<strong>Take</strong> the kids to enjoy a performance by Shaabiat Al Cartoon, the popular UAE-based cartoon series. The characters Shompeh, Afari and Bu Mhyer will entertain the kids along with a puzzle corner, arts and crafts workshops and givaways. Three daily performances throughout Eid Al Fitr, 6pm, 7.30pm, 9pm, free, first level, Shaabiat Marina Mall near Marina Tower, Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, 02 681 8300, <a href="http://www.marinamall.ae" target="_blank">www.marinamall.ae</a> <strong>Visit</strong> the animals in the Al Ain Zoo every Thursday, Friday and Saturday this summer and see them at their most active times, during the cooler hours. Children under 12 accompanied by two paying adults will be admitted free of charge. from 6-10pm, Al Ain Zoo, 03 781 1451, <a href="http://www.alainzoo.ae" target="_blank">www.alainzoo.ae</a> <strong>Enlist </strong>the kids for the Caboodle Eid Saeed Workshop, where they can enjoy themed arts and crafts, creative dress-ups, face painting and a chocolate gold coin treasure hunt. 3-7pm, Dh90 per child for two hours, Caboodle Pamper & Play, second floor, The Dubai Mall, near Galleries Lafayette Parking, 04 325 3367, <a href="http://www.caboodle.ae" target="_blank">www.caboodle.ae</a> <strong>Join</strong> thejamjar in participating in a community art project, Threads of the Community, by painting a silhouette of yourself on a wall mural to create a lasting work of art. 10am-8pm, thejamjar, Street 17A, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 341 7303, <a href="http://www.thejamjardubai.com" target="_blank">www.thejamjardubai.com</a> <strong>Register</strong> for the ADCB Zayed Sports City 5K & 10K Run. The first of three 5K and 10K race events will be held on October 11, followed by races in January and March. Funds raised will go toward breast cancer awareness through the ADCB Tree of Hope initiative. October 11, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, <a href="http://www.zsc.ae" target="_blank">www.zsc.ae</a>, register at <a href="http://www.premiermarathons.com" target="_blank">www.premiermarathons.com</a> To find out more about events taking place in the UAE see our <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href=" http://www.thenational.ae/events ">listings page</a></span> Follow our <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href=" https://www.facebook.com/thenationalArtsandLife ">Facebook page</a></span> for more discussions, entertainment, reviews, wellness and news.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br/></span> Follow us
