AMAZING CHICAGO. Premier Yachts, Inc.'s full-sensory maze experience offers visitors a unique perspective of the city as guests navigate through a series of mirror mazes and twisted tunnels set in a Chicago landscape. Mon-Thu, Sun, 10 am-10 pm; Fri-Sat, 10 am-midnight. Adults, $8; children, $6. (888) 893-7300.

AMERICAN GIRL PLACE. Now showing: "The American Girls Revue." Thu-Fri, 5:30 pm; Sat, 12:30, 2 pm, 4 pm, 5:30 pm; Sun, 12:30 pm, 2 pm. 111 E. Chicago. (877) 247-5223.

APPLE TREE THEATRE SPRING THEATRE CLASSES. Begin May 5. 1850 Green Bay, Highland Park. (847) 832-8223; www.appletreetheatre.com.

ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO KRAFT EDUCATION CENTER. Mon, Wed-Fri, 10:30 am-4:30 pm; Tue, 10:30 am-8 pm; Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun, noon-5 pm. The Center is free with museum admission: (suggested donation) Adults, $8; seniors, students and children 5 and over, $5; children under 5, free; Tue: free. Art Institute, lower level of Michigan Avenue entrance, Michigan and Adams. (312) 443-3600.

AT-BATS. The year-round batting cage and arcade features three baseball cages, a softball cage, a pitching tunnel with radar and more. Mon-Fri, 3-10 pm; Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun, 11 am-5 pm. Meadowbrook Shopping Center, 2139 63rd, Downers Grove. (630) 663-9200.

THE BLUE HOUSE. The world premiere of Jose Cruz Gonzales's story about a thirteen-year-old uncovering the mystery of an old house. Sat-Sun, 2 pm. $5-$17. To May 3. Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble. (773) 342-4141; www.adventurestage.org.

BRONZEVILLE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. Ongoing: "Carver: Father of the Peanut." The first African-American children's museum that focuses on children ages 3-11, offers participatory, hands-on exhibits that encourage children to explore, discover and learn about the contributions of African-Americans and other ethnic groups. Ongoing exhibits: "Discovering Unknown Black Explorers"; "A Story of African-American Music"; ''Underground Railroad: Blacks and Whites Together.'' Adults, $3; children, $2; teachers, free. Tue-Sat, 10 am-5 pm. Evergreen Plaza, 95th and Western, Evergreen Park. (708) 636-9504.

CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN. Family programming includes "Eye Spy," an identification game, the Chicago Parent Reading Cart, storytelling, musical and dramatic performances, hands-on drop-in activities and more. Call for schedule. 1000 Lake Cook, Glencoe. (847) 835-5440.

CHICAGO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. Navy Pier, 400 E. Grand. Ongoing exhibits: "Big Backyard", "Dinosaur Expedition", "Waterways", "The Inventing Lab", "The Allstate Foundation presents Play It Safe", "Treehouse Trails", PlayMaze", "Under Construction", "Kids Fly", "Kolver Family Climbing Schooner"; "Krafts Artabounds Studio" "My Museum" and more. Children and parents can interact daily -- "Target Free First Mondays," on first Monday of each month from 10 am-8 pm. Regular hours: Sun-Wed, Fri, 10 am-5 pm; Thu, Sat, 10 am-8 pm. Also, all ages are welcome to participate in "Kraft Free Family Night," Thu, 5 pm-8 pm. $8, general admission; $7, seniors; children under 1 free.(312) 527-1000.

CHICAGOLAND COMMUNITY CHESS CLUB. For children 7 years and older to learn how to play chess. Tue, 6-11 pm. Borders Bookstore, 7100 Forest Preserve, Norridge. (847) 526-3902.

CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT. Offering registration for after school and additional fall programs. Visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com. for more information or call (312) 742-PLAY.

CHILDREN'S HANDS-ON MUSEUM. Geared to children ages 2-8, the interactive museum features displays on arts, humanities, science, communication and technology. Mon-Fri, 9 am-8 pm, Sat, 9 am-5 pm, Sun, 10 am-5 pm. $2 per child. Park Place Recreation Center, 550 S. Park, Streamwood. (630) 483-9056.

