Family Fun Calendar

Listed chronologically

Saturday, April 27

Healthy Kids Day. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Demonstrations, information displays by health and safety organizations, play and educational activities aim to help families live healthier lives. Oneida Family YMCA, 701 Seneca St., Oneida (363-7788), and Rome Family YMCA, 301 W. Bloomfield St., Rome (336-3500). Free.

Public Fishing. 9:30-11:30 a.m.; also May 4, 11, 18 & 25. Families can come for a morning of fishing; bait, rods and reels provided. Carpenter’s Book Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge. $5/person. Registration required: 689-9367.

Healthy Kids Day. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. See above for description. North Area Family YMCA, 4775 Wetzel Road, Liverpool. Free. 474-6851.

Autism Awareness Walk. 10 a.m. Pledges and donations are welcome but not required to participate. Presented by the Central New York chapter of the Autism Society of America. Long Branch Park, Longbranch Road, Liverpool. Free. 447-4466.

Best of the Brick Weekend. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; also April 28. In conjunction with the Lego Travel Adventure exhibit, get a chance to take part in a Lego brick-building contest with your family, or meet Greg Hyland, the person behind some of the animation and packaging for Lego products. Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square, Rochester. Admission: $13/general; free/younger than 2. (585) 263-2700.

Postnatal Mama and Baby Yoga. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Mothers of infants can restore their postpartum bodies, minds and spirits while bonding with their babies in a playful, healing and strengthening class. Basic Baby, Shoppingtown Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. $15/drop-in; $60/five classes. (406) 570-3549. www.mamabirthyoga.com.

Caring Kids. 1 p.m. Children in first grade and up, accompanied by a parent, will make fleece blankets for cancer patients at local radiology and oncology centers in this event sponsored by Stupid Dumb Breast Cancer. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. $5 suggested donation for materials. Preregistration required: 637-6374.

Prenatal Yoga with MamaBirth Yoga. 3-4:15 p.m. Pregnant women can prepare their bodies and minds for labor, birth and motherhood with Sarah Oakley. CNY Healing Arts Center, 195 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse. $15/drop-in; $60/five classes. (406) 570-3549. www.mamabirthyoga.com.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7 p.m. Cheer the hometown Minor League Baseball team as they face the Durham Bulls on the grass field. Alliance Bank Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse. $8/adults; $4/children; $20/behind-home-plate seats. Parking: $5. 474-7833.

Sunday, April 28

CNY SPCA Six-Legged 5K. 8:30 a.m. Run a 5K with your best canine friend at your side and help the Central New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Saw Mill Creek Shelter, Onondaga Lake Park, Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool. $20-$30/minimum donation. 446-1444. www.cnyspca.org.

Healthy Kids Day. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. See April 27 listing. Southwest YMCA, Onondaga Community College campus, 4584 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, and East Area Family YMCA, 200 Towne Drive, Fayetteville. Free. 474-6851.

Bountiful Baskets Silent Auction. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Erwin Nursery School auctions gift baskets to raise money for its universal pre-kindergarten program. Children will also give a concert. Erwin First United Methodist Church, 920 Euclid Ave., Syracuse. Free admission. 472-5580.

Best of the Brick Weekend. Noon-5 p.m. See April 27 listing.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 2 p.m. Vs. Durham Bulls. See April 27 listing.

Monday, April 29

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7 p.m. Vs. Durham Bulls. See April 27 listing.

Tuesday, April 30

Bullying Conference. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Parents and professionals can learn about the role of bullies, victims and bystanders in this conference on breaking the cycle of violence; featured presenter Barbara Coloroso, author and educator. Drumlins Country Club, 800 Nottingham Road, Syracuse. $85-$95/professionals; $55-$65/parents. Preregistration required: 472-4404; KohlsAutism.com.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. Noon. Vs. Durham Bulls. See April 27 listing.

Wednesday, May 1

Pizza and Early Literacy Storytime. 6 p.m.; also May 8. Children ages 3-5 can take part in programs that include traditional storytimes, computer activities and physical activities for a fun and engaging experience. Pizza and juice included. Children’s World, Central Library, Galleries of Syracuse, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-1900.

Multiple Moms Mingle. 6:30 p.m. Monthly meeting of mothers and expectant mothers of multiples. Ruby Tuesday, 3220 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Reserve: 308-0277.

Thursday, May 2

Storytime. 10:30 a.m.; also May 9, 16, 23 & 30. A lively mix of stories, songs and rhymes for parent and child. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-1940.

