1. Saturday

   May

   25

   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. Saturday

   May

   25

   10:00am

   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.

3. Saturday

   May

   25

   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 is headlined by jamband masters Cope with a fireworks display at 8:50 p.m. Other acts today are Sunza Beaches at noon, country-folk of Between Bluffs at 1:15 p.m., reggae popsters Shoeless Soul  at 2:30 p.m.,blues guitarist Bobby Lee Rogers at 3:45 p.m. and Bonnaroo veterans Applebutter Express at 5:15 p.m.

   Price: Free; parking is $5.

4. Saturday

   May

   25

   6:00pm

   Water Ski Show

   Tower Lake

   Oldsmar : 130 Burbank Road , Oldsmar, 34677

   More than 100 skiers ages 6-60 perform theatrical water shows similar to those seen at Cypress Gardens. All performances include barefoot, jump, ballet, adagio and pyramid acts. Come early and catch the pre-show.

   To honor Memorial Day, this week features a patriotic themed show.

   Price: Free.

5. Saturday

   May

   25

   8:00am

   Corvettes at the Pier

   Straub Park (Center)

   Downtown St. Petersburg : at Beach Drive and Fifth Avenue NE, St. Petersburg, 33701

   The annual show moves to Straub Park and once again brings a huge selection of sleek Corvettes ranging from 1950s classics to brand new models and race cars. There will also be live entertainment, drawings, vendors and more. Trophies will be awarded for categories such as for best custom and bes …

   Price: Free.

6. Saturday

   May

   25

   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.

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7. Saturday

   May

   25

   9:00am

   Azalea Community Fresh Market

   Science Center of Pinellas County

   Tyrone : 7701 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 33707

   This new market in St. Petersburg's Tyrone area offers fresh produce, local and handcrafted foods, local artist's crafts and entertainment.

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8. Saturday

   May

   25

   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).

9. Saturday

   May

   25

   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 …

   Price:

10. Saturday

    May

    25

    10:30am

    Promoting a Lifetime of Activity for Youth

    Tropicana Field

    St. Petersburg : 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg, 33705

    The Rays, the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society, the Taylor Hooton Foundation and Major League Baseball Charities present this program designed to educate kids ages 7 to 17 about the dangers of steroids and to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. A secret Rays player will make a …

    Price: Free (registration required).

11. Saturday

    May

    25

    11:00am

    Croc Encounters Sneak Peek Saturdays

    Croc Encounters

    Tampa : 8703 Bowles Road, Tampa, 33637

    Guests can meet many of the preserves resident giant crocodiles and alligators while on a self-guided tour of the newly renovated alligator and crocodile ponds, tortoise exhibits, many smaller reptile displays, a hands-on live animal encounter and a live alligator handling show.

    Price: $5; $3 with coupon from website.

12. Saturday

    May

    25

    12:00pm

    Bye-Bye Blueberry

    Keel & Curley Winery

    Plant City : 5210 Thonotosassa, Plant City, 33565

    Keel and Curley closes out their blueberry season with an event featuring U-pick for $4 per pound, a bounce house, blueberry milkshakes and live music by Paul James and the Double Barrel Band.

    Price: $4 per pound.

13. Saturday

    May

    25

    4:10pm

    Tampa Bay Rays: Vs. New York Yankees

    Editor's pick

    Tropicana Field

    St. Petersburg : 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg, 33705

    Price:

14. Saturday

    May

    25

    6:00pm

    Equestrian Speed Show

    Helen Howarth Community Park Horse Arena

    Pinellas Park : 6301 94th Ave. N, Pinellas Park, 33782

    This exhibition of barrels, poles, hairpin, jackpot, Texas barrels and flags benefits the Pinellas Park Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit and their volunteer mounted unit.

    Price: Free.

15. Saturday

    May

    25

    6:30pm

    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 …

    Price:

16. Saturday

    May

    25

    8:00pm

    SkyWatch

    Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)

    University Area : 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa, 33617

    Join astronomy experts to see universe up close. See star clusters and nurseries where stars are being formed. All weather permitting.

    Price: Free.

17. Saturday

    May

    25

    9:00am

    Saturday Guided Hike at Weedon Island

    Weedon Island Preserve

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

    Pull on your grubby sneakers and join a hike through coastal mangroves and upland ecosystems. Learn about the coastal environment and the early residents of this area. Bring water and hat. Recommended for ages six and older.

    Price: Free (registration required).

18. Saturday

    May

    25

    9:30am

    Nature's Elements

    Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

    St. Petersburg : 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg, 33705

    Kids take a walk in the preserve to explore nature through crafts and activities. Best for ages 4 to 7.

    Price: $10.

19. Saturday

    May

    25

    10:00am

    Park Ranger Nature Educational Program

    Lettuce Lake Park

    Tampa : 6920 E Fletcher Ave., Tampa, 33637

    Join park rangers for themed hands-on workshops exploring elements of nature.

    This week features "Grinding Wheat and Other Grains."

    Price: $5 per child and one adult; $2 park entry up to eight people.

20. Saturday

    May

    25

    12:00pm

    Park Ranger Nature Educational Program

    Lettuce Lake Park

    Tampa : 6920 E Fletcher Ave., Tampa, 33637

    Join park rangers for themed hands-on workshops exploring elements of nature.

    This week features "Grinding Wheat and Other Grains."

    Price: $5 per child and one adult; $2 park entry up to eight people.

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