Free treats for National Cookie Day, a hot toddy workshop and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Dec. 4-6.
EAT
Holiday Pie Shop Pop-Up
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616 N. Rush St. 312-660-6000
Executive pastry chef Amanda Warren prepares mini pecan pies with whiskey caramel and pumpkin pies with sweet cream cheese ($5 for two or $25 for a dozen). People who buy pies can get a free cup of hot chocolate to go ($4 normally). 4-6 p.m. Friday.
National Cookie Day (Free!)
676 N. Michigan Ave. 312-944-6664
A cart set up at Michigan Avenue and Huron Street doles out free cinnamon cream cheese spiral cookies from the hotel’s 676 Restaurant & Bar. 11:30 a.m. Friday.
DRINK
Prohibition Repeal Day
4000 N. Southport Ave. 773-857-2890
Celebrate legal drinking with a tasting and classic cocktail mixing demonstration from FEW Spirits, which takes its name from Prohibition advocate Frances E. Willard. You’ll also take home a recipe and instruction booklet. 6-8 p.m. Friday. $25. Reservations recommended.
Give Cozy, Get Cozy (Free!)
600 E. Grand Ave.
Grab a gingerbread cookie shaped like a Maker’s Mark bottle, complete with red frosting on top, and hot chocolate from a truck which will also be collecting gently used coats to donate. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Free.
Hot Toddy Workshop
1509 W. Balmoral Ave. 773-654-1751
Sample classic versions of a hot toddy and spiced rum and learn how to make your own by blending spirits, spices, liqueurs, teas and sweeteners. 3, 4, 5 or 6 p.m. Saturday. $10. Tickets: elixirandersonville.com
Adult Onesie Party
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3485 N. Clark St. 773-755-3980
Show off your comfiest nightwear for a shot at winning $100 and a pass to the TBOX Twelve Bars of Xmas pub crawl. Bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the Lakeview Pantry and get a discounted drink. 2-8 p.m. Sunday. No cover.
DO
Straight Outta Loafers
2600 W. Lawrence Ave. 773-275-6020
The Machine Tools, Doleful Lions, Justin Bowling and John Darnell perform at the second annual benefit concert for children at Swedish Covenant Hospital. Drink specials include $4 Bell’s Two Hearted ale pints and Smirnoff, UV Vodka and Bacardi cocktails. 8 p.m. Saturday. $5 donation or a new, unwrapped toy.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
1224 W. Webster Ave. 773-248-0900
The fourth annual holiday kickoff features a sing-a-long, photos with Santa Claus, free hot chocolate and an ornament sale benefiting Oscar Mayer Magnet School. 7 p.m. No cover.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Get $1 oysters, three dishes for $25 and a $5 shot of vodka served with rye bread and pickles from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at CH Distillery (564 W. Randolph St. 312-707-8780).