With the end of the semester finally, upon us, remember to take care of your mental health by maintaining a good balance of studying and fun. Most of the events below revolve around providing free food and study spaces for students.

Check out these events this weekend on campus and around Madison. All of the following are free and open to the public.

The Heritage Habitats Exhibition by Ginger Owen-Murakami and Vicki Vanameyden will be displayed at Union South from Dec. 7 until Jan. 25 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Elements an Exhibition by Greg Gregson will be on display at Memorial Union from Dec. 7 until Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The annual Holiday Fantasy in Lights will be at Olin Park from 4 p.m. until dawn, ending Jan. 1, 2019.

Upper House hosts Finals Week Study Hours & Festivities until Dec. 20 with free activities such as cookie decorating, Christmas sweater photo opportunities and more.

Your guide to free events this weekend: Take your mind off approaching finals

Thursday, Dec. 13th

• Study Day at the Chazen! from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Chazen Museum of Art with a breakfast bar, DIY pencil cases, dogs on call, pizza party, yoga and more
• Finals Week Study Hours & Festivities from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Upper House with Free Coffee Kick-Off
• Finals Frenzy Hot Tea & Cocoa at Memorial Union in the Lakeview Lounge from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• De-Stress Dog Day from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the University Bookstore
• Finals Study Jam at the Multicultural Student Center from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• National Hot Cocoa Day from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the University of Wisconsin Dining Halls
• Late Night Breakfast at Memorial Union in Gekas Commons from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

‘The Battle of the Chocolates’ to make for scrumptious skirmish in Madison

Friday, Dec. 14th

• Finals Week Study Hours & Festivities from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Upper House with Hot Cocoa Bar
• Exam Snacks at UW Dining Halls at 5 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 15th

• Dane County Farmers’ Market at Monona Terrace from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Finals Week Study Hours & Festivities from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Upper House with Ornament & Gift Tag Decorating
• Cappy Hour: Decorate Your Grad Cap at Wheelhouse Studios at Memorial Union from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Communication Arts Showcase at The Marquee from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Finals PB & Study Jam at Union South from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Commonwealth Gallery partners with local entities in winter celebration

Sunday, Dec. 16th

• Finals Week Study Hours & Festivities from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Upper House
• Open Mic at Bos Meadery, 849 E. Washington Ave., from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Open Mic at Mickey’s Tavern, 1524 Williamson St., at 10 p.m.