KIDS BIG, BIG BUGS. See an 11-foot locust spread its 22-foot wings, or a 19-foot praying mantis sit up and look for food. This isn't science fiction, it's the Tucson Children's Museum exhibit Big, Big Bugs, on display during regular mall hours through September 2 at Park Mall, 5870 E. Broadway. Admission is $3, with discounts for groups with a reservation. GET WET. Sick of going to the mall to cool off? Head out to Justin's Water World and spend some real quality family time in the water. There are plenty of slides and pools for children of all ages. Family picnics are welcome, but please don't bring any grills, glass or alcohol. Refreshments are available from Eegees. Grab plenty of sunscreen and head nine miles west on Ajo Way from I-19, then north on San Joaquin for two-and-a-half miles. Justin's is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday and holidays. Admission is $8.50, free for kids 5 and under. Call 883-8340 for information. PETER RABBIT. Barnes and Noble. 5480 E. Broadway. 745-9822. Share stories and a snack with Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, or 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 21. Call 745-9822 to reserve a space. STAR STRUCK. Flandrau Science Center. UA Campus. 621-STAR. Watch as our Solar System comes alive with a host of endangered animal friends guiding the way in Our Place In Space at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday. Continuing through August 9, this show introduces kids ages 8 and under to the magic of our universe. Children ages 9 to 11 learn what makes up our Solar System in The Friendly Stars, screening at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. See what really lives in an aquarium (besides the fish) with Flandrau's new hands-on exhibit The World Within . There are many other new exhibits to see and try. Exhibits are free with admission. Tickets are $3 for either show. Call 621-STAR for information. Parents' Corner AT HOME MOMS. At Home Moms is a national, non-profit network of at-home mothers. Local chapters offer meetings, playgroups, outings and more. See what they're all about at an informational meeting for the East/Central chapter at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24. Call Amy at 721-5787 for information. THE PARENT CONNECTION. The Parent Connection, 5326 E. Pima St., provides families with educational and support services. The parent/child program allows parents to play together while encouraging the overall development of the child. Learn how to better set limits and nurture young children. Facilities include a library and indoor/outdoor play area, as well as a family-friendly referral index to community resources. Classes, lecture series and support groups for moms and dads are also available. Call 321-1500 for information. RAINBOW FAMILIES. St. Francis In The Foothills. River and Swan roads. Room 31. Rainbow Families, Tucson's gay, lesbian and bisexual parents network, meets at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 20. All gay, lesbian and bisexual parents, partners and family members are welcome. Call Craig at 318-9348 for information. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Children To Children, a non-profit grief support center for children and their families, needs volunteers to train as support group facilitators. Our next volunteer training begins soon. Call 322-9155 for information.

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