1. Sunday

   May

   19

   9:30am

   $6 Day at the Zoo

   Editor's pick

   Lowry Park Zoo

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

   Load all the kids into the car and get ready to visit all your favorite animals. Everyone gets into the zoo for $6 today. But get there early because it gets crowded for this deal. Free extra parking is available next to the Tampa Greyhound Track. Free shuttles will run continuously from that lo …

   Price: $6.

2. Sunday

   May

   19

   11:00am

   Jack Hanna Weekend

   Editor's pick

   Busch Gardens

   Tampa : 3605 Bougainvillea Ave., Tampa, 33612

   Gwazi Park welcomes celebrity animal expert Jack Hanna for special shows, meet and greets and autograph sessions. Included with daily admission.

   Price:

3. Sunday

   May

   19

   1:30pm

   Jack Hanna Weekend

   Editor's pick

   Busch Gardens

   Tampa : 3605 Bougainvillea Ave., Tampa, 33612

   Gwazi Park welcomes celebrity animal expert Jack Hanna for special shows, meet and greets and autograph sessions. Included with daily admission.

   Price:

4. Sunday

   May

   19

   1:35pm

   Rays Watch Party: Vs. Baltimore Oriels

   Editor's pick

   Guy Harvey Outpost: A Tradewinds Resort

   South Pinellas beaches : 6000 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, 33706

   When the Rays are out of town, catch the game on the beach at a family-friendly watch party with a giant screen set up on the sand. 620-AM WDAE  will broadcast live starting with their pre-game show. The Rays Street Team will also be on hand with giveaways. Get a coupon for unlimited slidin …

   Price: Free admission. $10 parking on site. Food and drink additional

5. Sunday

   May

   19

   2:00pm

   Family Favorites Film Series: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

   Tampa Theatre

   Downtown Tampa : 711 Franklin St., Tampa, 33672

   In April and May, the next generation of young fans will get the chance to see some of their parents' most beloved childhood films on the big screen.

   In the PG rated adventure E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, a meek and alienated little boy finds a stranded extraterrestrial. He has to find the courage to defy the authorities to help the alien return to its home planet. A few lucky families will take home door prizes including a free bicycle, Clearwater Marine Aquarium tickets, Tampa Theatre tickets and a replica of Ebie the Tampa Theatre gargoyle.

   Price: $9, $7 12 and younger.

6. Sunday

   May

   19

   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) attends opening weekend.

   Price:

7. Sunday

   May

   19

   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).

8. Sunday

   May

   19

   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:

9. Sunday

   May

   19

   2:00pm

   Disney's Little Mermaid JR

   Tampa Scottish Rite Masonic Center

   Rocky Point : 5500 Memorial Highway, Tampa, 33634

   The classic underwater love story comes to life on stage.

   Price: $12-$15.

10. Sunday

    May

    19

    9:00am

    TICA Sun City Center Cat Show

    Sun City Center Community Hall

    Sun City Center : 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center, 33573

    The judged show includes cats of all breeds in 12 rings, cat photography, adoptable cats, raffles, food and cat related vendors.

    Price: $6, $5 with cat food donation.

11. Sunday

    May

    19

    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 "Spiders at Lettuce Lake Park -- Learn all about them."

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

12. Sunday

    May

    19

    10:00am

    Park Ranger Nature Educational Programs

    Lettuce Lake Park

    Tampa : 6920 E Fletcher Ave., Tampa, 33637

    Take advantage of the Florida weather with different programs including, Florida's Native Americans who visited Lettuce Lake, Make a Mother's Day Shadow Box, Spiders at Lettuce Lake, and more.

    Price: $5 per child and one adult; $2 per vehicle. Cash only.

13. Sunday

    May

    19

    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 "Spiders at Lettuce Lake Park -- Learn all about them."

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

14. Sunday

    May

    19

    2:00pm

    A World of Wonderful Tales

    Carrollwood Cultural Center

    Carrollwood : 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, 33625

    C.T. Theatre for Youth puts on this multi-cultural event for children.

    Price: $7 general admission, $6 members, $24 family four-pack.

15. Monday

    May

    20

    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:

16. Monday

    May

    20

    6:00pm

    Discover Prehistoric Florida

    North Tampa Branch Library

    Tampa : 8916 N Blvd., Tampa, 33604

    Archeologists from the Florida Public Archeology Network at the University of South Florida spark children's learning with presentations, including real artifacts and replicas of survival tools that ancient Floridians would have used.

    Price: Free.

17. Tuesday

    May

    21

    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:

18. Tuesday

    May

    21

    8:00pm

    Night Hike

    Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

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

    Gators, spiders and frogs...oh my. Get a close look at some of the creepy crawlies that come out after dusk or just gaze at the stars as the park comes alive after dark.

    Price: $3, $1.50 children (reservations required).

19. Wednesday

    May

    22

    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:

20. Wednesday

    May

    22

    11:00am

    Jungle Boogie

    Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

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

    Children ages 3 to 4 can join in the fun with a nature story, crafts and outdoor exploration.

    Price: $3.

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