BayState Family Calendar of April events A Adult C Child Y Youth M Member NM Non-Member PP Per Person All listings are accurate at press. Please call ahead to confirm events. Listings are arranged in alphabetical order.   Saturday April 1 5th Annual Puppet Show & Bake Sale. Parker Damon Building, 11 Charter Rd., Acton. 10 & 11:30am. Romper Rhythm & Puppets perform Friendly Forest Folktales. $6 advance (Donelan's, Roche Brothers), $7 at the door, C under 2 free. 617-686-8993. mkenerson@yahoo.com. Airborne Comedians! Regent Theatre, Arlington. 10:30am. These hillarious acrobats toss, then juggle, electric guitars, lawn chairs, machetes, and other odd objects from one side of the stage to the other, or while riding 6 and 7-foot unicycles! Ages 3+. A$7, C$5. 781-643-4488. regenttheatre.com. Contra Dance. Parish Hall, Rte. 62, Berlin. 8-11pm. Live music by the Berlin Country Orchestra. Learn traditional contra and square dances. Beginners welcome. Free refreshments. $5pp, $12 family max. 978-838-2738. geocities.com/brlncountryorch/. Catch a performance of the Big Apple Circus at City Hall Plaza in Boston from April 1 May 7 Drop-In Story Time. Concord Free Library, 129 Main St., Concord. 10am. Ages 3+. 978-318-3358. concordnet.org. Also 4/8 & 15. 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, refreshments. Free. 978-537-1408. ourbrook.org. Dance-a-Thon. Unitarian Church, 19 Foster St., Littleton. 5-9pm. Music, refreshments, bake sale. To benefit Stage Hands, Inc. a non-profit organization supporting the arts & productions of Center Stage Youth Theater /Singers. Suggested donation: $10 family. 978-392-3433. E-mail csyouththeater@yahoo.com. 2nd Annual Talent Show for Middle School Students. Morse Institute Library, Natick. 5-7pm. Grades 5-8 (Natick residents & students). Prizes. Pre-register: 508-647-6521. For more info: 508-647-6400 x1528 or areidy@mnlib.net. morseinstitute.org. Sheep Shearing Open House. MA Audubon Society, Wachusett Meadow, Princeton. Noon-4pm. Learn how sheep are sheared. Demos of spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, etc. $10 family (NM). Pre-regsiter: 978-464-2712. Dora's Pirate Adventure Live. Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence, RI. Also 4/2. $40 - $13. 401-421-ARTS. ppacri.org. Air Power Science and April Fool's Hunt. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. Science: 9:30 & 11:30am. Ages 6-9. Hunt is all day for ages 5-11. $6.50pp. 401-273-KIDS. childrenmuseum.org. Marlo Thomas Reading/Book Signing. Little Red Wagon PlaySchool, 31 B Union Ave., Sudbury. 10 - 11:30 a.m. All ages. Author of Free To Be You And Me, Thanks And Giving All Year Long , and The Right Words at The Right Time. 978-440-7220. April Fool's Day Story & Creativity Hour. Rotmans Reading Is Rewarding. Cafe Fantastique, Rotmans Furniture, 725 Southbridge St., Worcester. 10 & 11am. 508-755-5276 x 4503. kidstimetogo.com. Silly Storytime & Craft. Barnes & Noble, 541 Lincoln St., Worcester. 11am. 508-853-9487. Sunday, April 2 Mother/Daughter Book Club & Boys' Book Club. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. Both at 3pm. Ags 9-12. Girls and their moms discuss Alanna by Tamora Pierce. Boys discuss Toad Rage by Morris Gleitzman. Book-related crafts to follow. .508-628-5567. Nonsense Story & Craft Time. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 10:30am. Also 4/19. 508-628-5567. Free Sunday. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. Join in a No Time to Waste, a family comedy show about helping the planet for ages 5-11. 401-273-KIDS. childrenmuseum.org. Planetarium Show. EcoTarium, Worcester. 1 & 3pm: Learn the Constellations of the Zodiac. 2pm: Learn about the Nine Planets. $3.50 plus admission: A$10, C (3-18) $8, Under 3 free. 508-929-2700. ecotarium.org. Also 4/9. Bamidele Dancers & Drummers. Tuckerman Hall, Worcester. 3 pm. Dances, rhythms, folklore, and songs from West Africa, Brazil, and the Caribbean. Audience participation and the use of authentic costumes and instruments create a memorable learning experience. A$12, C$6. 508-754-3231. musicworcester.org. Sponsored by Bay State Parent magazine. Monday, April 3 The Boy who Grew Flowers Story and Craft. Borders Books, The Atrium Mall, Chestnut Hill. 10:30am. 617- 630-1120. Babytime. Worcester Public Library, Frances Perkins Branch, Rte. 12, Worcester. 10-10:15am. Drop-in for babies up to 16 months. Rhymes, songs, pictures, and playtime w/toys and music. No siblings. 508-799-1687. worcpublib.org. Tuesday, April 4 Storytime: Priscilla by Nathaniel Hobbie. Barnes & Noble, 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 10:30am. Free. 508-966-1933. Story Time: Shelly. Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Tpke., Burlington. 10:30am. 781-273-3871 Toddler Tuesday. Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center, 963 Washington St., Canton. 10-11am. Ages 3-K w/A. Storytelling and art activity. A$4, C$3. 781-821-8853. massaudubon.org/visualarts. Rainy Days Story & Craft Time. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 10:30am. Also on 4/5. 508-628-5567 April Showers Storytime & Craft. Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 1pm. 508-865-8028. Also 4/7 10:30am. When Saying "NO" is Not Enough /Consequences that Work. Natick. 7-9pm. Parents of kids 2-12. $25pp/$40 co-parenting couple. Pre-register: 781-294-8004. insighteducation.com. Toe Jam Puppet Band Creative Arts Playgroup. Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford. 10:30-11:30am; 12:30-1:30pm. Dance, sing and play with musicians and puppeteers. $5 per family plus zoo admission: A$5, C $2.50 children. 508-991-6178. E-mail info@bpzoo.org. Celebrate National Poetry Month. Barnes & Noble, Walpole. 10:30am. Poetry and activity. 508-668-6033. Young Children's Concert: Caribbean for Kids. Public Library, 1 Salem Square, Worcester. 10:30am. 508-799-1655. worcpublib.org. Book Group 4-6 Graders. Public Library, Salem Sq., Worcester. 7pm. Read in advance: Working Like a Dog by Gena K. Gorrell. Call for next month's book: 508-799-1655. worcpublib.org. Discovering Nature-Spring. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. 9:30-11:30am. Six-week series. Ends 5/16. No class 4/18. Ages 4 & 5 (unaccompanied by parent). Games, activities, crafts, outdoor prowl. $85 (NM). Register early: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org. Rainy Day Storytime & Craft. Barnes & Noble, 541 Lincoln St., Worcester. 10am. 508-853-9487. Wednesday, April 5 Parenting Workshop: Understanding the Young Child. The Discovery Museums, Acton. 6:30-7:45pm. Informative discussion on typical child development by Alisha P. Boyajian, MS, CCLS. Parent networking/refreshments. $10 (NM). Reservations: 978-264-4200 x 28. discoverymuseums.org. Take Apart Potluck The Discovery Museums, Acton. 2-5:30pm. Find out what's inside household items by taking them apart. At the Science Discovery Museum. $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org. Take a cosmic jouney with Sesame Street Live's "Out of this World" at Agganis Arena at Boston University. Various shows on April 20-23. tm/2006 sesame workshop. all rights reserved. Angelina Ballerina Story Tme. Barnes & Noble, 800 Boylston St., Boston. 11am. 617-247-6959. Tale of Flopsy Bunnies Story and Craft. Borders Books, The Atrium Mall, Chestnut Hill. 10:30am. 617- 630-1120. 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. Teach Your Baby to Sleep Like a Baby. Babies "R" Us, Rte. 9 W, Framingham. 7pm. Presented by Dr. Michael McKenzie, Family Rhythms. Free. Sign up: 508-872-9358. Rainy Days Story & Craft Time. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 10:30am. 508-628-5567 Information Session. Touchstone Community School, 54 Leland St. Grafton. 9-11am. Ages 4-14. Meet the Head of School, visit classrooms and hear a teacher presentation. RSVP: 508-839-0038. Weaning: The Four Chambers of the Heart. La Leche League. New Horizons, 400 Hemenway St., Marlborough. 7:30pm. Children welcome. Refreshments. Phone support available: Mary Ellen 508-624-0833, Anne Marie 978-443-0766, Brenda 508-877-8412. Also 4/27 10am. Ballgame Storytime. Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 10am. All ages. 508-366-4959. tatnuck.com. Drop-In Movie (G or PG) Free Library, 530 Washington St., Wellesley. 3-5pm. For middle school students. 781-431-1160. wellesleyfreelibrary.org. Thursday, April 6 Silly Storytime. Barnes & Noble, 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 10:30am. Free. 508-966-1933. When Saying "NO" is Not Enough /Consequences that Work. Chestnut Hill. 7-9pm. Parents of kids 2-12. $25pp/$40 co-parenting couple. Pre-register: 781-294-8004. insighteducation.com. Infant CPR and First Aid. Babies "R" Us, Shopper's World Plaza, Rte. 9 West, Framingham. 7pm. Free. Sign up: 508-872-9358. Music and Movement for Toddlers. Worcester Family Ties Network, 28 Adams St., Worcester. 9:30am. Presented by Sharon Lindgren, UmassMemorial Healthcare. 508-799-3136. Homeschool Program: Predator/Prey. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. 1-3pm. Ages 5-10. Games and activities about predators and prey. Parents welcome. $8 (NM). Register: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org. Thursday Night Open Stage. Rotmans Furniture, Worcester. 