Special Events listings cover from Sept. 11 through Sept. 30

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 Road, 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. SCARECROW STOMP, Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.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.

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. Toe Jam Puppet Band every Mon. 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., $5 above zoo 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 noon.

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.

Enrichment classes, through April 14, 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.

Dan Zane, Oct. 11, 2 p.m., Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. The celebrated children's musician is playing in Providence again. $15, $23, $30. 401-421-arts or ppacri.org.

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. More info: acesuppokertour.com, 401-725-4260 or corinnesbanquets.com.

Cirque du Soleil's Kooza, through Oct. 12, 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.

King Richard's Faire, through Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Rte. 58, Carver. All the vendors, shows, knights, ladies and jesters will be there for your enjoyment along with special events. Renaissance Idol will take place on Sept. 6 and 20, The Cleavage Contest will also take place on Sept. 13; The Prince and Princess Contest takes place on Sept. 27 for the most authentically dressed duo under the age of 12. $25/adults, $14 for children aged 5-12, children under 5 are free. 508-866-5391 or myspace.com/kingrichardsfaire or kingrichardsfaire.net.

Newport International Boat Show, Sept. 11-14, 10 a.m., America's Cup Avenue, Newport, R.I. More than 850 exhibitor with over 700 boats across 15 acres from the Newport Yachting Center to the Newport Harbor Hotel. $27/VIP Pass, $18, children under 12 are free. 401-846-1115 or 800-582-7846 or newportboatshow.com.

The Big E, Sept. 12 through Sept. 28, Big E Exposition Fairgrounds, West Springfield. Performances by Fergie, Sugarland, LeAnn Rimes and others. Agricultural displays and demonstrations. Circus and circus museum. 413-205-5115 or thebige.com.

An African Garden Fundraiser, Sept. 13, 5-10 p.m., Westport River Winery, Hixbridge Rd., Westport. Cash bar for beer, wine and soft drinks. Local art vendors, raffle and silent auction. Live music by Rebecca Correia, Jack Jennings and Royal Hartigan. $15-$25, ticket price includes food. 508-264-4841 or sanctuarysmith@charter.net.

Fall Out of Summer Festival, Sept. 14, noon-10 p.m., Rolfe Sq., Cranston, R.I. Live music, theatre, art activities and contests, food and artisan vendors, a summer camp art show, and a film screening at dusk. Event aimed at revitalizing Rolfe Square community, raising funds for The Artists' Exchange. 401-490-9475 or artists-exchange.org.

Reversing the Tide - Lecture, Sept. 14, 2 p.m., First Parish Church, 842 Tremont St., Duxbury. Biologist Roger Payne with his actress wife, Lisa Harrow, will present a lecture on ocean pollution and other topics to benefit ocean life and human health. $10. 781-934-3283 or sustainableduxbury.org.

Pagan Pride Day, Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Ted Williams Camp, 28 Precinct St., Lakeville. In this celebration of Pagan pride there will be live entertainment, a food drive, children's area, readings, vendors and more. There will also be a public harvest ritual. Free. 774-454-7533 or semappd.com.

Corvette Day, Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Heritage Museum and Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., closes at 10 a.m. and ends with awards at 2 p.m. This Corvette show, in its sixth year features models manufactured from 1953 to 2008. There will be awards, raffles and more. 508-922-9101 or capecodcorvetteclub.com.

Sports Card and Memorabilia Show, Sept. 21, 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m., Mansfield Holiday Inn, Forbes Blvd. and Rte. 140, Mansfield. Gene Conley, the only man to win a World Series and NBA Championship titles will be signing autographs. $8 for the first autograph and $6 each additional. $1 and children under 8 get in for free. 508-369-2471 or cardboardpromotions.com.

College Night at the MFA, Sept. 25, 6 p.m.-midnight, The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, 100 Huntington Ave., Boston. Featuring two music acts and a DJ dance party, a coffee house, a screening of the film "Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation and a scavenger hunt. Students will also have access to view the art on display at the museum. Free for college students. 617-267-9300 or mfa.org.

11th Annual Old Colony Railroad Club Show and Sale, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Taunton Holiday Inn, Myles Standish Blvd., Taunton. Dealers from New England will be available as well as food and drink for sale. 508-285-3963.

Taste or RI, Sept. 27 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sept. 28 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Newport Yachting Center, corner of Commercial Wharf and America's Cup Ave., Newport, R.I. Along with the food there will be three stages of live entertainment, a marketplace of specialty items and children's activities. $8/adv., $10/dos., free for children under 12. 401-846-1600 or newportfestivals.com.

Old Colony Model Railroad Club Show and Sale, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Taunton Holiday Inn, Myles Standish Blvd., Myles Standish Industrial Park, Taunton. Dealers from around New England will be present. Operating layouts will be on display. Food and beverage will be available for sale. 508-285-3963 or dingalls@comcast.net.

