ANIMALS

ON THE PROWL Wildlife expert Andrew Simmons shows off a live eagle, alligator, python, and a cougar cub during a presentation about predators. Saturday, noon-1 p.m. and 2-3 p.m., American Museum of Natural History, Linder Theater, 79th Street and Central Park West, 212-769-5200, $10 general, $8 children.

BOOKS

SILLY STUFF Author Stoo Hample celebrates the rerelease of his 1961 children’s book “The Silly Book” (Candlewick) with a reading and signing. The goofy book includes the original words and new illustrations by Mr. Hample, who appeared as Mr. Artist on “Captain Kangaroo,” is also the author of the popular collection “Children’s Letters to God” (Workman). Saturday, noon-2 p.m., Books of Wonder, 18 W. 18th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-989-3270, free.

DANCE

LIONS AND LAMBS The weekly dance party Family Disco gives parents and children the chance to get down together. This week, say goodbye to March with a dance themed “In like a lion and out like a lamb.” Saturday, 3-4:30 p.m., Club Babalu, 327 W. 44th St., between Eighth and Ninth avenues, 212-586-7425, $12.

EASTER

EGGS IN THE PARK Central Park is the scene for an Easter egg extravaganza: There’s an egg hunt, egg dyeing, dancing, a petting zoo, an obstacle course, and performances by the National Circus Project and Puppets in the Park. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Central Park, enter at 72nd Street, call 311, free.

SPRING SURPRISES The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s “Spring Fling” features egg hunts, gardening activities, and music. The first 10 children to find a golden egg win a special basket prepared by chocolate expert Jacques Torres. Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park, East River-Brooklyn waterfront between Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, enter at Main Street in Dumbo, 718-802-0603, free.

NEST EGGS Children can color eggs, build a nest, and listen to seasonal stories at an Easter workshop at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Each child should bring two hard-boiled eggs. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Amsterdam Avenue and 111th Street, 212-932-7347, $5 each child.

FILM

BABAR ON THE BIG SCREEN The 1999 film “Babar, King of the Elephants” brings the children’s book classics about an elephant leader to life. Saturday, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Symphony Space, Leonard Nimoy Thalia, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, 212-864-5400, $10 general, $8 seniors and students, $6 members.

HISTORIC HEROINE Disney’s 1995 version of “Pocahontas” is screened for families in Brooklyn. Saturday, 11 a.m., Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, 718-230-2100, free.

PARENTING

NO MEANS NO Parents of children between 1 1/2 and 3 years can learn how to set effective limits at a 92nd Street Y workshop. Instructor Barbara Katz offers tips on helping young children develop self-control. Tomorrow, 8-9:30 p.m., 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. at 92nd Street, 212-415-5500, $20 general, $15 members.

WHAT TO EXPECT A workshop for parents waiting to adopt children offers advice about baby-care basics: how to hold an infant, change a diaper, when to switch formula, how to pick a pediatrician, and more. The workshop is intended for those adopting children under age 2. Saturday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Spence-Chapin, 6 E. 94th St., between Madison and Fifth avenues, 212-360-0259, $20, registration required.

THEATER

CHILDREN’S CIRCUS Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents an afternoon showcase of its youngest performers. The jugglers, dancers, and acrobats who perform in “The Cavalcade of Youth” are all under 21. Sunday, 2 p.m., Theater for the New City, 155 First Ave., between 9th and 10th streets, 212-254-1109 for information, 212-352-0255 for tickets, $15 general, $10 under 21.

WORKSHOP

PAPER PROJECTS Papermaker Randy Brozen leads a workshop on making a nest and bird with handmade paper. Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m., Wave Hill, Kerlin Learning Center, 675 W. 252nd St. at Independence Avenue, Bronx, 718-549-3200, free with admission, $4 general, $2 seniors and students, free for children under 6.

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