SEUSSICAL JR. The Jungle of Nool is the place where young actors from the Boston Children’s Theatre bring Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and all the Whos of Whoville to life. This Dr. Seuss classic swings with Latin, pop, swing, gospel, and R&B. March 13 at 2 p.m. (through March 21). $18-$25. Recommended for ages 5 and over. Grand Lodge of Masons, 186 Tremont St., Boston. 866-811-4111, www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR During the first warm night rain of spring, salamanders crawl out of the woods and down to a pond across the road where they breed and lay their eggs. Evan has an idea to help the delicate creatures cross the road safely in Sarah Lamstein’s book “Big Night for Salamanders.’’ The author visits Jamaica Plain on Saturday. March 13 at noon. Free. Jamaicaway Books & Gifts, 676 Centre St., Jamaica Plain. 617-983-3204, www.jamaicawaybooks.com
TWO OF A KIND This award-winning husband-and-wife duo get everyone into the act (sometimes even their twin sons) with varied musical styles and plenty of humor. Songs, movement, sign language, and puppets communicate themes of friendship, diversity, the environment, and more. March 14 at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. $5. Brookline Music School, 25 Kennard Road, Brookline. 617-277-4593, www.bmsmusic.org
JUNIE B JONES The outspoken and lovable first grader Junie B Jones records her life in her “Top Secret Personal Beeswax Journal’’ and stars in this funny musical about new friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, and the annual kickball tournament. TheatreworksUSA presents this show, based on books by Barbara Park. March 14 at 1 and 3 p.m. $10. Leventhal-Sidman JCC, 333 Nahanton St., Newton. 617-965-5226, www.magicark.org
WINTER SKATE AT PATRIOT PLACE Take everything you learned watching the Olympics and put it to good use on the 60-by-140-foot refrigerated ice surface. Programs include Learn to Skate, hockey clinics, and town discount weeks. March 11, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (through March 31). $6, $4 under 13 and seniors, $4 skate rentals. Patriot Place, Route 1, Foxborough. 508-203-2100, www.patriot-place.com/winterskate.aspx
MAPLE SUGAR DAYS How sweet it is in the Blue Hills, where you’ll learn about maple sugaring (past and present), including how to tap for sap. Visitors can take a free ride to the sugar shack at Brookwood Farm, taste some syrup, play games, and enjoy the fire. March 13-14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5, $3 ages 3-12, free under 3. Blue Hills Trailside Museum, 1904 Canton Ave., Milton. 617-333-0690, www.mass.gov/dcr