Craft Fairs/Festivals

Icons Festival 2008, Sept. 12-14, Irish Cultural Centre of New England, New Boston Dr., Boston. Annual outdoor festival offering music, workshops, activities and more. $25/day pass, $35/weekend pass. Free for children under 12. iconsfestival.com or irishmassachusetts.com.

Apple Harvest Fair, Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Union Congregational Church, 55 Rhoades Ave., East Walpole. Silent auction, midway for teens and children's activities including a Guitar Hero competition and dunk tank. Free. churchbythepark.org.

39th Annual Bourne Scallop Festival, Sept. 19-21, Buzzards Bay Park, 70 Main St., Bourne. There will be arts, crafts, specialty food, entertainment, rides and games and plenty of scallops. 508-759-6000 or bournescallopfest.com.

32nd Annual Corn Festival, Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell. Popular farmers market celebrating the heritage of maize. Includes hayrides, crafts and children's activities. $5/adults, $3/children. 781-659-2559 or ssnsc.org.

North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival, Sept. 20-21, Forsters Farm, 60 Chestnut Hill Rd., Orange. Over 50 artists, music, hayrides, children's activities and evening entertainment. $5/adults. 978-544-7564 or garlicandarts.org.

Riversing, Sept. 21, banks of the Charles River, Boston. Unveiling of new lighting fixture on Western Avenue Bridge and Weeks Footbridge. 800-862-5678 or cambridge-usa.org or charlesriverconservancy.org.

St. Theresa's Women's Guild Craft Fair, Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Theresa's Church Hall, 18 Baltic St., Attleboro. There will be a bake table, penny social and refreshments along with the crafters and vendors selling their wares. 508-761-7441 or bettyenright@comcast.net or 508-761-5646 or acaouette@comcast.net.

Workingwaterfront Festival, Sept. 27, 28, New Bedford. Live maritime and ethnic music, fishermen's contests, seafood, vessel tours, readings, cooking demonstrations, kids activities and more. workingwaterfrontfestival.org.

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, Open through 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.-5 p.m. through Oct. 31. 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. 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.

Blackstone Valley Explorer - Thundermist Tour, through Oct. 26, 45 minute tours depart hourly at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. from Woonsocket Landing, Market Square, near Museum of Work and Culture, Woonsocket, R.I. The 49-passenger riverboat will tour the Woonsocket river. Advanced registration suggested. $10/adults, $8/children and seniors. 401-724-2200 or rivertourblackstone.com.

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.

Rhode Island Raptor Weekend, Sept. 13-14, Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope St., Bristol, R.I. On Sept. 13 master falconer Laurie Schumacher will be on hand at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Julie Collier and Jim Parks of Wingmasters, licensed raptor rehabilitators who provide a up-close, educational experience with a Golden Eagle and many owls native to the Northeast will be featured on Sept. 14.; Both days will feature Hunting with Hawks: The Sport of Falconry by Al Jordan. $12/adults, $6/children 4-12. 401-245-7500 or asri.org.

Lectures

The Internet - Blogs - Youtube and Presidential Campaigns, Sept. 11, 5:30-7 p.m., The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston. Joe Trippi, campaign adviser to John Edwards (2008) and Howard Dean (2004); Garret Graff, who covers media and politics for "Washingtonian Magazine" and the first blogger to get a White House press pass and Matt Bai, political reporter for the New York Times will examine how the Internet has revolutionized politics. Tom Ashbrook, host of WBUR's On Point will moderate the discussion. Free. Reservations recommended. 617-514-1643 or jfklibrary.org.

The Making of a President 2008, Sept. 16, 5:30-7 p.m., The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston. Mark Halperin of Time Magazine and Jonathan Alter of Newsweek will put this year's presidential election in historical context and discuss the factors that will determine who will be elected our next president. Free. Reservations recommended. 617-514-1643 or jfklibrary.org.

Arts & crafts

Rhode Island Watercolor Society Classes, J.C. Potter Casino, Slater Park, Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket. Course registration and tuition payments are due at the Society before the first day of class. You may register by telephone with a major credit card, by mail, or in person at the Society's Gallery, located at the J.C. Potter Casino. COLOR THEORY IN ACTION, begins Sept. 11, Thursdays from 1-3:30 p.m.; BEGINNING WATERCOLOR, begins Sept. 30, Tuesdays from 1:30-4 p.m.; INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR, begins Sept. 30, Tuesdays 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; BEGINNING WATERCOLOR, begins Oct. 16, Thursdays from 6:30-9 p.m. 401-726-1876 or riws.org.

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.