Play ball!

BASEBALL DAY Who will have more fun, the kids or the grown ups? Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park by taking photos with the 2004 and 2007 World Series trophies; playing games; dressing up in baseball gear; checking out equipment from the past and present; meeting Wally the Green Monster. July 20 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $14, free under 1 year. Boston Children’s Museum,
308 Congress St., Boston. 617-426-6500. www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org

KIDS

BOSTON COMMON FROG POND While your ice skates wait for winter, the bathing suits get a workout at the Frog Pond. Kids 12 and under are invited to wade in under the watchful eyes of lifeguards. Daily from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. until Labor Day. Free. Boston Common Frog Pond, 84 Beacon St., Boston. 617-635-2120. www.bostonfrogpond.com

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“SEUSSICAL JR.” Dr. Seuss created delightful characters like Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and JoJo. Students from Indian Hill Music School’s Summer Day Musical Theater program bring them to life with music by Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
July 20 and 21 at 7 p.m., July 22 at 2 p.m. $10. Indian Hill Music, 36 King St., Littleton. 978-486-9524, ext. 116.
www.indianhillmusic.org

BLUE DISCOVERIES FAMILY DAYS: HARBOR EXPLORATION Kids will find out about the “blue planet” from stories, art activities, and science. Residents of the New England Aquarium — faves and lesser-known occupants — will make an appearance. Next in the series is “Sensational Seafood, Delicious Dishes” on Aug. 12. July 21 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $22.95, $20.95 seniors and college students, $15.95 ages 3-11. The New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, Boston. 617-973-5200. www.neaq.org

EVENTS

SUMMER 20.12 FOR TWENTYSOMETHINGS Come here often? What’s your sign? If these questions are in your dating bag of tricks, you should check out “Navigating the Social Scene” with coaches and other professionals who will discuss how to build relationships (and not just the dating kind). July 19 from 7-9 p.m. $5. The Cambridge Center for Adult Education, 56 Brattle St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. 617-547-6789, ext. 1. www.ccae.org

“RIPPLES”: A SELF-GUIDED POND TOUR FOR HEALING There’s water, water everywhere at the Healing Garden’s Pond Tour. Visit 10 Central and Northern Middlesex County private residences selected for their waterscapes. July 21 and 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $25 (one adult and one child; proceeds go to therapeutic services and educational programs for folks living with cancer). Maps at Virginia Thurston Healing Garden
(145 Bolton Road, Harvard. 978-456-3532) and Russell’s Garden Center
(397 Boston Post Road, Wayland.
508-358-2283). www.healinggarden.net

BLUEBERRY PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT VERRILL FARM The first to finish an
8-inch blueberry pie (no hands, please; child and adult categories) wins the
11 a.m. pie-eating contest. Get ready for the contest by downing pancakes at the breakfast which also includes maple syrup, bacon/sausage, and beverages. July 21 from 9 a.m.-noon outdoors under tents. $7.50, $4.50 under 10. Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Road, Concord.
978-369-4494. www.verrillfarm.com