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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

Bistronomic hosts Taste of Iceland today

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Chef  Martial Noguier, Bistronomic, 840 N. Rush St., hosts Taste of Iceland today featuring multiple seatings throughout the day. More details. 

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny @Shabbona Park Fieldhouse

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Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Shabbona Park, 6935 W. Addison St., includes light breakfast and interaction with the Easter Bunny, including picture with the Easter Bunny. More details and tickets.

 

Taylor Swift Bar Crawl in Wrigleyville, April 12

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Taylor Swift Bar Crawl at multiple Wrigleyville bars, 12-6 p.m. April 12. Admission includes admission to all stops:  Taylor Swift inspired drinks, and an evening of Taylor Swift music. Hours are 12-6 p.m. More details and tickets here.