc. Free w/admission: A$10, C (17and under) free. 508-799-4406. worcesterart.org.

Monday, March 20

Family Math Night. Barnes & Noble. 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 5:30pm. Parents and kids learn how to make math a family affair. Like reading, if parents do math with their children, kids become better at math. 508966-7600.

Power Struggles & Tantrums. Insight Education, Framingham. 7-9pm. Parents of ages 1-6. $25pp/$40 co-parents. Pre-register: 781-294-8004. insighteducation.com.

All Ages Story Hour. Public Library, Crossroads Office Park, Leominster. 10am. 978-534-7522. leominsterlibrary.org. Also 3/27.

"Big Night" in North Grafton. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary of Worcester. Event held at 37 Wheeler Rd., North Grafton. 7-8:30pm. Ages 6+. Narrated slide show about "Big Night" when salamanders and wood frogs head to vernal pools to breed. Visit local vernal pool at later date. A $6 NM, C $4 NM. Register: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org.

Story time. Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St., Peabody. 10am. 978-573-3261.

First Day of Spring. North Shore Children's Museum, 294 Essex St., Salem. 9am-2pm. Make a bouquet of paper flowrs. Pizza/drinks noon. $4.50pp. 978-741-1811. northshoreymca.org.

Tuesday, March 21

Chinese Brush Painting. The Discovery Museums, Acton. 2:30pm. Soft, calm style of painting. Grind your own Sumi-e paints. At the Children's Discovery Museum. Both museums $12pp. One museum $8pp. 978-2644200. discoverymuseums.org.

Spring! StoryTime. Barnes & Noble. 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 10:30am. 508-966-7600.

Story Time: Big Little Elephant. Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Tpke, Burlington. 10:30am. 781-273-3871.

Power Struggles & Tantrums. Insight Education, Franklin. 7-9pm. Parents of ages 1-6. $25pp/$40 coparents. Pre-register: 781-294-8004. insighteducation.com.

Infant Basics Seminar. Babies "R" Us, Rte. 9 W, Framingham. 7pm. Presented by Gerber. Sign up: 508872-9358.

Mother/Daughter Book Group. Leominster Public Library. 6:30pm. 3-5grade. Discuss Love, Ruby Lavender by Deborah Wiles. Amy 978-534-7522. leominsterlibrary.org.

Storytime & Craft: Spring! Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 1pm. Also 3/24, 10:30am. 508-865-8028.

How Sweet to Sip Sap with your Child. NCOF, Natick Community Organic Farm, Rte. 16, Natick. 1011am. Ages 3-5. Learn about where maple syrup comes from, hike out to the sugar trees, visit the evaporator and sample a sweet treat. $12 (NM). 508-655-2204. natickfarm.org.

Story time: Young Readers. Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St., Peabody. 3:30pm. Narnia series, Prince Caspian. 978-573-3261

Breastfeeding Support. La Leche League of Stow. First Parish Church of Stow and Acton, Rts. 117 & 62, Stow. 10-11:30am. Call for support any time: Christina 978-897-9976 or Michelle 978-897-8306.

Celebrate the 2nd Day of Spring Story Hour. Barnes & Noble, Walpole. 10:30am. 508-668-6033.

Changes, Adjustments, and Needs & General Q & A. The Worcester La Leche League. Blessed Sacrament Parish in the Phelan Center, 551 Pleasant St.,Worcester. 7-9pm. Kerrie 508-829-4654. Jennifer 508-829-8957.

Story & Craft Time: Springtime. Barnes & Noble, 541 Lincoln St., Worcester. 10am. Includes treat. 508-853-2236.

Wednesday, March 22

It's a Matter of Taste: Sensible Chemistry. The Discovery Museums, Acton. 4pm. Sample foods and experience first-hand how your senses of taste and smell detect chemicals. At the Science Discovery Museum. $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org.

Eric Carle Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 800 Boylston St., Boston. 11am. 617-247-6959.

It's Spring! Storytime & Craft.. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 10:30am. 508-6285567.

Spring Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 96 Derby St., Hingham. 10:30am. 781-749-3319.