7-9pm. Free. Young performers welcome. Call 508-791-6262 for details and to sign up. Meaningful Jobs for At-Risk Youth. Presented by UMass Memorial, United Way, and Building Brighter Futures with Youth Program. South Worcester Neighborhood Center, 27 Camp St., Worcester. 9am-Noon. Help with job training and placement. Continues on 5/4. RSVP 508-334-7641 or email fernandr@ummhc.org. Friday, April 7 Story Time: The Hello, Goodbye Window. Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Tpke., Burlington. 7pm. 781-273-3871. Paul Hoppe Book Signing. Concord Bookshop, Main St., Concord. 4pm. Meet the author of Travis and Freddy's Adventure in Vegas, an exciting new adventure story for ages 8-12. 978-369-2405. concordbookshop.com. Elephant Story & Craft Time. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 7pm. 508-628-5567. April Showers Storytime & Craft. 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. Family Dog Discussion. Addressing Canine Behavior Challenges: Solutions for the Real World. Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, North Grafton. Continues 4/8. 508-887-4723. tufts.edu/vet/continedu. Story Hour with Toby. Borders Explorers, Borders Books & Music, Shrewsbury. 10:30am. 508-845-8665. Family Science Adventures. Springfield Museum & the Dr. Seuss National Memorial, 220 State St., Springfield. 2:30pm. Fridays in April. Live animal demos and hands-on activities of "Nature Gone Wild". A$10, C (6-17) $3, 5 and under free. 413-263-6800. springfieldmuseums.org. Stars Over Springfield. Springfield Museum & the Dr. Seuss National Memorial, 220 State St., Springfield. 7:30pm. Fun and educational stargazing. Held on rooftop observatory or planetarium. A$3, C $2 (12 and under). 413-263-6800. springfieldmuseums.org. Love is in the Evening Air.. Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield. 7-9pm. Ages 6+w/A. Learn about the American woodcock as it performs an unusual mating display. Listen for owls, frogs, and other night creatures. Pre-register: A$10, C $8. 978-887-9264 or e-mail: ipswichriver@massaudubon.org. Lucy, The R.E.A.D Dog Visits. Barnes & Noble, Walpole. 7pm. Come and meet Lucy, a dog that helps children to become better readers. 508-668-6033. Family Night: Animal Adventures. Rotmans Furniture Store, Southbridge St., Worcester. 7pm. Hands-on animal program. Free. 508-755-5276.animaladventures.net. Saturday, April 8 Guy Mendilow. Regent Theatre, Arlington. 10:30am. Ages 3+. Join in the singing. Hear instruments such as a customized berimbau, saxes, flutes, clarinet, a thumb piano, a one-of-a-kind percussive jaw harp, etc. A$7, C$5. 781-643-4488. regenttheatre.com. Bedford Parade and Pole Capping. Bedford Town Common. 10am. Minutemen march with fife and drum down The Great Road to Wilson Park to watch the official Pole Capping tradition. A minuteman will proclaim freedom by shinnying up a 25 ft pole and placing a red cap atop it. battleroad.org. Caribbean Songs. Barefoot Books, Cambridge. 2pm. Performed by Asheba, a Trinidad artist known for his song for young children. 617-349-1610.putumayo.com. barefootbooks.com. Drop-In Story Time. Free Library, 129 Main St., Concord. 10am. Ages 3+. 978-318-3358. concordnet.org. Also 4/15. Meriam's Corner Exercise. Meriam's Corner, Lexington Rd., Concord. 1:30pm. Commemorate the fight that sparked the six hour running battle back to Boston. The encounter "set the hook" for the American Revolution. battleroad.org. YMCA Healthy Kids Day. MetroWest YMCA, 280 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham. 1-4pm. A free family event for all ages. Crafts, games, demonstrations & activities, healthy lifestyle resource tables, refreshments, etc. 508-879-4420. Yoga Birthday Party. Absolute Yoga, Hopkinton. 12:30-1:30 or 3-4pm. Ages 1-4. Up to 10 A/C pairs. Sweet Pea Yoga is hosting birthday parties for children to fundraise for MS walk and breast cancer research. 100% of proceeds benefit charity. Fees apply. 508- 981-3244. SweetPeaYoga.com. Family Auction.. Leicester High School, 174 Paton St., Leicester. 12-3pm & Leicester Country Club, Rte. 9, Leicester. 6:30pm. Entertainment and apps. $20 donation to pm event only. Benefits the Memorial School Playground. 508-892-7030. Tickets: 508-410-3678 or e-mail MAVIANO@aol.com. Paul Revere Capture Ceremony. Paul Revere Capture Site, Rt. 2A, Lincoln. 3pm. Observe the historic capture of Paul Revere. Lincoln fife and drum corps. battleroad.org. Super Baby Shower Event. Babies "R" Us, 70 Worcester Providence Tpk., Millbury. 11am-3pm. Discover ideas on planning a baby shower. Food, games, fun. 508-865-9868. Saturday Sit-with-Me Storytime: Only Fooling. Morse Institute Library, Natick. 10:30-11am. Preschool-Gr. 3. Drop-in. No registration. 508-647-6520. morseinstitute.org. Helping Wildlife: Vernal Pool Ecology. MA Audubon Society, Wachusett Meadow, Princeton. 10am-Noon. All ages. Slide show to vernal pools and the creatures that inhabit them, followed by an outdoor exploration to vernal pools. A$8, C$4 (NM). Pre-register: 978-464-2712. Kids Cooking: Party Food. Boston Unique Events, 498 Pleasant St., Watertown. 11am-1pm. Ages 7-12. Learn how to make favorite party snacks. $50. 617-926-1900. bostonuniqueevents.com. May 6: Mother's Day Breakfast. SteveSongs Concert. First Parish Church Hall, 48 Main St., Westford. 10am. Proceeds from the concert benefits the Westford Friends and Newcomers Scholarship fund. $8 advance tickets, $9 at the door, Under 2 free. 978-692-2486. westford.com/newcomers. stevesongs.com. 13th Annual Teddy Bear Clinic. Greendale Mall, Worcester. 10am-3pm. Sponsored by UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center. Learn about health, safety and going to the doctor. Games and live entertainment (WXLO's Zito & Jen, 11am-1pm). BYO teddy bears or dolls for a "check up." 508-334-5165. umassmemorial.org. Worcester Contra Dance. Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main St., Worcester. Beginners' lessons 7:30pm; Dancing 8-11pm. Featuring Steve Howland with Rhubarb Pie. Family friendly, alcohol free. $7pp, $18 family. E-mail Paulrei@msn.com. Frogs & Amphibians Story & Creativity Hour. Rotmans Reading Is Rewarding. Cafe Fantastique, Rotmans Furniture, 725 Southbridge St., Worcester. 10 & 11am. 508-755-5276 x 4503. kidstimetogo.com. Preschool Story Hour: Frogs and Salamanders on the Move. 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 additional child. Register early: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org. Poetry Storytime & Craft & American Girl Book Club. Barnes & Noble, 541 Lincoln St., Worcester. Poetry: 11am. Book Club: 2pm. 508-853-9487. Sunday, April 9 SteveSongs. Temple Beth Torah, 2162 Washington St., Holliston. 2pm. Unique brand of award winning original songs. Benefits TBT's Early Childhood Program. $8 advance. Under 1 free. 508-429-6268. stevesongs.com. JAZ (Jewish Art Zone). Chabad of Westboro, 54 South St., Westborough. Ages 7-11. Make glass decoupage seder plates. 508-366-0499. E-mail chabadnik1@gmail.com. Planetarium Show. EcoTarium, Worcester. See 4/2 listing for details. Monday, April 10 Caring for Your Children's Teeth. Framingham Chpt. Mothers and More. Whitney Place, Rte. 9W, Natick (by Chuck E. Cheese). 7:30pm. Free. Open to all. 866-293-9108. Preschool Film Fest. Morse Institute Library, Natick. 10:30-11am. Anansi and the Talking Melon, Chicken Little, Giggle, Giggle, Quack. Drop-in. No registration. 508-647-6520. morseinstitute.org. Next film: 4/24. Nashoba Valley Mothers of Multiples. First Parish Church United, 48 Main St., Westford. 7:30pm. Meets 2nd Mon. New and expectant mothers of multiples welcome. 978-256-4111. E-mail nvmom_info@bigfoot.com. Tuesday, April 11 On Screen Storytime. Barnes & Noble, 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 10:30am. Read about favorite movie and television characters. 508-966-1933. Story Time: Good Boy, Fergus! Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Tpke.,Burlington. 10:30am. 781-273-3871 Hank and Al's Fun Time. Pottery Barn Kids, The Atrium, Chestnut Hill Mall. 9:30 & 10:30am. 781-221-5833. Peter Rabbit Story & Craft Time. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 10:30am. All ages. Also on 4/12. 508-628-5567. Organizing your Life & Home. The Marlborough Area Newcomers and Neighbors ' (MANN). New Horizons, 400 Hemenway St., Marlborough. 7:30pm. Guest speaker: Linda Arena, owner of Organizing Made Easy. Open to the public. 1/2 price spring membership: $12. 508-303-3424. MarlboroughNewcomers.com. Peter Rabbit Garden Party Storytime & Craft. Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 1pm. 508-865-8028. Also 4/14 10:30am. Fitting in Fitness. Assabet Valley Chpt. Mothers and More. National Grid, 55 Bearfood Rd., Northboro. 7pm. Guest Speaker Kathy Ekdahl, owner of Personal Best Personal Training. Visitors welcome. 508-936-6882. mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org. April Showers Story Hour. Barnes & Noble, Walpole. 10:30am. 508-668-6033. Kids Morning Out. Wellesley Hills Branch Library, Wellesley. 