February Noteworthy: What’s NEW

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Towers of Tomorrow partners with LEGO Bricks at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks partners up some of the world’s most innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. Featuring 20 skyscrapers from across the globe that are constructed in breathtaking detail with only LEGO Bricks, some standing as tall as 14 feet, this exhibit inspires creativity in young and old alike. With interactive Innovation Stations throughout, visitors can have fun engineering their own creations with loose LEGO Bricks. Now through March 18. bishopscience.org

Flip to page 10 for an Inside Look! Something Small is On Display at MOSI. And It's HUGE!

Wooden Wonders of the World is an amazing display of engineering, design and architecture featuring recreations of iconic buildings built to an exacting 1:164 scale by hand out of toothpicks! These models take visitors through a global journey of engineering marvels, while inspiring the inner architect and designer in us all. Now on display through May 29. mosi.org

Something is Buzzing at ZooTampa

Giant larger-than-life BUGS are coming to ZooTampa this Spring! Guests will shrink down and be immersed in BUGTOPIA, the fantastic world of animals that slither, crawl and fly. From Feb. 25 through April 30, adventurers will join Professor Mo Alexander and his research assistants as they explore the important and fascinating role these tiny creatures have on the preservation of the world we share. Included with general admission. zootampa.org

It's Girl Scout Cookie Time! Now through March 12

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is about more than delicious treats. It’s an amazing opportunity for girls to build lifelong skills! The largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world, the cookie program arms girls with essential skills for success today and in the future. With every box sold, girls learn goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. Connect with your local Girl Scout to order today! Visit gswcf.org/cookies.

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Big John, the World’s Largest Triceratops is coming to GCM!

The Glazer Children’s Museum is expanding its exhibit space to fit something enormous! This brand-new exhibit will feature Big John, the world’s largest Triceratops fossil, opening Memorial Day weekend 2023. Housed in an immersive exhibit full of interactive, educational and playful elements, Big John will captivate curious guests and dinosaur lovers of all ages. He also holds the Guinness World Record for Largest Triceratops, measuring nearly 26 feet long! Don’t miss this colossal exhibit that’s over 66 million years in the making! glazermuseum.org

Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival Returns with an Exciting Entertainment Lineup!

Each weekend from March 10 through May 21, the Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival will offer delectable dishes to pair with wines, craft brews and cocktails. While indulging in the event’s vibrant culinary delights, guests will also enjoy some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry including Kansas, Maddie & Tae, Dustin Lynch, Flo Rida, and more! The event and all concerts are included with daily park admission, Annual Pass or Fun Cards. buschgardens.com/tampa