February may be synonymous with chocolate and champagne, but there’s more than one way to show someone you care. And it doesn’t even have to be Valentine’s Day.

With the 118th Boston Marathon just a few months away, runners are kicking into high gear with their training—and now they’ve got something new to wear while running.

The Patriots losing in the playoffs is no reason to cease celebrations on Super Bowl Sunday. Even though the Pats aren't playing, there are plenty of places to go and watch the game on a giant screen (or 30 screens at once), enjoy some discounted appetizers and drinks, and cheer on whichever team you hate the least.

Planning a trip to Boston — or just in need of a staycation? Take note: Hotel Week Boston begins February 16. The week-long event attempts to bust out of the winter blues by offering special promotions at Boston-area hotels. With packages crafted exclusively for the event, discounts start at 30 percent off and go up from there.

The team behind beloved Kendall Square restaurant Hungry Mother bring another dose of Southern-fried flavor to Cambridge with their newest venture, State Park. Called Hungry Mother’s “(obnoxious little) sister bar,” State Park feels like a dive bar on steroids.

Valentine’s Day may be a few weeks away, but it’s never too early to start indulging in chocolate. Luckily, the Taste of Chocolate Weekend, hosted by the Harvard Square Business Association, returns in all its sweet splendor January 24-26.

The North End may be synonymous with Italian food, but don’t expect to find any traditional red-sauce dishes at the neighborhood’s newest addition, Ward 8. Owner Nick Frattaroli—whose family owns North End restaurants Ducali, Lucia and Filippo—envisioned an American brasserie with a menu full of comfort food and a roomy bar serving classic cocktails.

Missing some green during the winter months? Boston’s got you covered with a canopy of leafy retreats sure to satisfy your flora fix.