List of attraction discounts and attraction directory

Here’s a selection of attractions offering reduced prices:

Aquatica: off BeachLine Expressway at Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; 407-351-3600; Florida Residents can purchase single-day tickets to Aquatica Orlando for 50 percent off the regular price ($27.50). Same price for adults and children. Regular admission is $55 for adults., $50 ages 3-9; 407-351-3600 or aquaticabyseaworld.com.

Brevard Zoo: Treetop Trek Special saves Florida residents 50 percent of the normal price throughout the week until Dec. 19. 8225 N. Wickham Road, just east of Interstate 95 (Exit 191 off Interstate 95), Melbourne. 321-254-9453 or brevardzoo.org.

Discovery Cove: adjacent to SeaWorld Orlando, off BeachLine Expressway at Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; 1-877-4-DISCOVERY; Florida resident admission includes “Dolphin Swim Day Resort” package for $219 includes unlimited admission pass to SeaWorld and Aquatica until Jan. 31, 2014.

Fun Spot: 5551 Del Verde Way (near International Drive and Kirkman), Orlando; 407-363-3867. Discounts on second-day tickets: The two day special applies to people who arrive after 10 p.m. and purchase a wrist band for unlimited rides for $39.95. Guests can return the next day for no additional charge.

Gatorland: 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando; 407-855-5496 or 1-800-393-5297; Florida resident and seniors general admission $9.99 . Regular daily admission is $24.99 adults, $16.99 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; Florida Residents can buy four-pack admission for $139 via coupon which can be accessed on the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex website. Regular admission is $50 plus tax adults, $40 plus tax ages 3-11.

SeaWorld Orlando: Off BeachLine Expressway at Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; 407-351-3600; Fun Card admission through 2013 with single-day ticket (Florida residents only). Regular admission is $89 adults, $81 ages 3-9. SeaWorld is honoring the troops of armed services by giving them one complimentary admission per year through it’s Waves of Honor program. Register at https://www.wavesofhonor.com. SeaWorld is also offering $50 weekday tickets through Dec. 20. Tickets can be purchased only through SeaWorld.com or by calling 888-800-5447.

Treasure Tavern: 6400 Carrier Drive at Pirates Dinner Adventure Complex; 407-206-5102 or treasuretavern.com; Special rate for hospitality employees: $27.50. Sundays only. Regular admission is $36.95-$61.95 plus tax.

Wet ‘n Wild: 6200 International Drive, Orlando; 407-351-1800; Florida resident single-day pass $27.50 all ages, only available online. “Buy a Day, Get the Rest of 2013 Free” passes also available for Florida residents. Regular price is $55 general, $50 seniors and ages 3-9 (half price admission after 2 p.m.).

Zip Orlando: 4509 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee; Florida residents pay $71.00 plus tax for zip line tours. Call 407-808-4947 for more information.

ATTRACTION DIRECTORY

Animals

AVIAN RECONDITIONING CENTER, live birds of prey and environmental education: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays; 323 W. Lester Road, Apopka; $5 adults, $3 children suggested donation; 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, airboat rides $15 and up; 407-365-1244.

BREVARD ZOO, with hands-on area, railroad and “Paws On” kid’s area: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; 8225 N. Wickham Road, just east of Interstate 95 (Exit 191 off Interstate 95), Melbourne; $15 adults, $14 age 60 and older, $11 ages 2-12 (with Boo at the Zoo, a Halloween zoo event: 5:30-9 p.m. today and Saturday; 5:30-8 p.m. Sunday; prices for Friday $10, Saturday $12, and Sunday, $10); 321-254-9453 or brevardzoo.org.

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, Sanford; $14.95 adults, $12.95 seniors, $10.95 ages 3-12, free age 2 and younger; 407-323-4450 or centralfloridazoo.org.

DREAMCATCHER HORSE RESCUE RANCH: hours vary; 10639 Toad Road, Clermont; pony rides $5-$10, barn tours $5, riding lessons $30; 407-702-8332 or dreamcatcherhorses.com.

