Go "Diggin' Up History" with the St. Petersburg Museum of History and "Boardwalking" with the Pier Aquarium at the Weedon Island Preserve, a natural treasure located right in Pinellas County. 10 AM to 12 PM. For more information and to make reservations, call 727-822-9520.

The works of one of most well-known American illustrators, Norman Rockwell, will be on display in the photograph gallery of the Florida International Museum with a collection of 78 prints depicting various aspects of American life with an emphasis on family during the 1950s and 1960s. For more information, call 1-800-777-9882.

This is the ideal time to rediscover St. Petersburg's vibrant arts community with half-price museum admissions, theater and restaurant discounts, more than 25 special events, holiday gallery tours, kids events and spellbinding exhibitions and performances. All of the cultural sites are connected by a 50-cent ride on the Looper, St. Petersburg's pink open-air downtown trolley. For more information, call 727-822-3693 or 1-800-777-9882.

Cuban-American artist Maria Emilia Castagliola has developed a body of work inspired by the poetry and prose of the famous Spanish literary figure, Federico Garcia Lorca. Through paintings and drawings, Castagliola celebrates the life and work of Lorca and his contribution to Spanish culture. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

Randy Batista is a Cuban-American photographer based in Gainesville, Florida. He frequently travels to Cuba for the purpose of visiting relatives and photo-documenting life in present day Cuba. His sensitive black and white images, taken in the city and countryside, speak of the socio-economic conditions prevalent in Cuba today and eloquently express the spirit of the Cuban people. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

Artist Steve Carlisle's Sign Language-New Works in Mixed Media will be on display at the Merrick Gallery. For more information, call 727-896-2787.

A free, interactive series of classes will be presented each month, featuring different artists and mediums. Each presentation will last approximately one hour. For more information, call 727-582-2200.

The Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History presents the Contemporary LongRifles and Accoutrements exhibit. it features rifles donated by Fred Riley of Tampa. For more information, call 727-726-1668.

The Museum of Fine Arts presents this exhibition featuring a self-portrait of a community that is a growing part of our nation's heritage. The exhibition's 120 photographs by 30 of the nation's top photojournalists explore the breadth and variety of the American Latino experience. Organized into thematic groupings of family, children and youth, labor, community, and the arts, Americanos presents a striking assemblage of images exploring differences within this dynamic community. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

Internationally renowned sculpture John Henry exhibits a new monumental sculpture installation in the Courtyard Sculpture Garden. Wandering Spirits stands as the sole piece in the exhibition. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

The Florida Holocaust Museum features the works of Ella Liebermann-Shiber. This exhibit contains etchings that bear witness to the Holocaust; a testimony of her past. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

The indomitable spirits of 120 St. Petersburg/Clearwater area Holocaust survivors have been encapsulated within photographs reflecting upon fragments of theirs pasts for future generations. Toronto freelance photographer Jason Schwartz captured the expressions of memories of Holocaust survivors for this exhibit at the Florida Holocaust Museum. The stark black and white images are reflections of time and history. Each image contains a carefully worded and handwritten statement by the Survivor. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

The Florida International Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, features this collection of historical and personal artifacts associated with the U-2 incident of May 1960 in which Francis Gary Powers was shot down over the Soviet Union while flying for the CIA in a U-2 spy plane. These artifacts are on loan from the Cold War Museum and Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and include a piece of Powers’ U-2 plane, personal correspondence from prison, and items associated with the U-2 program. The U-2 Incident exhibit has been displayed internationally and this showing will commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Power’s release from prison, which took place on February 10, 1962. The museum also features an exhibit on the Cuban Missle Crisis and a permanent collection of John F. Kennedy memorabilia. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

The St. Petersburg Museum of History celebrates the 40th anniversary of its sister-city relationship with Takamatsu, Japan. The exhibit showcases the history of the partnership and provides information about life in Takamatsu. From the Japanese garden to the recreation of an udon noodle shop, this exhibit highlights the parallels between the two cities. For more information, call 727-894-1052.

The Florida International Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, now features temporary exhibits in addition to its permanent collection of John F. Kennedy memorabilia. When The Cold War Got Hot gives visitors a feel of how close the world came to nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The exhibit features re-creations of a fallout shelter, 35-foot Soviet missile and props from the new Kevin Costner film Thirteen Days. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

The Clearwater Farmers Market offers the freshest and finest meats, poultry, seafood, produce and flowers that the area has to offer. Hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is located on the grass lot on East Avenue, east of the Police Department and south of the Municipal Services Building. For more information, call 727-461-7674.

It's Our Nature guides a Nature Awareness Walk with Bird Watching through Honeymoon Island Recreation Area every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Duration is 2 hours. In addition to the state park fee, cost is $10 per person and $6 per child. For more information, call 727-441-2599.

Gulfport showcases the galleries and shops that make up its ArtVillage. Guests can browse and enjoy a festive evening featuring art, music and more in this pedestrian-friendly historic district. More than 40 galleries, studios, boutiques and restaurants are featured in this monthly event from 6-10 p.m. Most shops serve free treats and refreshments. For more information, call 727-321-7741.

St. Petersburg closes its main street for a street party on Central Avenue and Third Street in the heart of downtown. This block party features free live music from 5:30 to 10 p.m. For more information, call 727-895-0051.

Gulfport showcases the galleries and shops that make up its ArtVillage. Guests can visit the many wonderful shops that feature original paintings, pottery, handmade jewelry, wearable art, sculptures, hand blown glass, collectibles and much more at this village gathering. Gulfport's Art Village features shops, restaurants, cafes and nightspots on Beach Blvd. The stroll runs 6-10 p.m. For more information, call 727-321-0830.