Here's a selection of attractions offering reduced prices:
Aquatica: off BeachLine Expressway at Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; 407-351-3600; $39.99 adults, $34.99 ages 3-9 for Florida residents (through June 30). Regular admission is $49.99 adults, $44.99 ages 3-9; 407-351-3600.
Cirque du Soleil: Downtown Disney West Side; 407-939-7328; 25% off Category 2 seats for Florida residents (through June 22). The offer is good for adult and child seats for the shows with performances Tuesday-Saturday and subject to availability. There are no performances from May 15-26. Price with tax are $71.09 for those ages 10 and older and $57.21 for children (ages 3-9). Children ages 2 and under are free. Regular admission is $57-$124 plus tax adults, $57-$99 plus tax age 3-9.
CoCo Key Water Resort: 7400 International Drive, Orlando; 407-351-2626; day passes for Florida residents $12.95. Regular admission is $17.95.
Gatorland: 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando; 407-855-5496 or 1-800-393-5297; Florida resident general admission $9.99 (through June 30). Regular daily admission is $21.99 adults, $13.99 ages 3-12.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: East of U.S. Highway 1 on NASA Parkway, 5 miles south of Titusville; 321-269-6100 or KennedySpaceCenter.com; Annual Pass is $50 plus tax for adults (through Dec. 31). Regular admission is $45 plus tax adults, $35 plus tax ages 3-11.
Legoland: 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven; 877-350-5346 or legoland.com; Senior Garden Pass annual admission for $85 plus tax for ages 60 and older. Regular admission is $75 plus tax adults, $65 plus tax ages 3-12 or ages 60 and older.
Pirates Dinner Adventure: 6400 Carrier Drive (behind Wet 'n Wild), Orlando; 1-800-866-2469 or piratesdinneradventure.com; Florida residents receive $10 off per adult, $5 per child. Regular admission is $61.95 plus tax adults, $41.95 plus tax ages 3-11.
SeaWorld Orlando: Off BeachLine Expressway at Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; 407-351-3600; Fun Card admission through 2012 with single-day ticket (Florida residents only). Regular admission is $81.99 plus tax general, $73.99 plus tax ages 3-9. Florida residents with children 5 and younger can sign up online to get said children free admission through 2012. Read this story for details.
Silver Springs: 1 mile east of Ocala on State Road 40; 352-236-2121 or silversprings.com; Nature Card full year admission with purchase of full-price ticket. Regular admission is $29.99 plus tax general, $24.99 plus tax ages 3-10, free age 2 and younger.
Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows: 8267 International Drive, Orlando; 407-363-1985 or, outside area, 1-800-393-1985 or sleuths.com; $7 off for Florida residents. Regular admission is $55.95 plus tax adults, $23.95 plus tax ages 3-11.
Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure: Universal Orlando, Interstate 4 and Kirkman Road, Orlando; 407-363-8000 or universalorlando.com; Florida resident admission is $76.50 adults, $71.10 ages 3-9; 3-day/2-park tickets for Florida residents are $99 (through May 31). Regular one-day one-park admission is $85 adults, $79 ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger.
Walt Disney World parks: off Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; 407-824-4321 or disneyworld.com; Florida resident admission is $76.50 general, $71.10 ages 3-9 (advance purchase only). Regular admission is $85 plus tax general, $79 plus tax ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger. Florida residents can buy the "Wild For 3" pass for $99 or "Wild for 4" for $30 more through May 21 for 3 or 4 days at the parks to be used before May 24 minus blackout days. Read this story for details.
Wet 'n Wild: 6200 International Drive, Orlando; 407-351-1800; Florida resident single-day pass for $34 plus tax all ages, "Buy a Day, Get the Rest of 2012 Free" passes available. Regular price is $48.99 plus tax general, $42.99 plus tax seniors and ages 3-9 (half price admission after 2 p.m.).
Animals
AVIAN RECONDITIONING CENTER, live birds of prey and environmental education: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays (with International Migratory Bird Day activities this Saturday); 323 W. Lester Road, Apopka; free; 407-461-1056.
BLACK HAMMOCK ADVENTURES, airboat rides, live alligators and crocodiles: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily; 2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road, Oviedo; free exhibits, 30-minute airboat rides $24.95; 407-365-1244.
BREVARD ZOO, with hands-on area, railroad, "Paws On" kid's area, with "Dinosaurs: Dead or Alive?" exhibit (through May 28): 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; 8225 N. Wickham Road, just east of Interstate 95 (Exit 191 off Interstate 95), Melbourne; $13.75 adults, $12.75 age 60 and older, $10.25 ages 2-12 ($5 for "Dinosaurs: Dead or Alive?"); 321-254-9453 or brevardzoo.org.
