Anchorage Daily News

World's Largest Ice Cream Social, 5-8 p.m. today, Cold Stone Creameries, various locations. Customers will receive a free 3-ounce serving of an ice cream creation. Donations all month will benefit the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. For the store nearest you, visit www.coldstonecreamery.com.

Cooking with Kids, 4:30- 5:30 p.m. today, Providence Hickel House, 3967 Piper St. In celebration of the Children's Hospital at Providence's 10th anniversary, children and their parents will learn about healthy cooking. Free. (212-8575, www.providence.org/childrenshospital)

Expo and Dollhouse Miniature Show, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Anchorage Senior Center, 1300 E. 19th Ave. View displays, sales tables and have your doll appraised. There will be a brunch and children's fashion show on Sunday. The cost is $15. (258-7823, www.anchorage seniorcenter.org)

Campbell Creek Science Center Open House, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, 5600 Science Center Drive. A fun family event that features educational games, live music and the science center's new poster calendar. Sponsored by Bureau of Land Management. Free. (267-1247)

Genealogy for beginners, 2:30- 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Family History Center, 2501 Maplewood St. For those who wish to learn how to research family lines. Pre-register, space is limited. Sponsored by Anchorage Genealogical Society. Free. (243-1757)

Huffman Community Family Fun Run, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Huffman Elementary School, 12000 Lorraine St. A 3K run/walk on rolling terrain created by a group of Huffman teachers, parents and kids. Register on site. $5-$15. (742-5650)

ASC and Junior Towne Fashion Show, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Anchorage Senior Center, 1300 E. 19th Ave. Enjoy a light lunch while children model new fall fashions. $15. (258-7823, www.anchorageseniorcenter.org)

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