Special events listings cover from Aug. 7 through Aug. 21

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: DOG DAYS OF SUMMER II, Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m.; ART-FULL ENDEAVORS, Aug. 15, 10:30 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. NO TIME TO WASTE, Aug. 11, 10:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Ages 5-11; PONY PARADE, Aug. 12, 1-3 p.m., Ages 3-11; WHEELS AT WORK, Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-Noon, Ages 3-11; FETCH LAB, Aug. 14, 1-3 p.m., Ages 5-11; PAINT AND PLAY, Aug. 15, 10 a.m.-Noon, Ages 3-5; BALLS AND TRACKS, Aug. 16, 1-3 p.m., Ages 5-11; OCHO'S ART CART, Aug. 17, 1-3 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; BEAR CUB CLUB, through Aug. 19, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., $65/member children, $95/non-member children. Pre-registration required.; GIRLS' NIGHT OUT, Aug. 9, 10, 6:30 p.m. to 9 a.m. First ever girls only overnight at the zoo. Flashlight tour of the zoo, pizza and salad dinner, a movie and breakfast and a second tour of the zoo. $80/adult and child member pair, $90/adult and child non-member pair. 508-991-4556 x18.; FROG-AID ROCK BENEFIT CONCERT, Aug. 29, 7-10 p.m., $10/adv., $15/dos. All proceeds go directly to Amphibian Ark. BOYS' NIGHT OUT, Aug. 30, 31, 6:30-9 pm., Same night out for the boys as it is with the girls. Same price too.

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 Davis Mega Maze Opening Ceremonies, July 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 978-422-6666 or davismegamaze.com. MIKE THE MUSIC MAN, Aug. 9, 10; FARMLAND SLEEPOVER, Aug. 16, 2-day family or group adventure. Reservations required.; THE FARMLAND'S 162ND BIRTHDAY, Aug. 16, 17, Decorate cupcakes, break a pinata and take a hay ride with Moo Moo.; RAINFOREST REPTILES, Aug. 23, 24; CLOWNS, Aug. 30, 31, with Flippo the Clown.

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, with special activities on Aug. 7 and 14.

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. 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.

American Girl Group 'Make Cents', Aug. 9, 1-2 p.m., Barnes and Noble, Walpole Mall, 90 Providence Hwy. (Rte. 1), Walpole. The day's events and discussion will focus on money and feature "A Smart Girl's Guide to Money." Find your spendin style, brainstorm what kind of business would be right for you, learn how to write a business plan and find out about 30 "Job Ideas for Girls." 508-668-6033.

Crabgrass Puppet Theater's The Day It Snowed Tortillas, Aug. 15, 10 a.m. and noon, Theatre by the Sea, 364 Cards Pond Rd., Matunuck, R.I. A Mexican folk tale of creative problem solving when a poor couple outwit a group of bullies. $10. or three for $25. 401-782-3800 x18.

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.

The Big Lebowski Bash, Aug. 7, 9 p.m., King Lanes, 10 Scotia St., Boston. Fans of the film are encouraged to dress up as characters from the film to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the film with bowling and White Russians. 21+.617-266-2695 or info@backbaykings.com.

17th Annual Mass Cruisers Car Show, Aug. 17, VFW, Holliston Rd., Medway. 29 judged classes up to 1989, swap meet, and 8 a.m. registration. 781-784-3808 or masscruisers.com.

Sports Card and Memorabilia Show, Aug. 17, 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m., Mansfield Holiday Inn, Forbes Blvd. and Rte. 140, Mansfield. "Oil Can" Boyd will sign autographs from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Autographs will be $8 for 1 and $6 for each additional. It is also Sports Trivia Day, answer a trivia question for free admission. Free packs of cards for everyone and hourly door prizes. $1 and kids under 8 get in for free. 508-369-2471 or cardboardpromotions.com.

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.

Craft Fairs/Festivals

Providence Italian Arts and Music Festival, Aug 7 through Aug. 11, downtown Providence. Music takes place on the Lanza and Franchi stages located in Providence. There will be a documentary screening for Italian Americans in cinema on Aug. 9 at 5 p.m. at Local 121 Restaurant. 401-808-5614 or providenceitalianfestival.com.

Cumberland Fest, Aug. 8-11, Diamond Hill Park, Rte. 114, Cumberland, R.I. Enjoy a carnival setting with amusement rides, food court, live entertainment, music and more. 401-658-2100 or cumberlandri.org.

Saint Joseph's Festival, Aug. 8, 4-7 p.m., Aug. 9, 208 South Main St., Attleboro. Friday night clam cakes and chowder from 4-7 p.m. Saturday features a full menu, jumparoo, dunk tank, live bands and more.

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, through Oct. 31, New England Wild Flower Society, Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Rd., Framingham. Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. until Labor Day; Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. from Sept. 2 through Oct. 31. This sculpture exhibition features 1,500 kinds of native plants, 200 rare and endangered species on 45 acres of land. Guided walks at 10 a.m. on weekdays, 2 p.m. on weekends. $8/adults, $4/youths 3-18; $6/seniors, $6/students. 508-877-6553 or newenglandwild.org. WILD NIGHTS, Aug. 8; ANT WEEKEND, Aug. 9-10; ANIMAL AMBASSADORS, Aug. 11; DAMSELFLY WEEKEND, Aug. 16-17; BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL, Aug. 21-22; PRAYING MANTIS WEEKEND, Sept. 6-7; DADDY LONGLEGS WEEKEND, Sept. 13-14; MONARCH MIGRATION WEEKEND, Sept. 20-21; GRASSHOPPER WEEKEND, Sept. 27-28; ASSASSIN BUG WEEKEND, Oct. 4-5; STUDENT ART SHOW, Oct. 5; SPIDER WEEKEND, Oct. 18-19; BYE BYE BUGS WEEKEND, Oct. 25-26.

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, through April 27, 2008, 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.

Kayaking with Audubon, 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.

Barbara J. Walker, Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. Walking tours, crafts, games and other butterfly-themed activities will be a part of the festivities. $5/per person. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.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.