CACTUS JACK'S TRAIL RIDES: rides at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily (closed Tuesday); Florida Horse Park, 11008 S. Highway 475, Ocala; $45-$85; 352-266-9326.
CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO, native and exotic animals, Tropical Splash Ground, Zoom Air Adventures course: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; 3755 N. U.S. Highway 17-92, 1 mile east of Interstate 4 and 41/2 miles west of Sanford; $12.95 adults, $10.95 seniors, $8.95 ages 3-12, free age 2 and younger; 407-323-4450 or centralfloridazoo.org.
ECO-TOUR GUIDED SAFARIS, kayak and boat tours of Central Florida rivers: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays; disembarks at various locations through Orlando; $35; 321-543-4031 or alligatorsafaris.com.
FLORIDA AUDUBON SOCIETY'S CENTER FOR BIRDS OF PREY, conservation, education and raptor rehabilitation facility: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (except holidays); 1101 Audubon Way, Maitland; $5 adults, $4 ages 3-12; 407-644-0190.
FLORIDA ECO-SAFARIS, coach, horseback and zipline tours: departure times vary; 4755 N. Kenansville Road at Forever Florida, St. Cloud; $32 adults, $24 children for coach safari, $60 for horseback safari, $85 for zipline safari; 1-866-854-3837 or floridaecosafaris.com.
GATORLAND, Gator Wrestlin' show, Gator Gully Splash Park, white leucistic alligators: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando; $21.99 plus tax age 13 and older, $13.99 ages 3-12; 407-855-5496 or 1-800-393-5297.
GREEN MEADOWS FARM, tours, train ride, barnyard animals: continuous tours 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily; 1368 S. Poinciana Blvd., Kissimmee; $21 adults, $17 seniors, free ages 2 and younger ($19 Florida residents); 407-846-0770.
JUNGLE ADVENTURES, with animals, Native American Indian Village Tour, Jungle Swamp Boat Ride: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily (with "Dinner and Adventure Tour" featuring boat ride and storytelling at 6:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday); 26205 E. State Road 50, Christmas; $21.95 plus tax age 12 and older, $18.95 plus tax age 60 and older, $14.95 plus tax ages 3-11, free ages 2 and younger ($39.50 for "Dinner and Adventure Tour"); 407-568-2885 or jungleadventures.com.
LUKAS BUTTERFLY ENCOUNTER, butterfly nursery and habitat: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily; 1909 Slavia Road, Oviedo; $5 general, free ages 3 and younger; 407-365-6163.
REPTILE DISCOVERY CENTER, educational center, museum and reptile farm: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; 2710 Big John Drive, DeLand; $9.50 adults, $6.50 seniors and ages 4-17, free ages 3 and younger; 386-740-9143 or reptilediscoverycenter.com.
REPTILE WORLD SERPENTARIUM, 60 specimens of reptiles: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (with venom programs at noon and 3 p.m.); 5705 Highway 192, east of St. Cloud; $6.75 adults, $5.75 ages 6-17, $4.75 ages 3-5, cash only; 407-892-6905.
UNCLE DONALD'S FARM, barnyard animals, tours, hayrides, pony rides, wildlife exhibit: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 2713 Griffin Ave., off U.S. Highway 27/441 north of Lady Lake (Lake County); $10.75 plus tax adults, $9.50 plus tax ages 3-12, $9.75 plus tax seniors, $2.75 for pony rides (cash only); 352-753-2882.
Dinner Shows
ARABIAN NIGHTS, horses and riders in "The American Princess," plus dinner: daily showtimes vary; 3081 Arabian Nights Blvd., Kissimmee; dinner and show $66.99 adults, $41 ages 3-11, free age 2 and younger; 407-239-9223 or arabian-nights.com.
CAPONE'S DINNER AND SHOW, dinner and original musical in a 1930s Chicago gangland setting: daily showtimes vary; 4740 W. U.S. Highway 192, Kissimmee; $55.99 plus tax general, $35.99 plus tax ages 4-12, free age 3 and younger; 407-397-2378.
HOOP-DEE-DOO MUSICAL REVUE, dinner and country music show: 5, 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. daily; Pioneer Hall, Fort Wilderness Campground, Walt Disney World; $36.99-$59.99 (tax and tip included); 407-939-3463.
LUAU AT THE WANTILAN, Hawaiian-themed buffet dinner and show: 6 p.m. doors Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with dinner at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m.; Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, 6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando; $58 plus tax adults, $32 plus tax children; 407-503-3463.
MAKAHIKI LUAU, Polynesian dinner with music and dance: nightly; Seafire Inn, SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando; dinner and show $46 plus tax adults, $29 plus tax ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger; 1-800-327-2424.
MEDIEVAL TIMES, knights in armor compete in jousting matches and tournament games: shows daily; 4510 W. U.S. Highway 192, Kissimmee; dinner and show $59.95 plus tax adults, $35.95 plus tax ages 3-12, free age 2 and younger; 1-888-935-6878.
