Best Bets: Fun stuff to do this week

Can't decide what to do? Don't worry, we figured it out for you. Here are our editors' picks for the upcoming week.

FAIR PLAY

(Through Feb. 20)

You know you want to try some deep-fried bubblegum, or bacon/peanut butter burger. Head to the Florida State Fair for midway rides, sideshows, agricultural and animal exhibits, arts and crafts, live entertainment including the Elvis Extravaganza, lawnmower races, racing pigs and the Xtreme Sports Show. Oh yeah, and lots of fried food. Admission is $10 for those 12-over, $5 for kids ages 6-11, and the young ones get in free.

MAKE US LAUGH

(Friday)

Vegas headliners Penn & Teller come to St. Petersburg's Mahaffey Theater with their twisted mix of comedy and magic. What stunt will they pull? Will Teller talk?

HONOR THE AIRMEN

(Friday-Saturday)

Several Tuskegee Airmen, flying heroes of World War II currently featured in the movie "Red Tails," will share their personal experiences as part of Fantasy of Flight's "Legends & Legacies" series.

DUST IN THE WIND

(Saturday)

Flash back to your high school or college days when Kansas hits the Straz Center's Ferguson Hall stage. We're betting you walk out wailing, "Carry on my wayward son, there'll be peace when you are done!" Or maybe that'll just be us.

STAMP OF APPROVAL

(Saturday)

Stampfest by the Bay features rubber stamp, scrapbook and paper arts exhibits that will tap in the creativity of hobby enthusiasts. The show starts at 9 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 409 N. Old Coachman Rd. in Clearwater.

FIND YOUR SOUL MATE

(Saturday-Sunday)

Look for your true love at two pet adoption events. More than 50 local animal rescues will come together for a pet adoption event at the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel on Saturday with hundreds of adoptable animals; and Camp Bow Wow Tampa Airport, 4624 N. Grady Avenue, will feature animal rescue groups, refreshments and prize giveaways on Sunday.

PIER CONCERT

(Saturday-Sunday)

Live music at The Pier features Solid Core 1 to 4 p.m., The Tempests 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday and Talk to Mark 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

ON THE FREE AND CHEAP

Valentine Party: Kids and their families are invited to make Valentine's Day crafts and enjoy special treats; 2 p.m. Saturday; free; Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater; (727) 562-4660.

BMX Gator Nationals: Watch amateur and professional BMX riders battle it out on the track; all day Friday and Saturday; free, $5 parking; Oldsmar BMX, 3120 Tampa Road, Oldsmar; (727) 786-7433.

Fish feeding fun: Get in on the action with daily fish feedings, including the sharks and "touch tanks"; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday; $5 adults, $4 children and seniors; The Pier Aquarium, 800 Second Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-7437.