10:30am-Noon. Stories, songs, play and chat. Free. Kim Flanzer 781-239-0143, Josh Olshin at 781-235-1610 x 209. Babygroup/New Parents Time. Worcester Family Ties Network, 28 Adams St., Worcester. 8:30am. Playgroup for ages 0-18 w/A. Worcester residents only. 508-799-3136. Wednesday, April 12 The Artist and Scientist Come Together. The Discovery Museums, Acton. 4-5:30pm. Grades 6-8. Join illustrator Wayne Geehan to see how he uses science and chemistry in art. Register by 4/5. At the Science Discovery Museum. Both museums $12pp. One museum $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org. Teen-to-Teen Art Talks. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. 4:30-6:30pm. Teens engage their peers in specially designed art gallery talks w/art making activities. Theme: Humanity. Free after 3:30pm. 617-369-3447. mfa.org. Also on 4/26: Stretching Limits theme. Wombats Story Tme. Barnes & Noble, 800 Boylston St., Boston. 11am. 617-247-6959. Sing-A-Long with Julie Garnett. Pottery Barn Kids, Burlington Mall. 9:30 & 10:30am. 781-221-5833. Peter Rabbit Story & Craft Time. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 10:30am. 508-628-5567. Good Nutrition for Breastfeeding Families. La Leche League of North Central Mass. Our Lady of the Lake, 1400 Main St., Leominster. 9:30-11:30am. Pregnant and nursing moms welcome. 978-537-8009, Jen 978-345-8717, or Lisa 978-537-9070. Home School Program: Soil is a Rottin' Good Place to Live MA Audubon Society, Wachusett Meadow, Princeton. 1-3pm. Inside/outside program. Attend w/or w/o parents. Pre-regsiter: 978-464-2712. Space Storytime. Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 10am. All ages. 508-366-4959. tatnuck.com. Preschool Story Hour: Signs of Spring. 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 additional child. Register early: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org. Helping your Child Prepare for School. Head Start., Lee St., Worcester. 4pm. Workshop for parents of children entering preschool or K. Child care available. Pre-register; 508-799-3136. A Presentation of Montessori Philosophy and Education. Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham. 7-8:30pm. For the preschool & K level by Karen Roeber, Director of the Sunrise Montessori School in Franklin. Materials & lessons demonstrated. Free, open to public. 508-541-8010. E-mail Director@MySunriseMontessori.com. Thursday, April 13 Little Critter Storytime. Barnes & Noble, 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 10:30am. Free. 508-966-1933 Graco Car Seat Seminar. Babies "R" Us, Shopper's World Plaza, Rte. 9 W, Framingham. 7pm. Free. Sign up: 508-872-9358. Frog Moon Hike. Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Rd., Framingham. 6:30-8:30 pm. Slide program. Plus, croaky calls, nature walk, craft. $8pp. Adult must accompany child. Preregister: registrar@newfs.org. newfs.org. Sing-A-Long with Julie Garnett. Pottery Barn Kids, Natick Mall. 9:30 & 10:30am. 781-221-5833. Thursday Afternoon at the Movies. Morse Institute Library, Natick. 4pm. The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl. Refreshments. Pre-register: 508-647-6521. morseinstitute.org. Story and Craft. Borders Explorers, Borders Books & Music, Shrewsbury. 10am. 508-845-8665. Evening of Chess. Free Library, 530 Washington St., Wellesley. 6:30-7:30pm. All ages and abilities. Supplies and assistance provided. 781-431-1160. wellesleyfreelibrary.org. Owl Story Time. Public Library, Salem Square, Worcester. 10am. Preschoolers only. Parents wait in Children's Room. Stories, fingerplays, and crafts. 508-799-1655. worcpublib.org. Friday, April 14 Spring Bouquet and Butterflies. The Discovery Museums, Acton. 9:30am. Create flowers and butterflies using water droppers and markers. At the Science Discovery Museum. $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org. Story Time: A Boy and His Bunny. 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. Kitchen Science 101. Children's Museum, Easton. 4-5pm. Ages5+. Science experiments with ordinary kitchen items. $8 (NM). Register: 508-230-3789. The Tale of Three Trees. Guild Hall Theatre, Christ Church, 569 Main St., Fitchburg, 3 & 7pm. Christ Church's Performing Arts Ministry presents a dance-theatre production, based on this beautiful folktale. $3. 978-342-0007 x 31. Lilly's Big Day Story & Craft Time. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 7pm. 508-628-5567. Peter Rabbit Garden Party Storytime & Craft. Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 10:30am. 508-865-8028. Family Science Adventures. Springfield Museum & the Dr. Seuss National Memorial, Springfield. See 4/7 listing for details. Also on 4/28. Beloved Bunnies Story Hour. Barnes & Noble, Walpole. 7pm. 508-668-6033. Family Night: Mr. Kim Webster. Rotmans Furniture Store, Southbridge St., Worcester. 7pm. Free. Music and puppets. Free. 508-755-5276. Saturday, April 15 Springtime Sun Catcher. ARTBEAT Creativity Store and Art Studio, Mass Ave., Arlington. 3-6pm. Every Sat.. Age 4+. $12+. 781-646-2200. artbeatonline.com. Ed Morgan. Library, 66 Front St., Ashland. 10:30-11:30am. friendsoftheashlandlibrary.com. Stop by Rotmans Furniture in Worcester for April Fun Day on Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to Noon Drop-In Story Time & Music Time. Concord Free Library, 129 Main St., Concord. Story: Ages 3+. 10am. Music with Emmanuel Feldman & Joy Cline-Phinney 7:30pm. 978-318-3358. concordnet.org. BabySitting Class. Children's Museum, Easton. 9am-2:30pm. Grade 6+. Bring lunch/large doll. $50. Register: 508-230-3789. Trails and Sales. Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Rd., Framingham. Nursery opening day. Tours, 10am. 508-877-7630. newenglandwildflower.org. Battle Road Event. Hartwell Tavern Historical Area, Rt. 2A, Lincoln. 10am-4pm. Join British and Colonial reenactors, park rangers and volunteers as they portray a "typical" day leading up to the outbreak of war on April 19, 1775. Drill and musket firing demos, cooking, clothing repair and recruiting for the colonial militia as well as life in the British Camp, a Battle Road tactics and weapons demonstration, etc. battleroad.org. Special Guest: Little Nut Brown Hare. Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 10:30am & 3pm. 508-865-8028. Aladdin. The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer St., Natick. 11am. Presented by Pocketful of Tales Theatre Co. A$8, C (under 12) $5. 508-647-0097. natickarts.org. Also on 4/22. Sesational Science: Machines & Gadgets. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 9:30-11am. Ages 6-9. $6.50pp. 401-273-KIDS. childrenmuseum.org. Vernal Pool Safari. Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield. 1-2:30pm. Age 5+. Learn about vernal pools and the amphibians that inhabit them. Rain or shine. A$9, C$7. Pre-register: 978-887-9264 or e-mail: ipswichriver@massaudubon.org. April Fun Day. Rotmans Reading Is Rewarding. Cafe Fantastique, Rotmans Furniture, 725 Southbridge St., Worcester. 10am-Noon. Storytelling, balloons, facepainting, crafts. 508-755-5276 x 4503. kidstimetogo.com. Vernal Pool Voyage. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. 12:30-2:30pm. Ages 6+. A unique adventure to learn and visit a vernal pool. Free. Register: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org. Sunday, April 16 The Lincoln Salute: A Concert of 18th Century Fife & Drum Music. Pierce Park, Lincoln. 1:45-3:30pm. lincolnminutemen.org. Alarm & Muster of the Lincoln Minute Men. Lincoln Center. 7pm. Captain William Smith arrives by horse to ring the bell of the White Church and spread the alarm that the British Regulars are coming. Includes historical explanations, colonial music, a musket salute, and lots of Revolutionary commotion. lincolnminutemen.org. Monday, April 17 What's Happening in the Pond. The Discovery Museums, Acton. 9:30am. Investigate the pond tank and make a ponding kit for your own adventure. At the Science Discovery Museum. Both museums $12pp. One museum $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org. Spirit of Acton 1775. Acton. 11am-3pm. All ages. Demos of colonial activities and tours of Hosmer House, Jones Tavern, and Faulkner Homestead. Reenact life as it was in 1775. Parking: Town Hall at 472 Main St., and across from the Hosmer House at 300 Main St. Colonial trolleys available. $5 (age 13+), $2 (Under 13 w/A). battleroad.org. Moonbounce at the Mall. Auburn Mall. 10am-2pm. 508-832-6000. shopauburnmall.com. Castle Building and Craft Hour. Barnes & Noble, 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 4:30pm. Hear books from the American Girl collection as well as books about castles. 508-966-1933. 110th Boston Marathon. Hopkinton-Boylston St., Boston. Join people from around the world to cheer on thousands of runners. baa.org. Proud Peacock Story and Craft. Borders Books, The Atrium Mall, Chestnut Hill. 10:30am. 617- 630-1120. Patriots' Day. Concord Town Parade, 8am. Special family-oriented activities at the Concord Museum, Lexington Rd. & Cambridge Tpke, 9am-5pm. Self-guided walking tour of the town in 1775. A$8, C$5. 978-369-9609. concordmuseum.org. American Revolution Reenactment. Lexington Green. 5:30am. Experience the battle as colonists did. Parade at 2pm. 800-443-3332. battleroad.org. Fleecy Friends. