Special events listings cover from July 17 through July 31

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. DROP-IN DAYS: Under the Big Top, July 24; Dog Days of Summer, July 25

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. FETCH LAB - STACK 'EM UP, July 17, 1-3 p.m., Ages 5-11; FRIDAY FETCH LAB, July 18, 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; BALLOON BADMINTON, July 19, 1-3 p.m., Ages 3-11; GIANT'S GARDEN, July 20, 1 and 2 p.m., Ages 3-11; NO TIME TO WASTE, July 21, 10:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Ages 5-11; CREATIVE CONSTRUCTION, July 22, 1-3 p.m., Ages 3-11; WHEELS AT WORK, July 23, 10 a.m.-noon, Ages 3-11; FETCH LAB - BLAST OFF, July 24, 1-3 p.m., Ages 5-11; FETCH LAB - BLAST OFF, July 26, 1-3 p.m., Ages 5-11; PLAY SPACES, July 27, 1-3 p.m., Ages 3-11; NO TIME TO WASTE, July 28, 10:30-1:15 p.m., Ages 5-11; COLLAGE STUDIO, July 29, 1-3 p.,., Ages 3-11; FETCH LAB - FLOAT MY BOAT, July 31, 1-3 p.m., Ages 5-11.

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; 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.

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.

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.

Cape Cod Melody Tent 2008 - Children's Shows, every Wed., 11 a.m., through Aug. 27, The Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St., Hyannis. The Kaleidoscope Children's Theatre will perform a number of children's fairy tales during the summer. 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.

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.

Mansfield Sports Card Show, July 27, 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m., Mansfield Holiday Inn, Forbes Blvd. and Rte. 140, Mansfield. Former Patriots players Russ Francis, John Smith and Ronnie Lippett will sign autographs from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Autographs are $5 for anu guest. Free packs of cards for everyone who attends and hourly door prizes. $1, free for kids 8 and under. 508-369-2471 or cardboardpromotions.com.

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.

Craft Fairs/Festivals

Warren Quahog Festival, July 19, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., July 20, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Burr's Hill Park, Warren, R.I. Featuring live bands, crafts and service vendors, bungie jumping, rock wall, giant lobster raffle and more. Free.

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.

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.

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.

Counting Butterflies with the Lloyd Center, July 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., The Lloyd Center Headquarters, 430 Potomska Rd., Dartmouth. Bring a lunch, drinks will be provided. Long pants, a hat and bug repellent are recommended. Registration is required. $8/members, $10/non-members. 508-558-2918 or lloydcenter.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.

Sunset Kayak Tour, July 23, 6-8 p.m., The Lloyd Center Headquarters, 430 Potomska Rd., Dartmouth. Watch birds and the sunset as you take a kayak tour down the Slocum River. $36/members, $45/non-members. 508-558-2918 or lloydcenter.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.