OUTTA CONTROL MAGIC SHOW, magic and comedy dinner show: 6 and 8 p.m. daily; 9067 International Drive, Orlando (inside Wonder Works attraction); $24.99 plus tax adults, $16.99 plus tax ages 4-12 and age 55 and older (reservations recommended); 407-351-8800.
PIRATES DINNER ADVENTURE, dinner and show set aboard full-scale pirate ship: shows daily; 6400 Carrier Drive (behind Wet 'n Wild), Orlando; $61.95 plus tax adults, $37.45 plus tax ages 3-11; 1-800-866-2469 or piratesdinneradventure.com.
SLEUTHS MYSTERY DINNER SHOWS, with audience participation: daily showtimes vary; 8267 International Drive, Orlando; $55.95 adults, $23.95 ages 3-11; 407-363-1985 or, outside area, 1-800-393-1985 or sleuths.com.
SPIRIT OF ALOHA DINNER SHOW, luau with drumming, dancing, music, food: 5:15 and 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; Luau Cove, Polynesian Resort, Walt Disney World; $52.99-61.99 general, $26.99-$31.99 ages 3-9 (tax and tip included); 407-939-3463.
TREASURE TAVERN, cabaret variety shows: shows at 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando at Pirates Dinner Adventure Complex; $36.95-$61.95 plus tax; 407-206-5102 or treasuretavern.com.
Farmers Markets
AVALON PARK FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays; Town Park, Sweet Birch Drive and Avalon Park East Boulevard, Orlando; 407-658-6565.
AUDUBON PARK COMMUNITY MARKET, with local produce, goods and art: 6-10 p.m. Mondays; Stardust Video & Coffee, 1842 E. Winter Park Road, Orlando; 407-623-3393.
BREVARD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays; Wickham Park Pavilion, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne; 321-633-1702 or brevardcountyfarmersmarket.com.
CAGAN CROSSINGS FARMERS MARKET: 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays; Cagan Crossings Town Center, Highway 27 north of Highway 192, Clermont; 352-242-2444.
CLERMONT FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays; Montrose Street between Seventh and Eighth Street; 407-625-3818.
COLLEGE PARK FARMERS MARKET: 5-9 p.m. Thursdays; Infusion Tea, 1600 Edgewater Drive, Orlando; 407-496-3089.
DEBARY FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays; Gateway Center for the Arts, 880 N. U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary; 407-443-6965.
DELTONA FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays; Deltona United Church of Christ, 1649 Providence Blvd., Deltona; 386-878-8900.
DUNNELLON FARMERS MARKET: noon-4 p.m. Tuesdays; Dunnellon Historic Train Depot, 12061 S. Williams St.; 352-229-1030.
EDGEWOOD'S FARMERS MARKET: 4-8 p.m. Thursdays; 405 Larue Ave., Edgewood; 407-851-2920.
FARMER'S MARKET AT THE PLAZA THEATRE: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; Plaza Theatre, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando; 407-228-1220.
HOLLY HILL FARMERS MARKET: 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays; Hollyland Park, 10th Street, Holly Hill, 386-615-1411.
LAKE MARY FARMERS MARKET:2/3/12 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays; behind Lake Mary City Hall, Fourth Street and Lake Mary Boulevard, Lake Mary; 407-585-1428.
MAITLAND FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays; Lake Lily Park, 701 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland; 407-539-6268.
ORANGE CITY FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays; Dickinson Park, Highway 17-92 and East Graves Avneue, Orange City; 386-775-5410.
ORLANDO FARMERS MARKET, featuring food, crafts: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays; Lake Eola Park, corner of Central and Eola Drive, downtown Orlando; orlandofarmersmarket.com.
OVIEDO FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. first Saturdays monthly; Lawton House, 200 Highway 426, Oviedo; oviedohs.com.
SAND LAKE FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; Dr. Phillips Marketplace, Sand Lake Road and Dr. Phillips Boulevard; sandlakefarmersmarket.com.
SANFORD FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; Magnolia Square, 200 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford; 407-328-1521 or sanfordfarmersmarket.com.
ST. CLOUD FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday; Veteran's Park, 1201 13th St., St. Cloud; 407-498-0008.
VILLAGE PARK FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; The Village at Hunter's Creek, 13568 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando; 407-333-7700.
WINDERMERE FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays; Town Square, 614 Main St., Windermere; 407-625-3818.
WINTER GARDEN FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; The Pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden; 407-656-4111.
WINTER PARK FARMERS MARKET: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays; 200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; 407-599-3334.
WINTER SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; Winter Springs Town Center, State Road 434 and Tuscawilla Road, Winter Springs; 321-436-5672.