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IN OAK LAWN. Geared to children ages 2-10. Wed-Sat, noon-5 pm. $3, $3.50. 9600 E. Shore, Oak Lawn. (708) 423-6709.

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF IMMIGRATION. Ongoing: A hands-on interactive museum for children ages 3-12, with exhibits that tell the story of Swedish immigrants and how they parallel many other immigrant groups who left their homes to rebuild their lives in America. Tue-Fri, 1-4 pm; Sat-Sun, 10 am-3 pm. Free with admission to Swedish American Museum. Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark. (773) 728-8111.

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM ON DEAFNESS. The first-ever permanent children's exhibition on deafness and hearing loss in the United States features a museum-in-the-round experience with an exhibit hall, a theatre performance and a project studio presented in American Sign Language and spoken English. Mon-Sat, 9 am-5 pm, by appointment only. $10. International Center on Deafness and the Arts, 614 Anthony Trail, Northbrook. (847) 509-8260 or for TTY access (847) 509-8257.

DISCOVERY CENTER MUSEUM. Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main, Rockford. Selected by Child Magazine as the nation's fourth-best children's museum, the Discovery Center is a place to explore the universe and every little thing in it. Ongoing: "Electricity and Magnetism", "Tot Spot", "Rock River Discovery Park", "Color of Light", "WIFR Kids News Studio", Body Shop"; "Mazes and Puzzles", "Infinity Tunnel", "Planetarium!" Tue-Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun, noon-5 pm. Adults, $4; children 2-17, $3. (815) 963-6769.

DUPAGE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. A unique discovery center where children and adults can explore, discover, learn and play together. Over 20,000 square feet of exhibit space, featuring Creativity Connections, the Construction House, AirTower, Wind Tunnel, WaterWays, Bubbles, Ramps & Rollers and Young Explorer areas. Ongoing: ''Airworks.'' Tue, Thu-Sat, 9:30 am-5 pm; Wed, 9:30 am-8 pm; Sun, noon-5 pm. General admission, $6.50; seniors, $5.50. 301 N. Washington, Naperville. (630) 637-8000.

ENCHANTED CASTLE RESTAURANT AND ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX. Ongoing: Forty-six thousand square feet of indoor activities featuring: MaxFlight VR2002 Cyber Coaster virtual roller coaster ride, ImaGymnation Station Playland, Rage Movie and Motion Virtual Theater, Krazy Bumper Kars, Bowlingo Lanes, 9 Hole Miniature Golf, 280 video, sport and redemption games, and Q-Zar. Call for hours. 1103 S. Main, Lombard. (630) 953-7860.

EXPLORITORIUM. The Exploritorium Indoor Children's Playground for Art, Science and Imagination includes tubes, tunnels, water play, and art and theater activities. Mon, Wed, Fri, 9 am-6 pm; Sat-Sun, 10 am-3 pm. Adults and children under 2, $1; children, $5. Skokie Park District, 9300 Weber Park Place, Skokie. (847) 674-1500.

FAMILY ADVENTURE CENTER. Tackle the great outdoors in a convenient indoor location. This facility offers rope climbing, cave exploration, a 24-foot wall to simulate mountain climbing, a children's maze and more. There's also the Fit Stop, an innovative, high-tech cardiovascular workout station for the entire family. Call for program hours; some activities for group rental only. Lattof YMCA, 300 E. Northwest Hwy., Des Plaines. (847) 296-3376, ext. 252.

GAMEWORKS. The adult entertainment center where families can play, eat, drink and socialize. The two-level, 37,700 square foot facility features 169 games and attractions. No age restriction before 6 pm; after 6 pm, children with an adult 21 or older; no one under 21 after 10 pm. Mon-Wed, 11 am-midnight; Thu, 11 am-1 am; Fri, 11 am-2 am; Sat, 10 am-2 am; Sun, 10 am-midnight. The Streets of Woodfield, 601 N. Martingale, Schaumburg. (847) 330-9675.

