I call this time of year the "January Doldrums."
We're in a post holiday lull. Not much is happening. The news cycle slows a bit. The dead of winter has arrived. There's not a whole lot of outdoor activities.
Until the pandemic put the brakes on everything, I thought we were making progress toward eliminating the January Doldrums, especially on weekends. It seems like winter carnivals and ice festivals were popping up all over the place, and I thought that was great. Some remain. We need more. There is a huge entertainment void to fill. Going to a movie or watching TV just doesn't cut it.
If and when all of this ends, it would be nice to see winter entertainment gain traction again.