If you're lucky enough to have another home, vacation time, or good friends in a warm place and the plane tickets to get there, good for you.
The rest of us get to enjoy the annual February events that make a Chicago winter what it is. And, that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Find great annual February events and festivals to make the most of it here. Check back often as the list is continually updated.
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- Rhinoceros Theater Festival - TBD
Curious Theatre Branch, in cooperation with Prop Thtr and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, hosts the 20th annual festival of theater on the fringe at five Chicago locations. - Chinese New Year Parade - TBD
The largest Chinese New Year Parade in the Midwest takes place in Chicago's Chinatown.
- Cycle World International Motorcycle Show - TBD
The motorcycle show vrooms into the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center for the winter weekend. $13 adults. $6 Kids. Under 5 free.
- Millennium Park Family Frozen Fun Fest - TBD
Ice games, ice portraits, ice mazes, ice crafts, and, thank goodness, hot tea and cocoa. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The Millennium Park Ice Rink will also be open.
- International Salsa Congress - TBD
Workshops, dance showcases, concerts, and more spice up the Westin O'Hare for the Midwest's largest Latin music and dance event. - 101st Chicago Auto Show - TBD
A 100+ year history for the largest car show in America. No doubt all attendees will be wishing for 100 more. Or even 20 at this point, hunh? - Lincoln's 200th Birthday - TBD
Find Chicago events for celebrating great Illinoisan Abraham Lincoln's 201st birthday. - Chicago Snow Days - TBD
Five-day FREE festival in Grant Park along Michigan Avenue. Will feature snow sculptures, dog sled demos, snowboard "rail jam," and more. - Valentine's Day - TBD
Find great ways of enjoying your holiday of luuuvv here. - Chicago Restaurant Week - TBD
More than 150 restaurants across the city will take place in this festival of prix-fixe menus. - Home Improvement Showcase Expo - TBD
Visit this FREE expo for home ideas at Arlington Race Course. Parking is FREE too. - International Kennel Club Dog Show - TBD
The irresistible dog show paws into McCormick Place West for its annual canine showcase. Open to the public. - Gary Railcats Fan Fest on TBD
Chicago area Northern League Professional baseball team hosts first ever fan event in Merrillville, IN. - Polar Adventure Day - TBD
The city's final celebration on Northerly Island of all things cold. - The Oscars - TBD
The 82nd Academy Awards will be doled out on this day. Related:Movies Made in Chicago - Wing Fest - TBD
Local restaurants vie for the title of "Best Wings in Chicago" while local charities benefit. A great Sunday outing. Must be 21+ to attend. - Fitzgerald's 16th Annual Jambalaya Contest - TBD
Doors open early for this Mardi Gras culinary throw down event. - Cubs Spring Training Opening Day - TBD
Track the Cubs from opening day of their spring training schedule with this schedule of games and resources for seeing them play in Arizona. - White Sox Spring Training Opening Day - TBD
Track the White Sox from opening day of their spring training schedule with this schedule of games and resources for seeing them play in Arizona. - Ashaki Black History Month Celebration - TBD
This will be the 17th annual celebration of black history month in Washington Park. The festival features food, entertainment, and vendors selling crafts and trinkets. - Chicago Maritime Festival - TBD
The Chicago History Museum hosts this day-long festival of lake lore, sea chanties, wooden ship building, and other historical, water-related fun. - Chicago Blackhawks Home Games in February - TBD
Buy tickets and track Blackhawks home games at the United Center this February.- Chicago Bulls Home Games in February - TBD
Buy tickets and track Bulls home games at the United Center in February.