DC, NoVA Weekend: Chocolate Lovers Festival, Super Bowl Parties

The first weekend of February brings plenty of things to do in DC and Northern Virginia. From Super Bowl watch parties to a weekend-long chocolate festival, there's something for everyone.

We've listed numerous events going on from Friday, Jan. 31, to Sunday, Feb. 2. Some are free, while others have fees.

The larger attractions include: Fairfax Chocolate Lovers Festival, Washington Auto Show, Ice Yards and Polar Bear Plunge, Cherry Challenge in Alexandria, Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Golf and Travel Show.

(You can post your own local events on Patch. Here's how to sign up).

Friday, Jan. 31

• Fairfax Chocolate Lovers Festival (through Feb. 2)
• Washington Auto Show (through Feb. 2)
• Cherry Challenge in Alexandria (through Feb. 9)
• Spy Fest
• Washington Golf and Travel Show at Dulles Expo Center (through Feb. 2)
• Scavenger Hunt of the Smithsonians
• ELO Tribute at the Tally Ho
• Rock the Rink at The Wharf
• Super Bowl: Battle of the Pizzas at Nicoletta Italian Kitchen (through Feb. 2)
• Reston Community Players Presents KEN LUDWIG'S THE GAME'S AFOOT (through Feb. 1)
• Ice & Lights Winter Village at Cameron Run Ice skating rink only (through Feb. 29)
• National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink (through March 15)
• Washington Harbour Ice Skating Rink (through March 15)
• Reston Town Center Ice Rink (through March 15)

Saturday, Feb. 1

• Ice Yards and Polar Bear Plunge
• Washington Wizards vs. Brooklyn Nets
• National Harbor’s Restaurant Week (through Feb. 8)
• Lunar New Year Celebration at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
• So Fetch: All the Best Music from the 2000s at the State Theatre
• Chinese New Year Family Celebration at Smithsonian American Art Museum
• For the Love of Learning: A Readers2Leaders Festival
• FREE SCOOP for Ice Cream for Breakfast Day at Ice Cream Jubilee Yards Park
• Jeni's Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
• Super Bowl Wine and Food Pairing at 868 Estate Vineyards (through Feb. 2)
• Washington Gardener Seed Exchange
• Vienna's First Farm-to-Fork Tasting
• Bowlero Annandale Grand Opening

Sunday, Feb. 2

• Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
• Super Bowl Party at DC9
• Super Bowl at Crystal City Sports Pub
• Super Bowl Watch Party at Barcode
• Super Bowl Watch Party at Primetime
• Super Bowl LIV Watch Party at High Side
• Super Bowl Watch Party at Lake Anne Brew House
• Dave and Buster's Springfield Big Game Super Sunday
• Puppy Bowl Viewing Party in Alexandria
• Locker 18 Release with Craig Laughlin at Aslin Beer Company
• Groundhog Day at Dupont Circle Park
• Lunar New Year at Arlington Central Library
• Japanese New Year Celebration in Washington
• George Washington's Alexandria Tour (Sundays in February)
• FREE SCOOP of ice cream for Groundhog Day at Ice Cream Jubilee Ballston
• Author event and book signing – Harry Potter: Knitting Magic in Alexandria
• Pre-Superbowl Cancer Charity Ride in Vienna