Kids and adults get their hands dirty while learning how to grow healthy, inexpensive organic herbs and vegetables for the whole family to enjoy. Plant some seeds to take home to get your garden started and taste a garden-fresh snack.

Seeds are the source of life for all the trees and plants in our forest preserves and gardens and this is the time of year they begin to come alive.Learn about how seeds like tiny acorns can transform into giant oak trees and create a "living locket" to take home and care for. Register by May 3.

Velo Theatre presents this performance from May 2-9. Laden with letters and packages to deliver, a postman sets out on his bicycle. Opening one of the packages, he discovers a fantastic and magical world inside. Purchase tickets at (312) 494-9509 or chicagohumanities.org.

From superheroes to undersea adventures, princesses to dinosaurs, Storytown takes children on an interactive, improvised adventure. The actors use kids' suggestions and ideas to create a different story each week. Kids design the setting and help shapes the story. Runs through the end of February 2013, then moves to Stage 773 in Chicago.

This musical comedy is based on the best-selling children's book about a take-charge family that refuses to let things get in their way. On a road trip to the beach, their car breaks down. The family gets lost. Then, their dog is not allowed in the park. But, teamwork and ingenuity save the day in this new musical, with a cast of charming and wonderfully funny characters. Performances are 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 7, 14, 21, 28 and May 5, 12, 19.

It's Elmo and the Fabulous Five to the rescue with this musical production. Features an array of popular songs, including "Old MacDonald," "Splish Splash," "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" and "Sunny Days." Plus, come and play before the show with Play Zone, where kids can sit in Big Bird's nest, pop up in Oscar's trash can, twirl in Zoe's dance studio or visit Elmo's World (free with ticket).

Epicurious editor-in-chief Tanya Steel and Purple Asparagus chef Melissa Graham provide kid chefs hands-on lessons in healthy, kid-friendly meals, as well as cookie, apron and herb pot decorating. Part of Epicurious Entertains Chicago event.

The afternoon includes tea, punch, sandwiches, sweets, games, crafts, and a little dancing. Every girl goes home with a special goody bag. Wear a tiara if you like. Pre-registration is required.