KIDS
“FUN ON THE FARM” Farmer Scott Clarke is on hand to show the kids how he takes care of the animals and what’s involved in tending to gardens with raised beds. The 1806 mansion has fantastic grounds to explore (let the kids roll around on the lawn, if it’s OK with the staff). July 7 at 3 p.m., rain or shine (July 14 “Fun With Butterflies” is $5; July 21 “Fun With Weaving” is $5 plus materials). Free. All ages. Gore Place, 52 Gore St., Waltham. 781-894-2798. www.goreplace.org
“MEET BEACH CREATURES” The kids will get up close and personal with crabs, clams, and barnacles when young naturalists, ages 12-17, teach them about critters in the touch tanks. July 10 from 9 a.m.-
1 p.m. (Tue-Sat through August). Free. Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-462-9998. www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats
ROSALITA’S PUPPETS Thanks to your host, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS program, children get to see Charlotte Anne Dore’s handmade marionettes at several venues. Adventures will include planets, enchanted forests, pirate ships, and unicorns. July 10 at 11 a.m. (through Aug. 21 at various venues). Free. Almont Playground, 38 Almont St., Mattapan. 617-635-4505. www.cityofboston.gov/parks
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“THE FROG PRINCE” This Brothers Grimm fairy tale is given royal treatment by Rhode Island’s Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre. When a spoiled princess makes friends with a frog, what do you think will happen? Will it involve a kiss? July 11 at 11 a.m. $9, $11 day of show. Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St., Hyannis.
www.melodytent.org
EVENTS
BOSTON HARBOR AND THE WAR OF 1812 — GUIDED WALKING TOURS We’re a bit rusty about the War of 1812, and if you are, too, these will help. Guided walking tours along the North End and Charlestown waterfronts include a story about Scituate and two sisters who saved their town. July 5, 12, 19, 26 from 2:30-4 p.m., rain or shine. $6, $1.50 ages 5-17 (includes admission to Paul Revere House; tickets at the house, 19 North Square). Paul Revere Statue, Hanover Street, Boston. 617-523-2338. www.paulreverehouse.org
ON LOCATION TOURS There are two new tours in town to quench your thirst for lots of TV and movie tidbits. The Boston TV & Movie Sites Tour shows you where the chase scene took place in “The Town.” The Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour takes you to one of Jack Nicholson’s character’s mob hangouts in “The Departed.” Thu-Sun at 11 a.m. in July and August. (Boston TV & Movie Sites tour. $40). Fri-Sun at 2:30 p.m. in July and August (Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour. $24). Rain or shine. Times vary for other months (advance purchase required). Meet at Boston Common. 212-683-2027. www.screentours.com
“THINGS THAT MIGHT ANNOY . . . A YANKEE FAN” While the Red Sox get ready to play the Yankees at Fenway (7:10 p.m.), authors Paul Nardizzi and Dave Barend will do their stand-up routine and sign copies of their book. Get some pointers, if you need ’em. July 6 from 5-7 p.m. No cover. McGreevy’s, 911 Boylston St., Boston. 617-262-0911. www.mcgreevysboston.com
“HOW TO TELL A FIVE-MINUTE STORY” Andrea Lovett from massmouth offers this workshop to show you how to convert a personal story into a performance. The art of storytelling differs from theater and stand-up comedy, so learn from a pro before the tomatoes come at ya. July 9 at 6:15 p.m. $40 (website), $50 (at the door; $55 credit card; e-mail andrea@massmouth.com to ensure enough handouts). Doyles Cafe, 3484 Washington St., Jamaica Plain. 781-267-9979. www.massmouth.eventbrite.com