THE GIVER. The Theatre School at DePaul University presents their adaptation of the Newberry-winning novel by Lois Lowry. Tue, Thu, 10 am; Sat, 2 pm. $8. To May 24. No show May 3, 5-6, 8, 10. Merle Reskin Theatre, 60 E. Balbo. (312) 922-1999.

HANDS ON! CHILDREN'S ART MUSEUM OF CHICAGO. 1800 W. 103rd. Features several open-art studios including pottery, weaving, painting, drawing, sculpture and others. $5. Tue-Fri, 10 am-2 pm; Tue-Wed, 4-7 pm; Sat, 10 am-4 pm. (773) 233-9933; www.handsonart.org.

HAWTHORNE PARK FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. Roller skating and bowling. Prices and hours vary. 1219 W. 76th. (312) 747-2602.

HOGWASH. A children's interactive hour-long arts experience, which includes improvisation, music, and storytelling for a morning of family theatre. Sat, 10:30 am. iO Theater, 3541 N. Clark. (773) 880-0199.

IMAGINATION CASTLE. Indoor play area where children can play in medieval surroundings. Westfield Shoppingtown Hawthorn, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. (847) 326-8232.

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. Chicago Kids Company Theatre for Children presents its hilarious musical about a wacky giant and a brave young boy. Fri, 10:30 am; Mon-Thu, 10:30 am. $10. St. Patrick Performing Arts Center, 5900 W. Belmont. (773) 205-9600; www.chicagokidscompany.com.

KOHL CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. 2100 Patriot, Glenview. Features 16 interactive hands-on exhibits designed for children from newborns to eight years old. Regular hours: Mon, 9:30 am-noon; Tue-Sat, 9:30 am-5 pm; Sun, noon-5 pm. $6.50, adults/children; $5.50, seniors/grandparents. (847) 832-6600.

LIFELINE THEATRE PRESENTS KIDSONSTAGE SUMMER DRAMA CAMP. July 14-25. $375 per child. Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood. (773) 761-4477.

LINCOLN PARK ZOO SUMMER CONSERVATION CAMPS. Multiple camps being offered to foster children's creativity and connection with nature. Prices range from $210-$565. (312) 742-2056; www.lpzoo.org.

MAINSTREET USA. Roller skating rink. Numerous open skating times throughout the week and weekend. 23 W. Streamwood, Streamwood. (630) 289-8000; www.mainstreetusaskating.com.

MIDLANE GREEN TO TEE DOME. An indoor golf green with over 40 hitting stations, professional golf instruction and the latest in video and digital technology from Green To Tee Training and Consultation. Newly added climbing wall, $5 for first 10 minutes; batting cage, $2 for 13 pitches. Mon-Fri, 9 am-9 pm; Sat-Sun, 7 am-9 pm. $8, $10 for every half hour. Highland Park Golf Learning Center, Illinois 41 and Park, Highland Park. (847) 432-7398.

NAVY PIER. Chicago's lakefront playground provides visitors of all ages with incredible outlets for fun such as the Wave Swinger old-fashioned swing ride, the Links 18-hole miniature golf course, the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel, modeled after the first Ferris wheel from Chicago's 1893 World Colombian Exposition and the exclusively designed musical carousel that recreates the Pier's Golden Age of the 1920s. Call for hours. 600 E. Grand. (312) 595-7437.

PELICAN HARBOR. Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park. Mon-Sat, noon-8 pm; Sun, noon-6 pm. $11. 200 S. Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook. (630) 759-2727.

POWER HOUSE. Hands-on energy education center for families with over 50 exhibits. Mon-Sat, 10 am-5 pm. Free. 100 Shiloh, Zion. (847) 746-7080.