Origami for Tweens. 4 p.m. Kids ages 9-12 can explore the ancient art of paper folding. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: 457-0310. lpl.org.

Peter Pan. 8 p.m.; through May 11. Royal Shakespeare Company version of J.M. Barrie’s rarely produced original fantasy uses a cast of professional and local actors and those with developmental and physical disabilities. Red House Arts Center, 201 S. West St., Syracuse. May 2 preview: $12.50; regular tickets: $10-$20. 362-2785. theredhouse.org.

Friday, May 3

CNY Prevention Conference. 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. One-day conference for people who work with youth addresses topics such as changing families, skill building with teens, and cyberbullying and the law. DoubleTree Hotel Syracuse, 6301 Route 298, East Syracuse. $70. 471-1359. www.cr-prc.org.

Polka Tot Children’s Consignment Sale. 3-7 p.m.; through May 5. Maternity, baby, toddler and pre-teen items. Great Northern Mall, 4155 Route 31, Clay. 884-5063. www.polkatotsale.com.

Peter Pan. 8 p.m.; through May 11. See May 2 listing.

Saturday, May 4

Polka Tot Children’s Consignment Sale. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; through May 5. See May 3 listing.

Mommy & Me Rummage Sale. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Maternity, infant, toddler and children’s clothing, toys, books, games, outdoor gear, bedding and more. Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348, 3730 Cold Springs Road, Baldwinsville. 558-3480.

Tiffany Heitkamp Walk for Wishes. 10 a.m. Registration at 9 a.m. Walk to benefit the Central New York chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. SRC Arena, Onondaga Community College, 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Pledges. 475-9474.

Monarch Butterflies and You. 10-11 a.m. Learn simple steps to create a monarch way station and how to provide for the needs of other butterflies as well. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $8/individual; $25/family. Register: 673-1350.

Wildlife Festival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Families can learn about nature through live birds of prey programs; conservation-related puppet shows; canoe excursions; and activities such as making bluebird boxes. There’ll also be a bounce house, a stained glass craft, a backyard bass fishing game, and live music. Montezuma Audubon Center, 2295 Route 89, Savannah. $3/adults; $1/children; free/age 4 & younger. 365-3588.

Literature Live. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; also May 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19. Meet characters in this weekend series that features storybook character appearances. May 4 &5: Frog and Toad. May 11 & 12: Max. May 18 & 19: Papa Bear. Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square, Rochester. Admission: $13/general; free/younger than 2. (585) 263-2700.

Perusing with Pups. 11 a.m.-noon. Children ages 6-10 can spend 10 minutes reading a book to a dog from Sunshine Friends. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 492-1727. www.oflibrary.org.

Aladdin. 12:30 p.m. The Magic Circle Children’s Theatre presents an original, interactive version of the familiar tale. Children in the audience can dress up as a fairy tale character and help Aladdin find the magic lamp and win the princess’ heart. Spaghetti Warehouse, 689 N. Clinton St., Syracuse. $5. 449-3823.

Play Minecraft. 1-2 p.m.; also May 23. People of all ages can build worlds and fight off monsters with friends, new or old. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374. www.fflib.org.

Family Movie Matinee. 2 p.m. See Disney’s North Avenue Irregulars, about the zany hijinks of church ladies trying to bring down a gambling ring. Rated G. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 446-3578.

Sciencenter Showtime. 2 p.m. Discover what it takes to build a robot. Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/adults; $7/seniors; $6/ages 3-17; free/under 3. (607) 272-0600.

Assault City Roller Derby. 5 p.m. Vs. Hudson Valley Horrors. Baldwinsville Ice Arena, 2725 W. Entry Road, Baldwinsville. $12/door ($2 off if dressed up as undead); free/age 10 & under. 307-0705. www.assaultcityrollerderby.com.

Peter Pan. 8 p.m.; through May 11. See May 2 listing.

Star Party. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and watch the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, and Saturn and Jupiter, too (weather permitting; backup date: May 5). Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $8/individual; $25/family. Register: 673-1350.

Sunday, May 5

Polka Tot Children’s Consignment Sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. See May 3 listing.

Insect Creations. 11 a.m. Kids ages 6-12, with an adult, will learn about insects on a walk with a naturalist. Back inside, kids will find out about insect anatomy and make an insect to take home. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $9/child; $3/vehicle. Reservations required: 638-2519.

Literature Live. Noon-5 p.m. See May 4 listing.

