Walk along a winding trail and view gigantic animatronic bugs, plus more than 150 stationary insects, which will be part of six themed scenes. Guests can also see live creepy crawlies in Harry's Big Adventure: My Bug World! The interactive habitats feature several ecosystems to show how insects impact their surroundings, the environment, and human lives. Activities, including bug cooking demonstrations, cockroach races, a spider web climber, and other bug-themed entertainment is planned for guests throughout the summer.

The fun-filled, bug-themed day will take place on the zoo's East Mall and feature a performance by the popular Beatles tribute band American English, as well as many other activities, including a Volkswagen Beetle car show, ladybug releases, and special bug Zoo Chats.  The tribute band American English will take the stage at 3:00 p.m. for a free two-hour concert to perform favorites from The Beatles' early years. Additional activities for kids include helping staff release 1,500 ladybugs at the flower bed just east of Roosevelt Fountain at 1 p.m. and in Hamill Family Play Zoo (admission fee applies) at 2:30 p.m. Families can also learn about the importance of bees from Bob's Bees, who will have a beehive, equipment, and more to demonstrate the art of beekeeping.

Navy Pier and Shedd Aquarium have partnered to provide special games, fun activities and festive music to celebrate the extension of the Jellies exhibit. Guests can play games, take their photo with a beach-themed photo board and interact with Navy Pier's own beach bum dancers. Pier visitors can also receive free Shedd Aquarium tickets.

All well-behaved and leashed canines are welcome aboard for the 90-minute lake and river tour with lively commentary about dog-friendly Chicago.  On-board amenities include large bowls of fresh water, and a newspaper-lined restroom. The 2012 cruise schedule is: 10 a.m. Sundays from  July 8-Sept. 10. Tickets go on sale each Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

Experiment with Graphic Arts materials to create mixed media works inspired by the exhibition Roy Lichtenstein: A Retrospective. Weekends, plus July 4 and 11.

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.

Kids build foundations for future learning as they discover what currents, loads and power sources are and what they do, while beginning to understand the basics of electricity, how it is generated and how it moves.

Showcases 14 multi-sensory exploration stations, each incorporating a high-quality reproduction of one of Marc Chagall's works. Interactive components offer hands-on activities and an audio description of each work specifically geared to children. An extensive selection of books about Marc Chagall is provided to encourage further exploration and to stimulate literacy learning.

Take a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the world of magic and its historic roots in Chicago. Features a multimedia object theater experience, artifact display and live performances. Discover the tricks of the trade and witness Chicago's magical past reappear before your very eyes.

A private collection of late 17th and early 18th century French clothing and accessories. This display presents historical information on apparel, as well as the process and passion of building a collection.