Museums
BRADLEE-McINTYRE HOME, restored Victorian winter home: tours 1-4 p.m. on second and fourth Wednesdays and Sundays monthly; 130 Warren St., Longwood; $3 donation; 407-331-7354.
BREVARD MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND NATURAL SCIENCE, regional history exhibits and nature preserve: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 2201 Michigan Ave., Cocoa; $6 adults, $5.50 seniors and active military, $5 students, $4.50 ages 5-16; 321-632-1830.
CASA FELIZ HISTORIC HOME MUSEUM, with "James Gamble Rogers II Studio" architecture exhibit: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday and Thursday, noon-3 p.m. Sunday; 656 Park Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-628-8200.
CENTRAL FLORIDA RAILROAD MUSEUM: 1-5 p.m. daily; in former Tavares & Gulf Railroad Depot, 101 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden; free; 407-656-0559.
DELAND HOUSE MUSEUM, home of the West Volusia Historical Society: noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday with docent-led tours noon-3 p.m.; 137 W. Michigan Ave., DeLand; $5 adults, $3 age 6-11, free age 5 and younger; 386-740-6813.
DELAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MUSEUM: local medical and historical artifacts: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 230 N. Stone St., DeLand; free (donations accepted); 386-736-2903.
DELAND NAVAL AIR STATION MUSEUM: noon-4 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and Saturday-Sunday; 910 Biscayne Blvd. at DeLand Airport, DeLand; free (donations accepted); 386-738-4149.
FLORIDA CARRIAGE MUSEUM & RESORT, with carriage rides and horse farm: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday; 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale; $10 adults, $5 age 17 and younger; 352-750-5500.
FORT CHRISTMAS MUSEUM, replica of 1837 fort built during Second Seminole War: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; County Road 420, 2 miles north of State Road 50, Christmas; free; 407-568-4149.
GAMBLE PLACE, historic home and park: public tours 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1819 Taylor Road, Port Orange; $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 ages 6-17; 386-255-0285.
GOLDENROD HISTORICAL MUSEUM, exhibits of local history and early pioneers: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday and Friday; 4755 N. Palmetto Road, Winter Park; free; 407-677-5980.
GOLDSBORO HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1211 W. 13th St., Sanford; free; 407-416-0416.
HANNIBAL SQUARE HERITAGE CENTER, Winter Park's African American historical archives, with "The Sage Project: Hannibal Square Elders Tell Their Stories" (through Sept. 1): noon-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-539-2680.
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL RESOURCE AND EDUCATION CENTER OF CENTRAL FLORIDA: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland; free; 407-628-0555.
KISSIMMEE AIR MUSEUM, aircraft displays and exhibits: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; 233 N. Hoagland Blvd. at Kissimmee Gateway Airport, Kissimmee; $6 adults, $3 ages 6-12; 407-870-7366.
LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 317 W. Main St., Tavares; free; 352-343-9600.
LAKE MARY HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; 158 N. Country Club Road, Lake Mary; free; 407-324-3002.
LARRY E. SMEDLEY NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR MUSEUM, with artifacts: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, weekdays by appointment; 300 N. Tanner Road, Orlando; free; 407-601-2864 or nwmvocf.org.
MAITLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND TELEPHONE MUSEUM, with "Borders of Paradise: The New World in the Eyes of Explorers" (through May 27): 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; 221 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland; $3 adults, $2 children, free admission for Maitland residents (through May 31); 407-644-2451.
MOUNT DORA HISTORY MUSEUM: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Friday and Saturday; 450 Royellou Lane, Mount Dora; $2 adults, free age 11 and younger; 352-383-0006.
MUSEUM OF THE APOPKANS, Native American artifacts and exhibits on the historic industries of Apopka: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 122 E. 5th St., Apopka; free, donations accepted; 407-703-1707.
MUSEUM OF GENEVA HISTORY: 2-4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Saturdays or by appointment; 165 First St., Geneva; free; 407-349-5697.
MUSEUM OF SEMINOLE COUNTY HISTORY: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; 300 Bush Blvd., Sanford; $3 adults, $1 children, free age 3 and younger; 407-665-2489.
NEW SMYRNA MUSEUM OF HISTORY, with artifacts and ongoing exhibit "The Early Surveying and Mapping of Southeast Volusia County": 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 120 Sams Ave., New Smyrna; free; 386-478-0052.
ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER, interactive displays, Heritage Square park: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday; Central Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue, downtown Orlando; $9 general, $7 students and seniors, $6 age 5-12; 407-836-8500.
ORLANDO FIRE MUSEUM, displays and equipment from area firefighting hitory: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 814 E. Rollins Ave. (behind Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Loch Haven Park), Orlando; free (donations accepted); 407-898-3138.
