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.

Montreal's DynamO Theatre performs acrobatic theater. In Mur-Mur, a wall, with its graffiti and its secrets, alternates as a playground and refuge for five young characters. Performances are May 6-12.

Two unforgettable performances in honor of National Tap Dance Day, featuring Chicago tap talents such as M.A.D.D. Rhythms, BAM!, Mr. Taps, and FootworKINGz.

Part of the 13th annual Stages, Sights & Sounds, performances run May 3-12. The story is told by King Lear's closest companion--his fool. Uses exuberant storytelling, music and film. Purchase tickets at (312) 494-9509 or chicagohumanities.org.

Solo puppeteer Nori Sawa performs fresh takes on classic fairy tales from May 9-12. From Japan and based in Prague, Sawa uses puppets, masks, music, paper cutouts and his body to tell beautiful and sometimes slightly twisted versions of traditional tales.

Performances run most Tuesdays through Saturdays at 10 a.m., and added performances March 27, 29 and 30 at 12:30 p.m. 

Follow the captivating story of Jean Valjean as he struggles with the concepts of truth,  justice and redemption. This production spotlights the Studio BE Company Youth Ensemble and features the Studio BE orchestra. Performances at 7 p.m. May 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 and 3 p.m. May 6.

Browse and shop the Exhibit Hall, listen to speakers and homeschool moms in workshops and make some new homeschool friends.