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DRAGON TALES

Families can embark on a hunt for dragons and unicorns at the Cloisters this weekend. The afternoon event focuses on images of the fanciful beasts in the medieval museum’s tapestries and other artworks. Then, children ages 4 to 12 can make their own paper “hunting horn” to take home. Saturday, 1 p.m., the Cloisters, Fort Tryon Park, 212-535-7710, free with admission, $15 general, $10 seniors, $7 students, free for members and children under 12.

BOOKS

LOLLIPOP GANG

The oldest living “munchkin” from “The Wizard of Oz,” 90-year-old Meinhardt Raabe , signs copies of his new memoir “Memories of a Munchkin” (Backstage Books). Mr. Raabe shares his reminiscences and answers questions about his experiences on the film’s set. The book is illustrated with photographs of the cast and crew and movie memorabilia. Mr. Raabe’s post-Oz life has been busy, too: He served as a pilot with the Civil Air Patrol during World War II, and for more than 30 years he worked as the spokesman for the Oscar Mayer Company, “Little Oscar.” Tomorrow, 5-7 p.m., Books of Wonder, 18 W. 18th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-989-3270, free.

LIPSTICK LESSONS

Joan Caraganis Jakobson reads from her motherly guidebook “And One More Thing … : A Mother’s Advice on Life, Love, and Lipstick” (Warner Books). Anna Quindlen, whose latest is “Being Perfect” (Random House), joins her. Friday, 7:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble Upper West Side, 2289 Broadway at 82nd Street, 212-362-8835, free.

BARBERSHOP

Jim Hoston reads the children’s book “Shop Talk” (Turtleback Books), which he illustrated, as part of a weekend story hour. The story is about a young boy’s visit to a barbershop. Saturday, 2 p.m., Hue-Man Bookstore, 2319 Frederick Douglass Boulevard at 125th Street, 212-665-7400, free.

CARNIVAL

FAMILY FEST

The Calhoun School’s annual carnival includes a climbing wall, cupcake decorating, carnival games, lots of mechanical rides, and performances by the school’s students. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., West 81st Street between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive, 212-497-6500, free.

FILM

‘KIN’ FOLK

Filmmakers Albert Maysles and Susan Froemke discuss their 2001 documentary “LaLee’s Kin: The Legacy of Cotton” at the next installment of the Museum of Modern Art’s high school film program, “Friday Night at the Movies.” Complimentary pizza is served. Friday, 4-8 p.m., Museum of Modern Art, Titus 2 Theater, 11 W. 53 St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-708-9828, free, admission is first come, first-served. Note: High school students only.

THEATER

HAIR-RAISING

The latest all-ages production at the Manhattan Children’s Theatre is a twist on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale “Rapunzel.” Through Sunday, May 22, Saturday and Sunday, noon and 2 p.m., Manhattan Children’s Theatre, 380 Broadway at White Street, 212-226-4085 for information, 212-352-3101 for tickets, $15 general, $10 children.

LOUIE, LOUIE

In the family musical “Captain Louie,” a little boy named Louie, lonely on a Halloween evening, builds a city in a shoebox and begins a fantastical journey into his imagination. The play is based on “The Trip,” a 1978 children’s book by Ezra Jack Keats, and Jeff Subik’s set design imitates Keats’ distinctive cut-out style. Composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked,” “Godspell”), who wrote the tunes, has added two new songs for the new staging. Meridee Stein directs the revival, which is produced by First All Children’s Theatre. Wednesday through Sunday, June 12, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Friday, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., York Theatre at St. Peter’s, 619 Lexington Ave. at 54th Street, 212-868-4444, $35 general, $25 members, $17.50 Wednesdays and Thursdays and 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

TOUR

HISTORY IN HOMES

The Bard Graduate Center presents a family tour of its exhibit “Cherished Possessions,” an exhibit covering four centuries of New England history. “From Teddy Bears to Tall Clocks” lets children sketch as they stroll through the galleries, with a focus on how everyday objects can tell extraordinary stories, especially items “that have been treasured for hundreds of years.” The tour is intended for children ages 8 to 11, but parents and siblings are welcome. Saturday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Bard Graduate Center, 18 W. 86th St., between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue, 212-501-3011, free, reservations required.

WORKSHOP

HOME SWEET HOME

Children ages 5 to 12 can make a last-minute Mother’s Day gift this weekend. They construct a birdhouse planter and receive seed packets to go with it. And as long as they’re at the Home Depot, perhaps they can pick up some supplies for Father’s Day while they’re at it. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, Home Depot, 980 Third Ave. at 59th Street, 212-888-1512, free. Also: Home Depot, 40 W. 23rd St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-929-9571.

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