10 Events In Illinois That Have Nothing to Do With Valentine’s Day

Talk about Valentine’s Day dominates in February, but for multiple reasons, it’s not everyone’s day of choice. We won’t go into them, but there are other things to do in Illinois at this time of year.

Monday is Presidents' Day, which means it's a free-admission day at facilities operated by the National Park Service. The holiday is a prime time to visit the Indiana Dunes National Park, a quick hour-long drive from Chicago, or Pullman, once a bustling planned industrial community in Chicago, now famed for its urban design and architecture.

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Here are some other events to round out your February calendar:

Take part in the final days of the Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition, taking place in Rockford's Sinnissippi Park. Through Feb. 14.

Admire stunning cars and automotive feats at the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place. Through Feb. 16.

Browse more than 100 vendors at the Chicago Artisan Market in Ravenswood. Happening Feb. 14-15.

Name a cockroach in honor of someone you don't love Feb. 14 at Brookfield Zoo.

Try Cajun food Feb. 14 at the 27th annual Crawfish Fest at PJ's Courthouse Tavern in Sycamore.

See a live performance of the classic book "The Outsiders" at Cadillac Palace Theatre. Running through Feb. 22.

Go on a food tour inspired by the hit show "The Bear." Happening most Saturdays.

Celebrate all things winter at the Winter Carnival at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa in Galena. Happening Feb. 13-16.

Go horseback riding with views of bluffs and rock formations at Lake Glendale Stables in the Shawnee National Forest area. Through Feb. 28.

Bring the family to see Disney on Ice's "Jump In!" show at the United Center. Through Feb. 15.