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 1-3pm. Ages 3-11. Llamas, alpacas, rabbits, lambs, and goats visit. Demos with fleece. $6.50pp. 401-273-KIDS. childrenmuseum.org. Wacky Nature. Springfield Museum & the Dr. Seuss National Memorial, 220 State St., Springfield. 9am. Skits, stories, demos, and activites about the power of nature.A$10, C (6-17) $3, 5 and under free. 413-263-6800. springfieldmuseums.org. Baseball Storytime & Craft. Barnes & Noble, 541 Lincoln St., Worcester. 11am. 508-853-2236.. Tuesday, April 18 Jimmy the Hampster. The Discovery Museums, Acton. 9:30am. Meet a live hamster. Tunnel in a kid-sized hamster maze. Design one of your own. Both museums $12pp. One museum $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org. New Releases Storytime. Barnes & Noble, 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 10:30am. Free. 508-966-1933. Introduction to Artist Georgia O'Keeffe. Tower Hill Botanical Garden, Boylston. Noon-3pm. Grades 4-6. Observe nature's symmetry while having fun creating giant pastel flower paintings in Georgia O'Keeffe's style, worthy of framing and just in time for Mother's Day. $25 (NM). 508-869-6111. towerhillbg.org. Also class on 4/19. Story Time: Duck and Goose. Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Tpke., Burlington. 10:30am. 781-273-3871 Cooking with Kevin. Verill Farm, Concord. 3 & 5pm. Grades 1-3. Learn from the Farm's chef. $15pp. 978-369-4494. Also 4/20 for grades 4-6. Aesop's Fables. Concord Youth Theatre, 51 Walden St.,Concord. Ages 4+. 10:30am & 12:30pm. Large scale puppet production includes classical music, drawing, geography, and storytelling. 978-371-1482. concordyouththeatre.org. Nonsense Story & Craft Time. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 10:30am. Also 4/19. 508-628-5567. Infant Basics: The ABC's of Parenthood. Babies "R" Us, Shopper's World Plaza, Rte. 9 W, Framingham. 7pm. Presented by Gerber. Free. Sign up: 508-872-9358. Infant Basics by Gerber: The ABC's of Parenthood. Babies "R" Us, 70 Worcester Providence Tpk., Millbury. 7pm. Hands-on product deomos; free samples/coupons. 508-865-9868. Weekly Storytime: Bicycle Safety. Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 1pm. Firefighter Brian Stowel leads story and safety time. 508-865-8028. Mommy & Me Day. Divas and Princesses Boutique, #8, Rte. 138, North Easton. 1:30-6:30pm. Ages 4-14. Makeover for daughter, keepsake mom/daughter glamour photo, refreshments on china in elegant room, "Get to Know Me" games. $30 A/C pair. Additional girls, $18. Appointments: 508-230-3486. divasandprincesses.com. Also on 4/19 & 20. Fairy Houses, Fairy Moon. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 1 & 2pm. Ages3-11. Artist Maria Sangiolo combines literature,music, song, and play into imaginative performances. Build a fairy house out of natural materials. $6.50pp. 401-273-KIDS. childrenmuseum.org. Pond Scum, Algae, and Plants. Springfield Museum & the Dr. Seuss National Memorial, 220 State St., Springfield. 9am. Skits, stories, demos, and activites. Planetarium show available.A$10, C (6-17) $3, 5 and under free. 413-263-6800. springfieldmuseums.org. ABC: Exercise with Me Storytime. Barnes & Noble, Walpole. 10:30am. 508-668-6033. Wednesday, April 19 Oceans Alive. Discovery Museums, Acton. 9:30am. Meet a lobster, clams, crabs, and seaweed. Create a sand and shell collage. Both museums $12pp. One museum $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org. Agnetism and Maglev. Discovery Museums, Acton. 2pm. Learn how magnetism is being used in cutting edge technology to move people and products. Experiments and take-home projects. Both museums $12pp. One museum $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org. Introduction to Artist Henri Rousseau. Tower Hill Botanical Garden, Boylston. Noon-3pm. Grades 4-6. Create a "jungle" painting in the style of Rousseau. $25 (NM). 508-869-6111.towerhillbg.org. Bedtime Adventures Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 800 Boylston St., Boston. 11am. 617-247-6959. Elmo's Birthday Party. Borders Books, The Atrium Mall, Chestnut Hill. 10:30am. Birthday party and Bingo. 617- 630-1120. Annual Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony. North Bridge, Concord. 7:30pm. A backdrop of 600 luminaries sets the stage for this program of patriotic music and remembrance held at the North Bridge. Bring a flashlight and your voice. battleroad.org. Introducing your Dog to the New Baby. Babies "R" Us, Shopper's World Plaza, Rte. 9 W, Framingham. 7pm. Presented by Must Love Dogs. Free. Sign up: 508-872-9358. Nonsense Story & Craft Time. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 10:30am. 508-628-5567. Professional Acting Troupe. Hildreth School, 85 Sawin St., Marlborough. Acting workshop, 9:30am. Performance of Shakespeare: The Bard for families: 11am & 1pm. $5 advance, $6 at the door. Workshop $15. 978-562-1646. upwitharts.org. The Film Review Crew: Jurassic Park. Morse Institute Library, Natick. 2-4:30pm.Grades 5-8. Watch movies that came from books. Pre-register: 508-647-6521. morseinstitute.org. Mommy & Me Day. Divas and Princesses Boutique, #8, Rte. 138, North Easton. See 4/18 for details. Also on 4/20. Vacation Days. MA Audubon Society, Wachusett Meadow, Princeton. Continues 4/20 & 21. Ages 5-11. Search for critters, visit ponds/pools, and see who is up and about after a long winter. 9am-3pm. $60 (NM) for 3 days. Pre-regsiter: 978-464-2712. ZOOMzone: Stomp Rockets. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. .1-4pm. Ages 5-11. Build a rockets that blasts paper missiles by stomping feet. $6.50pp. 401-273-KIDS. childrenmuseum.org. Swamp Thing: Reptile Kingdom. Springfield Museum & the Dr. Seuss National Memorial, 220 State St., Springfield. 9am. Skits, stories, demos, and activites. Planetarium show available.A$10, C (6-17) $3, 5 and under free. 413-263-6800. springfieldmuseums.org. 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. Sudbury March to Concord. Wayland center, 3:45am and Sudbury Center 4:45am. Annual march through Wayland and Sudbury to Concord, arriving at the North Bridge at approximately 10:30am. sudburyminutemen.org. Earth Day Storytime. Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 10am. All ages. 508-366-4959. tatnuck.com. A Day Away in the Past. Storrowtown Village Museum, Memorial Ave., West Spfld. 10am-3pm. Ages 7-12. Step back into the 19th century in dress, crafts, and games. Bring bag lunch. $35. Preregister: 413-205-5051. thebige.com. Also 4/20. Thursday, April 20 Wiggly Worms. Discovery Museums, Acton. 9:30am. The dirt is a fun place to play as you explore the world of worms. Both museums $12pp. One museum $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org. Poetry Storytime. Barnes & Noble, 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 10:30am. Free. 508-966-1933. Sesame Street Live "Out of This World. Agganis Arena at Boston University, 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. 7pm. $15 & $18. Also 4/21 (10:30am & 7pm), 22 (10:30am & 2pm), 23 (1pm & 4:30pm). 617-358-7000. Ticketmaster: 617-931-2000, ticketmaster.com. sesamestreetlive.com. Cooking with Kevin. Verill Farm, Concord. 3 & 5pm. Grades 4-6. Learn from the Farm's chef. $15pp. 978-369-4494. Intro to Prenatal Yoga. Babies "R" Us, Shopper's World Plaza, Rte. 9 W, Framingham. 7pm. Presented by MetroWest Fitness Circle. Free. Sign up: 508-872-9358. Kids Workshop: Build your own Castle. Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 10am. Ages 8+. Build a castle with cards by Klutz. Prizes. Register: 508-865-8028. Thursday Afternoon at the Movies. Morse Institute Library, Natick. 1pm. Herbie Fully Loaded. Refreshments. Pre-register: 508-647-6521. morseinstitute.org. 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. Mommy & Me Day. Divas and Princesses Boutique, #8, Rte. 138, North Easton. See 4/18 for details. Magic of Science. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. .1-2pm. Ages 5-11. Simple experiments with lots of audience participation. $6.50pp. 401-273-KIDS. childrenmuseum.org. Art & Nature Workshop: Hug a Tree! Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. 10am-Noon. Ages 6-11. Nature detective walk, clay pot decorating, and tree planting (to take home). Reserve by 4/13. A $13, St. $9, Y (16 and under) free. 866-745-1876. pem.org. Story and Craft. Borders Explorers, Borders Books & Music, Shrewsbury. 10am. 508-845-8665. Swamp Things: Leave it to Beaver. Springfield Museum & the Dr. Seuss National Memorial, 220 State St., Springfield. 9am. Skits, stories, demos, and activites. Planetarium show available.A$10, C (6-17) $3, 5 and under free. 413-263-6800. springfieldmuseums.org. A Day Away in the Past. Storrowtown Village Museum, Memorial Ave., West Spfld. See 4/19 listing for details. Owls, Birds of Prey. Public Library, Salem Square, Worcester. 11am-1pm. Presented by Broad Meadow Brook Conservation and Wildlife Sanctuary about owls and their habitat. 508-799-1655. worcpublib.org. Book Group Grades 4-6. Public Library, Frances Perkins Branch, Rte. 12, Worcester. 7pm. Discuss Locomotion by Jacqueline Woodson. Call for next month's book. 508-799-1687. worcpublib.org. Thursday Night Open Stage. Rotmans Furniture, Worcester. 