Syracuse Children’s Chorus Concert. 4 p.m. In this final concert of the season, all SCC ensembles perform, including the Young Men’s Ensemble for boys with changing and unchanged voices. Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University campus, Syracuse. $15-$22. 478-0582. www.syracusechildrenschorus.org.

Monday, May 6

Steampunk Club. 3:30-5 p.m.; also May 20. Middle-schoolers can explore the topic through discussions of young adult steampunk novels and hands-on experiments based on themes in some books. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: 637-6374. www.fflib.org/teen.

Art Exhibit Opening Reception. 6:30 p.m. Erwin Nursery School and Universal Pre-K Budding Artists Exhibit by children ages 3-5, taught by local artist Andrea Buckvold. Petit Branch Library, 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse. Free. 435-3636.

Bedtime Stories: Pond Life. 6:30 p.m. Kids age 2 and up (with a caregiver) can hear stories about ponds and the cool creatures that call them home. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration preferred: 492-1727. www.oflibrary.org.

Tuesday, May 7

Mama Pajama’s Playhouse. 12:30 p.m. See the live, interactive musical story show that celebrates spring. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Drive, Syracuse. 487-8933.

Creation Club. 3:30-5 p.m.; also May 28. Middle-schoolers will develop skills to create and edit videos, podcasts, images, 3D models and more using library software and hardware to share books they love with the community. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: 637-6374. www.fflib.org/teen.

Wednesday, May 8

Drop In for Crafts. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Children from preschoolers to those in grade 6, with a caregiver, can make seasonal crafts with provided materials. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

I’m a Beaver. 10 a.m.; program also available May 11. Kids ages 3-5, with an adult, will learn about animals by acting out how they behave. There will also be a craft and outdoor activities. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $5/child; $3/vehicle. Reservations required: 638-2519.

Friends, Flowers & All That Jazz. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fund-raiser to benefit Jowonio School features savory food samples, spirits, live music and a silent auction. Stickley, Audi & Co. Showroom, 300 Towne Drive, Fayetteville. $30/person for single; $25/person for 2 or more people. Reservations recommended: 445-4010, Ext. 215.

The Dragonslayers. 7 p.m.; through May 12. Syracuse Children’s Theatre presents Bruce Coville and Angela Peterson’s musical. Mulroy Civic Center, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse. $17.50/adults; $15/students & seniors; $10/age 12 & under. 432-5437. www.SCTKids.com.

Peter Pan. 8 p.m.; through May 11. See May 2 listing.

Thursday, May 9

MOMS Club of Syracuse-East. 9:30 a.m. Gathering for local kids and moms. Manlius United Methodist Church, 111 Wesley St., Manlius. Free. 289-5990. momsclubsyreastny.tripod.com/.

Peter Pan. 8 p.m.; through May 11. See May 2 listing.

Richard Mickelson Book Signing. 6-8 p.m. Author of The Wizard of Oz, Where Is He Now? signs copies of the book. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 449-2948.

The Dragonslayers. 7 p.m.; through May 12. See May 8 listing.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 7 p.m.; through May 11. Students in the Christian School of Performing Arts form the cast of the musical based on the Bible’s Book of Genesis. The show by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice includes songs such as “Benjamin Calypso” and “Those Canaan Days.” Roxboro Road Middle School, 300 Bernard St., Mattydale. $10. 278-7914. cspacny.org.

Friday, May 10

Toddler Dance Party. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Kids ages 18 months-5 years (with a caregiver) can dance, play musical instruments and blow bubbles. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 446-3578.

First Lego League. 3:15 p.m. Monthly meeting for library’s Lego League team. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: 637-6374. www.fflib.org.

The Dragonslayers. 7 p.m.; through May 12. See May 8 listing.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7 p.m. Vs. Norfolk Tides. See April 27 listing.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 7 p.m.; through May 11. See May 9 listing.

Peter Pan. 8 p.m.; through May 11. See May 2 listing.

Saturday, May 11

Library Farm Family Fun Day. 10 a.m.-noon. Plant sunflowers and pumpkins in the community garden at Northern Onondaga Public Library at Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: 699-2032. nopl.org.

The Dragonslayers. 10 a.m., 2:30 & 7 p.m.; through May 12. See May 8 listing.

Literature Live. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. See May 4 listing.

Make a Craft. 11 a.m. Kids age 4 and up can make a fun craft. Children’s World, Central Library, Galleries of Syracuse, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-1900.

Curious George Visits Storytime. 11 a.m. This storytime features a Curious George tale and a visit by Curious George himself. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 449-2948.

