These 40 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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November 17 at 4pm
Swedish American Museum · Andersonville
Spend an afternoon learning to bake Swedish holiday treats from scratch. This hands-on class welcomes all skill levels, so come ready to roll up your sleeves and get floury.
November 18 at 11am +59
Beautiful Rind · Logan Square • $75-$85
Cheese magic meets divination in this interactive demonstration at Beautiful Rind, where visitors learn the history of the practice, try it themselves, and eat the fortune.
November 20 at 11:30pm
Wolf Point Distilling · West Loop
Join Chef Janet at Wolf Point Distilling for an engaging, hands-on class focused on crafting handmade pumpkin and sage pasta from scratch. Learn essential culinary techniques in a relaxed, distillery-based setting.
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center · Lincoln Square
Explore German recipes and culinary traditions in these hands-on cooking classes. Local chefs guide participants through techniques for preparing classic treats, with every session including a demonstration, recipe, drink, and tasting.
Sun, Nov 15 · 11:00 AM
West Town • $69 – $201.25
Flour dusted tables and bubbling sauces set the scene at Tutore Italian Cooking School, where participants master regional Italian techniques, knead fresh pasta, and craft authentic meals in a hands-on kitchen setting.
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Mon, Nov 9 · 7:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:30 PM
Miru · Chicago Loop
$165
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
Pizzeria Uno · River North
$59
Thu, Nov 12 · 6:00 PM
Pilot Project Brewing - Wrigleyville · Lake View East
$$
Thu, Nov 12 · 5:30 PM
Wolf Point Distilling · West Loop
$75
Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM
Tutore Cooking School · West Town
Sat, Nov 14 · 6:00 PM
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square · Lincoln Square
$130
Sat, Nov 14 · 6:15 PM
Sip & Savor · East Hyde Park
$ 69
Sat, Nov 14 · 6:00 PM
Tutore · West Town
Thu, Nov 19 · 6:30 PM
Cozymeal · Chicago Loop
$109.99
Thu, Nov 19 · 6:00 PM
Eataly · River North
$$
Fri, Nov 20 · 5:30 PM
Wolf Point Distilling · West Loop
$75
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Falcon Park Recreation Center · Palatine
$117
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Falcon Park Recreation Center · Palatine
$125
Mon, Dec 14 · 6:00 PM
Main Library · Evanston
Wed, Dec 16 · 5:30 PM
Skokie Heritage Museum · Skokie
$35-$44
Sat, Jan 9 · 5:30 PM
Wolf Point Distilling · West Loop
Sat, Feb 6 · 11:00 AM
Devonshire Cultural Center · Skokie
$56
Sat, Feb 6 · 1:00 PM
Devonshire Cultural Center · Skokie
$40-$50
Fri, Feb 12 · 5:00 PM
Devonshire Cultural Center · Skokie
$38
Sat, Feb 13 · 1:00 PM
Devonshire Cultural Center · Skokie
Ages 18 and up $45 Res/ $56 Non Res
Cozymeal Cooking Classes · Chicago Loop
Eataly · River North
Adults $85
Sur La Table · Streeterville
Chicago Loop
Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio Wicker Park · West Town
Logan Square
Basic Hourly Package from $200/hour · Full-Day Wedding Package from $3,500
West Town
$$
Cooking with Cass LLC · Lake View East
Bucktown
Belmont Gardens
Bridgeport
$99-$129
Lincoln Square
Stickney
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