PAQUETTE'S HISTORICAL FARMALL TRACTOR MUSEUM: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; Buffalo Nickel Ranch, 615 S. Whitney Road, Leesburg; $10 donation adults, free ages 14 and younger; 352-728-3588.
PIONEER VILLAGE, Osceola County history exhibits: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; 750 N. Bass Road, Kissimmee; donations of $5 adults, $2 ages 6-12, free age 5 and younger; 407-396-8644.
PIONEER SETTLEMENT FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS, working 1900's village and folk arts center: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1776 Lightfoot Lane, Barberville; $6 adults, $4 ages 5-12, free age 4 and younger; 386-749-2959.
POLK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM, with "Polk in the War Between the States" exhibit (through May 26): 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; 100 E. Main St., Bartow; free; 863-534-4386.
SANFORD MUSEUM, exhibits on local history and life of city founder: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday; 520 E. First St., Sanford; free; 407-688-5198.
ST. CLOUD HERITAGE MUSEUM: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday or by appointment; 1012 Massachusetts Ave., St. Cloud; free (donations accepted); 407-957-7587.
VETERANS TRIBUTE AND MUSEUM, historical artifacts: noon-6 p.m. daily; 3831 W. Vine St., Kissimmee; free; 407-931-3133.
WATERHOUSE RESIDENCE AND CARPENTRY SHOP MUSEUM, restored 1884 Victorian home and carpentry shop: noon-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland; $3 adults, $2 children, free admission for Maitland residents (through May 31); 407-644-2451.
WINTER GARDEN HERITAGE MUSEUM, with displays including citrus history and occupations, schools, businesses, transportation, early residents and pioneer living: 1-5 p.m. daily; 1 N. Main St., Winter Garden; free; 407-656-5544.
WINTER PARK HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; 200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-647-8180.
WORLD WAR II FIGHTER AIRCRAFT FOUNDATION MUSEUM RESTORATION CENTER: tours 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; Kissimmee Gateway Airport, 3955 Merlin Drive, Kissimmee; donations accepted; 727-365-1713.
Parks and gardens
BIG TREE PARK: 8 a.m.-sunset daily; off U.S. Highway 17-92 on General Hutchison Parkway, Longwood; free; 407-665-2161.
HARRY P. LEU GARDENS, trails and botanical collections, butterfly garden: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando; $7 adults, $2 grades K-12 (free 9 a.m.-5 p.m. first Mondays monthly); 407-246-2620.
BOK TOWER GARDENS, with carillon tower and Visitor Center: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (with Armed Forces Day Carillon Concerts at 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday); 3 miles north of Lake Wales at County Road 17A and Tower Boulevard; $12 adults, $3 children ages 5-12; 863-676-1408.
HOWELL BRANCH PRESERVE, wetlands and recreation facility: 8 a.m.-sunset daily; 1205 W. Howell Branch Road, Winter Park; free; 407-599-3334.
NATURE CONSERVANCY'S DISNEY WILDERNESS PRESERVE, hiking trails: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 miles south of Kissimmee on Pleasant Hill Road; free (donations accepted); 407-935-0002.
OAKLAND NATURE PRESERVE: 8 a.m.-sunset daily; 747 Machete Trail, Oakland; free (guided tours $3); 407-905-0054 or oaklandnaturepreserve.org.
TOSOHATCHEE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, fishing, hiking and camping: 8 a.m.-sunset daily; 3365 Taylor Creek Road, Christmas; $3 per person; 407-568-5893.
WEKIWA SPRINGS STATE PARK: 8 a.m.-sundown daily; 1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka; $6 for 2-8 person vehicles, $4 single occupant vehicles, $2 pedestrians or bicyclists; 407-884-2008.
Science
BREVARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE PLANETARIUM AND OBSERVATORY, with exhibit halls and large-format theater: dusk-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, with shows at 7, 8, and 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 and 3 p.m. Wednesday; 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa; $7 adults, $6 seniors and students, $4 ages 12 and younger; 321-433-7373.
GILLESPIE MUSEUM OF MINERALS, with "Volcanism: Insight Into Earth's Interior" exhibit: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 234 E. Michigan Ave. at Stetson University, DeLand; $2 adults, $1 children and seniors; 386-822-7330.
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX, with "Exploration Space: Explorers Wanted" show and exhibit, "Science On a Sphere" exhibit, Shuttle Launch Experience, daily Astronaut Encounters: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily; east of U.S. Highway 1 on NASA Parkway, 5 miles south of Titusville; $45 plus tax adults, $35 plus tax ages 3-11; 877-313-2610 or KennedySpaceCenter.com.
MARINE SCIENCE CENTER, with exhibits including stingray touch pool: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday; 100 Lighthouse Drive, Ponce Inlet; $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 ages 3-12; 386-304-5545 or marinesciencecenter.com.
ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER, interactive exhibits, Crosby Observatory, giant screen movies, planetarium, permanent exhibits including "Dr. Dare's Laboratory," "NatureWorks," and "KidsTown," also "Astronomy Month" activities select Fridays-Sundays (through June 2): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday; 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando; $17 adults, $16 seniors and students, $12 ages 3-11 ($5 parking); 407-514-2000 or osc.org.
SEMINOLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PLANETARIUM: public astronomy shows at 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford; $6 adults, $4 seniors and students K-12; 407-708-2409.
U.S. SPACE WALK OF FAME MUSEUM, space-exploration history organized by former Kennedy Space Center workers: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 4 Main St., downtown Titusville; free; 321-264-0434.
Theme parks
ANIMAL KINGDOM, 500-acre home to more than 1,000 animals plus shows and rides: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday ("Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade" at 3:45 p.m. daily); Walt Disney World, off Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; parking $14, one-day pass $85 plus tax general, $79 plus tax ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger; 407-824-4321 or disneyworld.com.
BUSCH GARDENS, African-themed park and zoo, Sheikra roller coaster, Sesame Street Safari of Fun and other attractions: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. today and Wednesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Tuesday; 8 miles northeast of downtown Tampa at 40th Street and Busch Boulevard; $79.99 plus tax general, $71.99 plus tax ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger; 813-987-5082.
DISCOVERY COVE, interplay with dolphins, exotic birds, fish, stingrays: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily; adjacent to SeaWorld Orlando, off BeachLine Expressway at Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; $199 and up plus tax with dolphin interaction; $129 and up plus tax without, must be age 6 and older to participate in dolphin swim (includes lunch, swim gear and 14-day pass to SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, or Busch Gardens), "Trainer for a Day" packages available starting at $398 plus tax; 1-877-434-7268.
DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, The American Idol Experience, with "Star Wars Weekends" celebrity appearances and events Saturday-Sunday (through June 10): 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today-Sunday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday (with "Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun Parade" at 3 p.m. daily; "Fantasmic" performances at 9 and 10:30 p.m. daily); off Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; parking $14, one-day pass $85 plus tax general, $79 plus tax ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger; 407-824-4321 or disneyworld.com.
EPCOT, showcase of technology and foreign cultures, with Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival (through Sunday): Future World 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily; World Showcase 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily (with "Illuminations: Reflections of Earth" at 9 p.m. daily; "Flower Power" concerts featuring Mickey Dolenz at 5:15, 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. today-Sunday); off Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; parking $14, one-day pass $85 plus tax general, $79 plus tax ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger; 407-824-4321 or disneyworld.com.
THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE, "living biblical museum" including musical dramas, presentations, indoor model of Jerusalem and crucifixion re-enactments daily: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 4655 Vineland Road, Orlando; $35 adults, $20 ages 6-12, $7 ages 3-5; 407-367-2065 or holylandexperience.com.
ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE, themed areas including the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Marvel Super Hero Island and more: from 9 a.m. daily; at Universal Orlando, Interstate 4 and Kirkman Road, Orlando; one-day admission $85 adults, $79 ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger ($15 parking); 407-363-8000.
LEGOLAND, with coasters, rides and Miniland USA: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. today-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Monday and Thursday; 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven; $75 plus tax adults, $65 plus tax ages 3-12 or ages 60 and older; 877-350-5346 or legoland.com.
SEAWORLD ORLANDO, marine and adventure park with "One Ocean" show, Journey to Atlantis and Manta rides, TurtleTrek: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily; off BeachLine Expressway at Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; one-day admission $81.99 plus tax general, $73.99 plus tax ages 3-9; 407-351-3600.
SILVER SPRINGS, glass-bottom boats, animal shows, jungle cruise, Big Gator Lagoon, Kids Ahoy Playland, Lighthouse Ride, Fort King River Cruise: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; 1 mile east of Ocala on State Road 40; $29.99 plus tax general, $24.99 plus tax ages 3-10, free age 2 and younger; 352-236-2121.
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, movie-TV park with The Simpsons Ride, Revenge of the Mummy and others: from 9 a.m. daily; Interstate 4 and Kirkman Road, Orlando; one-day admission $85 adults, $79 ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger ($15 parking); 407-363-8000.
WALT DISNEY WORLD MAGIC KINGDOM, Main Street USA, Liberty Square, Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today and Tuesday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-midnight Saturday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Monday (with "Main Street Electrical Parade" at 9 p.m. today and Tuesday-Wednesday, 9 and 11 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and Thursday; "Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade" at 3 p.m. daily; "Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It" street party at 11 a.m., 12:30 and 5:40 p.m. daily; "Wishes" fireworks at 10 p.m. daily); off Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; parking $14, one-day pass $85 plus tax general, $79 plus tax ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger; 407-824-4321 or disneyworld.com.
