IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR FAMILY FUN: Check out the Groundhog Day Shadow Showdown this Saturday from 9am-2pm at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond, IN! Celebrate Groundhog Day while supporting a great cause! This family-friendly event benefits Humane Indiana Wildlife and combines fun traditions, educational programming, ambassador animal encounters, food, and local vendors - all while raising critical funds for wildlife rehabilitation and education.  Celebrate a beloved winter tradition while helping local wildlife.  Every ticket supports the care and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned native animals.  Learn about groundhogs, winter wildlife, and how to protect animals in your own backyard. For tix and more info: @alongthesouthshore

IF YOU'RE CRAVING A SLICE OF SUMMER: Check out the Chicago Boat Show this weekend in Rosemont! The Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show has a wide selection of boats, an abundance of must-see attractions, and fun features for all ages. There's bumper boats, a Huck Finn Trout Pond, and a Paddlefest Pool! For tix and more info: @chiboatshow

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SWEET: Check out the Chocolate Weekend at the Morton Arboretum! The Chocolate Weekend expo will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1, 2026. Artisan vendors at the Chocolate Weekend expo will offer small-batch chocolate, baked goods, vegan treats, and other handmade creations. For more info: @mortonarb