Squirrel Stole My Underpants - Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline
Sat 2/2 & Sun 2/3
Tickets $12

Sylvie is sent to the backyard to hang up the laundry. The moment her back is turned, a mischievous squirrel steals her favorite piece of clothing and runs off. When Sylvie gives chase, an entire world emerges from her laundry basket, and curious characters show her the way through mysterious lands. Will our lonely heroine rescue her underpants and discover the magic within herself? Join puppeteer Bonnie Duncan on this adventure to find out!

Kids' Show: Elska - Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline
Sat 2/2
Tickets: $8 children, $10 adults        

Elska is a modern pioneer who discovered a newly formed volcanic island off the coast of Iceland, where she lives a life of beauty and wonder amongst a cast of unusual friends, including a pensive Winter Bear, a very friendly Goobler, a mysterious Arctic Fox and a vast colony of Lost Socks. A blend of theater, storytelling, and musical performance, Elska whisks away children and families on a musical tour of her Arctic home and introduces them to the island’s wonderful inhabitants.

Karen K and the Jitterbugs - Waltham YMCA, Waltham
Sat 2/2
FREE

Karen K & the Jitterbugs plays a pre-CD release concert for the whole family. This high-energy band will have tots and their parents dancing in the aisles with their upbeat, danceable and catchy tunes as they rock to tunes from their new album, Big Ol' Truck.

Groundhog Day - Drumlin Farm, Lincoln
Sat 2/2
Free with admission

Will we have six more weeks of winter or an early spring?

Ms. G, Drumlin Farm’s resident groundhog, gives her forecast for the rest of the winter at the farm's Groundhog Day Celebration. Activities kick off at 10am with an up-to-the-minute woodchuck weather forecast from Ms. G. Other activities include a story and snacks by the fire plus some winter crafts to take home. Explore the farm to meet some other resident wildlife and learn about what’s going on in the nature of Massachusetts through the winter months.

Kids can also meet human weather forecasters - including meteorologist Mish Michaels (10am-12n).

Groundhog Day Extravaganza - Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
Sat 2/2
Free with admission (Adults $9; Children $7)

Ongoing activities throughout the afternoon include nature hikes, snow sculptures, a groundhog obstacle course, crafts, refreshments, and more. The official groundhog celebration takes place at 2pm in the barn. Dress warmly as many of the activities will be outdoors. Call to reserve your place.

Winter Concert and Festival with Wayne Potash - Newton Cultural Center, Newtonville
Sat 2/2
Tickets: In advance $8; at the door $10        

The Burr Co-op presents its annual festival, where kids can enjoy games and activities, arts & crafts, face painting, and a bake sale, plus a performance of kid favorites by Wayne Potash. Purchase tickets online before Friday at 3pm for the discounted ticket price.

The Airborne Comedians - Regent Theatre, Arlington
Sat 2/2
Tickets: Adults $10; Children $8        

The Airborne Comedians are two performers who’ve traveled the globe performing their high energy, unorthodox comedy juggling show to the delight of all ages.

34th Annual Model Show - USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown
Opens Sat 2/2
Free with admission

Over 50 different ships created by modelers from across New England are on display, presenting a variety of reproductions from World War II destroyers to fishing dories, ships-in-bottles to sailing vessels. A panel of Guild members judges qualifying entries on scale, detail and artistic excellence to award the top craftsmen in respective categories. Visitors can vote for their favorite model as well.

Cars, Crayons, and Creativity! Family Fun Day - Larz Anderson Auto Museum, Brookline
Sun 2/3
Free with admission

In conjunction with the museum's Britain Can Make It exhibit, children follow the British roadway and learn what it took for car manufacturers in Britain to bring their cars 3,000 miles to America. They travel through four stations that bring the exhibit to life, from making their own British car, to making their own car banner and selling it in America.

Family Art Together: The Twig Family in the Oak Tree - New Art Center, Newtonville
Sun 2/3
Tickets: $10        

Puppeteer Deborah Costini leads an afternoon workshop where fantasy meets art! Fun for the entire family. Registration required; register online.

Photo: A young groundhog; Credit: Fred Goodwin