"Big Night" in Leominster. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary of Worcester. Event held at Crossroads Office Park, 690 Mechanic St., Leominster. 7-8:30pm. Ages 6+. Narrated slide show about "Big Night" when salamanders and wood frogs head to vernal pools to breed. Visit local vernal pool at later date. A $6 NM, C $4 NM. Register: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org.

Parenting with Style Workshop. Public Library, 1 Salem Square, Worcester. 5:30pm. Intro to using the "Myers/Briggs Type Inventory" to better understand yourself and your child. Learn the 4 temperaments and how they influence communication, play, discipline, and learning. Free to Worcester residents w children 0-4. Childcare available. Registration required. 508-799-3136.

Thursday, March 23

Spiderman Stories from West Africa. The Discovery Museums, Acton. 10am. Activities about Anansi the spider, trickster and folk legend from Ghana. At the Children's Discovery Museum. Both museums $12pp. One museum $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org.

Disney StoryTime. Barnes & Noble. 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 10:30am. 508-966-7600.

Common Sense Toilet Training. Babies "R" Us, Rte. 9 W, Framingham. 7pm.

Library Craft "Ready, Set, Grow!" Leominster Public Library. 6:30pm. Gardening stories and craft. Ages 3-7 w/family. Register early: 978-534-7522. leominsterlibrary.org.

Toddler Time. Morse Institute Library, Natick. 10:30am. Walkers up to age 2. Stories, rhymes, stretches, songs. No siblings. Pre-register: 508-647-6520. morseinstitute.org.

A Visit with Mother Goose & Addy's Crafts. The Children's Museum in Easton , 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. Mother Goose: 10:15 or 11am. Interactive story time with Mother Goose, in character and in costume. Stories, puppets, music and rhymes. Limit 40 people per show. Addy 's Crafts: 4 5pm. Make a scrapbook for photos. Free w/Admission: $6pp. 508-230-3789. childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Storytime & Craft. Borders Books & Music, Shrewsbury. 10am.

Friday, March 24

Take Apart Potluck The Discovery Museums, Acton. 2-4:30pm. Find out what's inside household items by taking them apart. At the Science Discovery Museum. Both museums $12pp. One museum $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org.

Special Guest: Clifford. Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Tpke., Burlington. 7pm. Meet Clifford and hear his stories. 781-273-3871.

Character Visit: Meet Madeline. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 7pm. Also 3/25, 11am. 508-628-5567.

Owen Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 96 Derby St., Hingham. 10:30am. 781-749-3319.

Bone Marrow Drive and Disco Ball. Riverview at the Hudson Portuguese Club, Port St., Hudson. 7pm. 70's music, door prizes for best dressed (audience votes), "hustle" instructions, trivia questions and prizes, etc. $10 advance, $15 at the door. Includes pasta dinner, salad, desserts. Get a Q-Tip cheek swab for the Caitlin Raymond International Bone Marrow Registry. 508-380-1797. 978-567-0842. andrewshelpfulhands.org.

Flying Irish Studio Performers. Multicultural Festival, Lunenburg High School, Massachusetts Ave., Lunenburg. 7:20pm. 603-924-9628.

Storytime & Craft: Spring! Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 10:30am. 508-865-8028.

Starry Night, Spring is Bright!. Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot St., Natick. 7-9pm. View the planets, listen to star stories, enjoy hot chocolate. $12NM, C$7NM. 508-655-2296.E-mail: broadmoor@massaudubon.org.

Story time. Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St., Peabody. 7pm. 978-573-3261.

Storytime and Craft. Borders Books & Music, Shrewsbury. 10:30am. 508-845-8665.

Strong-willed Parent, Strong-willed Child; How to Reconcile the Two. La Leche League of Northboro meets in Shrewsbury for this informal discussion. 10-11:15am. Karen 508-842-272.

Character Visit: Cat in the Hat. Barnes & Noble, Walpole. 7pm. Dr. Seuss stories and meet/greet. 508668-6033. Also 3/25, 2pm.

Family Night. Rotmans Furniture Store, Southbridge St., Worcester. 7pm. Free family entertainment. 508755-5276.

Saturday, March 25

Maurice Sendak's "Really Rosie." Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington. 10:30am. Ages 3+. Arlington's Children's Theater performs Sendak's Nutshell Library. Music by Carole King. A$7, C $5. 781-6464849. regenttheatre.com.