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 (Annual Baby Owl Shower, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. : 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; $24.99 adults, $16.99 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; $23 adults, $19 seniors, free ages 2 and younger ($21 Florida residents); 407-846-0770.

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, working venom farm and reptile exhibits: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (with venom programs at noon and 3 p.m.); 5705 Highway 192, east of St. Cloud; $8.75 adults, $6.75 ages 6-17, $5.75 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, noon-4 p.m. Sunday; 2713 Griffin Ave., off U.S. Highway 27/441 north of Lady Lake (Lake County); $11 plus tax adults, $9.75 plus tax ages 3-12, $10 plus tax seniors, $3 for pony rides (cash only); 352-753-2882.

Dinner Shows

ARABIAN NIGHTS, New horses, new story, new costumes in “The Royal Celebration,” 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; $59.99 plus tax general, $39.99 plus tax ages 4-12, free age 3 and younger; 407-397-2378.

MEDIEVAL TIMES, knights in armor compete in jousting matches and tournament games: shows daily (with Oktoberfest masquerade and costume party Saturday at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.); 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.

RAT PACK AND FRIENDS: a new tribute, musical dinner show with Italian cuisine: Shows at 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays; check website for available tickets; 5795 West Irlo Bronson Hwy., Kissimmee. Prices vary; ratpackandfriends.com.

SLEUTHS MYSTERY DINNER SHOWS, with audience participation: daily showtimes vary; 8267 International Drive, Orlando; $56.95 adults, $23.95 ages 3-11; 407-363-1985 or, outside area, 1-800-393-1985 or sleuths.com.

THE THREE MUSKETEERS DINNER ADVENTURE, enjoy rip-roaring sword fights, comedy and romance. Tuesday-Sunday; 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando at Pirates Dinner Adventure Complex; $63.95 plus tax adults, $39.45 plus tax ages 3-12; 1-800-866-2469 or https://www.pirates-town.com.

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

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.

CAGAN CROSSINGS FARMERS MARKET: 4-7 p.m. Fridays; Cagan Crossings Town Center, Highway 27 north of Highway 192, Clermont; 352-242-2444.

CASSELBERRY FARMERS MARKET:12 p.m.-4 p.m. Sundays; Lake Concord Park, 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry; 407-733-1783.

CLERMONT FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays; Montrose Street between Seventh and Eighth Street; 407-625-3818.

COLLEGE PARK FARMERS MARKET: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays; 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.

DR. PHILLIPS FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays; Dr. Phillips YMCA; 7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd.

DUNNELLON FARMERS MARKET:noon-4 p.m. Tuesdays; Dunnellon Historic Train Depot, 12061 S. Williams St.; 352-229-1030.

EDGEWOOD FARMERS MARKET, with food trucks: 5-8 p.m. Thursdays; 405 Larue Ave., Edgewood; 407-851-2920.

FARMERS MARKET OF SEMINOLE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays; 2215 W. First St., Sanford; 301-412-5242, farmersmarketofseminole.com.

INDOOR ARTISAN & FARMERS MARKET: noon-3 p.m. Saturday; Serenity Center, 2040 Winter Springs Blvd., Winter Springs; 407-719-8883.

KISSIMMEE VALLEY FARMERS MARKET: 4-8 p.m. Tuesday; Kissimmee Civic Center, 201 E. Dakin Ave.; 407-846-4643 or kissimmeemainstreet.com.

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.

LEESBURG SATURDAY MORNING MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays; 501 W. Main St., Leesburg; free; 352-787-0000.

MAITLAND FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays; Lake Lily Park, 701 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland; 407-539-6268.

MOUNT DORA VILLAGE MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays; Elizabeth Evans Park, 100 S. Donnelly St., Mount Dora; 352-735-1191.

OCOEE FARMERS MARKET: 3-8 p.m. Fridays, McKey Street and Bluford Avenue, Ocoee; 321-303-3374.

ORANGE CITY FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays; Dickinson Park, Highway 17-92 and East Graves Avenue, 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; 321-202-5855 or orlandofarmersmarket.com.

SANFORD FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; Magnolia Square, 200 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford; 407-328-1521 or sanfordfarmersmarket.com.

