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BEST BET: Hyronomous A. Frog lives in a bog where life is so serene that it’s stiflingly dull. When he finds out he’s really a prince under a spell, he sets out to break it by finding a princess who will kiss him. Along his journey to Spamalot, he meets such characters as Aunt Queen Bee and her bratty niece Gladiola and the pompous Sir Lancelot Pancelot. Will he return to his handsome human form? Find out at 7 tonight and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday when Applause Theatre sets the stage at Good Shepherd Church, 1780 N. Washington Ave. in Scranton. Tickets are $10 and $8 for children. Call 430-1149 for information.
THIS WEEK: AUG. 24 to 30 2012
The Cat in the Hat visits a storytime session at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 421 Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 11 a.m. Saturday. 829-4210.
Early Explorers, museum-based learning in literature, arts and natural sciences for ages 3 to 5. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Mondays through Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. Free. 346-7186.
Owl Pellet Investigation, a session about owls for ages 6 to 12. Campground Amphitheater, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 1. Free. 696-9105.
Spider Spy, learning about spiders through stories, crafts and hands-on activities for ages 3 to 5. Campground Amphitheater, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 1. Free. 696-9105.
The Fresh Beat Band, the teen troupe of popular Nickelodeon TV stars. Allentown Fair, 302 N. 17th St., Allentown. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1. $35, $20. 610-433-7541.
Butterflies for Little Guys, learning about caterpillars and butterflies for ages 3 to 5. Campground Amphitheater, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 2. Free. 696-9105.
Nature Bingo, a fast-paced nature game for the whole family. Campground Amphitheater, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 2. Free. 696-9105.
Natural Wonders: Apples Abound, observing wild apple trees to learn what creatures depend on them. Also: making and tasting applesauce. For ages 3 to 5. Lackawanna College Environmental Institute, 10 Moffat Drive, Covington Township. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 20. Registration: 842-1506.
Skippyjon Jones, a children’s play for school classes about the little kitten with big ears who transforms himself into Chihuahua Skippito Friskito, the greatest canine swordfighter in all of Mexico. Presented by Theatreworks USA at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. Oct. 15. $7. 826-1100.
Backyard Birds for Kids. Learn to identify five backyard birds by sight and sound, then make a peanut-butter treat to take home and hang outdoors. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309, Kingston Township. 10 a.m. Oct. 20. Free. 675-9900.
Pumpkin Patch Party. Dress up and join the Halloween Fun with pumpkin activities, crafts, music, snacks, dancing, parades and more. Gymboree of Wilkes-Barre. 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 24; 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 27. Up to age 5. $20. 208-2908.
A Children’s Christmas, storytelling, arts and crafts, a wagon tour of the village and a visit from St. Nicholas for ages 5 to 12. Eckley Miners Village, Highland Road, off Route 940, Eckley. 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2. $5 children, $3 adults. 636-2070.
Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best Live Tour Ever! The characters from the Disney Channel’s animated series embark on a live-action adventure with their wildest invention yet. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 2 and 5 p.m. Dec. 2. $60, $45, $26. 800-745-3000.
Make a Treat for the Birds. String peanuts and decorate pine cones and bagels with peanut butter and bird seed to take home and hang for the birds. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309, Kingston Township. 9:30 a.m. Dec. 15. Free. 675-9900.
Peter and the Wolf, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performs Sergei Prokofiev’s tale in a special children’s concert. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. April 14, 2013 with pre-concert activities at 1 p.m. and concert at 2 p.m. $9. 341-1568.
