Atheneum School Open House, 6:30-9 p.m. today, Atheneum School, 1920 W. Dimond Blvd. Learn about this independent school for grades 6-12. Applications are still being accepted for students for the 2008-09 school year. Free. (344-2533, www.atheneum.org)
Family Ice Cream Social, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Lidia Selkregg Chalet, Russian Jack Springs Park. Obtain information about the city's parks and recreation fall programs and special events. Class demonstrations and children's activities will be topped off with ice cream donated by What's the Scoop. $5 per family. (343-6992)
Labor Day Picnic, 2-6 p.m. Monday, Henry's Great Alaskan Restaurant, 8001 Old Seward Highway. Anchorage-area families and friends will salute cultural diversity in the military. Fun events for the kids, live music and multicultural dance programs. (770-0500)
We are Family, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Alaska Museum of Natural History, 201 N. Bragaw St. Preschoolers will make a picture frame for Grandparent's Day, match babies with their mothers and more. $5 with accompanying adult. (274-2400, www.alaskamuseum.org)