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; 321-202-5855.

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

BREVARD MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND NATURAL SCIENCE:regional history exhibits and nature preserve: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-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.

THE CASEMENTS, historic John D. Rockefeller home: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach; free; 386-676-3216 or thecasements.net.

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.

DADE BATTLEFIELD HISTORIC STATE PARK: Haunted Hayride & Trail, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. today and Saturday, $5 per car; 7200 County Road 603, Bushnell; 352-793-4781.

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); 386-740-5800.

DELTONA VETERANS MUSEUM: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays; 1921 Evard Ave., Deltona; free; 386-789-8247.

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.

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: 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 MARY HISTORICAL MUSEUM:Holloween costumes exhibit from the 1920s and the 1930s.6-8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; 158 N. Country Club Road, Lake Mary; free; 407-585-1481.

LARRY E. SMEDLEY NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR MUSEUM: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; 300 N. Tanner Road, Orlando; free; bunkerflorida.org.

LILIAN PLACE HISTORIC HOUSE TOURS: Take a tour to see many of the historic houses that Volusia County has to offer; Museum tours: 1 p.m.-5 p.m today-Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; $5; Victorian Tea and Tour: begins at 2 p.m. every third Tuesday with tea and refreshments served after; reservation required; call 386-212-3249; $20; Kid-Friendly Tour; 1 p.m-5 p.m every second Saturday, $5 for adults; children, students and veterans are free; 111 Silver Beach Ave., Daytona Beach.

MAITLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; 221 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland; $3 adults, $2 children and seniors (including Family Days at the museum, Saturday, 1 p.m, free with admission *Every 3rd Saturday*)Thursday’s for seniors 55 and older); 407-644-2451.

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 Sundays 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 and students plus tax; 407-665-2489.

ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER,interactive displays, Heritage Square park, with “A Year in the Life: Backstage to Onstage at Universal Orlando Resort” exhibit (through Jan. 5, 2014) 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday; Central Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue, downtown Orlando; $9 general, $7 students, seniors and military, $6 age 5-12; 407-836-8500.

ORLANDO FIRE MUSEUM, displays and equipment from area firefighting history: 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.

PRESIDENTS HALL OF FAME:Check out a miniature replica of the White House and U.S. presidential history; Art & Gift Festival, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m Saturday and Sunday; 123 North Highway 27 Clermont; 352-394-2836.

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: Learn about St. Cloud history as well as military memorabilia. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (with historical scavenger hunt every Saturday); 1012 Massachusetts Ave., St. Cloud; free (donations accepted); 407-957-7587.

STETSON MANSION, private tours of the restored Victorian home: hours by appointment; 1031 Camphor Lane, DeLand; $20; 386-479-9017.

VALIANT AIR COMMAND WARBIRD MUSEUM: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (with aerial demonstrations 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday); 6600 Tico Road, Titusville; $18 adults, $15 seniors and military, $5 ages 4-12; 321-268-1941.

MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY:historical artifacts: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; 5210 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy., Kissimmee; $7 adults, $6 seniors. $5 students, $4 disabled military, $5 for veterans and retired and free for active duty military; 407-507-3894.

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; 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.

ZORA NEALE HURSTON NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS:View the work of artists of African descent. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. 227 E. Kennedy Blvd. Eatonville; Donations accepted; 407-647-3307.

Parks and gardens

HARRY P. LEU GARDENS,trails and botanical collections, butterfly garden: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily with Plant Sale Saturday and Sunday;1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando; $10 adults, $3 children (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; 3 miles north of Lake Wales at County Road 17A and Tower Boulevard; $12 adults, $3 children ages 5-12; 863-676-1408.

LUKAS NURSERY & GARDEN: Features a large selection of landscape, patio, and indoor plants as well as a butterfly conservatory. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; (with “Lukas Nursery & Butterfly Encounter Annual Fall Festival” today and Saturday) 1909 Slavia Road, Oviedo; 407-365-6163.

ORLANDO WETLANDS PARK: hiking, biking and tram tours: sunrise to sunset daily,25155 Wheeler Road, Christmas; free; 407-568-1706.