PUTTING EDGE. Glow-in-the-dark mini golf. Green fees: General, $8, Youths, $7, Children 6 and under, seniors, $5. Mon-Thu, 11 am-10 pm; Fri, 11 am-midnight; Sat, 10 am-midnight; Sun, 10 am-10 pm. 2535 Golf, Hoffman Estates. (847) 798-3343. Mon-Thu, noon-10 pm; Fri, noon-midnight; Sat, 10 am-midnight; Sun, 10 am-10 pm. 275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. (847) 229-8833.

RED GRAMMER. Mon, 2 pm. $14; $12 seniors and children. McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell, Glen Ellyn. (630) 942-4000; www.atthemac.org.

SALLIE WOLF. Children's book author. Thu, 10:30 am. Barnes & Noble, 102 Commons, Geneva. (630) 232-6393.

SCHINGOETHE CENTER FOR NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES. Dunham Hall, Aurora University, 1400 Marseillaise, Aurora. Ongoing: The Museum of the Mysteries is a hands-on science exhibit for children to learn the roles that museum curators play in researching artifacts and mounting displays. Tue-Fri, 10 am-5 pm; Sun, 1-4 pm. Adults, $2; seniors and students, $1. (630) 844-5402.

SCITECH HANDS ON MUSEUM. 18 W. Benton, Aurora. Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Thu, 10 am-8 pm; Sun, noon-5 pm. $7; $6 for seniors. (630) 859-3434.

SESAME STREET LIVE. Wed-Thu, 10:30 am, 7 pm. $18-$28. Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 and U.S. 30, Merrillville, Ind. (219) 769-6600.

SLEEPING BEAUTY. Chicago Kids Company Theatre for Children present one of their most popular shows, a modernized re-telling of the classic fairy tale. Fri, 10:30 am; Tue-Thu, 10:30 am. $10. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th. (773) 205-9600; www.chicagokidscompany.com.

SPACE STATION PLAYLAND. Indoor amusement park with rides and games for kids 12 and under. Mon-Thu, 11 am-8 pm; Fri, 11 am-9 pm; Sat, 10 am-9 pm; Sun, 11 am-8 pm. 4034 Fox Valley Center, Aurora. (630) 978-8600.

SPERTUS MUSEUM ARTiFACT CENTER. Ongoing: ''The Search for Scribes: Connecting the Past and Present.'' Center hours: Sun-Thu, 1 pm-4:30 pm. Free with admission to the museum. Spertus Museum of Judaica, 618 S. Michigan. (312) 322-1747.

SUESSICAL. The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences presents the whimsical production based on over 14 magical stories by beloved children's author Dr. Suess. Tue, Thu-Fri, 10 am; Sat, 11 am; Sun, 10 am. To May 10. $12. Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-5909; www.marriotttheatre.com.

VILLAGE PLAYERS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PRESENTS SUMMER CAMPS FOR YOUTH. June 16-July 18: "Seussical Jr." $795. July 21-Aug. 8: "Digital Film Camp." $600. Village Players Performing Arts Center, 1010 W. Madison, Oak Park. (708) 524-1892.

WHIRLYBALL. Part bumper cars, basketball, lacrosse, and all fun. Lasertron laser tag, sports bar, billiards arcade games. 1880 W. Fullerton. 285 Center Dr, Vernon Hills. 800 E. Roosevelt, Lombard. www.whirlyball.com.

WINDY CITY FIELDHOUSE. A multi-sport facility that specializes in youth activities, birthday parties and bar/bat mitzvahs. The full-service complex offers basketball, volleyball, soccer, floor hockey, relays, games and more. Open daily. 2367 W. Logan. (773) 486-7421.

THE WIZARD OF OZ. Christian Youth Theater presents the cloassic story of a young farm girl and the land of Oz. Wed, 9:30 am, 11:45 am. Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem, Rockton. (847) 516-2298; www.cytchicago.org.

WONDER WORKS. A Children's Museum in Oak Park. Wed-Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun, noon-5 pm. 6445 W. North, Oak Park. (708) 383-4815; www.wonder-works.org.

