1. Sunday

   May

   26

   9:30am

   Memorial Day Weekend at the Florida Aquarium

   Editor's pick

   Florida Aquarium

   Channelside : 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, 33602

   Throughout the weekend all active duty, retired or drilling reservist or National Guard members can get two free tickets to the aquarium. Additional family members (up to 4 people) can receive $10 admission.

   Price:

2. Sunday

   May

   26

   10:00am

   Tropical Hibiscus Show & Sale

   Editor's pick

   Pinellas Park Auditorium

   Pinellas Park : 7690 59th St. N , Pinellas Park, 33780

   Vibrant tropical blooms from growers throughout Florida fill the auditorium at the Sunset Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society's annual judged show. Inside the auditorium, view a sea of hibiscus flowers, some the size of dinner plates, single and double blooms, in an array of color combinati …

   Price: Free.

3. Sunday

   May

   26

   11:00am

   Oldsmar Freedom Fest

   Editor's pick

   Oldsmar State Street Festival Zone

   Oldsmar : State St. E and Fairfield St., Oldsmar, 34677

   A Memorial Day festival with two stages of live music by area bands,a beer garden, kids carnival, bike show and a Memorial Day ceremony.

   Price: Free.

4. Sunday

   May

   26

   12:00pm

   Bands on the Sand

   Editor's pick

   Bilmar Beach Resort

   South Pinellas beaches : 10650 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, 33706

   The annual Memorial Day weekend beach concert is a day of family events including arts and crafts vendors, food and beverage concessions, and live music. Lineup includes every music genre including  jam bands, reggae, soul, R&B and alt-country. There's a fireworks finale at 8:50 p.m. Sa …

   Today's lineup brings Spark Notes from Sarasota at noon, alt-country Sunset Bridge at 1 p.m., Grant Peeples and  his Peeples Republik Band at 3:45 p.m., reggae's Funky Seeds at 5:15 p.m. and headliner of the night the Black Honkeys, with their Motown sound.

   Price: Free; parking is $5.

5. Sunday

   May

   26

   12:00pm

   Chocolate Sunday

   Editor's pick

   Sea Dog Brewing Company

   Countryside : 26200 U.S. 19 N, Clearwater, 33761

   Chocolate lovers can get their fill of treats and sweets at this event including chocolate tastings and chef demos. There will be no end to chocolate chip cookies, cannoli, pies, cakes, desserts, chocolate wine and even chocolate beer.

   Price: $20 advance, $25 at the door.

6. Sunday

   May

   26

   1:00pm

   Memorial Day Weekend 2013 at Shephard's

   Editor's pick

   Shephard's Beach Resort

   Clearwater Beach : 619 S Gulfview Blvd. , Clearwater, 33767

   The weekend is packed at Shephard's with live entertainment, drink and food specials, VIP parties and more.

   On Sunday, area DJ including DJ Ray (1-3 p.m.), Jaime Ferreira (3-5 p.m.), Nova and A Rock (7-10 p.m.) and DJ Ledato (5-7 p.m.) mix it up leading to performances by Katy Tiz Nikki Williams (10:30 p.m.) and Jason Derulo (11 p.m.) and goes back to DJ Skribble (11:45-2 a.m.) at the Tiki bar. DJ Brandon James keeps the pace in the Wave all day.

   Price: $10-$20.

7. Sunday

   May

   26

   2:00pm

   John and Jen

   Editor's pick

   Freefall Theatre

   St. Petersburg : 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33710

   In this musical, Jen and her younger brother John's family is divided over the war in Vietnam. When John is killed in the war, Jen is left to reconcile her memory of their fractured relationship. Through May 26.

   Price: $39-$46.

8. Sunday

   May

   26

   4:00pm

   Behind the Gates

   Editor's pick

   Shimberg Playhouse at David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts

   Downtown Tampa : 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa, 33602

   Jobsite partners with the Tampa Jewish Community Center & Foundation for the eastern United States premiere of this controversial and important play. When 17-year-old Bethany disappears while on a school trip to Israel, her parents feverishly search for her throughout Jerusalem, and fin …

   Price: Tickets start at $28, previews $10.

9. Sunday

   May

   26

   8:00pm

   American Stage in the Park: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

   Editor's pick

   Demens Landing

   Downtown St. Petersburg : 100 First Ave. SE, St. Petersburg, 33701

   This Tony Award-winning musical tells the tale of a group of overachievers as they compete in a spelling championship. Through May 26. American Stage's annual play in the park takes place outdoors in Demens Landing. Reserved seats are available for purchase, but it's just as fun to pack a picnic …

   Price: $13 advance, $15 at the event Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; $18 advance, $20 at the event Friday-Saturday (kids 6 and under free); premiere blankets $24; reserved chair seatings $29. Onstage seating is $35. Pay What You Can at preview performances.

