SEE A SHOW

Head to a local theater for a family-friendly performance.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Legacy Theatre / June 30-July 30. Tues.-Sat. 7 p.m. and Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. Based on the animated classic film, this fishy fable will capture your heart as you follow the story of Ariel and listen to irresistible songs. 1175 Senoia Rd., Tyrone. 404-895-1473. $40-$50; ages 12 and younger, $20-$25. legacytheater.com

The Incredible Book Eating Boy

Stillwell Theater at Kennesaw State University

July 1-23. See website for showtimes.

From Alliance Theatre and inspired by the children’s book from Oliver Jeffers, watch the story of Henry, who loves books — not reading them, but eating them!

471 Bartow Ave. NW, Kennesaw. 404-733-4600. $20; ages 3-17, $10; ages 2 and younger, free. alliancetheatre.org

Wicked

Fox Theatre / July 5-30. See website for showtimes. Discover the true story of the witches from the “Wizard of Oz” with this Broadway musical. 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 855-285-8499. $43+. foxtheatre.org

Blacktop Playground: Improv for Kids

Aurora Theatre / July 12, 10 and 11:30 a.m.

Using suggestions from kids in the audience, Blacktop creates funny scenes for a hilarious improv show. 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222. $7. auroratheatre.com

Matilda

Woodstock Arts Theatre

July 12-30. See website for showtimes. Matilda has impressive psychokinetic powers, and although she’s unloved by her cruel parents, she creates a bond with her loveable teacher, Miss Honey, to take down the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. 8534 Main St., Woodstock. 678-494-4251. $18-$20. woodstockarts.org

The House at Pooh Corner

Lionheart Theatre

July 13-14, 7:30 p.m.; July 15, 11 a.m., 2 and 7:30 p.m. and July 16, 2 p.m. Christopher Robin has decided to run away with his friends to avoid being sent away to the dark, mysterious threat called Education. 10 College St., Norcross. 404-919-4022. $12. lionhearttheatre.org

Old MacDonald’s Farm

Center for Puppetry Arts

July 20-Aug. 13. See website for showtimes. Help out at the newest farmhands on Old MacDonald’s farm as you learn about farm animals, growing crops and more at this interactive show. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. 404-873-3391. $22; ages 1 and younger, free. puppet.org

Roswell Summer Puppet Series

Roswell Cultural Arts Center / See website for showtimes.

“Wizard of Oz,” June 27-July 1.

“The Giant, The Beanstalk, and Jack,” July 5-8.

“Galapagos George,” July 11-15.

“Big Bad, Little Red Pig Show,” July 18-22. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-594-6232. $7. roswellcac.com

Freeze Frame

Aurora Theatre / July 26, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Discover dry ice and learn more about how it behaves with this show from Big Thinkers Science Exploration. 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222. $7. auroratheatre.com