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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lake Barrington Cocoa Crawl Through the Shops of Pepper Rd. Returns Feb. 7
(Barrington, IL – January 7, 2026) – Beat the winter blues with a cozy and fun afternoon at the Cocoa Crawl through the Shops of Pepper Rd. in Lake Barrington, hosted by the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, February 7, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM.
Perfect for families, friends, and neighbors, the Cocoa Crawl invites attendees to gather their group and make this winter event a tradition. Whether it’s a girls’ afternoon, a family-friendly outing, or a casual way to connect with the community, participants can sip warm cocoa, enjoy sweet treats, and explore unique local shops along the route.
Cocoa Crawl stops include All American Reclaim, Angelina Warehouse, Creative Studio M, Ekciting VR, Greater Chicago Kitchen and Bath, The Pink Geranium, The Winterberry Companies, Wild Asparagus Catering, Wild Onion Brewery and Banquets, and Wildrose Floral Design. Check-in begins at Greater Chicago Kitchen and Bath, where attendees will receive a souvenir mug and event map to guide them through the crawl.
Tickets are $20 per person and include a souvenir Cocoa Crawl mug, treats, giveaways, raffle prizes, and one complimentary beverage at Wild Onion Brewery (draft IPA, house wine, or soda). Tickets are available for purchase at www.barringtonchamber.com.
This community event offers a fun way to shop local, and warm up with friends and neighbors in the Shops of Pepper Park area. Check-in begins at 1:00 PM at Greater Chicago Kitchen & Bath, located at 22000 Pepper Road, Unit K, Lake Barrington. Additional details can be found at www.barringtonchamber.com.
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce thanks Barrington Bank & Trust Co., N.A. for serving as the Event Sponsor, and Beth Bellantuono of Keller Williams for supporting the event as the Bag Sponsor.
IMAGE:
#1 Cocoa Crawl flyer
#2 Guests pause for a photo with their Cocoa Crawl mugs at the 2025 Lake Barrington Cocoa Crawl.
About the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC): The BACC (www.BarringtonChamber.com), founded in 1969, is an association of over 800 member businesses representing more than 1,800 businesspeople dedicated to the success and prosperity of the 11 regional communities it serves: Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park, Inverness, Kildeer, Lake Barrington, Long Grove, North Barrington, Port Barrington, South Barrington, and Tower Lakes. BACC promotes economic opportunities, advocates the interests of business, offers programs for professional development and leadership, and works to foster a robust regional economy.
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