Mosaic Madness Month. ARTBEAT Creativity Store and Art Studio, Mass Ave., Arlington. 3-6pm. Age 4+. Decorate 2 egg-shaped candles in mosaic designs, using colored beeswax, tiny shape cutters, and appliqu techniques. $10. 781-646-2200. artbeatonline.com. 781-646-2200.

Children and Healthcare Day a GoKids! Event & Meet Arthur. Boston Children's Museum. 10am-2pm. Do some aardvark exercises with Arthur 2:15-2:45. A$9, C (2-15) $7, Age 1 $2, Under 1 free. 617-426-8855. bostonkids.org.

Clifford the Big Red Dog. Opera House, Boston. Also 3/26. 617-259-3400.

Family Musik: Crossing the Divide w/Rob Kapilow. Tsai Performance Center, Boston University, 685 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. 2pm. Musical interpretation of how different cultures influence one another's traditions throughout history. Discover that different musical sounds unite us all. A $20, C $15. Tickets: 617-4826661 or celebrityseries.org.

Baby Faire. Bayside Expo Center, 200 Mt. Vernon St., Boston. 10am-5pm. Over 100 exhibitors, seminars,demos, etc. Free samples, coupons, workshops, ideas, etc. Parking $12. A $8, C under 12 and grandparents free. americanbabyfaire.com. Also 3/26.

Grace Lin's Introduces The Year of the Dog. Concord Bookshop, Main St., Concord. 3pm. A debut novel about young Pacy who, as she celebrates the New Year with her family, discovers this is the year she is supposed to "find herself." 978-369-2405. concordbookshop.com.

HOE-DOWN Dinner & Dancing. St. Bernard's Central Catholic High School, 45 Harvard St., Fitchburg. 6:30pm. Happy Hour, BBQ chicken dinner, music & instruction by Yodelin' Charlie $25pp. 978-342-3212 x 236. Reserve by 3/10.

Childhood Memories. Fitchburg Art Museum, Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 1-2:30pm. Age 6+. Bring your favorite toy or storybook to class. Sketch/paint and take home its image in a frame. $12pp. 978-345-4207 x 303. fitchburgartmuseum.org.

Character Visit: Meet Madeline.. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 11am. 508-6285567.

Maple Syrup Cookies. Natick Community Organic Farm NCOF, Rte. 16, Natick. 3-4pm. Learn about syrup and use freshly made syrup to make cookies. Take-home maple sugar recipes. $14pp, C (3 and under) $8, $35 family max. 508-655-2204. natickfarm.org.

Free Crafts for Kids. Lakeshore Learning Store, 230 Needham St., Newton. Every Sat. Age 3+. 11am3pm. Create a Merry Mouse Pad. 617-969-1171.

Calligraphy Intro Workshop. Willard House and Clock Museum, 11 Willard St., North Grafton. 11am2pm. Learn the basics of Italic lettering in ink and water colors. Materials provided. $30 (NM). Advance registration by 3/21: 508-839-3500. willardhouse.org.

2006 Pancakes at the Farm. Overlook Farm, Rutland. See 3/4 listing for details.

Grandparents Day Celebration. North Shore Children's Museum, 294 Essex St., Salem. 9am-5pm. Free admission for grandparents. Coffee/snacks. $4.50pp. 978-741-1811. northshoreymca.org.

Character Visit: Cat in the Hat. Barnes & Noble, Walpole. 2pm. Dr. Seuss stories and meet/greet. 508668-6033.

Take a Walk at Gore Place. Gore Place, 52 Gore St. (Off Rte. 20), Waltham. See 3/4 listing for details.

Story & Craft Time: Great Artists. Barnes & Noble, 541 Lincoln St., Worcester. 11am. Wear painting clothes. Includes treat. 508-853-2236.

Stories and Craft: Seasonal Theme. Reading Is Rewarding, Rotmans Furniture, 725 Southbridge St., Worcester. 10 & 11am.508-755-5276 x4503..

