Plan your next getaway to Massachusetts.  

Celebrate National Black History Month in Southeastern Massachusetts! The National Black Doll Museum in Mansfield features an exhibit "Celebration of President of Barack Obama."  Attend the illustrated talk "Abolitionists and Freedom Seekers: New Bedford and the Underground Railroad" on February 9th the New Bedford Public Library. And join New Bedford Historical Society on February 12th for the 17th Annual Frederick Douglass Community Read-a-thon. Looking for more events around Southeastern Massachusetts? Check here. Find more information on Southeastern Massachusetts. 

This February, discover love in Central Massachusetts! Music Worcester has you covered for the perfect date night with a performance by the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine at Mechanics Hall on February 17th. Bundle up with your sweetheart and go to the Worcester Common Oval for $5 ice skating and be sure to check out the Oval Calendar of Events for an updated list of special guests and happenings! If you both are looking to satisfy your inner foodie, join the Hanover Theater for the Performing Arts and Discover Central Massachusetts in welcoming Worcester native and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian for an evening of culinary conversation on February 27th! Find more information on Central Massachusetts.

"Into the Woods: Crafting Early American Furniture" is on exhibit
through December 2017 at Flynt Center of Early New England Life in Deerfield. Experience this dazzling array of masterworks by famous American cabinetmakers!  Learn about antique furniture from the inside out, and gain a new understanding of the materials and craftsmanship that went into the creation of these spectacular objects through graphics, before-and-after views of conservation treatments, and innovative "exploded view" display techniques. More info here! Find more information on Franklin County.

February in Boston promises you that there's so much to do- You'll have to stay over! Theatre fans will enjoy the Irish black comedy Beauty Queen of Leenane, Bob Fosse's legendary Cabaret and The Night of the Iguana. The BSO performs weekly at Symphony Hall, Boston Ballet presents genius William Forsyth's Artifact and the Red Hot Chili Peppers bring their funk to TD Garden. The grape is celebrated at the Boston Wine Expo, while beer is revered at the Extreme Beer Festival. Boston museums and attractions open their doors extra wide for February School Vacation Week activities and Disney On Ice skates into town.  Hockey buffs can cheer on their favorite college team at The Bean Pot, while those less skilled can practice figure-8s on Frog Pond or at the new Boston Winter on City Hall Plaza. Black History can be celebrated all month long.  Find more information on Greater Boston. 

On February 3-5, the 11th Annual Boatbuilders Show on Cape Cod returns to the Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis! Explore a large selection of unique, custom and limited-production boats in wood and fiberglass. On Saturday, February 4th, the quaint Osterville village of Barnstable sweetens the season with Osterville Chocolate Fest, featuring a chocolate dessert contest, dog parade, chocolate manicures, book signings, retail promotions and more. And the Cape Symphony Orchestra lines up the best of the best February 18-19 for its "Swingin' into the 60s" concert, including all the top 40 hits of the late '50s and early '60s!  Find more information on Cape Cod.

Winter weather doesn't stop us from having fun outside! Coinciding with February's Arts Night Out in Northampton is the 7th Annual Ice Art Festival. Beginning early on Friday, February 10th, artists get to work on transforming a block of ice into a work of art just in time for Art Walk to begin at 5 p.m.  The next day, Saturday, February 11th, Winterfest Amherst and Easthampton WinterFest both take place, offering fun for the whole family. Find more information on Hampshire County.

The Susan B. Anthony Birthplace will celebrate her birthday with a visit from her colleague Lucy Stone on February 12th at 3 p.m. at the Adams Free Library. As portrayed by Judith Black, Lucy Stone will share her experiences as an abolitionist/suffragist through an interactive presentation. Come and become part of her story! This free presentation is sponsored partly by Mass Humanities and entitled "Overcoming the Impossible: A Speaker Series on the Era of Reform".  Find more information on The Mohawk Trail Region. 

The Artists Association of Nantucket is delighted to announce the opening of a special exhibition, "Art For Heart's Sake" with a celebratory mid-week, sweet-treats reception on February 8, 5-7 p.m.
A bright spot during the cold, dark days of a winter, we invite you to enjoy pieces by our local artists.  Featuring festive and amusing small works-bright colors and warm reds-one-of-a kind jewelry, photographs, carved wooden bowls, and ceramics. Find more information on Nantucket Island.

Salem's So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival will be celebrated February 10-12 - enjoy delectable chocolate, sparkling ice sculptures, and Valentine's Day shopping. Newburyport and Amesbury host the Merrimack River Eagle Festival on February 18th - a full day celebrating the return of our Bald Eagles! And don't miss the New England Winter Blues Festival on Saturday, February 11th at the Blue Ocean Music Hall in Salisbury. Find more information on North of Boston.