Star Wars Adventure. 2 p.m. Kids age 5 and up can go an an adventure featuring Yoda yoga, light sabers, Chewbacca fortune telling, and more. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 492-1727. www.oflibrary.org.

Sciencenter Showtime. 2 p.m. Challenge a robot to a game of checkers, and meet robots that can cook pancakes and make ice cream. Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/adults; $7/seniors; $6/ages 3-17; free/under 3. (607) 272-0600.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 2 p.m. Vs. Norfolk Tides. See April 27 listing.

Peter Pan. 2 & 8 p.m. See May 2 listing.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 2 & 7 p.m. See May 9 listing.

Sunday, May 12
Mother's Day

Symphoria Horn Section Concert. 2 p.m. Featuring Jon Garland, Paul Brown, Julie Bridge and Stephen Laifer. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 415-8635.

Chemsations. 2 p.m. High school students demonstrate chemistry reactions such as disappearing ink and dry ice. Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/adults; $7/seniors; $6/ages 3-17; free/under 3. (607) 272-0600.

The Dragonslayers. 2 & 7 p.m. See May 8 listing.

Garden Tour at Sycamore Hill. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy over 250 acres of landscaped gardens and ponds, 500,000 flowering bulbs and 700 flowering trees and shrubs. A benefit for Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Sycamore Hill Gardens, 2130 Old Seneca Turnpike, Marcellus. $5/advance, through May 4; $10/adults; free/children under 8. 673-1350. www.baltimorewoods.org.

Literature Live. Noon-5 p.m. See May 4 listing.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 2 p.m. Vs. Norfolk Tides. See April 27 listing.

Monday, May 13

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. Noon. Vs. Norfolk Tides. See April 27 listing.

Tuesday, May 14

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7 p.m. Vs. Columbus Clippers. See April 27 listing.

Wednesday, May 15

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7 p.m. Vs. Columbus Clippers. See April 27 listing.

Thursday, May 16

Terrific Thursdays. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. In this session of the series for homeschooling families, kids from preschool on up can do age-appropriate exploration of fairy tales. Kids in grade 3 and up can read Adam Gidwitz’s book A Tale Dark and Grimm. Additional children in the group can take part in activities in a separate room. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. Registration required (including names and ages of all children attending): 446-3578.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7 p.m. Vs. Columbus Clippers. See April 27 listing.

Friday, May 17

FFL Kidsignment Sale. 1-7 p.m.; through May 19. Consignment sale of children’s clothing and toys to benefit Fayetteville Free Library. Shoppingtown Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. 637-6374.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7 p.m. Vs. Columbus Clippers. See April 27 listing.

Saturday, May 18

Komen CNY Race for the Cure. 8-11:30 a.m. Ceremony, activities and a 5k run and a run/walk raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research; registration at 7:30 a.m. State Fairgrounds, Geddes. Registration: $30-$40/adult; $20/age 18 & under; $15/under 12. 472-6162.

South Otselic Fishing Heritage Day. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fishing clinics for beginners, games and educational activities, guided tours of the hatchery, displays, live music and more. Locations around the hamlet including the State Fish Hatchery and Otselic Town Park, South Otselic. Free admission. 653-7490.

TACNY Junior Café Scientifique. 9:30-11 a.m. The Technology Alliance of Central New York talk this month focuses on the chemistry of color. MOST (Museum of Science and Technology), 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse. Free. Reservations required: jrcafe@tacny.org.

FFL Kidsignment Sale. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; through May 19. See May 17 listing.

Literature Live. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. See May 4 listing.

Young People’s Concert. 10:30 a.m. Symphoria performs a concert of music about animals, including Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumble Bee.” Open Hand Theater and dancers from the Ballet and Dance Center are also featured. Crouse Hinds Theater, Oncenter, 411 Montgomery St., Syracuse. $15-$25. 435-2121. www.oncenter.org.

Big Rig Day. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Kids and families can climb behind the wheels of a fire truck and other large vehicles provided by area companies and organizations. Presented by the City of Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department. Burnet Park, Coleridge or Avery Avenue entrance, Syracuse. Free admission; small fee for some activities. 473-4330, Ext. 3006. www.syracuse.ny.us/parks.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. 1:30 p.m. In this movie by Peter Jackson, follow Bilbo Baggins as he’s swept into a quest to reclaim the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the dragon Smaug; rated PG-13. Children’s World, Central Library, Galleries of Syracuse, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-1900.