Sunday, March 26

An Afternoon of Jazz and Jewish Music. Congregation Beth Elohim, 133 Prospect St., Acton. 4-6 pm. A benefit for the JCC Preschool. Advance: $18, $20 at the door. Free babysitting ages 2+ w/advance tickets. Adult only concert. 978-266-9988. Adventures with Arthur. Boston Children's Museum. For details see 3/5.

Clifford the Big Red Dog. Opera House, Boston. 617-259-3400.

Cello Competition. Brookline Music School, 25 Kennard Rd., Brookline. Ages 18 and under. Cash prizes. Enter by 3/10. Steve Pixley 617-277-4593 x222. bmsmusic.org.

Open House. Lucky Ducky Daycare, 98 Union St., Norfolk. Infant-Age 7. 11am-1pm. Weekend care available. 508-528-2626.

One-on-One with Elephant Zookeepers. Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI. 1pm. Lecture/Behind-the-scenes glimpse. Learn about elephant husbandry on 3 female African elephants. Free w/admission: A$12, C (3-12) $6, Under 3 free. 401-785-3510. rogerwilliamsparkzoo.

Monday, March 27

Power Struggles & Tantrums. Insight Education, Canton. 7-9pm. Parents of ages 1-6. $25pp/$40 coparents. Pre-register: 781-294-8004. insighteducation.com.

All Ages Story Hour. Public Library, Crossroads Office Park, Leominster. 10am. 978-534-7522. leominsterlibrary.org.

Silver Apple Bedtime Story Hour. What a Hoot: Giggles, Laughs,and Feathered Friends. Morse Institute Library, Natick. 6:30pm. 45 min. of stories and songs. Ages 3 9. Just drop-in. 508-647-6520. morseinstitute.org.

Preschool Film Fest. Morse Institute Library, Natick. 10:30-11am. Good Night, Gorilla, Officer Buckle and Gloria, A Weekend with Wendell. Drop-in. No registration. 508-647-6520. morseinstitute.org.

Story time. Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St., Peabody. 10am. 978-573-3261

Tuesday, March 28

Famous People StoryTime. Barnes & Noble. 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 10:30am. 508-966-7600.

Story Time: A Grand Old Tree. Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington. 10:30am. 781-273-3871.

Counting Stories & Craft.. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 10:30am. Also March 29. 508-628-5567.

Storytime & Craft: Babies. Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 1pm. Also March 31, 10:30am. 508-865-8028.

Self-Medication: Explaining Addiction as Coping Workshop. Devereux-MA, 60 Miles Rd., Rutland. 13pm. Free. 508-886-4746. DevereuxMA.org.

Characters Kids Love. Barnes & Noble, Walpole. 10:30am. 508-668-6033.

Story & Craft Time: Go Fly a Kite. Barnes & Noble, 541 Lincoln St., Worcester. 10am. 508-853-2236.

Wednesday, March 29

Elmer the Elephant Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 800 Boylston St., Boston. 11am. 617-247-6959.

Counting Stories & Craft.. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 10:30am. 508-628-5567.

Oliver Find His Way Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 96 Derby St., Hingham. 10:30am. 781-749-3319.

Young Adult Book Group. Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 6pm. Grades 7-9. Discuss Give a Boy a Gun by Todd Strasser. 508-865-8028.

Mommy Jeopardy. Whitney Place, Rte. 9, Natick (by Chuck E. Cheese). 7:30pm. Learn interesting facts and trivia about each other and motherhood while playing this game. Refreshments. Public invited. Free. 866-2939108.

Finding Part-time Work. Assabet Valley Chpt. Mothers and More. National Grid, 55 Bearfoot Rd., Northboro. 7pm. All welcome. 508-936-6882. mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org.

"Big Night." Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester. 7-8:30pm. Ages 6+. Narrated slide show about "Big Night" when salamanders and wood frogs head to vernal pools to breed. Visit local vernal pool at later date. A $6 NM, C $4 NM. Register: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org.

Thursday, March 30

Timeless Tales. The Discovery Museums, Acton. 10am. Caravan Puppets will perform stories from around the world. Puppet-making workshop, 11am. At the Children's Discovery Museum. Both museums $12pp. One museum $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org.

Berenstain Bears StoryTime. Barnes & Noble. 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 10:30am. 508-966-7600.

