Georgetown hosts the 29th annual Cupid's Chase 5K and Fun Run, featuring a costume theme, including a Kids Fun Run and a main race with awards for top finishers and city employees.

The 32nd Florida Renaissance Festival offers themed weekends at Deerfield Beach's Quiet Waters Park from February 3 to March 24, with performances, vendors, and more.

A 4-year-old violinist and a Pembroke Pines police officer performed "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" together in an impromptu duet outside a local restaurant.

Chief Flynn was humorously rumored to be at sea on Groundhog Day but was actually at his desk; the Plymouth Police Facebook post playfully entwined this with groundhog lore.

Elmo's tweet asking "How is everybody doing?" received a massive mixed response that sparked a conversation on mental health and showcased Sesame Workshop's commitment to emotional education.

Apple Valley's Mid-Winter Fest carries on with alternative activities despite warm weather leading to the cancellation of snow-related events. The community event offers a variety of fun and entertainment for all ages.

Marietta History Center celebrates Black History Month with free, family-friendly activities on February 17th, including interactive experiences, storytelling, and a dive into local African American history.

Events in the Phoenix metro area feature an art walk, a Renaissance festival, historic parade, Post Malone concert, a Cajun festival, an ASU open door event, an auto show, and a hot air balloon classic.

Sarah Palin and Ted Nugent headlined the "Take Our Border Back" rally in Central Texas, criticizing immigration policies and encouraging voter registration among attendees.

Mardi Gras Galveston has adjusted its Saturday parade schedule due to anticipated inclement weather, with events starting an hour later but still offering a full lineup of entertainments and parades.

Tickets for the third round of the WM Phoenix Open on Feb. 10 are sold out, with organizers focusing on quality fan experience and other event days still available.

Animator Mark Gustafson, known for work on "Pinocchio" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox," died at 64 from a heart attack, with tributes from Guillermo del Toro.

Warm temperatures caused the cancellation of the Isle Royale Wolf and Moose Winter Study for the first time in 65 years, halting research due to unsafe ice conditions.