Looking for something to do this weekend in Massachusetts? Here are 5 fun things to try

The dog days of summer are in full swing, so we’ve rounded up some fun events – both indoors and outdoors – sure to make you cool.

See the Amazing Acro-Cats at Regent Theatre in Arlington

The Amazing AcroCats, featuring Tuna and the Rock Cats, a traveling troupe of trained cats, will alter all your preconceived notions about cats. These talented domestic house cats, all former orphans and strays, will dazzle the audience by jumping through hoops, riding a skateboard, balancing on yoga balls and more. The finale features the only all-cat band in the world: Tuna and the Rock Cats, with St. Claude on guitar, Bowie on drums, Nue on keyboard and Tuna on cowbell. New band members include Sookie on chimes, Buggles on trumpet, Oz on sax, Roux on clarinet and a chicken – yes, a chicken whose name is Cluck Norris – on tambourine. Acro-Cats will perform at The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St. in Arlington. For tickets visit: regenttheatre.com. For info: rockcatsrescue.org/.

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Enjoy Animal Amigos at Puppet Showplace Theater

Listen to retellings of Mexican folktales, July 29 and 30, at Puppet Showplace Theater, 32 Station St., Brookline. Hear the story of Medio Pollito, the little half-chicken born with one leg, one wing, one eye and half a beak and laugh as Rabbit outsmarts hungry Coyote over and over again. Visit puppetshowplace.org.

Go karting on ice in Boston

Enjoy the thrill of driving a go-kart on an icy rink, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., July 30 and 31, at Warrior Ice Arena, 90 Guest St., Boston. Get tips on how to glide through corners and navigate on the rink. There will be eight go karts on the track at a time and five designated ride times within the hour session. Each ticket holder will get 12 minutes of kart time. Prizes will be given out for the best dressed.

Visit explorehidden.com/event/details/go-karting-on-ice-boston-1552005.

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Steep yourself in culture at the Lowell Folk Festival

Admission is free to the 35th annual Lowell Folk Festival taking place in person July 29-31 in downtown Lowell. Performing groups will share their unique musical traditions, the Foodways Area will serve up a variety of ethnic comfort foods, art will be on view and available for purchase at Art in The Courtyard, and there will be plenty of activities in the Family Fun area. Visit lowellfolkfestival.org/.

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Let your imagination soar at the Imagination Carnival at Boston Children’s Museum

Traditional carnival games, performances and challenges with an imaginative twist are all part of the Imagination Carnival at Boston Children’s Museum, 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, July 30. Activities will be held both inside and outside the museum. In addition to most museum exhibits, there will be character meet-and-greets, juggling and stilt walking performances, juggling workshops, a DJ and dancing and prizes for all attendees.

The Boston Children’s Museum is at 308 Congress St., Boston. For tickets and info: BostonChildrensMuseum.org/ImaginationCarnival.