Make plans now for the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party at Now Arena, the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel and Outdoor Expo at the Schaumburg Convention Center, Charlie Berens’ “Good Old Fashi.
Fun things to check out this weekend: Woodstock celebrates Groundhog Days with a myriad of events starting Friday, the Norge Annual Winter Ski Jump Tournament returns to Fox River Grove, and local comedian Lenny Schmidt plays Zanies in Rosemont and Chicago.
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There may be a pandemic happening, but there are still plenty of outdoor activities on offer as part of Woodstock Groundhog Days, which celebrates the beloved 1993 film comedy Groundhog Day. Events are this weekend through Tuesday in the vicinity of the Woodstock Opera House, 121 E. Van Buren St., Woodstock. All events are free, except for $30-$40 for teams playing the outdoor bags tournament. (815) 334-2620 or woodstockgroundhog.org. Introduction at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29; bags tournament at noon Saturday, Jan. 30; memorabilia library display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 1-2; and prognostication at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2