Kids Faire: Americaís Family Expo Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5. Come enjoy a day at America’s Family Expo and experience family entertainment, acres of attractions, interactive pavillions, and miles of fun. Will feature performances by Barney, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Strawberry Shortcake. There will be clowns, a mobile aquarium, rides, crafts and a whole lot more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. $8 adults; $5 kids. Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. 714-708-1500. www.thekidsfaire.com.

Irvine Global Village Festival Saturday, Oct. 4. This annual festival boasts cultural performances on three stages representing more than 50 countries from around the world. Indulge in international cuisine and take your little ones to the Kids Village where they can participate in hands-on art projects, games and activities. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. FREE admission. Bill Barber Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine. 714-724-6606. www.cityofirvine.org.

ìMasters of the Night: The True Story of Batsî Saturday, Oct. 4 through January 4, 2009. The new exhibit at the Discovery Science Center allows visitors to explore a life-like bat cave, search for food with sonar, hang upside down with the bats and more. Special effects, multi-sensory interactive displays and a Gothic castle promise to educate and entertain. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $12.95 adults; $9.95 kids 3-17. 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana. 714-542-2823. www.discoverycube.org.

Sippy Cups Friday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 26. This group of musicians turned dads offers a family-friendly rock concert complete with puppets, juggling, tons of audience interaction and great rock and roll. The highly original Bay Area band delivers an animated and whimsical performance guaranteed to get the whole family rocking. Friday (7 p.m.); Saturday and Sunday (1 p.m.). $22. Samueli Theatre, Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 714-556-ARTS. www.ocpac.org.