BROOKHAVEN
Whether your kids know Dr. Seuss or not, whether they love him or think he’s a snot, an opera is here that’s got quite a lot. “Opera” and “kids” don’t always mix, but that’s something “A Seussome Twosome” aims to fix. A wacky cast dressed in outlandish splendor will put on a show that features all the classic Seuss characters. Sam-I-Am and Gertrude McFuzz will get the audience involved in the fun while they talk about keeping an open mind and loving yourself. This show is best suited for kids up to age 10, and for each ticket, only $10 you’ll spend! (No promises the kids will be inspired to speak in rhymes.)
11 a.m. May 21. $10. Oglethorpe University's Conant Performing Arts Center, 4484 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. 678-522-4338, ccityopera.org.
ROSWELL
Fairy House Spring Scavenger Hunt
Fairies are in the forest at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. All this month, they’ve taken up residence in Roswell, and now is your chance to find them. Hike through the trails of the center, and discover their tiny fairy homes made from natural objects. Scavengers earn points for their discoveries and can use them at the center’s Nature Exchange for a variety of nature treasures. Children of all ages are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The scavenger hunt runs through the end of May.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 21; noon-5 p.m. May 22. $6-$10; free for those 2 and younger. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055, chattnaturecenter.org.
KENNESAW
Smith-Gilbert Rose Garden Gala
Celebrate and support the Smith-Gilbert Gardens as it hosts the Sixth Annual Rose Garden Gala. Enjoy bites from Copeland’s restaurant in Kennesaw while browsing the silent auction and listening to the sounds presented by Douglas Cameron Music. A photographer will capture the picturesque evening and sneak shots of guests under the rose arbor. Proceeds from the event support science and nature education programs, as well as the efforts to expand the Smith-Gilbert Gardens’ collection of plants. Flats suggested and hats encouraged for the ladies. Valet parking provided.
6-10 p.m. May 21. $125 per person; $225 per couple. Smith-Gilbert Gardens, 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw. 770-919-0248, smithgilbertgardens.com.