Water activities
AQUATICA, SeaWorld water park: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; off BeachLine Expressway at Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; $49.99 adults, $44.99 ages 3-9; 407-351-3600.
COCO KEY WATER RESORT, aquatic playground with rides and slides: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. today-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 7400 International Drive, Orlando; $17.95; 407-351-2626.
KAYAK TOURS, half-day trips: hours by appointment; Crooked River Preserve, Lake Louisa Road, Clermont; $75; 352-272-9561.
SAMMY DUVALL'S WATERSPORTS CENTRE: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; Disney's Contemporary Resort, Walt Disney World; parasailing from $95, tandem parasailing $170, personal watercraft $135, wakeboarding and water-ski trips from $85; 407-939-0754.
SPACE COAST KAYAKING, guided tours of the Indian River Lagoon: hours by appointment; 310 McKinley Ave., Cocoa Beach; $30 adults, $15 ages 12 and younger; 321-784-2452.
WALT DISNEY WORLD BLIZZARD BEACH & TYPHOON LAGOON: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; off Buena Vista Drive near Disney's Hollywood Studios; $49 adults, $41 ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger; 407-824-4321.
WET 'N WILD: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday (with "Waves of Glory" Christian music battle of the bands Saturday-Sunday); 6200 International Drive, Orlando; $48.99 plus tax general, $42.99 plus tax seniors and ages 3-9 (half price admission after 2 p.m. today and Sunday-Thursday or 3 p.m. Saturday), free age 2 and younger; 407-351-1800.
WILD WATERS, wave pool, flumes, Alligator Ambush tube ride: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; 1 mile east of Ocala on State Road 40 (next to Silver Springs); $31.99 general, $22.99 children; 352-236-2121.
Miscellany
ARCHAIC ADVENTURES: archaeological day trips to Canaveral National Seashore: from 9 a.m. Fridays; departs from Dixie Crossroads, 1475 Garden St. Titusvile; $135; 321-298-9811 or archaicadventures.com.
BLUE HERON RIVER TOURS, eco/nature tours of the St. Johns and Hontoon Dead River: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily; departs from Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina, 2317 River Ridge Road, DeLand; $22 adults, $20 seniors, $16 ages 3-12; 386-689-8879.
BLUE MAN GROUP, theatrical music and performance art show: 6 and 9 p.m. today-Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; Universal Citywalk, Interstate 4 and Kirkman Road, Orlando; $74-$84 adults, $25 age 9 and younger; 407-224-3200.
BOGGY CREEK AIRBOAT RIDES: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; 2001 E. Southport Road, Kissimmee; rides from $25.95 adults, $19.95 children; 407-344-9550.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, 90-minute "La Nouba" show featuring circus arts and theater with sets and music: 6 and 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Tuesday-Thursday; Downtown Disney West Side; $57-$124 plus tax general, $57-$99 plus tax ages 3-9; 407-939-7328.
CITRUS TOWER, observation tower, gift shop, restaurant: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 141 N. U.S. Highway 27, Clermont; $4 adults, $2 ages 3-11; 352-394-4061.
CITYWALK, clubs and restaurants at Universal Orlando including Rising Star, Hard Rock Live, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville and more: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily; Universal Orlando, Interstate 4 and Kirkman Road, Orlando; $15 parking ($3 from 6-10 p.m., free after 10 p.m.); no charge to get into complex although some venues have covers (CityWalk Party Passes, which include admission to all clubs, available); 407-363-8000.
CRACKER CREEK CANOEING: nature tours of Spruce Creek: hours vary (with "Pirate Cruise" 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday); Old Florida Pioneer Village, 1795 Taylor Road, Port Orange; pontoon boat tours $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 children ($8 adults, $6 seniors and children for Pirate Cruise); 386-304-0778.
DEBARY HALL, historic site: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday; 210 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary; $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 ages 5-12; 386-668-3840 or debaryhall.com.
DOWNTOWN DISNEY, restaurant and entertainment complex including DisneyQuest, AMC 24 Theatres and more: hours vary; East Buena Vista Drive off I-4, Orlando; free; 407-939-6244.
FANTASY OF FLIGHT, vintage aircraft collection and interactive exhibits, with "Wing WalkAir" zipline and rope course and "Orlampa Express" tours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; 1400 Broadway Blvd., Polk City; $28.95 plus tax adults, $26.95 plus tax seniors, $14.95 plus tax ages 6-15, free ages 5 and younger ($12-$22 for Wing WalkAir; $10 adults, $5 ages 12 and younger for Orlampa Express); 863-984-3500.
FLOATING GHOSTS SÉANCE TOURS: sundown Saturdays; tours begin at the Railway Station at Wooton Park, 305 E. Ruby St., Tavares; $20 adults, $12 ages 8-12; 352-617-8808 or floatingghosts.com.
