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THIS WEEK: Nov. 6 to 12, 2015

Curious George, a new musical starring the inquisitive little monkey. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. Nov. 6. Free. 570-826-1100.

LEGO Club, for children of all ages. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 7. Free. Registration: 570-693-1364.

Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales, an enchanted quest with more than 25 Disney characters bringing to life the stories of Snow White, Cinderella and Belle from “Beauty and the Beast.” Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 1 and 4 p.m. Nov. 8. 800-745-3000.

Preschool Story Time, for ages 3 to 5. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 11 a.m. to noon Mondays through Dec. 14 (except Nov. 30). Registration: 570-693-1364.

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Story Time, with special stories and crafts for Thanksgiving. Laflin Public Library, 47 Laflin Road. 4 p.m. Nov. 13. Registration: 570-654-3323.

Mr. Mike’s Dinorific Big Dig Show, an interactive presentation by Mike Sgrignoli and his son Ethan about obscure dinosaurs with puppets and music. Also: create-your-own Model Magic dinosaurs to take home. Children’s Museum, 2 W. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14. $6.50. 570-389-9206.

Native American Corn-Husk Dolls, a themed “Tea, Tips and Treasures” party with workshops and interactive displays, tea and snacks. Bring a doll or stuffed animal. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. Noon on Nov. 14. Free. Registration: 570-693-1364.

Ecozone Discovery Room. Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave or dig in a fossil pit in this indoor discovery room with hands-on exhibits on natural history and the environment. Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 14; Dec. 12. $2. 570-828-2319.

Alvin & the Chipmunks Live! The new, music-filled, interactive live stage show with singing trio Alvin, Simon and Theodore along with Dave, Ian and the Chipettes. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 3 and 6 p.m. Nov. 15. $38, $28. 570-826-1100.

LEGO Filmmaking. Create your own cool animated LEGO stop-motion movies. Instructed by Rand Whipple of the Box of Light Theatre. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 21. $17. 570-996-1500.

Mad Science: Electricity? Rocketry? Catapults? Build machines, experiment with electricity and try out the Van De Graaff generator in this science class, taught by Rand Whipple of the Box of Light Theatre. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Nov. 21. $17. 570-996-1500.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the enchanting musical, based on C.S. Lewis’ adventure story about four children who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. Dec. 2. Free. 570-826-1100.

Hide ‘n Seekers, learning about the natural world through stories, activities and crafts, designed for ages 3 to 5. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. 10 a.m. Dec. 2. Free. Registration: 570-403-2006.

Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas, the annual free showing of the Jim Henson movie about a poor otter family that risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize in a talent contest. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 5:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5. 570-996-1500.

Charlie Brown Christmas Party, with themed activities and “Snoopy Snacks.” For children of all ages. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 11 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 5. 570-693-1364.

Breakfast with Santa, the 22nd annual event sponsored by the Wyoming Area Key Club, Builders Club and Kiwanis Club. Wyoming Area Secondary Center, 20 Memorial St., Exeter. 8:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 6. $7, $4 children. Tickets available at the door.

Peppa Pig’s Big Splash, a stage show for preschoolers based on the Nick Jr. television series, in which Peppa and her friends need to fix a leaky roof quickly so they set up a fair to raise money. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 6 p.m. Dec. 10. $49.50, $35, $30. 570-420-2808.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a stage adaptation of the television classic celebrating Rudolph’s 50-year anniversary. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. Dec. 10. $46, $36, $26. 570-826-1100.

LEGO Club, for children of all ages. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 12. Free. Registration: 570-693-1364.

Doll Christmas Party, a themed “Tea, Tips and Treasures” session with workshops and interactive displays, tea and snacks. Bring a doll or stuffed animal. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. Noon on Dec. 12. Free. Registration: 570-693-1364.

Minions, a free holiday movie, sponsored by the law firm of Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn. Open to all families with children under age 12 on a first-come, first-served basis. Free popcorn, drinks and a Crayola Color & Paint Set for each child. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Dec. 12 with doors at 12:30 p.m., pre-movie entertainment at 1:30 p.m. and movie at 2 p.m. 570-287-3000.

Holiday Camp, pottery making, creating sculptures, drawing and painting for ages 5 to 12. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 28 to 30. $30. 570-996-1500.

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, an interactive musical adventure based on the PBS Kids preschool program reminiscent of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13. $33, $23. 570-826-1100.

Are You My Mother? A musical based on P.D. Eastman’s whimsical book about Baby Bird emerging from her shell and looking for her mother. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. Feb. 19. Free. 570-826-1100.

Lily’s Crossing, a school show for grades three to eight about a young girl whose life is changed in by World War II in 1944. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. March 4. Free. 570-826-1100.

Seussical, an adaptation of the Broadway musical especially for young audiences hosted by The Cat in the Hat and featuring the characters of Dr. Seuss’ best-loved tales. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. March 31. Free. 570-826-1100.