A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Puck is played by 11-year-old Belmont resident Jawel Zimbabwe, who can quote his lines as well as just about everyone else’s from Shakespeare’s dreamy play. Joining the young actor are other members of Roxbury Repertory Theater and students from the Perkins School for the Blind. 10 a.m. Nov. 5 and 6; 2 p.m. Nov. 7 (through Nov. 14). $10, $5 students and seniors. Mainstage at Roxbury Community College, 1234 Columbus Ave., Roxbury. 617-541-5381. www.rccmainstage.com
VANESSA TRIEN AND THE JUMPING MONKEYS Jumping is the operative word for this award-winning kids’ music group that keeps children and adults dancing, and singing in the aisles with a program of original music. Trien has a master’s degree in education from Harvard, so do what the teacher says. 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7. $10, $8 kids and seniors. Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington. 781-646-4849. www.regenttheatre.com
FAMILY WALK-VOLKSMARCH Volksmarch is German for “people’s walk,’’ a leisurely trail stroll through a scenic or historic area. Visitors will explore woodlands and Jacobs Pond at their own pace with a scavenger hunt and complimentary snacks and beverages. Trails take about 2 1/2 hours to complete. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8. $5. Pre-registration is recommended. South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell. 781-659-2559. www.ssnsc.org
FAMILY DAY AT THE WORCESTER ART MUSEUM Inspired by the museum’s Asian art collection, Sunday’s “East Meets West’’ will keep little hands busy with an afternoon of creative activities. Kids will look for animals in the Chinese Zodiac, make paper lanterns and wall scrolls, play Chinese checkers, listen to stories, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. 1-4:30 p.m. Nov. 8. $10, free under 17. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester. 508-799-4406. www.worcesterart.org
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