Highlights of the coming week:

The Frog Prince - North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly
Friday, July 6

Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre presents the story of young Prince Noble, full of plot twists, intertwined stories and unexpected happy endings. $10-$12

PInocchio - Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline
Friday July 6 & Saturday, July 7

National Marionette Theatre’s adaptation is a faithful re-telling of this childhood favorite. Follow Pinocchio as he goes on a series of adventures and discovers that only by being truthful, selfless and kind to others will he realize his dream of becoming a real live boy. Advance ticket purchase highly recommended. $10

Free Fun Friday - Wenham Museum, Wenham
Friday, July 6

Enjoy free admission to the Wenham Museum as part of the Highland Street Free Fun Fridays program. FREE

Summer Fun Saturdays: Fun on the Farm - Gore Place, Waltham
Saturday, July 7

Kids can visit the farm, see the animals and listen to Scott Clarke talk about the mobile chicken coop and raised bed gardening. FREE

Enrichment Day at the Zoo - Franklin Park Zoo, Dorchester
Saturday, July 7

Have your kids ever wondered why some of the animals have balls, spinner toys and other items in their exhibits? This is called enrichment, and it is an important part of caring for the animals at the Zoo. Today, the animals celebrate the Zoo’s anniversary with birthday-themed enrichment items including presents filled with treats, ice treats and other fun surprises. Free with admission

Civil War Lawn Games and Dress-Up - Georges Island, Boston Harbor
Sunday, July 8

Learn about the Civil War and the games kids and adults would have played during that era. Meet at the Fort Warren Parade Ground and take yourself back in history! Kids are invited to dress up in Civil War era clothing while enjoying games on the lawn. FREE (ferry additional)

One World 2012 - Mary Baker Eddy Library, Boston
Tuesdays through August 14

The annual summer program includes a variety of activities including sing-alongs, multicultural performances, floor murals and art projects. Each week features a different musical performance and craft activity in addition to face painting and a free book giveaway. FREE

Ice Cream and…Fireflies - Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick
Tuesday, July 10        

What’s better than ice cream on a summer night? Why not add a little fun outdoor exploration? Join the adventure as we look for flashing fireflies. Registration required. Register online or call 508-655-2296 to register by phone. Adults $12; Children $7

Boston Sings - Hatch Shell on the Esplanade, Boston
Wednesday, July 11

The Boston Landmarks Orchestra celebrates the opening night of Landmarks Festival at the Shell by performing with hundreds of singers from Boston-based choirs and choral societies and the New World Chorale. The program features music written by American composer Aaron Copland including selections from Old American Songs and The Tender Land. FREE