Happy Hands. Whooo's There. Morse Institute Library, Natick. 11am. Age 3-5 w/A. No siblings. Make a peek-a-boo owl. 40 min. stories and craft. Pre-register: 508-647-6520. morseinstitute.org.

So, A New Baby is Coming to your House. Children's Museum, 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. 10:1511am. Dafne Saavedra-Preskins, Child Life Specialist, shares the many changes of a new baby. Free w/Admission: $6pp. 508-230-3789. childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Storytime & Craft. Borders Books & Music, Shrewsbury. 10am. Toby from Kids Time To Go. 508-8458665.

Preschool Story Hour: Mud Madness. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. 10-11am. Ages 3-5 w/A. Story, activity, naturalist-led walk. $10 NM A/C pair, $2 additonal child. Non-members. Fee covers adult/child pair; $2 per additional child. Register early: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org.

Friday, March 31

Meet the Musicians. Boston Children's Museum. 6 -7pm. Meet guest musicians from the New England Conservatory, as they demonstrate their instruments, sing songs and tell stories using music. A$9, C (2-15) $7, Age 1 $2, Under 1 free. 617-426-8855. bostonkids.org.

Author Visit: Melissa Stewart & A Place for Butterflies. Concord Bookshop, Main St., Concord. 4pm. This scientist-writer for children shares her new book. 978-369-2405. concordbookshop.com.

Tooth Stories & Craft.. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 7pm. 508-628-5567.

If you Give a Mouse a Cookie Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 96 Derby St., Hingham. 10:30am. 781-749-3319.

Storytime & Craft: Babies. Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 10:30am. 508-865-8028.

Story time. Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St., Peabody. 7pm. 978-573-3261

Rhyme Time Preschool Friday. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 30 min. sessions between 9:10am-2:20pm. Ages 3-5. Participate in classic Mother Goose rhymes. $6 plus admission: $6.50pp. Preregister: 401-273-KIDS. childrenmuseum.org.

Dora the Explorer Live! Dora's Pirate Adventure. Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence, RI. March 31 April 2. $40 $13. 401-421-ARTS. ppacri.org.

Storytime and Craft. Borders Books & Music, Shrewsbury. 10:30am. Toby from Kids Time To Go. 508845-8665

Dinosaurs Delight! Story Hour. Barnes & Noble, Walpole. 7pm. 508-668-6033.

Preschool Program: Circus Fun. Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Wenham. 9am or 12:45pm. Ages 2.95. Pretend play about circuses. Enter to win circus tickets.. $12 NM for A/C pair. Pre-register: 978-468-2377. wenhammuseum.org.

Family Night. Rotmans Furniture Store, Southbridge St., Worcester. 7pm. Free. 508-755-5276.

Saturday, April 1st

5th Annual Puppet Show & Bake Sale. Parker Damon Building, 11 Charter Rd., Acton. 10 & 11:30am. Romper Rhythm & Puppets performs Friendly Forest Folktales. $6 advance (Donelan's, Roche Brothers), $7 at the door, C under 2 free. 617-686-8993. mkenerson@yahoo.com.

Environmental Art and Music Expo. Fall Brook School, 15 DeCicco Drive, Leominster. 10am-2pm. Environmental fair with fun for the whole family, animal exhibits, aquatic life from Monoosnoc Brook, music, arts and crafts, and refreshments. Free. 978-537-1408. ourbrook.org.

Family Theater

Seussical Junior. North Shore Music Theater, Beverly. Presented by NSMTs Youth Performance Academy. March 18. 11am. Based on characters/stories of Dr. Seuss. Follows Horton, an elephant who hearsd voices from a speck of dust. $10 all seats. nsmt.org.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Wheelock Family Theatre, 200 The Riverway, Boston. April 28-30. 617-879-2300 or tickets@wheelock.edu. March 20-24 children, youth, teen programs available.

Puppet Shows. Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline. Children's Shows: Every Sat. & Sun., 1 & 3pm. The Midas Touch and Other Tales March 4 & 5; Hansel and Gretel March 11 & 12; Sir George and the Dragon March 18 & 19; Going, Going, Gone Whaling March 25 & 25; Rumplestiltskin March 31 (special pm show). Preschool Tot Shows (Ages 3-6): Every Wed. & Thurs., 10:30am. Funny Bone Tales March 1 & 2; Puppet Vaudeville March 8 & 9; Three Pigs and Other Tales March 15 & 16, Special 3pm show on the 15th; The Kingdom of Riddles March 22 & 23; Forest Tales March 29 & 30. All shows $9.50pp. 617-731-6400. puppetshowplace.org.

