THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – A Special Gift Awaits?

Welcome to February 2025! Hopefully Mother Nature will be kinder to us this month. In the meantime, though, this weekend is bringing us a special gift (hopefully), and more!
Will We or Won’t We have six more weeks of winter? Find out this Sunday at Harry Carey’s Tavern at Navy Pier (600 E. Grand Ave.) in the Streeterville neighborhood for their Groundhog Day: Celebrating the Life of Harold Ramis. Participating in this ceremony is Harold Ramis (Chicago actor and comedian) who co-wrote and directed the 1993 comedy Groundhog Day as well as several cast members from this comedy, and Chicago Harry (live groundhog) who will emerge from his tree stump to reveal if he sees his shadow. In addition, food and beverages inspired by the film’s Tip Top Café will be offered. Your special gift awaits on Chicago Harry!
Are you ready to make your travel decisions for this year and even beyond? Well, America’s favorite travel show is back with the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show this Saturday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m.-4 p.m.) at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (5555 N. River Rd.) in Rosemont. Explore endless vacation options with over 450 of the top destinations, tour companies, cruise lines, and travel providers from around the world. Get expert travel advice at 4 theaters located right on the show floor offering 60+ travel seminars as well as an opportunity to meet your favorite travel celebrities that include Peter Greenberg (CBS Travel News Editor), Andrew McCarthy (award-winning travel writer), and Pauline Frommer (Travel Guide Book Legend). In addition, you’ll have access to travel savings, trip giveaways, and exclusive show-only deals, all included with your ticket. Your next vacation starts here!
A weekend of events, promotions, discounts, and specials await you at the Swedish-inspired Fika Fest this Saturday and Sunday (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) at a variety of businesses in the Andersonville neighborhood. Saturday kicks off with the return of the Coffee & Cocoa Crawl where each route invites you to explore specialty offerings of coffee, hot cocoa, bakery items, and more. Check in at 9 a.m. at the Swedish American Museum (5211 N. Clark St.) where you’ll receive your route card and a commemorative special event mug for sampling. Sunday brings The Great Andersonville Puzzle Exchange to the Swedish American Museum where participants bring a puzzle and take a puzzle. Plus, you don’t want to miss The Great Andersonville Puzzle Throw-Down where contestants will compete to see who can finish a secret 48-piece puzzle the fastest!
Bring the kids to celebrate and unleash their creativity at the Little Chefs Lunar New Year Mochi Donut Workshop this Saturday at 2d Restaurant located at Time Out Market Chicago (916 Fulton Market) in the West Loop. Young chefs will create a Lunar New Year lantern and decorate three different mochi donuts with a variety of toppings and sprinkles to take home. It’s a perfect event where families can create, celebrate, and enjoy their time together!
You know, donuts aren’t just for the kids this Saturday! The 2nd annual Stan’s Donut Fest will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Moe’s Cantina (155 W. Kinzie St.) in the River North neighborhood. A General Ticket includes admission at 12 p.m., 12 donut tastings, coffee and drink tastings, photo ops, a live DJ, a free $5 gift card to Stan’s Donuts, and more. But wait, a VIP Ticket includes early entry after 11 a.m., two drinks (espresso martinis, beer, mimosas, or jelly donut shots) plus everything that comes with the General Ticket. Enjoy your day savoring the delightful flavors of sugary bliss!
Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago