HAUNTED PIRATE SHIP Ghost pirates are on the loose and running wild on the Mayflower II. The 17th-century ship has been converted into a haunted pirate ship with lite-fright stations and ghoulish pirates (not to worry, they’re friendly). Tours last 10-15 minutes. Oct. 23, 24, and 30, 5:30-8 p.m. $8, $6 under 12. Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth. 508-746-1622. www.plimoth.org
STORYVILLE DETECTIVES Agent 11 will get a promotion if he can rid Storyville of characters who are designing a doomsday device, blocking out the sun, and planning to conquer humanity. Inspired by George Mcclements’s children’s book series, “Storyville Detective.’’ Oct. 23 at 7 p.m., Oct. 24 at 1 and 7 p.m., Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. $12, $10 students and seniors. Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336. www.firehouse.org
THE ADVENTURES OF HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON Harold doesn’t need technology to get his creative juices flowing. With the help of a purple crayon and his imagination, the boy creates a world that takes him to outer space and an enchanted garden. Based on picture books by Crockett Johnson. Oct. 24 at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. $15-$35. Recommended for ages 3-8. The Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston. 800-982-2787. www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/boston
LONGY’S BLUENOTE GRILL The kitchen is full of instruments, and kids will make lots of music with pots, pans, and bottles at the Longy School of Music. Percussionist Takaaki Masuko, his singing wait staff from Longy Honors A Cappella, and Adriana Ausch’s Kids Dalcroze Ensemble will lead the musical feast. Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. $10, $5 students and seniors. Longy School of Music, 1 Follen St., Cambridge. 617-876-0956. www.longy.edu
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