TODAY

Chill out!

What: Winterfest Celebration at Chestnut Ridge Park Why: Don’t mope about the weather. Immerse yourself in the joys of winter! What else: There will be sledding, snowshoe hikes, snowboarding, snow sculpting, tobogganing and more. Info: It’s from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. in the park at 6121 Chestnut Ridge Road, Orchard Park. For more information, visit

www.erie.gov/parks

. Color them happy

What: Kids Art Exhibit Why: The diverse and colorful artwork of children from Allentown and surrounding neighborhoods will be on display. What else: Some 20 to 30 drawings, mostly in crayon, will hang in the College Street Gallery. Info: The exhibit will be open from 2 to 5 p. m. in the gallery at 244 Allen St.

FRIDAY

Play ball!

What: Harlem Globetrotters Why: Witness entertaining athleticism as the legendary Globetrotters showcase their amazing talent at UB’s Alumni Arena. What else: The show, which mixes humor and unmatched basketball stunts, will feature superstars Big Easy Lofton, Flight Time Lang, Special K Daley and others. Info: It begins at 7 p. m. in the arena. Tickets are $22 to $38 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com. For more information, call 645-3141 or visit

www.ubathletics.buffalo.edu

. SATURDAY

Abe turns 201

What: President Lincoln’s 201st Birthday Commemoration Why: The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society Museum portico will be the site of a ceremony marking Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, which is Feb. 12. What else: The event will be held outside at the bronze statute of Lincoln, led by the members of the Buffalo Civil War Roundtable. Info: The free event will begin at 1:30 p. m. at the museum, 25 Nottingham Court. For more information, call 873- 9644 or visit

www.bechs.org

. Stepping pretty

What: Snowshoeing in the Park Why: You’ll get to test a pair of traditional snowshoes. What else: This year marks the 125th anniversary of Niagara Falls State Park. This event is part of a yearlong celebration. Info: It’s from 1 to 3:30 p. m. 282-5154

Party with George

What: Kid Fest at WNED Why: The theme is “Health and Wellness,” and the message will be delivered in live performances by familiar WNED characters. What else: Youngsters can have their pictures taken with Buddy, Becky Botsford, Sid the Science Kid, Curious George and Super Why and Princess Presto. Info: The fest runs from noon to 5 p. m. Saturday and noon to 4 p. m. Sunday in the WNED Studios, 140 Lower Terrace. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for children, ages 1 to 12. For tickets, call (888) 202-2859 or

www.wned.org

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