Zoos

BLACKBERRY FARM. Ongoing: A family-oriented historical park, which is an actual working representation of a turn-of-the-century Midwestern village, features a variety of rides, demonstrations and exhibits. Fri-Sun, 10 am-4:30 pm. Adults, $3.75, $7.50; children and seniors, $3.25, $6.50. 100 S. Barnes, Aurora. (630) 892-1550.

BROOKFIELD ZOO. Ongoing: Regenstein Wolf Woods. The Swamp, Tropic World rain forest environment, The Living Coast, daily dolphin presentations, children's zoo, and special events. Zoo hours: Daily, 10 am-5 pm. Admission: $11 for adults ages 12-64; $7 for children ages 3-11 and seniors 65 and over. Children 2 and under are free. Admission is free on Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun in Jan. and Feb. and on Tue and Thu from Oct. through Dec. Car parking, $8. First and 31st, Brookfield. (708) 485-0263; www.brookfieldzoo.org.

CRABTREE NATURE CENTER. A Forest Preserve District of Cook County nature center that invites visitors to learn about local ecology with indoor displays and exhibits as well as self-guided nature trails. Daily, 9 am-4:30 pm. Palatine and Barrington, Barrington. (847) 381-6592.

LAMBS FARM. Ongoing: Attractions include a bakery, restaurant, country store, pet shop, petting zoo, mini-golf course, mini-passenger train, carousel and thrift shop. Daily, 10 am-5 pm. Free admission to grounds. I-94 and Ill. 176, Libertyville. (847) 362-4636.

LINCOLN PARK ZOO. July 11, 6:30 pm-midnight: Zoo Ball. $500. Ongoing: 35 acres of zoo grounds housing more than 1,100 mammals, reptiles and birds. Visit the brand-new, state-of-the-art Regenstein Center for African Apes which houses 24 chimpanzees and gorillas in naturalistic habitats. Take a safari through Africa at Regenstein African Journey, have a splashing-good time at the Kovler Sea Lion Pool, and see big cats at the Kovler Lion House. Enjoy a break at the Park Place Cafe or take a paddle boat ride on the South Pond lagoon. Round out your trip at Farm-in-the-Zoo presented by John Deere. Open daily, 9 am-6 pm. Free. 2200 N. Cannon. (312) 742-2000; www.lpzoo.org.

LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE NATURE CENTER. The Forest Preserve District of Cook County nature center in a historic 1886 schoolhouse includes natural history displays, an outdoor exhibit of gardens, prairie restoration, wildflowers and a waterfowl feeding area. Daily, 9 am-5 pm. Free. 9800 Willow Springs, Willow Springs. (708) 839-6897.

RIVER TRAIL NATURE CENTER. Ongoing: A nature center set by the Des Plaines River in a sugar maple grove featuring live native animals such as mammals, birds and reptiles, indoor and outdoor displays and three self-guided nature trails. Daily, 9 am-5 pm. Free. 3120 Milwaukee, Northbrook. (847) 824-8360.

ST. LOUIS ZOO. Ongoing: Cypress Swamp. Open daily, 8 am-7 pm through Labor Day. Admission is free, but some exhibits and shows have a fee. Located in Forest Park, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis. (800) 966-8877; www.stlzoo.org.

SAND RIDGE NATURE CENTER. Ongoing: Set in a mosaic of sand prairie, black oak woodland and wetlands, this nature center has self-guided nature trails as well as indoor and outdoor exhibits that promote learning about natural history, pioneer and Native American lifestyles, local wildlife and butterfly gardening. Daily, 9 am-5 pm. Free. 15891 Paxton, South Holland. (708) 868-0606.

SPRING BROOK NATURE CENTER. 130 Forest, Itasca. (630) 773-5572.

STILLMAN NATURE CENTER. 33 W. Penny, S. Barrington. (847) 898-9908.

WILLOWBROOK WILDLIFE CENTER. 525 S. Park, Glen Ellyn. Wildlife rehabilitation and education facility provides care and medical treatment for injured or orphaned native wildlife and exhibits over 50 species of native wild animals. Open daily, 9 am-5 pm. Free will donations. (630) 942-6200.