DC, NoVA Weekend: Chocolate Walk, Chinese New Year Parade

The middle of winter may seem like a slow time, but there's plenty to do around Northern Virginia and DC. From winter fun to Chinese New Year celebrations and pet events, there's something for everyone in your family this weekend.

We've rounded up numerous events going on from Friday, Feb. 8 to Sunday, Feb. 10. Some larger events you'll find include: Washington DC Motorcycle Show, Chocolate Walk in Occoquan, Animal Sweethearts Dance, Hungry Human Hippos On Ice and DC Chinese New Year Parade.

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Friday, Feb. 8

• Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
• Washington DC Motorcycle Show (through Feb. 10)
• Cherry Challenge in Alexandria (through Feb. 10)
• Hayfield Middle School One Act Plays
• Opening Reception for February Show at Clarendon Gallery
• Bruce in the USA at State Theatre (through Feb. 9)

Saturday, Feb. 9

• Washington Capitals vs. Florida Panthers
• Chocolate Walk in Occoquan
• Animal Sweethearts Dance at Hidden Pond Nature Center
• Cupid's Bar Crawl DC
• Hungry Human Hippos On Ice at The Wharf
• The Story of Chocolate: Chocolate Festival 2019 at National Museum of the American Indian (through Feb. 10)
• Cupid's Undie Run DC
• Chinese New Year Celebration at Potomac Mills
• Polar Bear Plunge at Lake Anna State Park
• Alexandria Freedmen's Cemetery: A Legacy of Freedom
• Eaglemania at Tally Ho Theater
• African American Pioneers in Aviation and Space at Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
• Beer My Valentine at Old Ox Brewery
• Mardi Gras Beer Dinner at Lost Rhino Retreat
• National Chamber Ensemble Valentine's Concert: The Romantics
• Be My Valentine at Ballston Quarter
• Lake Braddock Secondary School MPEE Assoc. Jazz Concert
• Heady Winter Ball – A Tie Dye Formal at Jammin Java
• Zombie Apupcalypse Party in Fredericksburg
• Black History Month Art Reception in Manassas
• Friends of Kingstowne Library Used Book Sale
• Improv Night in Old Town Alexandria
• Vintage, Antique & Crafts Bazaar in Manassas (through Feb. 10)
• Stories in the Architecture at Lee-Fendall House

Sunday, Feb. 10

• DC Chinese New Year Parade
• Chinese New Year Event in Purcellville
• Walking with Washington Tour in Alexandria
• Maple Syrup Boil-Down at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site
• The Capitol Steps in McLean
• Chocolate with Gen. Washington
• Yoga at the National Building Museum and Museum Tour
• Annual GIANT Used Book Sale in Arlington
• A Taste of Tea and History: Virginia Lovers at Sully Historic Site
• Victorian Valentine Tea & Craft Party in Fairfax
• Making Cards Workshop at Del Ray Artisans

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