Beneath the Starry Sky: Perseid Showers. South Shore Natural Science Center. 48 Jacobs Lane. Norwell. 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Perseid Meteor Showers dazzle observers with shooting stars. Hands-on activities and use telescopes to scan the night sky for the moon, stars and planets. Make s’mores and tell stories around the campfire. Dress for weather and bring insect repellant. For families and children, 5 years and above. Members: $10/person, $35/family of 4. Non-members: $13/person, $47/family of 4. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. www.ssnsc.org