Food Fringe
Friday, May 16, 2025
Blacklight Easter Egg Hunt
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Tacos Tamales Festival
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Tacos y Tamales Festival takes place July 18-20 in Pilsen. Portion of the proceeds benefits the Pilsen Arts & Community HouseCommunity House; and Frida Community Organization. Entry is free. However donation is suggested. More details available here.
Monday, April 21, 2025
Monday, April 14, 2025
Tacos y Tamales Festival
Brunch with the Easter bunny @ Brookfield Zoo
Little chefs donut decorating
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Easter brunch @ Zhou B Art Center
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Zhou Art Center, 1029 W. 35th St., hosts Easter brunch servings beginning 9 a.m. April 20. An Easter egg hunt will take place during the event.
More times available throughout the day: 10 a.m.; 11 a.m.; 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Reserve spot now. More details available here.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Stay tuned: Hattie B’s Hot Chicken headed to Wrigleyville
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Hattie B’s Hot Chicken surfaces in Wrigleyville in 2026. More details to come.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Chocolate Fest returns to Long Grove, May 2025
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Chocolate Fest, featuring an array chocolate inspired edibles, returns to historic downtown Long Grove, May 17-19.
An array of chocolate and chocolate infused items will be available. Items include an array of chocolate infused food and beverage items. Past items include: chocolate truffles, cake pops, donuts, cocoa bombs, cupcakes and cake pops.
Interactive experiences include wine and chocolate pairings and candy-making demonstrations.
In addition to sampling an array of chocolate infused food and beverages, guests can enjoy shopping in the town’s iconic historic downtown area.
Those familiar with the classic I Love Lucy chocolate wrapping episode from the iconic “I Lucy Show,” if they dare, can try their hand at wrapping chocolates as they come off a conveyor, during a recreation of the iconic episode sponsored by Long Grove Confectionery.
Tickets $5, per entry or $10, 3-day pass are on sale now. Purchase here.
Monday, April 7, 2025
Meet the bees Earth Day event
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Beekeeper Steve Duncan Meet the Bees Earth Day event, with beekeeper Steve Duncan 4:30-6:30 p.m. April, 22, at 4815 N. Sacramento. More details.
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Easter brunch @Brookfield Zoo
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Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield, hosts Easter brunch April 29 and 20. Each date offers three times: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m and 12:30 p.m. in the Savanah Ballroom Discovery Center.
In addition to brunch there will creative activities.
In addition to brunch buffet guests can enjoy activities that include: coloring book tables; interactive DJ; and the opportunity to explore the zoo grounds. Tickets include: admission, brunch with the Easter bunny, admission and parking. Entry locations are at 3300 Golf Rd. and 31and Golfview Ave., Brookfield. More details.
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Adult Easter egg hunt and bar crawl in Wrigleyville
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Adult Easter egg hunt and bar hop, 11 a.m. April 19 in Wrigleyville. Tickets include admission to all bars, breakfast buffet, bunny ears and a few surprises. Earlybird discount going on now. More details and tickets.
Friday, April 4, 2025
Food not Bombs event March 30 in Rogers Park
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Feed Each Other, Free Each Other “Food not Bombs,” event 12 p.m. March 30 in Rogers Park, 6900 N. Glenwood Ave. More details.