Beauty & the Beast Auditions. Clinton Community Theatre. Directed by Bill Grady. Auditions in early March. Children ages 6+ needed. Performances May 19, 20, 21, 2006. 978-368-1312.

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Concord Youth Theatre, 358 Baker Ave., Concord. March 17 & 24, 7:30pm; March 18, 19 & 25, 26, 2:30pm. Ages 4+. Call for ticket costs: 978-371-1482. concordyouththeatre.org.

The Chinese Nightingale (Marionettes). Drawbridge Puppet Productions, 335 Massachusetts Ave., Lunenburg. Every Weekend: Sat., 9:30 & 11:30am; Sun. 1pm. $6pp. Ages 4+. 800-401-3694; 978-582-6565. Email drawbridgepuppet@aol.com.

A Year With Frog and Toad. Peacock Players Children's Theatre.Court Street Theatre, Nashua, NH. March 17-26 Fridays 7pm; Saturdays 2 & 7pm, Sundays 2pm. $10-$15. 603-886-7000. peacockplayers.org.

Star Tracks: A Musical Revue. March 24 & 25. 7pm. Stony Brook Middle School, 9 Farmers Way, off Rte. 40, Westford. Local youth (ages 6-14) from Westford's Center Stage perform music and dances from famous entertainers such as Shirley Temple, Gene Kelly, and Debbie Reynolds. Music by the Beatles, Elvis, Judy Garland etc. $10 open seating. 978-392-3433. csyouththeater.com

Upcoming & Ongoing

Children's Exhibits: Vietnam and Houses around the World. Boston Children's Museum. Dragons and Fairies-Exploring Viet Nam through Folktales. Hands-on, interactive learning about the daily life and culture of Vietnam. Your House, My House. Journey into the homes of people around the world. Explore, design, and build a home shaped by the way people live. A$9, C (2-15) $7, Age 1 $2, Under 1 free. 617-426-8855. bostonkids.org.

The New England Spring Flower Show. Bayside Expo Center, Boston. March 11-19. Children Day events March 17 from 4-7pm Over 50 gardens, hundreds of garden and related vendors, demonstrations, lectures, amateur competitions, etc. masshort.org.

Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination. Museum of Science, Boston. Ends April 30. Artifacts and ideas from the George Lucas films become the force that inspires explorations of real-world technologies. 617-7232500. mos.org.

IMAX Theatre. New England Aquarium, Boston. Now Showing: Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon; Sharks 3D; Wild Safari 3D, Aliens of the Deep 3D; The Polar Express 3D. Times/prices: 866-815-IMAX. neaq.org.

Story Hour. Barefoot Books, 1771 Mass. Ave., Cambridge. Every Fri. & Sat. 10:30am. 617-349-1610. barefootbooks.com.

Sea Dogs! Great Tails of the Sea. Hull Lifesaving Museum, Nantasket Ave., Hull. 9am-4pm. Exhibit on loan from Mystic Seaport Museum that celebrates the special relationship between humans and dogs who work by the sea. A$5, Y (18 and under) free. 781-925-5433. lifesavingmuseum.org.

MOMS Club of Leominster. Weekly playgroups, group activities, service projects and a monthly "mom's night out". Carolyn 978-537-7136. themomsclub.info.

Baby Pictures. Blackstone Valley 14: Cinema de Lux, Millbury. See the latest films in a baby-friendly setting : extra lighting, lowered volume, etc. Every Tues. 10am. $6, Babies up to 12 mths free, C (13mths-3) $1. nationalamusements.com.

Maple Syrup Tours. The Natick Community Organic Farm NCOF, Rte. 16., Natick. March 1-31. M-F, 1, 3:30 & 4:15pm. Sat. 10 & 11am. Learn how sap is turned into maple syrup, watch sap drip into the buckets and enjoy the sweet smells of this New England Tradition. $4pp, C (Under 3) free. 508-655-2204. natickfarm.org.

