I know everyone is worried about planning a romantic Valentine’s Day or figuring out the best way to show you hate the holiday and hearts on everything. I figured I would get your weekend started with some fun things to do that are not focused on Valentine’s Day. So check out my weekend roundup and remember Valentine’s Day is only what you make of it.

Thursday, February 11, 2016 (repeats Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Event: Wine & Truffle Pairing
Town: Roselle
Where: Lynfred Winery, 15 South Roselle Road, Roselle
Time: 4-6pm
Cost: $20
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a wine & truffle pairing in our VIP Room. Wines include Cherry, Chardonnay 2013 Reserve and Carmenere 2014 each paired with a gourmet truffle made by the Lynfred chefs. $20
Website – Facebook Event Page

Thursday, February 11, 2016 (repeats all February except Valentine’s Day)
Event: North Shore Restaurant Week
Town: Multiple
Where: Chicago’s North Shore (click link to see all the restaurants)
Cost: Varies by Location
These great culinary offers are available February 1–29 from participating restaurants (excluding Valentine’s Day — look here for Valentine’s Day happenings). Simply show your server your mobile device or print your dining certificate here and present it to the waitstaff to receive your offer.
Website

Friday, February 12, 2016 (repeats Saturday and Sunday)
Event: Wine & Truffle Pairing
Town: Roselle
Where: Lynfred Winery, 15 South Roselle Road, Roselle
Time: 4-6pm
Cost: $20
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a wine & truffle pairing in our VIP Room. Wines include Cherry, Chardonnay 2013 Reserve and Carmenere 2014 each paired with a gourmet truffle made by the Lynfred chefs. $20
Website – Facebook Event Page

Friday, February 12, 2016 (repeats Saturday and Sunday)
Event: 3rd Annual Sky Circus on Ice
Town: Delavan, WI
Where: Lake Lawn Resort, 2400 E. Geneva Street, Delavan
Cost: FREE
The weekend spectacle will feature exciting airborne performances by professional kite teams from across North America, plus snow sculpting and ice carving by top regional artists.
Website

Saturday, February 13, 2016 (repeats Sunday)
Event: Wine & Truffle Pairing
Town: Roselle
Where: Lynfred Winery, 15 South Roselle Road, Roselle
Time: 1-6pm
Cost: $20
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a wine & truffle pairing in our VIP Room. Wines include Cherry, Chardonnay 2013 Reserve and Carmenere 2014 each paired with a gourmet truffle made by the Lynfred chefs. $20
Website – Facebook Event Page

Saturday, February 13, 2016
Event: “Grape Nutz” Wine Class – California Dreamin’ 
Town: Yorkville
Where: Ginger & Soul, 131 E Hydraulic Unic C, Yorkville
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: $55 (use code TravelMurphy for a BOGO offer)
Walk away with knowledge of California’s regions and methods – and taste these beauties with carefully paired appetizers!
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Saturday, February 13, 2016 (runs through February 21)
Event: Hairspray – The Broadway Musical
Town: Aurora
Where: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Boulevard, Aurora
Cost: $41- $56
Sneak away to the magical Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora to enjoy this performance of Hairspray. This musical runs through Sunday, February 21.
Website

Sunday, February 14, 2016
Event: Wine & Truffle Pairing
Town: Roselle
Where: Lynfred Winery, 15 South Roselle Road, Roselle
Time: 1-6pm
Cost: $20
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a wine & truffle pairing in our VIP Room. Wines include Cherry, Chardonnay 2013 Reserve and Carmenere 2014 each paired with a gourmet truffle made by the Lynfred chefs. $20
Website – Facebook Event Page

Happy Valentine’s Day from Traveling Murphy!