10. Sunday

    May

    26

    7:30am

    Bike St. Pete: Farewell to the Pier

    Weedon Island Preserve

    St. Petersburg : 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, 33702

    Join a 25-mile out and back ride from Weedon Island to downtown St. Petersburg. Riders must maintain a speed of 12 to 14 MPH as they travel through scenic neighborhoods including Snell Island, Old Northeast and around the St. Petersburg Pier for a farewell ride. Helmets are mandatory.

    Price: Free.

11. Sunday

    May

    26

    9:00am

    Star Wars Weekends

    Disney's Hollywood Studios

    Lake Buena Vista : Hollywood Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, 32830

    A sci-fi fan-fest with a Hyperspace Hoopla stage show, Jedi Training Academy, parades and meet-and-greet sessions featuring Star Wars characters and actors. Fastpass required for autographs.

    Ray Park (plays Darth Maul) and Warwick Davis (plays Wicket W. Warrick) will attend.

    Price:

12. Sunday

    May

    26

    9:00am

    Corey Fresh Market

    Corey Avenue Area

    South Pinellas beaches : 155 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach, 33706

    Shop for fresh organic produce, specialty gourmet food, plants, flowers, handcrafted items and local artistry  at fresh market open most Sundays. Along Corey Avenue in front of the old Beach Theatre. Matthews Wildlife Rescue will stop by and he usually brings along a python you can hold or  …

    Price: Free admission.

13. Sunday

    May

    26

    9:30am

    Interactive Stingray Beach Exhibit

    Florida Aquarium

    Channelside : 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, 33602

    Spend the holiday at this brand new exhibit, strolling their iconic boardwalk and getting adventurous by touching different stingray and shark species. Included with admission. Free for military; $10 for military guests.

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14. Sunday

    May

    26

    10:00am

    Wearable Art Show and Sale

    Dizzy Lizzy's Boutique

    Madeira Beach : 15004 Madeira Beach Way, Madeira Beach, 33708

    This event showcases a growing contingent of artists working with fashion to present art that can be worn. Features creations for women, men and children, including clothing, hats, shoes, jewelry, handbags, upcycled apparel and body art. Fashion related activities and shows will add to the fashi …

    Price: Free.

15. Sunday

    May

    26

    10:00am

    Sunflower Maze

    Sweetfields Farm

    Brooksville / East Hernando : 17250 Benes Roush Road, Masaryktown, 34604

    Follow the paths cut into a five-acre patch of eight to 10-foot sunflowers. You'll also find hay rides, a veggie cannon, farm animals, mini potbelly pig races, goats on grass roofs, and a story teller. Kettle corn and fresh squeezed lemonade are available for purchase. Anyone under 18 must be ac …

    Price: $8.50, $4.50 age 3-11, two and younger free (Cash only).

16. Sunday

    May

    26

    10:00am

    Circus: The Photographs of Frederick W. Glasier

    Tampa Bay History Center

    Downtown Tampa : 801 Old Water St., Tampa, 33602

    The John and Marble Ringling Museum of Art were nice enough to lend more than 60 rare black and white photographs that portray the working life of circus performers in the early 20th century, taken by Glasier who had a peak behind the scenes traveling with many circuses, including Ringling.

    Price: $12.95 for adults; $10.95 for seniors and students; $7.95 for children 4-12.

17. Sunday

    May

    26

    10:00am

    Sunday Market St. Pete Beach

    Suntan Art Center

    South Pinellas beaches : 3300 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach, 33706

    Vendors selling produce, plants/flowers, arts/crafts, jewelry, glass art, photography, plus prepared foods and live music. Year round Sunday market.

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18. Sunday

    May

    26

    10:00am

    Sunshine Sunday

    Glazer Children's Museum

    Downtown Tampa : 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, 33602

    This special day for children with special needs includes reduced lighting and sound, special programing and resources for children and families with special needs.

    Price: $5, members free.

19. Sunday

    May

    26

    10:00am

    Crafty Fest

    ARTpool Gallery

    Grand Central District : 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33712

    Shop for offbeat items including vintage clothing, vinyl records, retro decor, vintage treasures, arts, crafts and other whimsical finds.

    Price: Free.

20. Sunday

    May

    26

    10:00am

    DinoQuest 2

    Editor's pick

    Lowry Park Zoo

    Seminole Heights : 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa, 33604

    A special exhibit of life-like and life-size dinosaurs. The outdoor display features towering dinosaurs that move, blink and roar.Additional attraction fee applies: $4 plus regular park admission during park hours; $9.95 for after-hours Dino Nights (park admission not needed); 2 and younger free …

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