7-9pm. Free. Young performers welcome. Call 508-791-6262 for details and to sign up. Friday, April 21 Sesame Street Live "Out of This World. Agganis Arena at Boston University, 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. See 4/20 listing. Also on 4/22 & 23. Story Time: But, Excuse Me, That Is My Book: Charlie and Lola. Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Tpke., Burlington. 7pm. 781-273-3871. Visit Historic Deerfield for hands-on fun at Sheep to Shears to Shawls and more from noon to 4 p.m. on April 22 Folkart Presentation for Kids. Historic Deerfield. Hall Tavern Information Center. 11am. Learn about American Folk Art from Richard Panchyk, author of American Folk Art for Kids. A$7, C (6-21) $5. 413-775-7127.historic-deerfield.org & deerfielddescendants.com Angelina Ballerina Story & Craft Time. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 7pm. 508-628-5567. Storytime with Special Guest: Matt Tavares. Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 10:30am. This nationally acclaimed children's author signs his books: Zachary's Ball, Oliver's Game, and Mudball. 508-865-8028. Big Band Dance Party. MASS MoCA, North Adams. 11am. Special swing dance class for kids. C (Under 12) $8. 413-662-2111. massmoca.org. Free Admission/Meet Snoopy. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 5-8pm. Free admission. Meet Snoopy; build giant towers using paper cups. $6.50pp. 401-273-KIDS. childrenmuseum.org. Story Hour with Toby. Borders Explorers, Borders Books & Music, Shrewsbury. 10:30am. 508-845-8665. kidstimetogo.com. Swamp Things: Insects and Bugs of the Wetlands. Springfield Museum & the Dr. Seuss National Memorial, 220 State St., Springfield. 9am. Skits, stories, demos, and activites. Planetarium show available.A$10, C (6-17) $3, 5 and under free. 413-263-6800. springfieldmuseums.org. Scholastic Book Fair. Old Sturbridge Village. Young visitors can find Book Nooks throughout the historical Village with books on topics related to their space. A$20, C (3-17) $6. 800-SEE-1830. osv.org. Also 4/22. Lily's Big Day Story and Activity. Barnes & Noble, Walpole. 7pm. 508-668-6033. Family Night. Rotmans Furniture Store, Southbridge St., Worcester. 7pm. Free. Entertainment TBA. Free. 508-755-5276.animaladventures.net. Author Storytime & Craft. Barnes & Noble, 541 Lincoln St., Worcester. 1pm. Millbury author Scott Nelson will be reading his book Mulch the Lawnmower followed with a book signing/craft. 508-853-2236.. Saturday, April 22 Paper Portraits. ARTBEAT Creativity Store and Art Studio, Mass Ave., Arlington. 3-6pm. Age 4+. Create portraits of the whole family (and your pets) on our special collage boards. $10+. 781-646-2200. artbeatonline.com. Meet Cookie Mouse. Barnes & Noble, 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 10:30am. What happens when you give a mouse a cookie. 508-966-1933. Sesame Street Live "Out of This World. Agganis Arena at Boston University, 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. See 4/20 listing. Also on 4/23. Free Children's Opera: The Billy Goats Gruff. Boston Conservatory Seully Hall, Boston. Noon & 2pm. The classic tale told through an opera in one act with music by Mozart, Donizetti, and Rossini. 617-912-9222. Art in Bloom Family Day. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. 11am-3pm.All ages. Special activities, performances, and tours in honor of this festival of flowers inspired by works of art. Admission includes 2 visits within 10 days. A$15, St. $13, C (7-17) school days until 3:30pm $6.50, Free weekdays after 3pm, weekends, and holidays, Ages 6 and under free. 617-369-3196. mfaorg. Celebrate Earth Day at Garden in the Wood's free Family Celebration from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 in Framingham. American Girls' Club Meeting. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 11am Ages 7+. Spotlight on Felicity and the American Revolution. 508-628-5567. Sheep to Shears to Shawls and More. Deerfield. Noon-4pm. Try washing, carding, and spinning raw wool into yarn. Dye yarn with kid-friendly colors. Learn to weave yarn into cloth on a loom. Make your own bookmark loom to take home. Demos of sheep shearing, flax processing, and natural dying. A$7, C (6-21) $5. 413-775-7127.historic-deerfield.org & deerfielddescendants.com Earth Day Free Family Celebration. Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Rd., Framingham. 12-4pm. Includes garden walks, a scavenger hunt, wildflower seed plantings, a presentation of Twig Family Puppets, & live animal shows. Meet Mother Earth and her famous juggling act (Noon) and nature illustrator Gordon Morrison and Granny and Grandpa Granite. 508-877-7630. newenglandwildflower.org. Battle Road Heroes. Hartwell Tavern, Lincoln. 7-8:30pm. Walk down a candle-lit path to the past. Personal stories of people who lives along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775. Join Captain William Smith, the Hartwells, drovers, musicians, and His Majesty's Soldiers for this special evening of theater and history. $5pp. battleroad.org. Aladdin. The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer St., Natick. See 4/15 listing for details. Basket Making Workshop. Willard House and Clock Museum, 11 Willard St., N. Grafton. 10:30am-2:30pm. Ages 14+.Make a functional, decorative cat's head basket. $40pp. 508-839-3500. willardhouse.org. Sheep Shearing and Sheep Dog Demos. Hancock Shaker Village, Rte. 20, Pittsfield. 10am-4pm. Craft demos and hands-on activities. COST. 413-443-0188. hancockshakervillage.org. Bubble Workshop. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 9:30 & 11:30am. Ages 6-9. $6.50pp. 401-273-KIDS. childrenmuseum.org. Atrium Alive: Earth Weekend. Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. 1-4pm. Drop-in Art and Writing Activity Save Our Habitat, Workshop for ages 5+, Stories for ages 3-6, film, ages 14+. A $13, St. $9, Y (16 and under) free. 866-745-1876. pem.org. Earth Day. Old Sturbridge Village.9:30am-5pm. A look at life in early 19th century from an environmental perspective. Meet Henry David Thoreau, discover the Woodland Walk and the newly opened River Walk, etc. A$20, C (3-17) $6. 800-SEE-1830. osv.org Earth Day. Stone Zoo, Stoneham & Franklin Park Zoo, Boston. 11am-3pm. Environmentally-friendly crafts and earth education. A$7.50, C (2-12)$4.50, Under 2 free. 617-541-LION (5466). zoonewengland.org. Dance Prism's Coppelia. Rogers-Kirschner Auditorium, 370 Concord Rd., Sudbury. 6:30pm. A lighthearted and joyful ballet of love and mistaken identity. Reserved seats: A$20, St. $14. 978-371-1038. danceprism.com. Also 4/23 in Littleton at 4pm; 5/7 in Andover at 4pm. It's the Big Night! Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield. 6-8:30pm. Ages 4+. Meet wood frogs and mole salamanders as they migrate to vernal pools to breed. This natural phenomenon happens on one night only! Refreshments and suprises follow in the barn. $9pp. Pre-register: 978-887-9264 or e-mail: ipswichriver@massaudubon.org. 19th Annual Sheepshearing Festival. Gore Place, 52 Gore St., Waltham. 10am-4pm. Rain or shine. Sheepshearing, herding dog demo, craft fair, live music, country dancing, wagon rides, children's gardening activities, tours, etc. A$10, C (12 and under) free. 781-894-2798. goreplace.org. Weather Theme Story & Creativity Hour. Rotmans Reading Is Rewarding. Cafe Fantastique, Rotmans Furniture 725 Southbridge St., Worcester. 10 & 11am 508-755-5276 x 4503. Celebrate Earth Day Storytime. Barnes & Noble, 541 Lincoln St., Worcester. 11am. 508-853-2236. Sunday, April 23 Art in Bloom. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. April 23-25. 30th anniversary of this festival of flowers inspired by works of art. Demos, lectures, tours, classes. Pricing for activities varies. Free w/admission (includes 2 visits in 10 days). A$15, St. $13, C (7-17) school days until 3:30pm $6.50, Free weekdays after 3pm, weekends, and holidays, Ages 6 and under free. 617-369-3196. mfaorg. Sesame Street Live "Out of This World. Agganis Arena at Boston University, 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. See 4/20 listing. Day of Puppetry. Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton. 10:30am-4pm. Join the Boston Area Guild of Puppetry for puppetry performances, puppetmaking workshops and tours of the exhibition "(No)Strings Attached." A$8, Sr.St. $5, C under 12 free. 508-588-6000. fullermuseum.org. Harry Potter Suite: Classics for Kids. Brockton Symphony Orchestra, War Memorial Building, Brocktion. 3:30pm. Elementary age+. BSO presents a medley of themes from the Harry Potter movies. Come in costume. A $20- $25, C (12 and under) $10. 508-588-3841. brocktonsymphony.org. Dance Prism's Coppelia. Littleton Performing Arts Center, 56 King St, Littleton. 4pm. A lighthearted and joyful ballet of love and mistaken identity. Reserved seats: A$20, St. $14. 978-371-1038. danceprism.com. Also 5/7 in Andover at 4pm. Stick Structures. