Featured image: A horse-drawn wagon gives rides to visitors at a previous North Adams Winterfest. (photo credit: Casey Alberts Photography, via Berkshire Family Focus) The smallest city in Massachusetts, tucked in the northwestern corner of the Commonwealth, knows how to throw a free winter party. Yes, that's right—all events at the North Adams Winterfest Saturday-Sunday, … Continue reading All events free at the North Adams Winterfest February 17-18 in northwestern MA

Featured image by geralt, via Creative Commons Six Clark County celebrities are competing in Dancing With the Local Stars at the Windy Hills Winery Event Center at 1346 S 38th Court in Ridgefield, Washington, Saturday, March 24. The event is a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Three Creeks. The contestants are: John Blom, Clark … Continue reading Dancing With the Local Stars March 24 in Ridgefield, WA

The Scottish Highland Games was the predecessor of today's Olympic Games. The Queen Mary celebrates the spirit of these original competitions at its 25th annual ScotsFestival Saturday-Sunday, February 17-18. Cheer for professionals and amateurs competing in bagpipe, drum, Highland dance, dart throwing, massed band, and Highland athletic events. Also browse vendor booths. Admission prices vary … Continue reading Bagpipes, drummers, dancers, dart throwers, and more compete in 25th annual ScotsFestival aboard the Queen Mary February 17-18

Featured image: A Lion Dance from a previous Chinese New Year celebration at Wild Ginger in Seattle (photo credit: Wild Ginger) Wild Ginger, among the most popular Asian restaurants in Puget Sound and one of my favorites, is hosting a Lion Dance to celebrate Chinese New Year at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, February 16, at … Continue reading Celebrate the Year of the Dog with a Lion Dance at Wild Ginger in Seattle, February 16

Featured image by Sophie Dumontier, via Festival du Voyageur Every year since 1970, Winnipeg, Manitoba, has hosted Western Canada's largest winter festival in the French quarter of Saint-Boniface. Voyageur, Métis and First Nations' histories are brought back to life at Fort Gibraltar, Voyageur Park, and other sites (view map of official sites). Music, art, and … Continue reading Festival du Voyageur, Western Canada’s largest winter festival, returns to Winnipeg February 16-25

It's a scientific prom night on Valentine's Day at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) in Portland. If you're in the 21+ crowd and looking for something totally different to do with your special someone, this is the event for you. Tease your hair until it stands on end and take an awkward … Continue reading Valentine’s Day is PrOMSI night in Portland

Learn how a trip to the coffee shop can change your life. Follow the journey of a man from Washington State who wants to rescue his paintings trapped in the basement of a Russian museum for 25 years. See the true story of the daughter of Afrikaner parents who grew up in South Africa during … Continue reading Film festival February 16-17 in Everett, WA

Get a sneak preview of the Lakewood Playhouse's 80th live theater season Sunday, February 18. A silent auction starts at 6 p.m., followed by the preview at 6:30. Six new and two bonus shows will be announced during the preview. Also hear live performances of two songs from the new season. Appetizers, apple cider, and … Continue reading Lakewood Playhouse hosts 80th season preview party February 18 in Lakewood, WA

Dress in your favorite Medieval costume for the celebration at the 2018 Cripple Creek Ice Festival in Cripple Creek, Colorado, Friday-Sunday, February 9-18. This year's theme is "Renaissance in Ice." Watch artists carve beautiful ice sculptures and climb some of the largest pieces for a photo opp. Stop at the ice bar to grab a … Continue reading Renaissance in Ice February 9-18 in Cripple Creek, CO

Featured image: Cosmic Tubing at Mount Hood Ski Bowl's Snow Tube & Adventure Park (photo credit: Mount Hood Ski Bowl) Cosmic Tubing® is a winter party unlike any other. Come to the Mount Hood Ski Bowl's Snow Tube & Adventure Park for snow tubing along a course with more than 600,000 LED lights, laser light … Continue reading Cosmic Tubing® weekends at Mount Hood Ski Bowl