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Learn how to throw axe and knives at this hidden gem in West Loop 🎯

Here's your plan for an axe-throwing adventure at Bad Axe Throwing in Chicago

Axe Throwing 🪓 Adventure 

At Bad Axe Throwing in Chicago's Fulton Market, enjoy axe throwing, knife targeting, and darts in a lively, fun setting.

Axe Throwing

Choose to throw axes and/or knives and play darts while you wait!

Axes, knives, darts, you name it! 🗡️

Enjoy low-cost axe throwing at Bad Axe Throwing, Chicago, with walk-in sessions starting at $20 and 1.5-hour lane reservations from $34.99 per person.

PRICING FOR WALK-IN 
• Walk-in axe throwing prices will vary from $20-$37 per person

PRICING FOR RESERVING LANES
•  As low as $34.99 /PERSON for 1.5 Hour Booking

Low cost plan alert ‼️ 🤑

It's called Bad Axe Throwing in the West Loop and it's so much fun.

It's perfect for last minute weekend plans because you can walk in

and get a lane or you can reserve online for bigger groups.

The instructor sets you up in your own area and shows you exactly the

proper technique and method on how to throw the axes or the knives.

There's a scoring cheat sheet right next to you so you can play super fun

games like you can play blackjack where you try and get 21 points first.

It was super inexpensive and we had such a great time.

Make sure to check it out at Bad Axe Throwing for some last minute weekend plans.

Here's your plan for a fun-themed paint night with cocktails and creative vibes in Westmont. Watch the video 👇

Join Paint and Sip Bar at one of their themed paint nights across the Chicagoland area

Themed Paint & Sip 🎨

Unleash your creativity at SIP and Paint Bar in Westmont—enjoy two craft cocktails while you paint your own masterpiece at this self-guided themed event.

Paint & Sip Night

✅ Before you go
• Browse the calendar for upcoming paint nights https://www.sipandpaintbar.com/general-2-1
• Purchase your ticket on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/o/49788979153

💪 Pro tips
• This is a self-guided paint event! No paint instructor present. 
• A ticket comes with two (2) craft cocktails, blank canvas, instructions, and supplies (food purchased separately)

Purchase a ticket 🎫 

SIP and Paint Bar is a traveling paint party that hosts themed

paint and sip nights in restaurants all over the Chicago land area.

A purchase ticket guarantees your spot in the restaurant,

2 craft cocktails and the canvas with your supplies.

The paint and sip event is a self-guided experience,

so come ready to channel your inner artist.

the staff was great with great music and surprise giveaways.

Check out the link in the info section for details.

Here's your plan for tasting beers and cocktails at three breweries and one distillery in Chicago. Watch the video 👇

Stop at 3 breweries and 1 distillery in Ravenswood/ North Center! 

Malt Row Brewery Crawl 🍻

Enjoy a diverse selection of approachable craft beers at Begyle Brewing in North Center, Chicago—perfect for groups looking to start their brewery crawl adventure.

Brewery visit

✅ Before you go
• Begyle Brewing prides itself on offering a diverse and approachable selection of quality beer that brings people together. 

Begyle Brewing 

Experience traditional European-style beers at Dovetail Brewing in North Center, Chicago—specializing in unique sours and expertly crafted brews.

Beer Tasting

✅ Before you go
• Dovetail specializes in continental European styles and traditional methods. 

Dovetail Brewing 

Demo Brewing Company offers creative, unique brews in a converted garage space. Enjoy their Secondhand Store draft for a truly distinctive beer experience in Lake View.

Craft Beer Tasting

💪 Pro tips
• The secondhand store draft is delicious and different from anything I’ve ever had! 

Demo Brewing Company  

Sip creative cocktails or whiskey flights at Koval Distillery Tasting Room—enjoy outdoor seating, board games, and a lively, inviting atmosphere in Lake View.

Cocktail Tasting

✅ Before you go
• Visit the KOVAL tasting room for cocktails, flights, perfect pairs, light bites, international coffee drinks and more.

💪 Pro tips
• They have outdoor seating and board games! 

Koval Distillery Tasting Room

This Ravenswood brewery crawl is perfect to get a

group of friends together and hang out this summer.

where I got a cider because I don't usually do beer.

and from there we walked up north to Dovetail Brewing.

which I actually really ended up liking for a beer.

we walked another 2 blocks up to Demo Brewing.

I really loved the space because it's a converted garage.

their drinks were really good and unique here,

but they have amazing cocktails and you really just need to check it out.

Here's your plan for savoring Italian ice and frozen yogurt in Chicago's Lincoln Park. Watch the video 👇

A way to romanticize your summer day—one scoop of Italian ice at a time 🍦

Summer Scoop at Annette’s

Grab a creamy Italian Fro-Yo—half Italian ice, half frozen yogurt—at Annette's Italian Ice, a beloved Lincoln Park spot with fun flavors and cash-only charm.

Italian Ice & Froyo

Italian Fro-Yo
A perfect combination of Italian ice and frozen yogurt. Creamy and fruity unite.

My fav Italian ice flavors: Passion Fruit-Red Raspberry, Guava-Orange-Passion Fruit, Blueberry-Lemon

Note that it’s cash only! 💵

What should I get?

Enjoy a summer scoop at Annette’s Italian Ice, open daily until late—treat yourself to unique frozen flavors and stroll through lively Lincoln Park.

Italian Ice & Desserts

🗓️ Hours
Mon-Thurs, Sun: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Fri & Sat: 12:00pm - 11:30pm

Note that it’s cash only! 💵

When can I go?

Annette's Italian Ice is a Chicago staple in Lincoln Park.

You order from a walk-up window and can taste as many flavors as you want.

where it's half frozen yogurt and half Italian ice.

You'll be right at the heart of Armitage here so you can grab your Italian froyo,

and window shop all the cute boutiques around.

Here's your plan for a restorative yoga class with stretches and meditation at Soul House, Chicago. Watch the video 👇

Take a yoga class at Soul House! Soul House is a yoga, healing, and teaching center in West Town. 

Soul House Experience 🧘☮️

Join a restorative yoga class at Soul House in Fulton Market, Chicago. Enjoy a serene studio with all props provided—just bring yourself and water!

Yoga class

✅ Before you go
• You can register for classes here: https://www.soulhousechicago.com/yoga-class-schedule

💪 Pro tips
• All you have to do is bring yourself and water! Everything else is provided free of charge. 

Yoga class at Soul House  

so come along with me while I check out Soul House in West Town.

The studio itself is absolutely beautiful.

They offer yoga classes and other types of meditation classes.

What I really loved is that you don't have to bring anything with you.

They had any kind of prop you can think of.

The class that I took was a restorative class,

you might even see the studio pop on your way out.