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 1-4pm. Ages 5-11. Build huge structures using dowels and rubber bands. $6.50pp. 401-273-KIDS. childrenmuseum.org. Origami Airplane Contest. Peabody Essex Museum, Salem.11am-2:30pm. Demos, worskhops, flying contest and award ceremony. Reserve your spot by 4/19. A $13, St. $9, Y (16 and under) free. 866-745-1876. pem.org. Egg-Straordinary Hike. Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield. 1-2:30pm. Ages 3+. Examine creatures that lay eggs (birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects). Hike and egg hunt. A$9, C$7. Pre-register: 978-887-9264 or e-mail: ipswichriver@massaudubon.org. Asthma All Stars. Babson College Skating Center, Wellesley. 1pm. Skate against Boston Bruins hockey players in this American Lung Association benefit. Proceeds send 80 children to Camp Chestnut, a summer asthma camp in Charlton. 781-890-4262. lungma.org. Ponding at Parson's Cider Mill. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester. 1-2:30pm. Ages 6+. Meander around the waters of this former cider mill. Use a net and magnifying lens to look at creatures and egg masses. A$6, C$4 (NM). Register: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org. Heritage Tour of Worcester's Waterways. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester. Van leaves at 1pm. Returns at 4pm. Explore the headwaters of the Blackstone River. Ages 8+. A$10, C$6(NM). Register: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org. Monday, April 24 Octopus Story and Craft Time. Borders Books, The Atrium Mall, Chestnut Hill. 10:30am. Birthday party and Bingo. 617- 630-1120. Intro to HypnoBirthing. Babies "R" Us, 70 Worcester Providence Tpk., Millbury. 6:30pm. Guest speaker, Kathryn McGlynn, a certified HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator teaching stress-free birthing techniques. 508-865-9868. Preschool Film Fest. Morse Institute Library, Natick. 10:30-11am. Anatole, Leopold the See-Through Crumbpicker, Make Way for Ducklings. Drop-in. No registration. 508-647-6520. morseinstitute.org. ZOOMzone: Super Golf Tower. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 3-5pm. Ages 5-11. Build the tallest newspaper tower that holds a golf ball. $6.50pp. 401-273-KIDS. childrenmuseum.org. Tuesday, April 25 Storytime: Elmer by David McKee. Barnes & Noble, 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 10:30am. Free. 508-966-1933. Story Time: Priscilla and the Splish-Splash Surprise. Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Tpke., Burlington. 10:30am. 781-273-3871. Nature Story & Craft Time. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 10:30am. Also 4/26. 508-628-5567. Storytime & Craft. Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 1pm. National poetry month. 508-865-8028. Also 4/28 10:30am. Spirituality & Therapy. Devereux-MA, 60 Miles Rd., Rutland. 1-3pm. Free workshop led by Rabbi Dennis Ross, MSW . DevereuxMA.org. Next Workshop: The Importance of Work on 5/30. Favorite Animal Stories. Barnes & Noble, Walpole. 10:30am. 508-668-6033. Book Discussion Grades 3-6. Worcester Public Library, Salem Sq., Worcester. 7pm. Discuss Hoot by Carl Hiaasen.508-799-1655. worcpublib.org. Wednesday, April 26 Crystal Chemistry: Salt, Sugar, Geodes! Discovery Museums, Acton. 3:30pm. Learn all about crystals; try growing some; take a kit home. At the Science Discovery Museums. Both museums $12pp. One museum $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org. Children of Uganda. Fine Arts Center, UMass, Amherst. 7:30pm. The 20-member troupe, age 8-18, tell the stories and history, the legends and beliefs of East Africa. $35-$15, C (under 17) $10. 413-545-2511. E-mail arts@acad.umass.edu. Dog Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 800 Boylston St., Boston. 11am. 617-247-6959. Teen-to-Teen Art Talks. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. 4:30-6:30pm. Teens engage their peers in specially designed art gallery talks w/art making activities. Theme: Stretching Limits. Fre admission after 3:30pm. 617-369-3447. mfa.org. Don't Let the Pigeon Stay up Late Story and Craft Time. Borders Books, The Atrium Mall, Chestnut Hill. 10:30am. Birthday party and Bingo. 617- 630-1120. Nature Story & Craft Time. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 10:30am. Also 4/26. 508-628-5567. Young Adult Book Group. Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 6pm. Grades 7-9. Call for book selection: 508-865-8028. Also 4/28 10:30am. An Evening of Fun-at the Dentist's! Metrowest Family Dental's new office, 220 N. Main St., Suite 203, Natick. 6-8:30pm. Open house celebration with live entertainment, refreshments, and tours. 508-655-5331. Making Moms Count. Framingham Chpt. Mothers and More. Whitney Place, Three Vision Dr., Rte. 9W, Natick (by Chuck E. Cheese). 7:30pm. Discuss the issues that affect us beyond day-to-day mothering such as macromotherhood. Free. Open to all. 866-293-9108. Soda Science. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 3:30 & 4:30pm. Grades K-3. Brew up a new brand of soda. Space limited. $8pp plus $6.50 admission. 401-273-KIDS. childrenmuseum.org. Top Ten Things to Do with your Kids Before They're Grown. Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers and More. National Grid, 55 Bearfood Rd., Northboro. 7pm. Visitors welcome. 508-936-6882. mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org. When Saying "NO" is Not Enough /Consequences that Work. Sharon. 7-9pm. Parents of kids 2-12. $25pp/$40 co-parenting couple. Pre-register: 781-294-8004. insighteducation.com. Improving Family Nutrition. LaLeche League. Southbridge Savings Bank, Rte. 20, Sturbridge. 7-8:30pm. For all pregnant and nursing women. lllsturbridge.org. Bug Storytime & Craft. Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 10am. Every Wed. All ages. 508-366-4959. tatnuck.com. Dissection of an Owl Pellet. Public Library, Salem Sq., Worcester. 3:30pm. Drop-in. 508-799-1655. worcpublib.org. Holistic Moms Network Open House. St. Lukes Church, 921 Pleasant St., Worcester. 7-9pm. Help create a local holistic community as the launch of this Worcester chapter! 508-791-8677. holisticmoms.org. The Dance of the Woodcock. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester. 7:30-9pm. Ages 8+. Watch this aerial mating display. Visit breeding grounds at Worcester airport for this spectacular show. A$9, C$6 (NM). Register: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org. Thursday, April 27 Body Tracing. Discovery Museums, Acton. 2:30pm. Create a life-sized poster of yourself. Talk about what's inside the body. Both museums $12pp. One museum $8pp. 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org. Harry the DogStorytime. Barnes & Noble, 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 10:30am. Free. 508-966-1933. When Saying "NO" is Not Enough /Consequences that Work. Dedham. 7-9pm. Parents of kids 2-12. $25pp/$40 co-parenting couple. Pre-register: 781-294-8004. insighteducation.com. All About Avent. Babies "R" Us, 70 Worcester Providence Tpk., Millbury. 6:30pm. Hand-on experience with Avents products. 508-865-9868. Thursday Afternoon at the Movies. Morse Institute Library, Natick. 4pm. War of the Worlds.Refreshments. Pre-register: 508-647-6521. morseinstitute.org. Story and Craft. Borders Explorers, Borders Books & Music, Shrewsbury. 10am. 508-845-8665. kidstimetogo.com. Weaning: The Four Chambers of the Heart. La Leche League. Sudbury, Rte. 20, Sudbury. 10am. Children welcome. Refreshments. Phone support available: Mary Ellen 508-624-0833, Anne Marie 978-443-0766, Brenda 508-877-8412. Also 4/27 10am. Preschool Story Hour: Frogs and Toads. 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 additional child. Register early: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org. Thursday Night Open Stage. Rotmans Furniture, Worcester. 7-9pm. Free. Young performers welcome. Call 508-791-6262 for details and to sign up. Friday, April 28 Story Time: Meet Special Guest, Raggedy Ann. Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Tpke., Burlington. 7pm. Hear stories for Raggedy Ann in person. 781-273-3871. Ed Morgan Sing-a-Long. Free Library, 129 Main St., Concord. 2pm. 978-318-3358. concordnet.org. Profile-Taking. Concord Musuem, Concord. Age 6 months+. Silhouette artist Jean Comerford is one of only four silhouette artists in New England. Appointments all day. $25/profile; $10 additional copies; Frames and mats available. Reservations: 978-369-9763. Also 4/29. Home Tweet Home. Children's Museum, Easton. 4-5pm. Ages5+. Learn about birds and nests. Construct an edible nest. $8 (NM). Register: 508-230-3789. Costume Character Visit: Meet Corduroy. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 7pm. Also 4/29 11am. Bring cameras. 508-628-5567. Storytime & Craft. Barnes & Noble, Millbury. 10:30am.. Nationally poetry month. 508-865-8028. Make It and Take It: Poetry Slam. Morse Institute Library, Natick. 3:30pm. Grades 4-8. Write and share poetry where every poet is a winner. Pre-register: 508-647-6521. morseinstitute.org. A Cappella Night. Community Harvest Barn, 37 Wheeler Rd., N.Grafton. 7-9pm. The Logarhythms from MIT and Fools on the Hill from Holy Cross College will sing their a cappella magic. $20pp benefit Apple Tree Arts. 508-839-4286. Story Hour with Toby. Borders Explorers, Borders Books & Music, Shrewsbury. 