Last modified: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 2:00 PM EDT Special Events Listings Special events listings cover from June 26 through July 10 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. 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. GLOBAL GAMES, June 26, 3-5 p.m., Ages 5-11; FETCH LAB - RESCUE MISSION, June 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Ages 5-11; STOMP ROCKETS, June 28, 1-3 p.m., Ages 5-11; OCHO'S ART CART, June 29, 1-3 p.m., Ages 3-11; COLLAGE STUDIO, 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; BUG-A-RAMA, June 28, 1-4 p.m.; BEAR CUB CLUB, July 15-Aug. 19, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., $65/member children, $95/non-member children. Pre-registration required.; BREAKFAST WITH THE ANIMALS, July 26, 8 a.m., $13/members, $16/non-members; ENRICHMENT DAY, July 27, 1-4 p.m., bring an unopened enrichment item found on the zoo's website for free admission.; 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. 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; 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. The Air Race Classic, June 26-27, 8:30 a.m., 28-29, 10 a.m., Mansfield Municipal Airport, 265 Fruit St., Mansfield. See the "Ladies of the Sky" make their final touchdown in Mansfield. The family festival begans on June 28. airraceclassic.org. Kelly Miller Circus, June 27, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., Redway Plain, Bay State Rd. and Rte. 44, Rehoboth. Advance tickets: $5/children, $9/adults. Day of Tickets: $6/children, $12/adults. 508-930-0598 or kellymillercircus.com. Tales on the Lawn, June 27, 6:30-8 p.m., Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Rd., Smithfield, R.I. Sit on a blanket while the audubon staff spins wild tales of animals and plants. All ages. $8/adult/child member pair, plus $4 each additional member; $12/adult/child non-member pair, plus $6 each additional non-member. 401-949-5454 x3041 or www.asri.org. Kelly Miller Circus, June 28, 2 and 5:30 p.m., Plainville Town Park, Plainville. Advance tickets may be bought at Rite Aid locations and the Plainville Park Department. kellymillercircus.com. Kidz Bop Live, June 29, 5 p.m., The Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St., Hyannis. $25. 508-775-5630 or www.melodytent.org. The Music Lady Introductory Preschool Music Class, July 2, 11 a.m., The Orpheum Theatre, 1 School St., Foxboro. "The Music Lady," Carol Kingsbury, will offer an introductory music class for preschoolers. $12. Call for reservations. 508-543-2787 x4 or orpheum.org. Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum Family Fun Day, July 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The day is a part of the grand reopening celebration. There will be storytelling, basket weaving demonstrations and hands-on activities. Free. 508-228-2505 or 508-228-1885 or nantucketshipwreck.org. Cape Cod Melody Tent 2008 - Children's Shows, every Wed., 11 a.m., July 9 through Aug. 27, The Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St., Hyannis. Russian American Kids Circus held on July 9 for $14.50; The Kaleidoscope Children's Theatre will perform a number of children's fairy tales during the summer. Snow White, July 16, $8; Jack and the Beanstalk, July 23, $8; Cinderella, July 30, $8; Rapunzel, Aug. 6, $8; Cinderella, Too!, Aug. 13, $8; Rumpelstiltskin, Aug. 20, $8; Hansel and Gretel, Aug. 27, $8. 508-775-5630 or www.melodytent.org. Creation Vacation Classes, July 21 through Aug. 22, Second Stage Studio, 1 Angell Rd., Cumberland, R.I. PEACE IS A CHILD SMILING, Ages 7-10, Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $175/week; KIDS CAN MAKE HISTORY, Ages 7-14, Mon.-Fri. from 1-4 p.m., $175/week. 401-334-4800 or secondstagestudio@verizon.net. Enrichment Classes, Sept. 9 through Oct. 9, Second Stage Studio, 1 Angell Rd., Cumberland, R.I. WHO'S A VILLAIN, Tues. from 4-6 p.m., $35/week; EARTH SOUNDS, Nov. 4 through Jan. 28, 2009; Tues. from 4-6 p.m., $35/week; THE SECRET WORLD OF FAIRIES, Feb. 3 through April 14; Tues. from 4-6 p.m., $35/week. 401-334-4800 or www.secondstagestudio.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. Swing for the Music - Norwood PMA Golf Tournament, June 26, 8 a.m., Brookmeadow Country Club, Norwood. Shotgun Start includes $25000 Hole in-One Contest, greens fee, cart, free driving range balls, lunch, raffle tickets, prizes, player gift and more. Event to sponsor Norwood public schools music program. 781-511-9663 or www.norwoodpma.org. Sports Card Show, July 4, 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m., Holiday Inn, Mansfield. Red Sox legend and 6-time All-Star Frank Malzone will appear from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $9 for 1 autograph and $7 for each additional. A free $100 shopping spree drawing will take place at noon. Free packs of cards at the door. Hourly door prizes. $1. Kids 8 and under are free. 508-369-2471 or www.cardboardpromotions.com. Blackstone River Theatre Celtic Festival, July 19, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Diamond Hill Park, Rte. 114, Cumberland, R.I. The festival will have five stages of music, dance and culture from Ireland. The day will feature Aoife Clancy, Robbie O'Connell, Paddy Keenan, Bua, Pendragon, The Hanneke Cassel Trio, The Atwater-Donnelly Trio, Trouz Bras, The Emerald Rae Trio, and The Publicans. A separate dance stage will feature two performances each by the Solas An Lae Irish step dance company from New York, and the Harney Academy Dancers from Walpole. There will also be Irish step dance demonstrations and participatory Irish set dancing featuring The Broad Street Ceili Band. The festival will also have a dedicated children's entertainment stage featuring Keith Munslow, Rosalita's Puppets, Maria Sangiolo, The Toe Jam Puppet Band and others. $15/adults, $10/seniors, $5/children, children under 5 are free. 401-725-9272 or riverfolk.org/brtcf. WWE World Wrestling Entertainment, July 27, 8 p.m., The Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St., Hyannis. $32.75, $47.75. 