Family fun for whenever
New stuff
• Check out two new exhibits at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (6 Washington St. in Dover; childrens-museum.org) that will be unveiled to the public on Saturday, Feb. 15, during the morning (9 a.m. to noon) and afternoon (1 to 4 p.m.) sessions. “Little Farmers,” an exhibit designed for children ages 0 to 5, features farm-themed activities “curated specifically for this age,” according to the museum website. “Play Loft” is an open space for active play, such as games like Floor Is Lava, according to the website. Also on Saturday, Lindsey and her Puppet Pals will perform at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Admission costs $14.50 for everyone over 12 months old, $12.50 for 65+.
Winterfest
• Squam Lakes Association, 534 Route 3 in Holderness, will hold its Winterfest on Saturday, Feb. 15, from noon to 3 p.m. The free event will include ice skating, sledding, mini golf, scavenger hunts and more, according to a press release (BYO skates and sleds). See squamlakes.org.
Kids on stage
• Londonderry High School will presentFootloose! The Musical at the Derry Opera House (29 West Broadway in Derry) on Thursday, Feb. 13, and Friday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 15, at 1 and 7 p.m. TIckets cost $15 for adults; $10 for seniors and students. See derryoperahouse.org.
• Franklin Middle School will present Shrek Jr. at the Franklin Opera House (316 Central St. in Franklin; franklinoperahouse.org) on Friday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 15, at 2 & 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults and seniors, $8 for students and children.
• Palace Youth Theatre will present Big Fish, the small cast edition performed by student actors in grades 2 through 12, at the Rex Theatre (23 Amherst St. in Manchester; palacetheatre.org) on Wednesday, Feb. 19, and Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $19 for adults, $16 for ages 6 to 12.
For kids on stage
• Look Both Ways: A Tale Presented in 10 Blocks, part of the Cap Center’s educational series, will be on stage in the Chubb Theatre of the Capitol Center for the Arts (44 S. Main St. in Concord; ccanh.com) on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 10:30 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. The show is 63 minutes with no intermission and is suggested for kids in grades 5 and up and families, according to the website. “10 blocks. 10 unique tales. There’s something for everyone across these 10 vignettes about identity, compassion, fear, and friendship — as told through puppetry, dance, music, projections, audience participation, kamishibai (paper theater), and more,” according to the website’s description. Tickets cost $8.
For kids on screen
Chunky’s Cinema Pub (707 Huse Road in Manchester; chunkys.com) has two special kid-friendly screenings on the horizon. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 11:30 a.m., catch How to Train Your Dragon (PG, 2010) as part of the Little Lunch Date Series.
On Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 11:30 a.m. Dog Man (PG, 2025) will screen on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 11:30 a.m. at a sensory-friendly screening with lights up and sound down.
Save the date
• Dartmouth Health Children’s Battle of the Badges, a hockey game featuring firefighters, police officers and first responders, will take place Sunday, March 16, at 1 p.m. at the SNHU Arena (555 Elm St. in Manchester; snhuarena.com). Presented by the Elliot Perry Foundation, the Battle of the Badges “proceeds are used to help kids with critical services such as support when they are in pediatric intensive care and management of chronic illnesses, as well as patient and family support services,” according to Dartmouth Health Children’s website, childrens.dartmouth-health.org, where you can find Battle of the Badges information under events. Tickets cost $16. Find more about the Elliot Perry Foundation at elliotperry.org.