Sciencenter Showtime. 2 p.m. Meet some trained canines and learn tips and tricks for teaching your own. Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/adults; $7/seniors; $6/ages 3-17; free/under 3. (607) 272-0600.

Sunday, May 19

Great Strides Walk. 9 a.m. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Central New York Chapter presents a three-mile walk to raise money for CF research and therapeutics development. Inner Harbor, Kirkpatrick and Solar streets, Syracuse. Pledges encouraged but not required. 463-7965. www.cff.org/great_strides.

FFL Kidsignment Sale. 9 a.m.-noon. See May 17 listing.

Charity for Children Run/Walk. 9:15 a.m. A kids fun run at 9:15, and 5k run/walk and 8k run on a certified course, both at 10 a.m., benefit Charity for Children. $20-$40/adult registration; $5/child registration. Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville234-1443.

Literature Live. Noon-5 p.m. See May 4 listing.

Monday, May 20

American Girl. 6 p.m. Children ages 8-12 can explore the time periods of the American Girls through crafts, games and food. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 492-1727. www.oflibrary.org.

Beyond Monopoly Game Club. 6-8 p.m. People of all ages can play board games including Scrabble and Chess, and also games such as Magic the Gathering or Yu Gi Oh (participants should bring their own cards). Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

Tuesday, May 21

Drop In for Legos. 3-8 p.m. Children ages 5-11 can build with Legos provided by the library. Parents welcome. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

Inclusive Education Talk. 7 p.m. Tom Bull of Syracuse University’s School of Education talks about inclusion, advocating for your child and other related topics. Sponsored by the Down Syndrome Association of CNY. GiGi’s Playhouse, Driver’s Village, 5885 E. Circle Drive, Cicero. Free. 278-0056.

Wednesday, May 22

Teens, Books and Pizza. 6 p.m. Those in grades 7-12 can share their ideas about a book while enjoying some pizza. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: 457-0310. lpl.org.

Bedtime Stories. 6:45-7:15 p.m. Kids can come to the library in PJs and hear stories that will get them ready for slumber. Best for ages 3-6 but all are welcome. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-1940.

Thursday, May 23

Play Minecraft. 3-5 p.m. See May 4 listing.

Friday, May 24

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical. 7 p.m.; through June 15. The Gifford Family Theatre presents a musical by Mo Willems and Michael Silversher that features a stuffed animal’s first trip to the laundry, a little girl’s first words and a daddy’s first time dealing with a “boneless” child. Coyne Center for the Performing Arts, Le Moyne College, 1419 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse. $15/adults; $10/children. Advanced tickets: 445-4200.

Saturday, May 25

North Syracuse Family Festival. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Annual festival features many activities for children, including a bounce house, giant slide and obstacle course; face painters; a Teddy Bear parade for ages 2-6 (1:30 p.m.); and more. Lonergan Park, 524 S. Main St., North Syracuse. Free. 458-0375.

Aladdin. 12:30 p.m. See May 4 listing.

Monsters, Inc. 1 p.m. Get ready for the sequel by seeing the 2001 movie. Northern Onondaga Public Library at Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration requested: 699-2032. www.nopl.org.

Sciencenter Showtime. 2 p.m. Examine the life stages of insects. Get a chance to handle larvae and nymphs. Sciencenter, 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/adults; $7/seniors; $6/ages 3-17; free/under 3. (607) 272-0600.

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical. 2 p.m.; through June 15. See May 24 listing.

Sunday, May 26

Memorial Day Concert. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Stan Colella Orchestra performs in this tribute to fallen heroes. Palace Theater, 2384 James St., Syracuse. Free. 473-4330.

Memorial Day Watchfire. Dusk-8 p.m. Veterans and non-veterans gather for a watchfire ceremony and lighting of a pyre to honor those who have served the nation. Watchfire Park (between Routes 690, 695 & State Fair Boulevard), State Fairgrounds, Geddes. Free. 468-5898.

Monday, May 27
Memorial Day

LaFayette Outreach Benefit. 8 a.m.-noon. Fund-raiser for local food pantry features ice cream sundaes, kids craft area, silent auction, and bake and plant sales. Columbian Presbyterian Church, Routes 11 & 20, LaFayette. 677-3293.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 6:30 p.m. Vs. Gwinnett Braves. Fireworks follow the game. See April 27 listing.

Tuesday, May 28

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 6:30 p.m. Vs. Gwinnett Braves. See April 27 listing.

Wednesday, May 29

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7 p.m. Vs. Gwinnett Braves. See April 27 listing.

Thursday, May 30