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.

Escape Reality Steve Spill and Bozena Sparrow perform classic illusions – floating, vanishing, sawing, mind reading and a dangerous escape – with sketch comedy, drama, romance and audience participation. Suitable for the whole family. Magicopolis, 1418 4th St., Santa Monica. 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. $22-$27. (310) 451-2241.

Oliver! Orange County Children’s Theatre presents Lionel Bart’s musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ tale of a little orphan boy. Oliver runs away from the orphanage only to fall into the clutches of Fagin, a local criminal mastermind. Stanton Cultural Arts Center, 7800 Katella Avenue, Stanton. 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. $8-$10 . (714) 502-2244.

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 and playful 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.

South Coast Storytellers World legends and myths. Bowers Kidseum, 1802 N. Main St., Santa Ana. 1:30 p.m. Free with $5 museum admission; 16 and younger, free. (714) 480-1520.

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 excavating a site and the importance of preserving artifacts. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 1:30 p.m. Free with museum admission. (310) 440-4500.

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

Book Time With Your Baby: Stories For Infants A literacy-building opportunity for new parents to share story time with their infants (0-24 months). Jewish Community Library of Los Angeles, 6505 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 11:30 a.m. Free. (323) 761-8648.

Discovery Labs Learn about marine science through art, stories and hands-on activities. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen White Drive, San Pedro. 3 p.m. $1-$5. (310) 548-7562.

Family Dinner Night With Open Play Pack up the kids and take them to The Treehouse Social Club, which stays open late every Wednesday to host a healthy family dinner. Treehouse Social Club, 426 S. Robertson Blvd., L.A. 5 p.m. (310) 288-3024.

Jon Scieszka and 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.

Youth and Family Chess . All skill levels are welcome and chessboards are provided. Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. 2 p.m. Free. (310) 392-3804.