10:30am. 508-845-8665. Family Science Adventures. Springfield Museum & the Dr. Seuss National Memorial, Springfield. See 4/7 listing for details. Improving Family Nutrition. LaLeche League. YMCA, Southbridge. 10-11:30am. For all pregnant and nursing women. lllsturbridge.org. Bixcuit Visits. Barnes & Noble, Walpole. 7pm. Bring your cameras. 508-668-6033. Also 4/29 2pm. Homeschool Program: Family Astronomy Night. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary meets at Boynton Park, Worcester. 7-9pm. Obsserve the sky from the viewing deck. All ages. C$8 (NM). Register: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org. Family Night: Steve Songs. Rotmans Furniture Store, Southbridge St., Worcester. 7pm. Music and fun. Free. 508-755-5276. stevesongs.com. Saturday, April 29 Spring Flowers that POP! ARTBEAT Creativity Store and Art Studio, Mass Ave., Arlington. 3-6pm. Age 4+. Learn how to paint a garden of pop art flowers in 3D. $14+ includes chroma 3-D glasses. 781-646-2200. artbeatonline.com. For Parents who Have More than One Child at Home. Barnes & Noble, 270 Hartford Ave., Bellingham. 10:30am. Learn some simple, fun activities and song for siblings aged 0-12 months and 18-36 months. 508-966-1933. Spring Fling. Franklin Park Zoo, Boston. 11am-3pm. Spring-themed games and crafts. A$7.50, C (2-12)$4.50, Under 2 free. 617-541-LION (5466). zoonewengland.org. Solve the Mystery Event. Borders Books, The Atrium Mall, Chestnut Hill. 2pm. School-age. Meet author Eleanor Roselline.. 617- 630-1120. Profile-Taking. Concord Musuem, Concord. See 4/28 listing for details. Makes great gifts. Costume Character Visit: Meet Corduroy. Barnes & Noble, One Worcester Rd., Framingham. 11am. Bring cameras. 508-628-5567. Open House. Sunrise Montessori School, 838 Upper Union St., Franklin. 10am-1pm. Preschool & K. 508-541-8010. MySunriseMontessori.com Musical Puppets for Children. The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer St., Natick. 11am. Ages 2-8. Parent's Choice winner, Rick Goldin offers interactive singing, movements, puppets,humor, and fun. A$8, C (under 12) $5. 508-647-0097. natickarts.org. Clothing, Toy and Equipment Sale. Parent Talk of Needham. Christ Episcopal Church, 1132 Highland Ave., Needham. 8:30am-12:30pm. All invited to buy, sell, donate, or volunteer. 781-444-9110. parenttalk.info. Family Habitat Walk: Ponding. MA Audubon Society, Wachusett Meadow, Princeton. 1-3pm. All ages. Explore what lives in and under water. A$7, C$3 (NM). Pre-regsiter: 978-464-2712. Scouting Safari. Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI. 10:30am-3:30pm. Girl/Boy Scouts learn about animals and the environment while meeting badge req. A$12, C (3-12)$6, Under 3 free. Pre-register by scout leaders: 401-785-3510. rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org. Slimy Science. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 9:30&11am. Ages 6-9. Discover amazing properties of slimy concoctions. $6.50pp. 401-273-KIDS. childrenmuseum.org. Kiwanis Bike Rodeo. Eastfield Mall, Sears Parking Lot, Boston Rd., Springfield. Noon-4pm. All ages. Practice bike skills on an obstacle course. Free bike helmets and safety info. 413-543-8000. Scout Day. Old Sturbridge Village. Activities and fun for Scouts, boys and girls, ages 6-17. Special admission for Scouts and chaperones. 800-SEE-1830. osv.org Family Hike at Townsend State Forest. Meet at Dudley Rd. parking area (on right coming from Rt. 13) Townsend. 9am-Noon. Bring water/trail snack.. $6pp/$18family. Registration: 978-448-0299. NashuaRiverWatershed.org. Bixcuit Visits. Barnes & Noble, Walpole. 2pm. Bring your cameras. 508-668-6033. Worcester's Citywide Earth Day Cleanups. 9am-noon. Two ways to get involved: select a site and coordinate the cleanup activities for that location or volunteer without a specific site in mind, and the REC will place you at a site where volunteers are needed. All cleanup sites need to be registered with the REC in order for trash to be transported. Sign up at the Earth Day Festival at the EcoTarium or call the REC at (508) 799-9139. Regional Environmental Council. www.RECworcester.org Night Sky Story & Creativity Hour. Rotmans Reading Is Rewarding. Cafe Fantastique, Rotmans Furniture 725 Southbridge St., Worcester. 10 & 11am. 508-755-5276 x 4503. kidstimetogo.com. Pileated Woodpeckers. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary meets at Boynton Park, Worcester. 8-10am. Ages 8+. Look for this woodpecker as you enjoy a beautiful park. A$8, C$6 (NM). Register: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org. Sunday, April 30 Charles River Canoe and Kayak Race. Herter's Park, Soldiers Field Rd., Allston. Course winds along Charles River through Dedham, Needham, Newton, Wellesley, and Waltham. 508-698-6810. charlesriver.org. Family Story Time. American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton St., Lowell. 2 - 4pm. Story, related craft, and snack. A$8, Sr./St. $6, Under 6 free. Reserve by Fri.prior. 978-441-0400 x 244 or e-mail reservations@athm.org. Jeff Corwin. Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence, RI. 3pm. Meet and greet the Star of Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin Show and exotic animals. $48-$23. 401-421-2997. ppac.org. Intro to Geology at Purgatory Chasm. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary will meet at the Chasm in Sutton. 1-3pm. Ages 8+. Visit a unique landmark. A$8, C$6 (NM). Register: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org. Family Theatre Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. North Shore Music Theater, Beverly. April 8, 10am. Presented by NSMT's Youth Performance Academy and adapted from the popular children's books. $15-$10. 978-232-7200. nsmt.org. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Wheelock Family Theatre, 200 The Riverway, Boston. April 7-May 14. Fridays 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun., 3pm. School Vacation Week: April 18-21, 1pm. $20, $16, $12. 617-879-2300 or tickets@wheelock.edu. ROSA (for parents). Alarm Clock Theatre Company in the Black Box Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts. April 7,8, 13, 14, 15, 19,20, 21: 8pm. April 9 & 16: 2pm. Cynthia and James Spalding are about to fly to Guatemala to bring home their newly adopted daughter, Rosa. But on the eve of their departure, their car is destroyed by fire. Is it an accident? Or something else? ROSA chronicles one middle-class couple's nightmarish experience of the war on terror. $15. 617-933-8600, bostontheatrescene Puppet Shows. Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline. Children's Shows: Every Sat. & Sun., 1 & 3pm. Rumplestiltskin April 1 & 2; Cinderella, A Woodland Fairy Princess, April 8 & 9; Peter Rabbit Tales April 29 & 30. April Vacation Week: Bingo the Circus Dog, April 14, 15, 17; Three Pigs and Other Tales, April 19 & 20; Jack and the Beanstalk, April 21-23. Preschool Tot Shows (Ages 3-6): Every Wed. & Thurs., 10:30am. Hungry Caterpillar, April 5 & 6; The Frog Prince April 12 & 13; Peter Rabbit Tales, April 26 & 27. All shows $9.50pp. 617-731-6400. puppetshowplace.org. Beauty & the Beast. Clinton Community Theatre. May 19, 20, 21. 978-368-1312. Aesop's Fables. Concord Youth Theatre, 51 Walden St.,Concord. Ages 4+. April 18. 10:30am & 12:30pm. Large scale puppet production includes classical music, drawing, geography, and storytelling. 978-371-1482. concordyouththeatre.org. Coming in May: Just So, Rudyard Kipling's animal kingdom fables as told to his daughter. Presented as a musical. The Tale of Three Trees. Guild Hall Theatre, Christ Church, 569 Main St., Fitchburg. April 14. 3 & 7pm. Christ Church's Performing Arts Ministry presents a dance-theatre production, based on this beautiful folktale. $3. 978-342-0007, x 31. Little Red Riding Hood. 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. drawbridgepuppets.com. May show: The Three Little Pigs and Carnival of Animals, ages 2+. Cinderella. Peacock Players Children's Theatre.Court Street Theatre, Nashua, NH. May 12-21. Fridays 7pm; Saturdays 2 & 7pm, Sundays 2pm. $10-$15. 603-886-7000. peacockplayers.org. Henry & Ramona. Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport. April 1 & 2, 2pm. The everyday trials and triumphs of being a kid from Beverly Cleary's books. $8-$10. 978-462-7336. firehouse.org. Little Shop of Horrors, Doctor Doolittle, & Annie. Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence, RI. Shop of Horrors: April 4-7. Doolittle: May 2-7. Annie May 30 - June 4. 401-421-2997. ppac.org. Star Tracks: A Musical Revue. Stony Brook Middle School, 9 Farmers Way, off Rte. 40, Westford. 978-392-3433. csyouththeater.com You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Worcester County Light Opera. 21 Grand View Ave., Worcester. April 21-May 7. 508-753-4383. wcloc.com. Upcoming & Ongoing School Vacation Ideas Paper Mosaics: School Vacation Craft. ARTBEAT Creativity Store and Art Studio, Mass Ave., Arlington. 10am-5pm daily. April 17-21. Age 4+. Create astonishing designs with paper a018tiles' and sand grout. $10+. 