MOONWALKER The play “Walk Two Moons,” based on the book by Sharon Creech, follows a girl on a road trip with her eccentric grandparents as she and her best friend tell stories about life back at home. The play is a production of Theatreworks/NYC, which provides theater tickets to children who cannot afford them; paid tickets benefit the organization’s outreach programs. It is directed by Melissa Kievman, with music by Lucas Papaelias. Through Sunday, August 14, Monday and Friday, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Tuesday, 1 p.m., Wednesday, 7 p.m., Thursday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m., Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St., between Bleecker and Grove streets, 212-279-4200, $35.

WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS The Bronx Zoo hosts Kids Go Wild Weekend, where families visit their favorite animals, from camels to crocodiles, monkeys to zebras. Activities include a science fair, storytelling, games, arts and crafts, and a wildlife parade. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Bronx Zoo, Bronx River Parkway and Fordham Road, Bronx, 718-367-1010, $12 general, $9 children and seniors, $8 parking for cars. Children receive a half-off coupon at www.bronxzoo.com.

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