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX, with “Exploration Space: Explorers Wanted,” Shuttle Launch Experience, Astronaut Encounter from 9 a.m. daily (closing times vary by season); east of U.S. Highway 1 on NASA Parkway, 5 miles south of Titusville; $50 plus tax adults, $40 plus tax ages 3-11; 877-313-2610 or KennedySpaceCenter.com.

ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTERinteractive exhibits, Crosby Observatory, giant screen movies, planetarium, permanent exhibits including “Dr. Dare’s Laboratory,” “NatureWorks,” “KidsTown”: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday (with Sesame Street Presents: The Body exhibit opening Saturday and available until Jan. 5) along with the Orlando Mini Maker Faire, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando; $19 adults, $13 ages 3-11 ($5 parking); 407-514-2000 or osc.org.

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.-7 p.m. today and Saturday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m.-5 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 $90 plus tax general, $84 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 (with Howl-O-Scream: 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. today and Saturday) call for hours; 8 miles northeast of downtown Tampa at 40th Street and Busch Boulevard; $89 general, $81 ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger; 813-987-5082.

DISCOVERY COVE, interplay with dolphins, exotic birds, fish, stingrays: 8 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, 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; Florida resident admission includes “Dolphin Swim Day Resort” package for $219 plus an unlimited admission pass to SeaWorld and Aquatica until Jan. 31, 2014; 1-877-434-7268.

DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, The American Idol Experience: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday (with “Fantasmic” performances at 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. today and Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday); off Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; parking $14, one-day pass $90 plus tax general, $84 plus tax ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger; 407-824-4321 or disneyworld.com.

EPCOT, showcase of technology and foreign cultures, with The Kinsey Collection of American artifacts: Future World, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today and Saturday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; World Showcase, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday (with “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth” at 10 p.m. today and Saturday; 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday) along with the 18th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase, today-Nov. 11;also enjoy Eat to the Beat! concert series at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. daily featuring Survivor “Eye of the Tiger” today; 38 Special “Caught Up in You” Saturday and Sunday; Smash Mouth “Walkin’ On the Sun” Monday and Tuesday; and Spin Doctors “Two Princes” Thursday; off Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; parking $14, one-day pass $90 plus tax general, $84 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; $45 adults, $30 ages 6-18, $15 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 $92 adults, $86 ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger ($15 parking, free for Florida residents after 6 p.m.); 407-363-8000.

LEGOLAND, with coasters, rides, Miniland USA and water park and newest attraction: The World of Chima : 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Monday and Thursday; 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday (waterpark 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday); also with Halloween event Brick or Treat every Saturday and Sunday; 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven; $75 plus tax adults, $65 plus tax ages 3-12 or ages 60 and older (additional $12 for water park); 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.-6 p.m. today, Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (with Halloween Spooktacular, fun for the whole family; noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday); Off BeachLine Expressway at Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; one-day admission $92 adults, $84 ages 3-9; 407-351-3600.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, movie-TV park with The Simpsons Ride, Revenge of the Mummy, Transformers and others: from 9 a.m. daily (Halloween Horror Nights at 6:30 p.m-2 a.m. today-Sunday; 6:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Thursday; general admission is $91.99; Interstate 4 and Kirkman Road, Orlando; one-day admission $92 adults, $86 ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger ($15 parking, free for Florida residents after 6 p.m.); 407-363-8000.

WALT DISNEY WORLD MAGIC KINGDOM, Main Street USA, Liberty Square, Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. today, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m.-1 a.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday; 9 a.m-10 p.m. Wednesday (with “Main Street Electrical Parade” 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, Monday and Wednesday; “Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade” 3 p.m. daily; “Wishes” fireworks at 9 p.m. Saturday, Monday and Wednesday) including Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, today, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday; off Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; parking $14, one-day pass $95 plus tax general, $89 plus tax ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger; 407-824-4321 or disneyworld.com.

Water activities

AQUATICA, SeaWorld water park: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; off BeachLine Expressway at Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; $55 adults, $50 ages 3-9; 407-351-3600.