781-646-2200. artbeatonline.com Big Apple Circus. City Hall Plaza, Boston. April 1 - May 7. Tickets: 617-931-2787. bigapplecircus.org. Houses around the World. Boston Children's Museum. Journey into the homes of people around the world. Explore, design, and build a home shaped by the way people live. Ends May 7. A$9, C (2-15) $7, Age 1 $2, Under 1 free. 617-426-8855. bostonkids.org. TOMB Adventures. 5W!TS, 186 Brookline Ave, by the Landmark Center in Fenway, Boston. All ages. A 40-minute, mind-bending adventure of sights, sounds and action set in an archaeological dig site in ancient Egypt. An educational experience with elements of the video game, haunted house, choose your own adventure. Extended hours for vacation week. 617-375-WITS. Hours and prices: 5-wits.com. Studio Art Class. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. M-F (except April 17-21), 3:30-4-45pm. Ages 6-12. Apr 2-7 Contemporary Japanese Ceramics: Sculpture Workshop; Apr 10-14 Native American Ceramics: Design Workshop; Apr 24-27 Nature's Elegant Design: Mixed-Media on Paper. Admission includes 2 visits within 10 days. A$15, St. $13, C (7-17) school days until 3:30pm $6.50, Free weekdays after 3pm, weekends, and holidays, Ages 6 and under free 617-369-3447. mfa.org. Art is Fun Vacation Week. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. April 18-21. 10am-4pm. Features Japanese Postcard Exchange, hands-on art-making activities for all ages, and performances all week long. For contact info, see Studio Art Class listing. Books Bring Art Alive. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Tues-Thurs. (except April 18 -21). 3:30pm. Ages 5 and under w/A. Explore collections using picture books, gallery activities, and adult/child art projects. For contact info, see Studio Art Class listing. Weekends at MFA. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. 11am-4pm. Explore w/a self-paced gallery activity. Ages 4+ w/A. For contact info, see Studio Art Class listing. 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. A$15, C (3-11) $12. 617-723-2500. mos.org. Butterfly Garden Now Open. Museum of Science, Boston. A living exhibit filled with blooming plants and free-flying butterflies. $4. 617-723-2500. mos.org. Mugar Omni Theater. Museum of Science, Boston. Wired to Win: Surviving the Tour de France. Ends June 1; Amazon. Ends April 30; Special Effects (of blockbuster movies). Ends April 30; Far, Far Away: The Worlds of Star Wars Planetarium show. Ends April 30; AnimalVision 3-D; Mars 3D; Bugs 3D; Countdown to Supernova Planetarium Show. Ends April 30. A$9, C (3-11) $7. Combo tickets available. 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. Times/prices: 866-815-IMAX. neaq.org. Youth Gardening Program. Tower Hill Botanical Gardens, Boylston. Grades K-5. April 1-June 24. Scholarships available. Register: 508-869-6111 x 24. towerhillbg.org. Story Hour. Barefoot Books, 1771 Mass. Ave., Cambridge. Every Fri. & Sat. 10:30am. 617-349-1610. barefootbooks.com. Play School and Children's Gym. Clinton Early Childhood Resource Center, 150 School St., Room 208, Clinton. Closed Mondays. T, W, F, 9am-2pm; Thurs. 9am-4:30pm. Play in learn in a preschool-like environment. Free. Non-residents sign up in advance. 978-365-4218. The Purse and the Person: A Century of Women's Purses. Concord Museum, Concord. April 21-July 4. See nearly 2,000 purses carried by our mothers and grandmothers with the everyday objects that filled them. Family gallery activities. A$8, C$5. 978-369-9609. concordmuseum.org. Family Activities School Vacation Week. Historic Deerfield. April 17-21. 10am.-4pm. Different hands-on crafts every day, family guide to the Sheldon House, visiting the Wapping Schoolhouse, Flynt Center Safari, and Open Hearth cooking demonstrations. Weekends in April: Fun with Fiber. Noon-4pm. Transform raw wool into finished cloth through various carding, spinning, and weaving activities. 413-775-7127.historic-deerfield.org & deerfielddescendants.com MOMS Club of Leominster. Weekly playgroups, group activities, service projects and a monthly "moms' night out". Carolyn 978-537-7136. leominstermomsclub.com. Textile Learning Center (TLC). American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton St., Lowell. Children up to age 12 learn the story of textiles by dressing up, visiting a Polynesian-style reading house, spinning & weaving, playing with a doll house/puppet theater, activites. Thurs.-Fri. 9am-4pm. Sat. & Sun. 10am-5pm. Closed Mon., Tues., and holidays. A$8, Free C under 6. 978-441-0400 x 244 or e-mail reservations@athm.org. 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. Daffodil Festival Weekend. Nantucket. April 28-30. Annual Antique Car Parade, featuring over 100 daffodil-bedecked antique cars, children's daffodil parade, Daffy Hat Parade, tailgate picnic, etc. 508-228-1700. nantucketchamber.org. Musical Theatre Workshop: "Hansel and Gretel in the Fractured Forest". Center for Arts in Natick. April 17-21. 9am-3pm. A scripted original musical includes all aspects of theater. Friday performances. Kids divided by age. natickarts.org. Baby Animals on Shaker Farm. Hancock Shaker Village, Rte. 20, Pittsfield. April 8-23. 10am-4pm. Meet barnyard babies, craft demos, tours, hands-on activities, exhibit of Farm artifacts. 413-443-0188. hancockshakervillage.org. In the Dark. Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield. Night Life Gallery, Thurs. & Sat. 10am-Noon. Ends May 20. Learn more about the dark from a Museum docent through a craft or experiment. Creatures of the Dark, Saturdays, 1pm. .Venture underground to the Aquarium and learn how different animals behave when the lights go out. Aquarium Adventures, 10am & 11am. Playtime & story. Meet different animals each week. A$8, C (3-18) $5, C under 3 free. 413-443-7171. berkshiremuseum.org. Conservation Week - Take a World-"Wild" Tour. Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI. April 17-22. 11am-3pm. Learn about conservation and musical entertainment. New admission: A$12, C (3-12)$6, Under 3 free. 401-785-3510. rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org. 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. Shriners Carnival. Eastfield Mall, Boston Rd., Springfield. April 14- May 7. Hours Vary. Amusement park rides, games, food, etc. Benefits Shriners Hospital for Children. 413-543-8000. Family Science Adventures. Springfield Museum & the Dr. Seuss National Memorial, 220 State St., Springfield. 11:30am. Saturdays & Sundays in April. Meet the roving Museum scientist, try hands-on activities of "Nature Gone Wild", explore the body with TAM, the Transparent Anatomical Manikin. A$10, C (6-17) $3, 5 and under free. 413-263-6800. springfieldmuseums.org. Family Rock Climbing. Still River Outfitters, Stow. Three sessions for age 6+ w/parent. 1: April 1& 8; 11: April 15 & 22; 111: April 29 & May 6. $75 A/C pair. 978-844-0965. stillriveroutfitters.com. Leap into Literature. Old Sturbridge Village. April 15-23. Ongoing program to encourage reading. Story hours, booksignings, and a Scholastic Book Fair (April 21-22). A$20, C (3-17) $6. 800-SEE-1830. osv.org Vacation Programs. Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield. 9am-3pm. April 18-21. Grades 1-5 & Ages 5 & 6. Outdoor adventures, small group activities, nature crafts. Pre-register: 978-887-9264 or e-mail: ipswichriver@massaudubon.org. Spring Walks w/Activities. Gore Place, 52 Gore St. (Off Rte. 20), Waltham. Daily 11am-3pm. Begins 4/10. Ages 3-9w/adult. Explore open and hidden spaces on this 45-acre estate with spring "activity packs" (includes magnifying glass, binoculars, etc.) Visit farm animals. Backpack rental: $5. Reservations: 781-894-2798. goreplace.org. Earth Week at the EcoTarium: Vacation Activities for Families 222 Harrington Way, Worcester April 18 - April 21, 10 am - 5 pm What's all this "green" stuff about, anyway? From Tuesday to Friday, families can explore our planet, from the air and water to amazing animal life, fascinating tree dwellers and more!  During Earth Week, the museum is celebrating our favorite planet- and showing kids and adults how the small things we do every day really add up! Activities daily, including live animal encounters. Special reptile program on Thursday. Activities also April 23. Visit www.ecotarium.org for full schedule. $10A, $8 (3-18, seniors, students), under 3 free. Tree Houses. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. Ends June 25. T-Sat., 10am-5pm. Sun. 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$10, C (3-18) $8, 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. 508-757-4646. 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. Earth Week Explorations (Ages 6-7 & 8-10). Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester. 9:30am-2:30pm. Ages 6-7. Outdoor exploration, games, and crafts.Fees apply. Register: 508-753-6087. massaudubon.org. Ed Morgan's Sing-Along. 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 3- 4pm 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. Submit all family event listings to: Calendar Editor, Carrie Wattu at baystateparentcalendar@verizon.net The deadline for the May issue is April 7. Listings run on a space available basis. Please note: Calendar listings are accurate at press. Please call ahead to confirm events.