1. Chocolate Lovers' Soiree

When/Where: 7-10 p.m. Jan 28 at the Bank Street Annex in Easton.

Why Go: People wait all year for this. Seriously. And many are very willing to travel across the Lehigh Valley to sample the fine chocolates offered by a variety of area chocolatiers. They are well rewarded.

Pricing: Tickets, available in advance only, are $25.

2. Souper Bowl III

When/Where: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 28 at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem.

Why Go: Because it's a warm and delicious place to go on a midwinter day. And it's for a good cause: proceeds benefit ArtsQuest's Arts Education Fund.

Pricing: $25, $20 for ArtsQuest members. Tickets may be hard to get.

3. Kids Eat Free at Dickey's Barbeque Pit

When/Where: All day Jan. 29 at the Dickey's in Lower Macungie, near Walmart, and at the Dickey's in Bethlehem.

Why Go: Again, YUM!!!

Pricing: Depends on what you buy for grown-up self!

4. 100 Years of Chevrolet Exhibit

When/Where: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 28 and noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 29 at the American On Wheels Museum in Allentown.

Why Go: If you're a child, it's fun to see what cars used to look like. If you're an adult, it's fun to remember riding in them.

Pricing: The exhibit comes with the regular admission fees: $7, general; $5, seniors and students, children 5 and under get in free of charge.

5. Jungle Joe's Wildlife Adventures

When/Where: 2 p.m. Jan. 29 at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Easton.

Why Go: Because the show features eco-adventure that spotlights the most popular exotic animals from the Galapagos Islands, Indonesia and African Safari on loan from The Bucks County Zoo & Conservation Society.

Pricing: Tickets are $10, $10.85 and $15.