Groundhog Day is a long standing tradition with German roots where Punxsutawney Phil emerges and if he sees his shadow due to clear skies and sunshine, it is predicted that there will be 6 more weeks of winter. If it is cloudy, and there isn’t a shadow to be found, it is said that we will have an early spring. More often than not, he sees his shadow. This year, Phil again saw his shadow. 6 more weeks of winter it is.
For some, that is not the news they want to hear, but for others they embrace the winter. There are so many fun events that are planned in the next couple of weeks to make the colder weather a tad more tolerable. See below for a few events and ideas for your next outing:
- Thursday Trivia Nights at Chippewa River Distillery
- Friday Knights of Columbus BINGO
- Columbus Hall – Chippewa Falls
- Chippewa Steel Hockey Game
- Chippewa Area Ice Arena
- Lake Hallie Sportsman’s Club 42nd Annual Ice Fishing Contest
- Lake Hallie (February 4th)
- Candlelight Ski, Hike, & Snowshoe
- Lake Wissota State Park (February 5th)
- Jig’s Up Annual Ice Fishing Contest
- Lake Wissota (February 11th)
- Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery Valentine’s Day Wine and Music
- Cornell, WI (February 14th)
If those don’t spark your interest, you can always curate your own activities. Plan game nights with friends, attend live music events, or even squeeze in some crafting now and then. Winter can bring challenges, but at the end of the day you can make the best of it. The Chippewa Valley is a great community full of events and culture. Get out and explore it!