Florida Manatee Festival

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Adults pay $10, and kids 12 and under get in free. Book a discounted manatee boat tour or guided kayak trip on Kings Bay early in the day, when the water is calm and manatees gather in the warm springs. Dress in layers, since January mornings can be chilly. Check the festival site’s parking page before you go, and save time for nearby Three Sisters Springs.