FLORIDA CULTURAL TOURS, guided bus tours through Central Florida landmarks: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; departure location varies; $55-$70; 1-877-312-2636 or floridaculturaltours.com.
FUN SPOT, with go-karts and arcade: 10 a.m.-midnight daily, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sundays; 5551 Del Verde Way (near International Drive and Kirkman), Orlando; $3-$6 ride tickets or $15-$35 all-day passes; 407-363-3867.
HARD KNOCKS: laser combat and video gaming facility: 4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4 p.m.-midnight Friday, 1 p.m.-midnight Saturday, 1-9 p.m. Sunday; 5707 Dot Com Court, Suite 1025, Oviedo; call for pricing; 407-359-9091 or hardknocksorlando.com.
IFLY ORLANDO INDOOR SKYDIVING: 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily; 6805 Visitors Circle, Orlando; packages from $54.95 plus tax (ages 3 and older); 407-903-1150 or iflyorlando.com.
KISSIMMEE GHOST TOURS: 8:30 p.m. daily; City Centre, 90 E. Dakin St., Kissimmee; $19 adults, $9 age 8-12, free age 7 and younger; 321-251-5204 or hauntedkissimmee.com.
MOUNT DORA COCKTAIL TAVERN TOUR: 7:45 p.m. Fridays; from Lakeside Inn, 100 N. Alexander St. Mount Dora; $20; tourmountdora.com.
NATIONAL PRESIDENTS HALL OF FAME, exhibits featuring First Ladies gowns, Kennedy Auction items, also "White House: The Inside Look" exhibit and more: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday; 123 N. Highway 27, Clermont; $14.95 adults, $8.95 ages 6-12 (includes annual pass); 352-394-2836.
OLD TOWN, entertainment complex with nightclubs, shopping and thrill rides: from 10 a.m. daily (with Farmers Market 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays), 5770 W. US Highway 192, Kissimmee; free, ride admissions vary; 407-396-4888.
ORANGE BLOSSOM CANNONBALL, 1907 steam locomotive rides: departs at 12:30 p.m. Friday, 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; Wooton Park, 100 E. Ruby St., Tavares; $25 adults, $15 ages 4-12; 352-742-7200.
PONCE DE LEON INLET LIGHT STATION, with lighthouse tower, three keepers' houses with rotating exhibits, lens exhibition facility, nature trail, and historic boat yard: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; 4931 S. Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet; $5 general, $1.50 age 11 and younger; 386-761-1821 or ponceinlet.org.
PREMIER BOAT TOURS, narrated eco-tours of the Dora Canal: 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and sunset daily; departs from Wooton Park, 200 S. Rockingham Ave., Tavares or Lakeside Inn, 100 N. Alexander St., Mount Dora; $25 adults, $12.50 ages 4-13; 352-434-8040.
RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT, exhibits of oddities, video presentations, illusions, animation: 9:30 a.m.-midnight daily; 8201 International Drive, Orlando; $19.99 adults, $11.99 ages 4-12, free age 3 and younger; 407-363-4418.
SCENIC BOAT TOUR, narrated one-hour cruise through Winter Park lakes and canals, row boats and canoe rentals: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily for cruises and rentals; leaving from eastern foot of Morse Boulevard on Lake Osceola, Winter Park; $12 general, $6 ages 2-11, check or cash only; 407-644-4056.
STETSON MANSION AND SCHOOLHOUSE, private tours of the restored Victorian home: tours by appointment; 1031 Camphor Lane, DeLand; $13; 386-873-0167.
ST. JOHNS RIVER CRUISE, pontoon boat nature tours: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily; 2100 W. French Ave., Orange City (in Blue Spring State Park); $22 adults, $20 seniors, $16 ages 3-12; 386-917-0724.
ST. JOHNS RIVER ECO-TOURS: 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily (closed Monday); Highbanks Marina & Camp Resort, 488 W. Highbanks Road, DeBary; $15-$25 adults, $7.50-$12.50 ages 12 and younger; 386-626-9004.
TITANIC: THE EXPERIENCE, guided tours through full-scale recreations and artifacts: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily; 7324 International Drive, Orlando; $21.95 plus tax adults, $12.95 plus tax ages 3-11 ($39.95-$64.95 dinner packages); 407-248-1166 or titanictheexperience.com.
WONDER WORKS, interactive activities in mystery lab, physical challenge lab, bubble room, Laser Works (laser tag and video arcade): 9 a.m.-midnight daily; next to Pointe Orlando at 9067 International Drive, Orlando; $24.99 plus tax adults, $19.99 ages 4-12 and seniors, free age 3 and younger ($4.95 first game of laser tag, $2.95 each additional game); 407-351-8800.
ZIP ORLANDO, canopy zipline tours: daily tours available by reservation; 4509 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee; $95; 407-808-4947 or ziporlando.com.
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