Listings from Thursday, Dec. 16 to Wednesday, Dec. 22.
"Babes in Toyland": Interactive musical theater by Gemini Theater Company. 1 and 3 p.m. Sat. and Sun.; 1 p.m. Dec. 28 through 30. $8. Gemini Theater at The Factory, 7501 Penn Ave., Point Breeze. (412) 243-6464.
Barnes & Noble at The Waterfront: Storytime, 11 a.m. Sat., free. 100 W. Bridge St., Homestead. (412) 462-5743.
Borders: Storytime with Miss Ellen, 11 a.m. Sat., free. 1775 N. Highland Road, Bethel Park. (412) 835-5583. Preschool storytime, 1 p.m. Wed., free. 200 Mall Blvd., Monroeville. (412) 374-9772.
Carnegie Museum of Art: ARTventures, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. through Sat.; noon to 5 p.m. Sun. $10; $7 for senior citizens; $6 for children and students; free for age 2 and younger. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. (412) 622-3131.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Films daily in the Earth Theater. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. through Sat.; noon to 5 p.m. Sun. $8; $5 for senior citizens and students; free for age 2 and younger. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. (412) 622-3131.
Carnegie Science Center: The Breakfast Express, 9 a.m. Sat. $15 and $13 for adult and child nonmembers; $14 and $12 for adult and child members. Registration required. Polar Express Overnighter, 7 p.m. Fri. $35 per child. Registration required. (412) 237-1637. Exhibits: The Miniature Railroad and Village, with 2,000 miniature replicas of Southwestern Pennsylvania, is celebrating its 50th year in Pittsburgh. Omnimax films: "The Polar Express," "Ghosts of the Abyss" and "Forces of Nature." Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. through Fri.; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat. Laser shows Fri. and Sat., through September. $8; $7 for members; $4 for additional shows. General admission: $14; $10 for children and senior citizens. 1 Allegheny Ave., North Side. (412) 237-3400.
Center for Creative Play: Jimmy and the American-Italian Mandolin Players concert. 3:30 p.m. Sun. Reservations requested. $5 for adult members, and $6 for non-members. $3 for child members ages 1 to 12, and $4 for child non-members. Rachel's Corner Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Tues. Free. Sensory Art Fun. 10:30 a.m. Thurs. Free for members; $2.50 for non-members. Kids VIP Night, while parents go out. 6 p.m. Sat. Prices vary. Regular hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thurs. and Tues.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri., Sat., Mon., Wed.; 1 to 5 p.m. Sun. $5 for ages 1 to 10; $2.50 for adults. 1400 S. Braddock Ave., Regent Square. (412) 371-1668.
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh: "In My Family/En Mi Familia" bilingual exhibit, through Jan. 9. Daily activities: Woodworking demonstration. 11 a.m. Thurs., Fri., Mon. through Wed; 1:30 p.m. Sat.; 2:30 p.m. Sun. Clay Classes. 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Thurs., Fri., Sat.; 1:30 p.m. Tues. Regular hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. through Sat.; noon to 5 p.m. Sun. $5; $4.50 for senior citizens and ages 2 to 18. Allegheny Center, North Side. (412) 322-5059.
Christmas Kids Festival: Featuring magic show, crafts, Christmas videos and lunch. 10 a.m. Sat. Free. Registration requested. Cornerstone Church, 709 Thomson Business Park, Thomson Park Drive, Cranberry. (724) 772-2970.
The Frick Art & Historical Center: "A Cool Yule: Just For Families," with Victorian ornaments and zany wrapping for all ages. 11:30 a.m. Sat. and Sun. Free. Regular hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. through Sat.; noon to 6 p.m. Sun. $10; $8 for senior citizens and students. 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze. (412) 371-0600.
National Aviary: Snowbird Festival, with free admission, through Sun.
Daily activities: Owl Encounter, 11:30 a.m.; Tropical rainstorm, 12:30 p.m.; Penguin Premiere Show, 1 p.m. All are free with admission. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $6; $5 for senior citizens; $4.50 for ages 2 to 12; free for age 1 and younger. West Park, North Side. (412) 323-7235.
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum : "Trolleys & Toy Trains." Play with toy trains and ride vintage trolley cars. Sat. and Sun. and Dec. 27 through 30. Ongoing, "On the Car Line: Pittsburgh and Points South." 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., Sun. and holidays through December. $6; $4 for ages 2 to 15; $5 for age 65 and older. 1 Museum Road, Chartiers. (724) 228-9256.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. through Sun. $3 to $6 for age 2 and older. 1 Schenley Park, Oakland. (412) 622-6914.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium: Ongoing: "Two Oceans," replicating the complex marine environment off the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $8; $7 for senior citizens; $6 for ages 2 to 13. One Wild Place, Highland Park. (412) 665-3640.
Schenley Park Skating Rink: Family Night, 7 p.m. today. Skate With Santa, 1:30 p.m. Sun. $3.50; $2.50 for senior citizens and age 17 and younger. $2 for skate rental. Schenley Park, Oakland. (412) 422-6547.
Sen. John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center: "Kidsburgh" and Discovery Place for kids. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $6; $4.50 for senior citizens and students; $3 for ages 6 to 18; free for age 5 and younger. 1212 Smallman St., Strip District. (412) 454-6000.
Sewickley Public Library: Baby Lapsit Storytime, 6:15 p.m. Tues., free. Registration required. Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., Sewickley. (412) 741-0937.
"The Snow Girl": Play based on Russian folktale. 7:30 p.m. today; 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 2:30 p.m. Sun. $15; $13 for senior citizens; $8 for age 17 and younger. Prime Stage Theatre, 937 Liverty Ave., Downtown. (412) 394-3353.
