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Paint a bicycle spin art masterpiece before grabbing s’mores and cute treats at a marshmallow cafe.

Here's your plan for Bicycle Spin Art + Gourmet S’mores:
Bike spin art, s'mores, and marshmallow treats in Chicago's Lincoln Park

Bicycle Spin Art + Gourmet S’mores

At Spin Art Nation Chicago in Lake View, unleash your creativity by making spin art powered by bicycle pedaling while wearing protective smocks.

Bicycle Spin Art

✅ Before you go
• Book your time slot in advance online here: https://spinartnation.com/chicago/lincoln-park-book-now
• The experience takes about 60-90 minutes
• They give you full body smocks and boots to wear, so no need to worry about ruining your clothes

Get artsy at Spin Art Nation Chicago (Lincoln Park)

Visit XO Marshmallow in Lincoln Park, Chicago for a sweet treat adventure with unique marshmallow flavors and delightful s'mores.

Eating S'mores

✅ Before you go
• They close at 8pm on weekdays and 9pm on weekends so head there before then.

🚶‍♀️ Transportation
• 3 minute walk

💪 Pro tip:
• They have tons of unique marshmallow flavors so be adventurous!
• Try the flavored frozen lemonades with marshmallow fluff, trust us

Grab S'mores at XO Marshmallow

So I'm taking you all to make bicycle spin art and then we're going

to go get s'mores because I'm trying to be a little kid today.

Our first stop is Spin Art Nation Chicago.

So we got suited up in our smocks and then we walked in and man,

when I looked around and tell you I was so excited, like. Okay, okay,

So basically they set you up with a spinning canvas powered by a bike.

So one person is going to bike while the other one paints.

They teach you a lot of techniques while you're here,

but honestly you get the best work when you just let your inner child out to play.

We had so much fun, y'all, I'm definitely coming back. All right,

next we're going to pull up to XO Marshmallow.

This is Chicago's only marshmallow cafe and honestly I'm into it.

frozen lemonade with marshmallow fluff on top and then duh,

we got a heart-shaped marshmallow for Valentine's Day.

Now let's get into these s'mores. These are worth it truly chef's kiss.

Make sure to say hi to my best friend when you pop in and make sure

you send this plan to somebody who's in need of a little bit of fun! Bye!

Step inside Beity, a cozy and elegant Lebanese restaurant. I went with a friend and we tried their Not Your Teta’s Tasting Menu—a curated, multi-course meal. It had everything from mezze to multiple mains and wine pairings. 

Beity – Lebanese Tasting Experience

Enjoy a curated Lebanese tasting menu with expertly paired wines at Beity in Fulton Market; standout dishes include parsley hummus with duck and Arabic coffee chocolate dessert.

Lebanese Tasting Menu

✅ Before you go
• If you don’t want to do the full tasting menu, you can order a la carte as well! 

💪 Pro tips
• My favorite menu items are the parsley hummus topped with duck confit and the Arabic coffee chocolate dessert! 

Not Your Teta’s Tasting Menu at Beity 

Beette feels like stepping into someone's home.

If that someone just happens to be an incredible chef.

This Lebanese inspired tasting menu is intentional from the first pour of wine

My friend and I started with their cocktails,

Both the chef and the sommelier were so wonderful

and knowledgeable about each of the courses and wine pairings that we had.

Each sip of the wine complimented each of the bites so well,

and this is actually my first tasting menu,

From the me to the final bites of dessert,

It's a shared experience full of generosity,

Come hungry and leave full in every sense of the word.

Cruise down the river at sunset on this little electric boat. 

Here's your plan for cruising the river at sunset on a cozy electric boat in Chicago

Electric Boat Cruise

Cruise the Chicago River at sunset with Chicago Boat Company in River North on a cozy electric boat—perfect for a relaxed evening with friends and a cooler.

River Boating

✅ Before you go
• Book your rental here: https://chicagoboatcompany.com/

💪 Pro tips
• Book for around sunset! 
• Bring a cooler 

Cruise the river with Chicago Boat Company

Relax & unwind with 60 minutes of float — perfect for stress relief, relaxation, and creativity 

Here's your plan for relaxing with a 60-minute float to relieve stress and boost creativity

Anicca Float Club 💧a stress relieving float 

Relax at Anicca Float Club in Naperville with a 60-minute Epsom salt float, ideal for stress relief and recharging. All essentials provided for a seamless experience.

Float Therapy

✅ Before you go
• Visit their website to book a 60-minute float session https://aniccafloatclub.floathelm.com/booking
• Use code “firstfloat” when booking to pay $59

💪 Pro tips
• You’ll be asked to remove all jewelry and clothing before your float
• Body wash, shampoo, and conditioner are all provided 
• Pamper rooms to dry your hair & freshen up post-float (they have a Dyson!)

Book a float 

Here's a unique water activity that's perfect for any season.

I did my first float session at Anicca float Club in Warrenville,

floating in Epsom salt is proven to reduce stress and tension,

Activity like this is perfect for unwinding and recharging.

you're given 90 minutes for a pre-float rinse,

Book your first float for $59 and get ready to relax.

Free Pilates on Oak St. beach followed by breakfast at a a French cafe! 

Here's your plan for a free beach Pilates session then enjoying breakfast pastries and coffee at a French café

Lakefront Pilates 🌊🧘‍♀️

Join a free, beginner-friendly 6:00 a.m. Pilates class at Oak Street Beach with Rise Pilates Club, surrounded by Lake Michigan views and a vibrant community vibe.

Pilates Class

✅ Before you go
• I’d recommend going a little early to find a spot for your yoga mat! 

💪 Pro tips
• There are a few speakers, so no matter where your mat is, you can still hear the instructions! 

Rise Pilates Club 

Enjoy fresh coffee and amazing raspberry pastries on the sunny patio at La Fournette in Old Town after your lakeside Pilates session. Perfect spot for a casual breakfast!

French bakery breakfast

✅ Before you go
• Highly recommend sitting outside! They also have a few indoor seats. 

💪 Pro tips
• The raspberry pastry was amazing!!

Breakfast at La Fournette  

The best way to start your summer weekends is with

a 6:00 a.m. Pilates class right by Lake Michigan.

It's hosted every Friday in the summers at Oak Street Beach.

My roommate and I went together and were blown away by how many people attended.

I think this day there were close to 2000 attendees.

followed by socializing and sometimes giveaways.

so I wouldn't worry if you're not a Pilates pro.

in Old Town where we grabbed some pastries,

and just hung out and enjoyed our Friday morning.