February Break takes place at most area schools February 18-26. If you don't want to be stuck in the house with the kids all week, here are some fun and interesting opportunities to keep the family busy.

"I do not like them, Sam-I-Am. I do not like green eggs and ham." If you loved growing up with Dr. Seuss like I did, then bring the little ones out to Dr. Seuss's Birthday event At the National Museum of Play at The Strong (1 Manhattan Square) on Monday, February 20. With the mischievous Cat in the Hat as your guide, listen to some readings of classic Dr. Seuss books by the staff at WXXI staff, explore the museum by taking part in a Science Scavenger Hunt, create and decorate your own oversized Cat in the Hat hat to take home, and more. The event runs 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and is included with museum admission ($11-$13). For more info, visit museumofplay.org or call, 263-2700.

Over at the Rochester Museum and Science Center (657 East Ave.), the Extreme Animal Kingdom - It's Alive! events run Saturday, February 18-Sunday, February 26, noon-4 p.m. Activities tie in to the museum's current "Extreme Mammals" exhibit, and include live visitations with animals each day. Kids can learn more about Greyhound Adoption of Rochester on Saturday or Sunday, February 25-26, or take part in a videoconference with sharks on Thursday, February 23. Activities are included in museum admission, $10-$12. For more information call 271-4320 or visit rmsc.org.

For some additional live wildlife encounters, consider heading to the Braddock Bay Raptor Research at Braddock Bay Park (199 E. Manitou Road) for its Winter Wonders program on Tuesday, February 21, 10 a.m.-noon, Participants will take part in a wildlife detective walk, so be sure to bring some binoculars (or borrow a pair from BBRR) to spy some of the birds of prey. After the walk, warm up inside the lodge with stories and crafts. The cost of this event is a $2 donation (suggested) to benefit Braddock Bay Raptor Research. For more info, visit bbrr.org or call 267-5483.

And even though it's winter, there's still plenty to do at Seneca Park Zoo (2222 St. Paul St.). Bundle up those little animals you have running around the house, and go on a winter safari. In fact, some of the animals in the zoo are much more active in the cooler winter weather. The zoo is currently open daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission costs $5-$8. For more information visit senecaparkzoo.org.