Special events listings cover from June 5 through June 19

Children's/family

Borders Storytime, every Fri., 10 a.m., Borders Books and Music, 1212 South Washington St., North Attleboro. Children have a story read to them and some days there are crafts. 508-699-7766 or www.borderstores.com.

Fiske Public Library Storytime, Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham. Toddler storytime, for ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2. Preschool Storytime, for ages 3 1/2 to kindergarten. Join the group for stories, songs, poems and parachute play. Call 508-384-5440 x21 to register or stop by the children's dept.

Saturday Kids' Craft Workshops, every Sat., 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., The Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St., Brockton. Parents may explore the museum while their children make art. $8/each child, $15/2 children. 508-588-6000 or www.fullercraft.org. Plainville Public Library, 56 East Main St., Plainville. 508-695-1784 or www.plainville.library.org. Storytime/craft programs, Tues., 1 p.m., Thurs. 10:15 a.m., Ages 3 to 5; Mother Goose on The Loose, every Tues., 10:15 a.m., Ages 0 to 2.

Woonsocket Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton St., Woonsocket, R.I. Hours as of Sept. 8: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 401-769-9044 or www.woonsocketlibrary.org. 401-767-4122.

The Children's Museum in Easton, 9 Sullivan Avenue, North Easton. 508-230-3789 or www.childrensmuseumineaston.org. Museum is located in the Old Fire Station in North Easton Village. Admission is $6 per person; members and children under 1 are free. 14th Annual 5 Mile Road Race, June 15, 9 a.m.; Trucks on Tuesday, May 20, 10-10:45 a.m.

Providence Children's Museum, 100 South Street, Providence, 401-273-KIDS or www.childrenmuseum.org; Tues.-Sun. and Mon. school holidays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., selected Fridays until 8 p.m. Metlife Family Friday, free every Fri., 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Brooks Pharmacy Free Sundays, First Sun. of every month is free. ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS, June 5, 3-5 p.m., Ages 3-11; BALLOON BADMINTON, June 7, 1-3 p.m., Ages 3-11; CONFECTION CONNECTIONS, June 8, 1-3 p.m., Ages 3-11; SPLASH SCIENCE, June 9, 3-5 p.m., Ages 5-11; PLAY AND LEARN, June 10, 10 a.m.-noon, Ages 2-4; FETCH LAB - EAT LIKE A BIRD, June 11, 3-5 p.m., Ages 5-11; SHAPE UP, June 12, 3-5 p.m., Ages 3-11.

The Zoomzone, The Providence Children's Museum, 100 South St., Providence, 401-273-KIDS or www.childrenmuseum.org; Kids build different things to demonstrate a principal of science, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., $6.50/general, Free/members.

5w!ts, opens 10 a.m. everyday, 186 Brookline Ave., Boston. An interactive Egyptian adventure with 45 minute tours. Weekday prices: $16/adults, $14/children 12 and under; Weekend prices: $20/adults. $16/children 12 and under. 617-375-WITS or www.5-wits.com.

Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford. $6/adults, $4.50/seniors and teens, $3/children 3-12. 508-991-6178 or www.bpzoo.org. The Toe Jam Puppet Band, every Mon. at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. An extra $5 above zoo admission; BIODIVERSITY DAY, June 7, 1-3 p.m., Free.; YouTube Contest Video Release Party, June 12, 7-8 p.m.; FATHER'S DAY AT THE ZOO, June 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fathers free with paying child.;

Capron Park Zoo, 201 County St., Attleboro, 508-222-6202, www.capronparkzoo.com. April to October, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (final ticket, 4 p.m.), Attleboro residents $2.75/adult, $2.75/child (age 3-12), $2.75/senior; ron-residents, $5.50/adult, $3.75/child (age 3-12), $3.75/senior; under 3 free.

Davis Animal Farm, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 145 Redstone Hill Rd., Sterling. $14.95, children under 2 are free. 978-422-MOOO or www.davisfarmland.com. SHEAR FUN FEST, June 7-8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Shear a sheep; RAINFOREST REPTILES, June 14-15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Get acquainted with snakes, turtles, alligators and lizards; FATHER'S DAY, June 15, Kids bring their dads for free; WORLD JUGGLING WEEKEND, June 21-22, 12 p.m. and 2-3 p.m., Juggling, balloons and magic; SPLASH-TACULAR WEEKEND, June 28-29.

The Ecotarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. Tues. through Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. $10/adults, $8/kids 3 to 18, students, seniors, Free/children under 3. 508-929-2700 or www.ecotarium.org. Franklin Park Zoo, weekdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekends and holidays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 1 Franklin Park Rd., Boston. Special zoo locations are the Tropical Forest, Kalahari Kingdom and the Tiger Tales exhibit. All seen daily. 617-541-LION or www.zoonewengland.com. $11/adults, $9.50/seniors, $6/children 2-12; Children under 2, free.

Roger Williams Park Zoo, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. Featuring zoo animals, special exhibits, and presentations. $12/adults, $8/seniors, $6/children 3-12, Free/children under 3, members. 401-785-3510 or www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org. Toddler Time, every Fri. through Feb., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., geared towards a fun experience for parents and toddlers. FLUTTERBY - Butterflies in Bloom, through Sept. 1; DAY FOR DADS, June 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; ZOOBILEE - Feast with the Beasts, June 28; FUN ON THE FARM, July 11, 12.

Winslow Farms Animal Sanctuary, 37 Eddy St., Norton. 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, closed Tuesdays. Petting farm for abused and abandoned animals. 508-285-6451 or www.winslowfarm.com.

Preschool Story Time, June 6, 7, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope St., Bristol, R.I. Reading of a nature story with a hands on activity and followed by a nature craft. Ages 3-5. $5/member children, $6/non-member children. 401-949-5454 x3041 or www.asri.org.

Kidz Bop, June 19, 5 p.m., Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. $25/general, $35/gold circle and reserved mezzanine. 800-514-3849 or www.etix.com.

Special events

Aces Up Poker Tour - Texas Hold em, every Fri., 7 p.m., Corrine's, 1593 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. $10 includes hot and cold buffet. for more information go online to acesuppokertour.com. 401-725-4260 or corinnesbanquets.com.

Lager Nights, every Thursday, 5-7 p.m., Buzzards Bay Brewing, 98 Horseneck Rd., Westport. Bring your own food to be grilled, enjoy $1.50 pints, take a brewery tour, partake in the tasting room and listen to music. 508-636-2288.

US Air Guitar National Tour, June 5, The Middle East Downstairs, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Boston. The infamous air guitar competition comes to Boston. $15. 18+. 617-864-EAST x221 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Into Africa: Life of a Primatologist, June 6, 7 p.m., Chapel Meeting House, 56 Mill St., Foxboro. Dr. Ian Gliby will talk about his work as a primatologist in the department of anthropology at Tufts University and his trips to Tanzania and Uganda. For ages 10 and up. Free but you must pre-register. 508-698-5207.

6th Annual Auction for the Arts and Taste of Northern Rhode Island, June 12, 5 p.m. with silent auction starting at 5:30 p.m., The Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Sq., Woonsocket, R.I. Patrons will bid on a number of items included Rd Sox tickets, concert tickets, condo stays, Disney passes and more. $15/singles, $25/couples. 401-762-4545 or stadiumtheatre.com.

Thomas Cobb - Shavetail, June 14, 2 p.m., Borders Books and Music, 1212 South Washington St,. North Attleboro. Thomas Cobb, author, talks about his newest book. 508-699-7766 or www.bordersstores.com.

Sports Card Show, June 15, 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m., Holiday Inn, Mansfield. A Bruins hall of famer will be the autograph guest. Autographs are $11 for 1 and $8 for each additional. Free packs of cards at the door. Hourly door prizes. Free admission for anyone who says, "This is the best card show." at the admissions table. $1. Kids 8 and under are free. 508-369-2471 or www.cardboardpromotions.com.

Welcome Summer Event, June 19, 5 p.m., Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket. Enjoy festive music, light fare, beer, wine, and raffle prizes- all along the backdrop of the Blackstone River and the colonial garden. $25/non-members, free for members. 401-725-8638.

