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THE GREAT BAKE WALK

Follow The Crumbs To Something Sweet
Sunday, June 7, 2026 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ticketholder Check-In: Sunday, June 7, 2026 - 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
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This summer, treat your taste buds to something special and stroll through Lincoln Square for a one-of-a-kind morning adventure: The Great Bake Walk! This event invites you to explore our vibrant neighborhood while sampling delicious baked goods from a variety of local bakeries—served up inside our small business storefronts.

What It’s All About
As you walk the neighborhood, you’ll stop into participating businesses and receive a small, sweet (or savory!) baked good at each location. Think: cookies, pastries, donuts, bagels, and more—all perfectly portioned for a tasty journey. Enjoy them along the way, or pack them up in your complimentary, branded bakery box to savor later.
<h3>Want More? Upgrade Your Experience!</h3>
For those who like their sweets with a sip, we’re offering an Upgraded Ticket Experience. This includes exclusive beverage stops where you’ll sample brunch-time drinks like mimosas, spiked coffees, craft beers, and more, served at local bars and restaurants along the route.
<ul><li>🥐 Route Selection</li><li>Explore Lincoln Square and Ravenswood one delicious stop at a time with your choice of the Whisk, Spatula, Rolling Pin, or Mixing Bowl Route. Each route features a curated mix of local bakeries and small businesses serving up a wide variety of baked goods—from cookies and pastries to breads and savory bites. Whether you’re a devoted foodie or just looking for a fun way to experience the neighborhood, every route offers a flavorful journey through our vibrant small business community. Enhance your experience with an optional Boozy Add-On, which includes two (2) brunch-inspired beverages like mimosas, cocktails, or craft pours at select stops along your route.&nbsp; Perfect for guests 21+ looking to sip as they stroll.</li></ul>

Local Event: The Great Bake Walk

The Great Bake Walk

THE GREAT BAKE WALK

Follow The Crumbs To Something Sweet
Sunday, June 7, 2026 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ticketholder Check-In:...

Join us this weekend for the 20th edition of the Oak Brook Artisan Market. This market has expanded to 115 top area &amp; Midwest artisans in food, fashion, home goods &amp; art, in multiple areas of picturesque Oakbrook Center.
* WHEN: June 6-7, 2026 | Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm
* WHERE: Oakbrook Center | 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL | Just N. of I-88 at Rt. 83 &amp; 22nd St (see description of market location below)
* WHAT: Outdoor Market | 115 Top Midwest Artisans | Food, Fashion, Home &amp; Art | Free Admission | Dog-friendly | Free Parking | Kid-friendly | Indoor Restrooms
* WHY: Shop small, local &amp; sustainable - with talented artisans &amp; small businesses who pour their passions into creating one-of-a-kind products.
How to find us? We'll be outdoors at picturesque Oakbrook Center in three areas of this beautifully landscaped shopping center:
<ol><li>On &amp; around the The Lawn (village green) near Crate &amp; Barrel (east of Macy's) and the big circular fountain.</li><li>Between The Lawn &amp; The District food hall near Alo, Vuori, Pottery Barn Teen/Kids, White House Black Market, Arc'teryx, Swatch, Hollister, and Blue Bottle Coffee.</li><li>South &amp; East of the Apple store near Zara, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, Arhaus, Tecovas, Coach, Sephora, Chanel, Williams Sonoma, David Yurman, Tommy Bahama, Skims, Ralph Lauren, and Uniqlo.</li></ol>
RSVP &amp; let us know you're coming: <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/RSVP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://OakBrookArtisanMarket.com/RSVP</a> (Free admission &amp; parking both days), and for programming &amp; weather updates. Rain or shine event.
Are you a talented artisan looking to vend in the greater Chicago area?
Learn more about our curated markets in Oak Brook, Naperville, Northbrook, and Chicago (Fulton Market &amp; Ravenswood) at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/vendors" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.com/vendors</a>
Apply to vend at our markets at <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://OakBrookArtisanMarket....</a> , <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://NapervilleArtisanMarke...</a> or <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.c...</a>.
(Vendors - we don't charge junk fees just to complete our app online.)
About Oak Brook Artisan Market:
<a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a> is produced by INV Marketing Group, a Chicago area company based in Oak Brook, IL that operates the <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chicago Artisan Market</a> (Fulton Market and Ravenswood), the <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a>, the <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Naperville Artisan Market</a>&nbsp;(CityGate&nbsp;Centre) and the <a href="https://northshoreartisanmarket.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North Shore Artisan Market</a>&nbsp;(Winnetka, IL &amp;&nbsp;Northbrook, IL). We’ve been showcasing &amp; supporting small businesses throughout Chicagoland for 20+ years. Founded in 2004, INV Marketing Group LLC also owns and operates <a href="https://stylechicago.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">StyleChicago.com</a> digital media properties and has produced nearly 200 signature events and pop-up markets in the greater Chicago area.

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If you love books, antique maps, or old paper goods with curious images upon them, come join us at the 63rd Chicago Book &amp; Paper Fair! We will have ~25 rare and antiquarian book dealers from across the midwest selling their beautiful wares in the Plumber's Union Hall ballroom. Local artist Design Martinez will be holding paper marbling demonstrations, and Curt's Cafe will have a pop-up cafe in the balcony so you can pause your perusing and have refreshments on-site.
Mark your calendar:
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at 1340 W Washington Blvd in Chicago's West Loop.
Easy access by CTA and a parking garage right next door.
Keep an eye out for free passes and coupons at your favorite bookstores across Chicago!

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If you graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1981 our 45th Class Reunion will be held September 25th &amp; 26th.&nbsp; The committee is trying to reach more classmates, so please email your contact information to <a href="mailto:ethsclassof1981@gmail.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ethsclassof1981@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;

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