Manchester-area families can see Santa, watch Frozen, or explore history this week

Local venues across the region are hosting distinct family events this week, ranging from historical tours to theatrical performances.

The Nashua Historical Society will host an open house on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. The event takes place at the Abbot-Spalding House at 5 Abbot St. and the Florence Speare Museum at 1 Abbot St. The Abbot House will display clothing from the Revolutionary, Empire, and Regency periods. The Florence Speare Museum will offer scavenger hunts and themed discovery boxes for children. At 1 p.m., the museum will hold the grand opening of its Story Walk. Visitors can read the story “If You Were a Kid During the American Revolution” on 18 stands around the lawn. Afterward, a Nashua Public Library librarian will lead a story time and craft session in the Speare Library.

In Concord, the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center at 2 Institute Drive is holding a Super Stellar Friday program focused on radio waves. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. Amateur radio operator Dale Clement, call sign AF1T, will demonstrate how antennas send and receive signals. A speaker presentation is scheduled for 7 p.m. A planetarium show will follow at 8 p.m. for an additional fee. Sky viewing with the New Hampshire Astronomical Society is planned for 9 p.m., weather permitting. Tickets are available through starhop.com.

Santa Claus will arrive at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s locations nationwide on Saturday, Nov. 7. The grand entrance is set for 5 p.m. in an outdoor celebration. The event includes seasonal treats and a free mini reindeer plush giveaway while supplies last. The New Hampshire location is at 2 Commerce Drive in Hooksett. Visits and photos with Santa will begin the following day on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Epping Community Theater at 38 Ladds Lane will present Frozen the Broadway Musical. The run spans from Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 15. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Fridays and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The production features songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written for the stage. Tickets can be purchased at eppingtheater.org.

Registration is open for the NH Combo Hoops Winter In-House League. The program is for boys and girls in grades 2 through 8. Games will be played at the Green Street Gym in Concord. Two sessions are available: Nov. 15 to Dec. 26 and Jan. 5 to Feb. 21. Interested families can register online or contact Jason Pimentel at combohoops@gmail.com or 603-731-2563.