May 7, 2pm: “The Trolls & the Tree” at Arlington Eco-Fest: Trolls Skimpa and Blompa want to take good care of the fairies’ lush garden but struggle to decide what’s more important: their deluxe toaster or the fairies’ cherished tree? Join puppeteers Margaret Moody and Ann Wynne and musician Peter Lehman for an interactive environmental fable. Free, outside on back lawn of Robbins Library. More:https://www.arlingtonma.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/31607/6207?curm=5&cury=2023

May 19, 4:30pm: “Badger Meets the Fairies” at Cary Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington MA

Gentle Mr. Badger agrees to help the fairies build a playground, but then it’s complicated: the fairies won’t use cement and Mr. Badger wants to learn to fly. Join Margaret Moody on puppets and musician Peter Lehman on mandolin for this spring story. Free registration: https://www.carylibrary.org/programs

June 3, 10:30am: “Taking Turns” at Old Schwamb Mill, 17 Mill Lane, Arlington, MA. Friends Mathilda and Doggie are thrilled to play on the bouncy house at their friend’s party, but taking turns is really hard. Best for ages 4 to 7, free, outdoors.