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.

Special architecture tour for kids. Registration required. May 5-May 26.

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.

Seven actors share one tiny platform, just 3-by-7 feet of space, and create an original Superman tale. Set in a fictional 2050 Metropolis, the show's cast members use only their bodies and voices to create every prop, scene, sound effect, and character in a battle between Superman and Lex Luther. Performances are 10;30 a.m. May 2, 7 p.m. May 3, 12:30 p.m. May 4, 1:30 p.m. May 5 and 5 p.m. May 6. Purchase tickets at (312) 494-9509 or chicagohumanities.org.

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).

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.

The pro staff directs games and activities. A snack is provided. Open to all levels, beginners or intermediate.