DON’T MISS

Ocean Adventures Young visitors take on the role of conservationists and come to the aid of marine species in peril. Children’s Museum at La Habra, 301 S. Euclid St., La Habra. Today-Sun., 10 a.m. $6; Children younger than 2, free. (562) 905-9793.

Oliver! Orange County Children’s Theatre presents Lionel Bart’s acclaimed musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of a little orphan boy. Stanton Cultural Arts Center, 7800 Katella Ave., Stanton. 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. $8-$10. (714) 502-2244.

Three Men and a Baby … Grand Broadway and recording artists John Boswell, Kevin Earley and Lee Lessack join their voices for this salute to the timeless music and comedy of the Rat Pack. The trio pays tribute to Broadway, Sinatra, Mercer and the fabulous ’50s and ’60s during their family-friendly performance. Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 8 p.m. $40. (805) 449-2787.

Gold Rush Visitors pan for gold at the museum. Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, L.A. Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m. Free with museum admission. $3-$9; 2 and younger, free. (323) 667-2000.

Kids’ Drum Circle Children and parents can beat on provided drums. Remo Percussion Center, 7308 Coldwater Canyon Blvd., North Hollywood. 11 a.m. Free. (818) 982-0461.

Mary-Mary, Quite Contrary A family fairy tale musical about a young girl who cannot decide if she is too old to believe in fairy tales. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. Sat.-Sun., 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m. $10.50-$12.50. (310) 394-9779.

Music With Melissa Melissa Green, a former preschool teacher turned singer-songwriter, performs folk melodies with lyrics about sea horses, magic wagon rides and monkeys dancing on their heads, culled from her debut CD, “Here We Go.” Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood. 11 a.m. $10-$15. (310) 208-5454.

Comedy Improv for Kids by Kids Performers ages 5 to 13. L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre, 13442 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 3:30 p.m. $7. (818) 784-1868.

Dig It! Learn about the history of the ancient Near East, the methods of excavation and the importance of preserving artifacts. No reservations necessary. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 1:30 p.m. Free with museum admission. (310) 440-4500.

Kids’ Adventure Garden Docents teach kids about nature and gardening at this weekly get-together. The Kids’ Adventure Garden features a tree house, a dinosaur garden, a zoo garden and more. Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. 11 a.m. Free. (805) 374-8255.

Learn to Knit and Crochet The Santa Monica Public Library presents a knitting and crocheting workshop geared for parents and kids. Participants must bring yarn and needles. Santa Monica Public Library, Fairview, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. 5 p.m. (310) 450-0443.

Tiny Tuesday Bring the littlest ones from your family to this tot-friendly storytelling session, featuring books appropriate for infants through 3-year-olds. Storyopolis, 12348 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 11 a.m. (818) 509-5600.

Jon Scieszka & David Shannon The author-illustrator duo will present and sign their latest collaboration, “Smash! Crash!” Every Picture Tells a Story, 1311-C Montana Ave., Santa Monica. 1 p.m. (310) 451-2700.