508-775-5630 or www.melodytent.org. 26th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Festival, Aug. 23 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Aug. 24 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hawthorne Cove Marina, 10 White St., Salem. A festival showcasing 1920s-50s vintage motor yachts and sailboats. $5, Children under 12 are free. 617-666-8530 or www.boatfestival.org. Cirque du Soleil's Kooza, begins Sept. 5, Tues.-Wed. at 8 p.m., Thurs. and Sat. at 4 and 8 p.m., Sun. at 1 and 5 p.m., Bayside Expo Center, 200 Mount Vernon St., Boston. 800-678-5440 or www.cirquedusoleil.com. Fairs/Festivals Summer Food and Music Festival, June 28, 12-9 p.m., The Lafayette, Lakeview Ave., Taunton. There will be an indoor and outdoor stage with a number of local artists. Complimentary food tasting from 2-4 p.m. with samples by The Chateau, Hong Kong City, Mikes Pizza, Bella Roma, TexBarry's, New England Hot Dog Co., Spizy Thai, Ocasios, Colleti's Market. Admission is a donation of a non-perishable food item. Proceeds go to Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen and other local food related charities. 508-738-1438. Outdoor/gardens Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Ave., Easton/Sharon line. 508-238-6566 or www.mass.gov/dcr/events.htm. 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. Garden in the Woods - New England Flower Society, through Labor Day, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sept. 2-Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 180 Hemenway Rd., Framingham. One of New England's famous private gardens. $8/adults, $4/kids3-18; $6/seniors and students. 508-877-7630 or newenglandwild.org. BIG BUGS EXHIBIT GRAND OPENING, July 12, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Ghosts and Gravestones Tour, through October, 6, 7, 8, 9 p.m., Old Town Trolley Ticket Center, Atlantic Ave., Boston. Each half-hour tour leaves on the hour and tours some of Boston's gravest moments with costumed characters and hosted by the 17th Century Gravedigger. $23/children, $36/adults. 617-269-3626. Sharks in New England: A Closer Look, June 26, 7 p.m., Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope St., Bristol, R.I. Join marine biologist and shark expert Greg Skomal as he explores the biology and ecology of our local shark species, while also reviewing the conservation and management of sharks. Current studies being conducted by the Massachusetts Shark Research Program will be discussed during this lecture. $10/member, $12/non-member. 401-949-5454 x3041 or programs@asri.org. Firewater Lighting, June 28, Lighting at 8:25 p.m., events run until midnight. Performers include Mime artist Michael Grando, the Gargoyles and Oracles in Memorial Park, The Origami Guy Andrew Anselmo in Market Sq. Rhode Island Historical Society Architectural Walking Tours begin at 5:30 p.m. $10. waterfire.org. 4th Annual Courtyard Garden Tours, June 29, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Winslowe's View, The Pinehill, Plymouth. Free tour of 20 private courtyard gardens in full bloom. Free. 508-209-5000. Sunday Tales and Trails, June 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. Valentine Whitman House Garden Party, June 29, 1 p.m., Valentine Whitman Home, 1147 Great Rd., Lincoln, R.I. High tea with pastries, as in olden days, and a show by Pat Perry on etiquette, the use of calling cards and floral arrangements. There will be a tour after the show. $10. Reservations available. 401-334-2182. Kayaking with Audubon, July 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 9, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Blue Belle Cove, Portsmouth, R.I. $48/members, $55/non-members. 401-949-5454 x3041 or programs@asri.org. Loring Summer Discovery Camp, July 7 through April 27, The Ecotarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. One of the longest-running summer day camps in the country. For ages 7-14 years-old. Three themes to choose from: Cosmic Camp, Prehistoric Planet and Amazing Animals. Registration open. 508-929-2703 or www.ecotarium.org. Wickford in Bloom, July 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., The Book Garden, 99 Brown St., Wickford, R.I. A self-guided tour of public and private gardens. There will also be a raffle. Arts & crafts Taunton Art Association Summer Art Classes - Scratchboard, for four Tues., July 8 through July 29, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Taunton Art Association, 42 Williams St., Taunton. $24 class fee. Call to request a materials list. For ages 8 and up. Registration deadline is July 1. 508-822-4513. Taunton Art Association Summer Art Classes - Intro to Oil Portraits, for four Tues., July 8 through July 29, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Taunton Art Association, 42 Williams St., Taunton. $40 class fee. Call to request a materials list. For ages 8 and up. Registration deadline is July 1. 508-822-4513. Taunton Art Association Summer Art Classes - Intro to Oil Portraits, for four Tues., July 10 through July 31, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Taunton Art Association, 42 Williams St., Taunton. $40 class fee. Call to request a materials list. For ages 8 and up. Registration deadline is July 1. 508-822-4513. Taunton Art Association Summer Art Classes - Watercolor Landscapes, for four Thurs., July 10 through July 31, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Taunton Art Association, 42 Williams St., Taunton. $40 class fee. Call to request a materials list. For ages 8 and up. Registration deadline is July 1. 508-822-4513. Taunton Art Association Summer Art Classes - Drawing, for three Tues., July 15 through July 29, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Taunton Art Association, 42 Williams St., Taunton. $18 class fee. Call to request a materials list. For ages 8 and up. Registration deadline is July 1. 508-822-4513. 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.