More than 20 established theater-makers and performance companies present a
weekend of new, short works based on international fairy tales and fables, often
accompanied by music, puppets and food and drink. Performances will take place in empty storefronts, public schools, cafes, restaurants, the lakefront and bars.

See gardens, woodlands, wetlands and prairies in a tram tour. 60-minute and 30-minute tours explain the rich Arboretum history, and describe the trees and plants you'll see. There's also an opportunity to see lovely wildlife in a native habitat.

Interactive story time and fun crafts indoors before heading out on the grounds for a winter walk. Themes change each week. Wednesdays and Fridays.

the Model Railroad Garden delights visitors of all ages with the sights and sounds of garden-scale trains traversing bridges and trestles, past miniature scenes of America's best-loved landmarks and beautiful gardens planted to scale.

The new Railway Garden, a G-gauge model railway running through a 2.5 acre site, opens April 30. Visitors enter through a 1920s-era railway depot to see trains running through a garden of miniature plants, water features and a variety of landscapes. May 1 through October.

Children can immerse themselves in backstage preparation, perform routines in center ring or manage the behind-the-scenes action of lights and sound. Plus, try making a circus balance toy or dress up like a clown.

The experts from Anderson Pest Solutions introduce children to nature's Good Guy bugs. Find out how, as nature's recyclers, these insects contribute to our environment.

Artist-in-residence Michell Martinez hosts a real painting studio, each week. Kids experiment with a variety of paints, canvas materials, and painting tools as they strengthen their imaginative abilities, experiment with textures and learn artistic concepts all through creative play.

Celebrate the 100^th anniversary of Girl Scouting and view old uniforms, badges, and other memorabilia.

From Fannie May to Brach's Candies, Tootsie Rolls, Frango Mints, Lemonheads and more, Chicago has a tasty history of making candy loved the world over. Learn about Chicago's sweet history and how candy and the City of Chicago grew up together. May 11-Sept. 18.