When actors portray the story of “ROBIN HOOD” on stage, a crucial element is missing: a real-life natural setting. The Equity Library Theatre Chicago has found a way to make up for this. The company’s 11 performers are bringing the adventure of this hero who stole from the rich to give to the poor to the CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN. Audience members will hike along with them from a wall of manicured shrubbery to the English garden and the water’s edge as the hero encounters the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham, becomes enamoured of the lovely Maid Marian and participates in 2 brief fight scenes with broad swords. “Robin Hood,” 11 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Rd., Glencoe, free; 847-835-5440.
— Nancy Maes
Programs for children at the Printers Row Book Fair will prove that stories come in many guises. Authors at the fair include Darwin McBeth-Walton, whose new book, “Dance Kayla,” describes the life of a young girl who must adjust to life with a new family in a big city; Glenette Tilley Turner, who wrote “The Underground Railroad”; Jeff Brumbeau, who wrote a fable called “The Quiltmaker’s Gift”; BiJou Le Tord, who wrote about the life of artist Henri Matisse in “A Bird for Two”; and Luis Rodriguez, who will not only read from his book “America is Her Name,” but will sing some of the songs included in it. Printers Row Book Fair Children’s Corner, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Polk and Dearborn Streets; free; 312-987-9896.
— Nancy Maes
Celebrate the opening of “Habitat Africa, The Forest,” a new exhibit at Brookfield Zoo. The zoo has lined up special weekend festivities to introduce the exhibit to the public. Habitat Africa recreates the Ituri Forest, one of the most pristine rain forests in the world. Through this exhibit, you’ll learn about the relationships between the plants, animals and people who live in that region. Zoo admission $7 adults; $3.50 children age 3 to 11 and seniors. Children 2 and under free. Parking $4. “Habitat Africa, The Forest” opening celebrations from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday; June 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18. Brookfield Zoo, First Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield. 708-485-0263.
— Stephanie Price
The 11th Annual Frontier Festival at the Children’s Farm will add up to a fun-filled wild west of a day with horse and pony rides, crafts, a root beer saloon, games, barbecued burgers on the chuckwagon and cowboy tours. The summer festival’s country store flea market will feature used toys, cowboy boots, games, tools, jewelry and other household items. Adults $2.50, children $1. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. 708-361-3650.
— Diana Strzalka
Your family will be ridin’ and rolling during the “Fahrrad Tour Von Schaumburg & Picnic” Sunday. Celebrate Schaumburg’s German heritage by venturing out on your bicycle on a tour of Schaumburg’s bicycle paths. This police-guided ride offers an enjoyable one-hour trip for those who like to get out and push the pedals. Enjoy free hot dogs, brats, chips and drinks at the end of the route at Village Plaza. Entertainment also provided. Free bus transportation offered for participants and their bikes from Village Plaza back to the starting point. Pre-registration not required. This free event is for all ages. noon to 2:15 p.m. Sunday. Starts at Blackwell School, 345 N. Walnut Ln., Schaumburg. 847-985-2115.
— Stephanie Price