In the Dark. Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield. Night Life Gallery, Thurs. & Sat. 10am-Noon. Feb. 2-May 20. Learn more about the dark from a Museum docent through a craft or experiment. Creatures of the Dark, Saturdays, 1pm. Feb. 4-May 20. Venture underground to the Aquarium and learn how different animals behave when the lights go out. Aquarium Adventures, 10am & 11am. Feb. 3 May 20. Playtime & story. Meet different animals each week. A$8, C (3-18) $5, C under 3 free. 413-443-7171. berkshiremuseum.org.

Family Dog Discussion. Addressing Canine Behavior Challenges: Solutions for the Real World. Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, North Grafton. April 7-8. 508-887-4723. tufts.edu/vet/continedu.

Dora the Explorer Live! Dora's Pirate Adventure. Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence, RI. March 31 April 2. $40 $13. 401-421-ARTS. ppacri.org.

Disney on Ice Monsters Inc. March 1 5. Mass Mutual Center, Springfield. Opening night $10; Ice seats $30. massmutualcenter.com. Tickets: 413-787-6600. ticketmaster.com. disneyonice.com.

All About Me. Southbridge Family Center. 114 Pleasant St., Southbridge. Fun activities and hands-on projects to develop preschoolers' concept of self. Tues. 9:30-11:30am; Wed. 12:30-2:30pm; Thurs. 9:30-11:30am & 4-6pm; 1st & 3rd Sat. 10am-noon. 1st visit free, thereafter $3 for out-of-town visitors. Free for Southbridge residents. 508-765-3881.

Tree Houses. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. Ends June 25. Noon-5pm. Hands-on exhibit to visit indoor tree house or indoor animal homes. Explore the important roles trees play in providing homes. Tree houses from around the world. Design your own. Free w/admission. A$8, C (3-18) $6, Under 3 free. Ends June 25. 508-929-2700. ecotarium.org.

Playgroup for Parent and Child. Worcester Family Ties Network, 28 Adams St., Worcester. Free to Worcester Residents. Tues. & Wed. 1pm & Thurs. 10:30am. 508-799-3136.

Trial Weaving Class. SAORI Worcester Weaving Gallery & Studio, 131 Highland St., Worcester. 508757-4646. saoriworcester.com.

Smuckers Stars on Ice & Harlem Globetrotters. DCU Center, Worcester. Ice: April 8, 7:30pm. $25-$65. Globetrotters: April 2, 2pm. $13.50-$100.50. Ticketmaster: 617-931-2000. ticketmaster.com.

Sturbridge Area Maple Days. 9:30am-4pm. March 17-19; 24-26. Pancake breakfasts, maple gathering dinners, theatre specials, a crafters marketplace, and sugaring tours at local sugarhouses. At Old Sturbridge Village: open-air demonstration, "Sugaring Off," held at the Village's sugar camp. Learn how sap was processed right down to sugar in the early 19th century and when and why syrup replaced sugar as the end product of choice among early New Englanders. 800-SEE-1830. osv.org. 508-347-2761.sturbridge.org.

Youth Art Month. Worcester Art Museum. March 1-31. Salon-style, floor-to-ceiling exhibition of more than 400 student works (K-12). A$10, C (17and under) free. 508-799-4406. worcesterart.org.

Ed Morgan's Sing-Alongs at Finagle A Bagel. Free & Open to the Public. Mondays 10:30-11:30am Caf Nicholas, Brookline; 12-1pm Caf Nicholas, Newton; 3-4pm, Finagle A Bagel, Wayland; 5-6pm, Finagle A Bagel, Burlington. Tuesdays 10-11am Performing Arts Center, 140 Pearl St., Framingham; 2-3pm, Finagle A Bagel, Norwell; 5-6pm, Finagle A Bagel, Chestnut Hill. Wednesdays 34pm The Daily Bagel, Beverly; 5-6pm, Finagle A Bagel, Reading. Thursdays 5-6pm, Finagle A Bagel, Needham. Fridays 10-11am, Finagle A Bagel, Harvard Square. 978-567 -8922. E-mail: thechildrensgarden@earthlink.net.

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