Fairs/Festivals

The 27th Annual Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-Off, June 7, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. Restaurants from U.S. and beyond compete for titles of "Best Seafood," "Best Creative," and "Best Clam" chowders. Adults $20 or $15 by May 23; children under 12 free with adult. 401-846-1600 or newportfestivals.com.

Spring Into Summer Fair, June 7, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Murray Unitarian Church, 505 North Main St., Attleboro. This event will include a rummage and yard sale and tables featuring the crafts and wares of local vendors and artists. Refreshments are available for purchase along with light lunch and snack items. 508-222-0505.

Craft and Vendor Fair, June 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., South Attleboro Knights of Columbus #5876, 304 Highland Ave., South Attleboro. There will be a penny social made by local crafters and vendors. Everyone who pays a 50 cent donation for admission will be eligible for hourly prizes.508-761-5646 or acaouette@comcast.net.

Rehoboth Community Festival, June 14 noon to dusk, Great Cedar Swamp, Rehoboth. Celebrate Rehoboth Community Involvement Center and Nature Preserve. Learn Contra dancing, enjoy food and music from area artists, and children can have fun in the kid's area. $10/car load.

Outdoor/gardens

The Ecotarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. Open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues. through Sat. and 12 to 5 p.m. on Sun. $10/adults, $8/children 3-18. $5/Planetarium admission. $2.50/Explorer Express Train. $9/Tree Canopy Walkway (Seasonal only) 508-929-2700 or www.ecotarium.org. Preschool Mornings, every Wed., 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Biking and Birding, June 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., leaves from Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope St., Bristol, R.I. Travel on the East Bay Bike Path and look for neo-tropical migrant birds. Ages 12+. $11/members, $14/non-members. 401-949-5454 x3041 or www.asri.org.

Composting 101, June 6, 6:30-8 p.m., Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Rd., Smithfield, R.I. This introductory class will teach you how to create your own fertilizer at home for free. $8/member, $12/non-members. 401-949-5454 x3041 or www.asri.org.

Bluebirds of Caratunk, June 7, 10 a.m.-noon, Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Ave., Seekonk. Learn all about the Eastern Bluebird while hiking the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge. Registration is required. For ages 5+. $8/adult member, $4/member child, $12/adult non-member, $6/child non-member. 401-949-5454 x3041 or www.asri.org.

A Garden Gala, June 7, 6:30 p.m., Roger Williams Botanical Garden, Providence. This event will include live and silent auctions as well as food and music. The auction will include exotic trips, local travel packages, event tickets, photography, original artwork and more. $100. 401-949-5454 x3018 or asri.org.

Parade of Ponds, June 7 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 8 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., MetroWest Water Gardens, at the Mendon Greenhouse, 9 Hatings St., Mendon. Self guided tours of area water gardens in Framingham, Wellesley and even North Attleboro. 508-478-3425 or metrowestwatergardens.com.

Breakfast on the Blackstone River Cruise, June 14, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Leave from Explorer Doack, Central Falls, R.I. Enjoy coffee, juice and baked goods while searching the river and surrounding marshes for wildlife. For ages 3+. $15/adults member, $8/child member, $20/adult non-member, $10/child non-member. 401-949-5454 x3041 or www.asri.org.

Sunday Tales and Trails , June 15, 22, 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope St., Bristol, R.I. Participate in an interactive nature story with an exploration of refuge trails. Designed for families with children under age 8. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/children 4-12. 401-949-5454 or www.asri.org.

Arts & crafts

Community Quilting, every Thurs., 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., New England Quilt Museum, 18 Shattuck St., Lowell. Work on community quilting projects and learn about quilting. 978-452-4207 x19.

Fiber Art Basketry, Tues. and Thurs. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. $100/4 to 5 week session or 2 baskets. 508-678-0039 or www.ncfta.org.

Teen and Adult Drawing Classes, Tues. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. Learn how to see like an artist. $50/includes some materials. 508-678-0039 or www.ncfta.org.

Children's Drawing Classes, Sat. 10-noon, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. For ages 7- 12.508-678-0039 or www.ncfta.org.