COCO KEY WATER RESORT, aquatic playground with rides and slides: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. today and Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 7400 International Drive, Orlando; $22.95 for non-Florida residents and $17.95 for Florida residents $12.95; 407-351-2626.

WALT DISNEY WORLD TYPHOON LAGOON: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; off Buena Vista Drive near Disney’s Hollywood Studios; $52 adults, $45 ages 3-9, free age 2 and younger; 407-824-4321.

WET ‘N WILD:10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 6200 International Drive, Orlando; $55 general, $50 ages 3-9 (half price admission after 2 p.m.), online tickets for $27.50 for Florida residents, free age 2 and younger; 407-351-1800.

Miscellany

AIRHEADS TRAMPOLINE ARENA: 3-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 1-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday; 33 W. Pineloch Ave., Orlando; $16.95 unlimited jumping; 407-505-5867 or airheadsusa.com.

AMERICAN GHOST ADVENTURES: haunted history tours: 8 p.m. daily; starts at Ceviche, 120 W. Church St., Orlando; $30; 407-256-6225 or americanghostadventures.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. daily; Universal Citywalk, Interstate 4 and Kirkman Road, Orlando; $74-$94 adults, $29 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 $26.95 adults, $20.95 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; $6 adults, $4 children; 352-394-4061.

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; 1400 Broadway Blvd., Polk City; $29.95 plus tax adults, $26.95 plus tax seniors, $15.95 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.

FUN TOWN: In house roller rink, laser tag, bounce house, mini bowling and more. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 12 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. Prices for single activity varies; all day passes are $20.00. (Skate lessons, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturdays. $10) (Fun Town Talent Show weekend, Friday-Sunday. Registration is $25; winners take home cash prizes) 1976 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne. 321-253-4777.

FUN SPOT Amusement parks, two locations – I-Drive in Orlando & Hwy 192 in Kissimmee, with roller coasters, multi-level go-karts tracks, thrill rides, arcade and world’s two tallest SkyCoasters: 10 a.m. – midnight daily; 5700 Fun Spot Way (near International Drive and Kirkman), Orlando; 2850 Florida Plaza Blvd (at MM#9 on Hwy 192), Kissimmee; $3-$9 ride tickets or $30-$40 all-day armbands; 407-363-3867.

GHOSTSTOP GHOST TOURS, walking ghost tours 8 p.m. today and Wednesday, $15; and Tag-along investigations 8 p.m. Saturday; $50; GhostStop, 1221 10th St., St. Cloud; $75; 407-281-1005 or FLGhostTours.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.

LEGENDS, A HAUNTING AT OLD TOWN: a year-round haunted attraction complete with state of the art lighting, sound, special effects and a cast of highly trained, professional haunt performers. 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 5770 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Suite 218, Kissimmee.

OLD TOWN, entertainment complex with nightclubs, shopping and thrill rides: from 10 a.m. daily, 5770 W. US Highway 192, Kissimmee; free, ride admissions vary; 407-396-4888.

ORANGE BLOSSOM CANNONBALL, steam locomotive rides (including the Lake Dora Limited, a one hour to two hour trip. Call for details): departure times vary Saturday-Sunday; Wooton Park, 100 E. Ruby St., Tavares; $18-30 adults, $11-$18 ages 4-12; 352-742-7200.

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT,exhibits of oddities, video presentations, illusions, animation: 9 a.m.-midnight daily; Educator Appreciation Days: Florida teachers and support staff receive free admission until Oct. 20. Guests who attend with an educator can purchase tickets 50 percent off; 8201 International Drive, Orlando; $19.99 adults, $12.99 ages 4-12, free age 3 and younger; 407-363-4418.

SCOTT’S MAZE ADVENTURES, corn mazes and games: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays; 26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora; $11 adults, $9 ages 3-16; 352-383-6900 or longandscottfarms.com.

TITANIC: THE EXPERIENCE,guided tours through full-scale recreations and artifacts: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily (now with ghost tours every Thursday in October at 7 p.m.); 7324 International Drive, Orlando; $21.95 plus tax adults, $19.75 plus tax seniors, $12.95 plus tax ages 3-11; 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.