A Great Horned Owl Photo by Bradly J. BonerAncient Oceans
Learn about the ancient oceans and the creatures who called it home. Enjoy hands on activities to soak up facts from the vicious megalodon and tylosaurus to the tiny trilobite. Drop in. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, March 5, Anchorage Museum of Natural History, 201 N. Bragraw St. $5/adult and one child, $2/additional child, (274-2400, Website).

Astronomy Program
An astronomer will present a special topic and answer questions. If the skies are clear, the program moves outside to view the night sky. Bring your own optics or share the ones set up by our astronomers. Children can earn their Junior Astronomer Certificate after attending six programs and completing “Star Note.” 7 p.m. Friday, March 5, Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. $5 for non-member parking. (694-2108, Website).

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Wacky crafts, story times and cake. For ages 3-7. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 6, Fairview Recreation Center, 1121 E. Tenth Ave. $5. (343-4247).

Junior Naturalist Owl Program
Meet “Arc,”great-horned owl in the care of Ginamaria Javurek with Bird TLC. She has much to share with you about this amazing hunter. Free program; $5 parking for non-members. 2 p.m. Saturday, March 6, Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. (694-2108, Website).

Guided Family Owl Prowl
Join volunteer Liza Sanden on a three-mile walk on the Albert Loop to listen for owls, and learn about their nesting habits. Dress for being outdoors. Not appropriate for younger children, age 8 and up. Limited to the first 15 people who register. 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, March 6, Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. $5 parking for non-members (694-2108, Website).

Iditarod Day
Mark the start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race with films about the great race and hands-on science and art activities. Learn how Alaska animals stay warm. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 6, Anchorage Museum, 625 C St. Included with museum admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors/students/military, free ages 17 and younger. (Website).

Ms. Mimi Storytime
Join Ms. Mimi in a fun storytime with books and music, 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6, Barnes & Noble, 200 E. Northern Lights Blvd.

Anchorage Native Entertainment Association
An evening of dancing with native fiddlers from around Alaska. A drug and alcohol free event. Moose Lodge address is 4211 Arctic Blvd. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, March 6, Moose Lodge, 4211 Arctic Blvd. $10 Adults, free age 12 and under. (244-3492, 727-4853)

Encore Oscar Shorts
Additional screenings of short films nominated for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. This selection of animated films is kid-friendly. There is only one feature that is “R” in nature and it is at the end of the program. Time is given so concerned parents may slip out before the last film. Live-action shorts, 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Animated shorts, 2 p.m. Sunday. Out North, 3800 Debarr Road. $10 (279-8099, Website).

Anchorage School District Art Show
Art by students in kindergarten through high school representing the best work from the Anchorage School District’s art program. The student work comes in an array of styles and media from crayon drawings to multimedia sculptures. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, March 7 then daily, Anchorage Museum, 625 C St. Included with admission: $10, $8 seniors/students/military, free for ages 17 and younger. (929-9200, Website).

Science in the Library - How Mountains Grow
Participate in a child/adult learning experience featuring theme-centered activities, crafts, and games. This program is for children age 4-10 and their adult partners. 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, Chugiak-Eagle River Branch Library, 12001 Business Blvd. Free. (343-2841, Website).

Zine Envelopes & Note cards
A Junk2Funk Workshop taught by local artist Jerelyn Miyashiro. Make personalized envelopes and notes cards out of magazine and calendar paper. Age 13 and up. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, GrassRoots Fair Trade Store, 1300 W. Northern Lights Blvd. $5 per project, (929-5835, Website).

Flippered Friends
Join the museum and learn about flippered residents in Alaska. Hands on activities will focus on sea otters, seals, and walrus. Drop in. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, Anchorage Museum of Natural History, 201 N. Bragraw St. $5/adult and one child, $2/additional child (274-2400, Website).

Arms or Tentacles?
From the brainy to the brainless, explore the multi-armed and tentacled creatures of the ocean. Examine fossils and squishy specimens. Drop in. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, Anchorage Museum of Natural History, 201 N. Bragraw St. $5/adult and one child, $2/additional child (274-2400, Website).

Sci-Fi Family Film Festival
G-Rated films for all ages. 2 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, March 10 and 11, Muldoon Branch Library, 1251 Muldoon Road. Suite 158 Free. (343-4223, Website).

Celebrate Sing With Your Child Month - Sing-Along for Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Class for families with children ages infants to 4-years old. Sing, dance and play instruments in an informal environment. 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, Alaska Dance Theatre, 550 E. 33rd Ave. Free. (444-7372, Website).

Wild Whales
Learn about the museum’s oldest whale specimen, compare toothed and non-toothed whales, listen to whale sounds and experience how large a life sized whale truly is. Drop in. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, March 11, Anchorage Museum of Natural History, 201 N. Bragraw St. $5/adult and one child, $2/additional child (274-2400, Website).

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