Chocolate Weekend is a weekend expo celebrating all things chocolate—offering a warm, visually rich experience during the winter months. Visitors can sample and shop an array of chocolate confections and chocolate-inspired items made by local artisans and chocolatiers and learn about the world of chocolate through presentations led by chocolatiers and cacao experts.
The Chocolate Weekend expo will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1, 2026.
This event is included with Arboretum general admission.
Vendor List:
*Please note that participating vendors are subject to change up until the event date.
Arbor Court
Lola’s Churros (Saturday and Sunday only)
Handcrafted churros and sweet treats
Ginkgo Room
Barcacaochocolat
Sustainable, boutique artisan chocolates
Chocolate Inspirations
Handmade small-batch chocolate, toffee, and vegan chocolate
Impossibly GlutenFree
Decadent, fresh-baked gluten free cookies
Le Chocolat du Bouchard
Custom bakery creations
Legacy Fudge
Family-owned gourmet fudge
Prairie Macarons
Gluten-free macarons with dairy-free options
SugaRRR & Spots
Handmade custom cakes, cookies, and pastries
Sweet Street Candies
Classic candy and treats
Orientation Hall
Candy Shenanigans
Freeze-dried candy and fruit
Doña Pancha Chocolate
Handcrafted, women‑owned Guatemalan chocolate
Flat Bottom Pretzels
Edible art and gourmet creations
Gindo’s Spice of Life
Woman-owned, award-winning fresh pepper hot sauces
GrownUp KidStuff
Soy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, and corn-free chocolate sauces
Katherine Anne Confections
Handmade truffles, caramels, and marshmallows
Lucila’s Alfajores
Authentic Argentinian alfajores, soft sandwich cookies with dulce de leche filling
Mamie’s Toffee & Treats
Handmade old-fashioned toffee and treats
North Central College Enactus Coffee Lab
Direct-trade coffee beans
River Forest Chocolates
Artisan chocolates, toffee, caramel, and candy
Salty Provisions
Harvested Norwegian sea salt and handcrafted spice mixes
Sycamore Room
Fueled by AF Snacks
Cravable, high-protein snacks
Full Circle Cheese
Women-owned artisan cheeses and catering
Jeanine Bakes
Handcrafted macarons made with premium almond flour
Just-A-Taste Confections
Homemade chocolate confections
PremOla Granola
Low-sugar, low-carb, gluten-free granola blends featuring nuts
Soapy Roads of Lombard
Small batch, rustic hot process method soap
Wild Blossom Meadery
Sustainably-produced wine and mead
