What a crazy week it's been -- I have some exciting news to share very, very soon! Meanwhile, I'm looking forward to a fun weekend and hope you are too. Here are 12 picks for your consideration:

1. This chocolate festival has my name all over it. (Cambridge)

2. What can I say -- I love a Chinese New Year parade. (Boston)

3. This artful snowshoe tour would probably still be beautiful, sans snow. (Lincoln)
4. Listen to music and meet some "animals" at this concert and instrument petting zoo. (Newton)

5. Enjoy family-friendly films and art at this children's film festival. (Boston)

6. A free evening for families with children on the autism spectrum. (Acton)

7. Celebrate groundhogs at this Groundhog Day extravaganza. (Ipswich)

8. The Native Voices exhibit opens this weekend. (Boston)

9. Om your way through this urban wellness retreat. (Boston)

10. If you love vintage, you should probably head to this flea market. (Somerville)

11. Hop in and join this kazoo flash mob, among other celebrations. (Boston)

12. Explore fire and ice. (Sturbridge)

Image credit: divine chocolate mice from L. A. Burdick