OLD IRVING PARK — It's open season for food, cocktails and crafts at the St. Viator Rec Center, 3644 N. Kedvale Ave., where Winterfest will be held from Friday-Sunday.
Beyond an ice skating rink and a Christmas trees lot, the festival's "Snowflake Cafe" will serve pancakes, walking tacos, pulled pork sandwiches and "holiday goulash," according to organizers.
Meanwhile, event sponsor Haymarket Pub & Brewery, 737 W. Randolph St., will offer up craft beer alongside wine, coffee with Bailey's, pop and hot chocolate at the "Winter Cocktail Bar."
There's also the "Miseltoe Market," featuring 20 craft vendors selling jewelry, artwork, lotions, holiday knickknacks and more.
Four varieties of Christmas tree will be for sale, ranging from $30-$60. Visitors can also buy wreaths and garlands, priced between $15-25.
All the while, a Santa Claus will be on hand to take free pictures with kids.
Winterfest will be open:
• 5-9 p.m. Friday
• 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday
• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
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