Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” might be a story about a princess looking for her prince, but it’s also a story about love and family. The Star Theatre’s current production is full of family love. The cast features many real life family groups enjoying a shared interest in theater and entertaining.

First Baptist Church of Upper Sandusky, located at 590 Houpt Drive, will be holding the First Baptist Fireworks Festival from 6-9 p.m. July 6. The festival is free and includes carnival games, face painting and bounce houses.

MARION — The Marion Popcorn Festival has booths available in the craft, community and commercial area on Oak Street from Sept. 6-8. Craft and community booths are $150 for a 10-by-10 space.

MARION — Entering its 20th year, Set the Stage theater camps have been a part of the Marion Palace Theatre’s programming and a summertime tradition for many aspiring thespians of all skill levels. This summer, the popular performing arts camp returns offering students age 6-14 an all-day, weeklong theater experience.

Star stage veteran Charles Groth (center) portrays Chef Louis in the upcoming Star Theatre production of “The Little Mermaid.” The musical opens this weekend and runs at 7 p.m. June 29 and 30, at 2 p.m. July 1, at 7 p.m. July 5 and 7 and at 2 p.m. July 8.

Tickets now are on sale for The Star Players’ summer theater production, “Disney’s The Little Mermaid.” Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” is a love story for the ages.

Area residents will have an opportunity to experience a blast from the past with a classic movie night 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Star Theatre in Upper Sandusky. The first night of the planned monthly series will feature the 1953 western film “Shane.”

The Star Players are proud to announce that “Star Kids Piratepalooza” is being performed this Friday and Saturday at the Star Theatre in Upper Sandusky. Star Kids is the annual Star Players Children’s Theatre Workshop.

The 16th annual Sandusky River Gospel Festival is 1-9 p.m. Saturday at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds Dining Hall, 10171 Ohio 53, Upper Sandusky. Groups from Ohio and surrounding states are scheduled to perform.

MARION — Entering its 20th year, Set the Stage theater camps have been a part of the Marion Palace Theatre’s programming and a summertime tradition for many aspiring thespians of all skill levels. This summer, the popular performing arts camp returns offering students age 6-14 an all-day, weeklong theater experience.