Earlier this week was Blue Monday... so if the winter blues have you down maybe this weekend will life your spirits.

Not only is it going to be beautiful weather this weekend (would you believe 4 C on Saturday?), so getting outdoors and breathing in the fresh air is a great idea. You can also get a taste of summer with a porch party, watch a feature movie filmed in the area, take part in the women's march in Kitchener or celebrate Robbie Burns.

Winter Porch Party

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 20

Kitchener Public Library, Central Library, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener

You've seen the summer porch parties. Now, here's the winter version. The Morning Edition host Craig Norris has been spinning tracks all week from musicians who will be there. Take in performances by local musicians on three stages including Ambre McLean, Onion Honey, Lynn Jackson, The Caraways, Jesse Parent, and Richard Garvey. The best part: It's free.

Casablanca: The Film with Live Orchestra

8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 19

8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 20

Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N, Kitchener

You must remember this, and other immortal lines: Enjoy Casablanca while the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony performs the score led by conductor Evan Mitchell. It's a new way to see the classic film and somehow, there are still a few tickets left. Here's looking at you.

Scottish poet Robbie Burns was born Jan. 25, 1759. The Guelph Civic Museum will celebrate his life with a party Sunday afternoon. (Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Robbie Burns Day

10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 21

Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk St., Guelph

Highland dancing, Celtic music, stories and the Address to Haggis are all part of an event at the museum to mark the birthday of the poet and Bard of Ayrshire, Robert Burns. Fun for the whole family.

Winter Scavenger Hunt

1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 20

Huron Natural Area, 801 Trillium Dr., Kitchener

It's going to be a mild winter weekend — perfect for getting outside for some tobogganing fun or a hike on your favourite trail. You may also want to check out this free event where you get a list of must-finds, and head out to take pictures of this beautiful area in winter. Bring your camera and dress for the weather (but go to the bathroom before heading out as the washrooms aren't open in the winter months).

Kitchener Rangers vs. Guelph Storm

2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 21

The Aud, 400 East Ave., Kitchener

The Rangers play host to the Storm in a local hockey rivalry that is always pretty fun to watch. Kitchener is ahead of Guelph in the western conference standings but the teams are well matched. The teams have faced off four times this season and each have walked away with two wins.