Choco-Lotta-Fun Crawl

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Edwardsville's Choco-Lotta-Fun Crawl is returning for a second year on Saturday, February 28, 2026. On that day, visit participating Edwardsville stores, restaurants, organizations and attractions as they roll out an irresistible assortment of chocolate-themed specialties -- foods, beverages, gift items and more! It's a delectable daylong effort to show the community the sweet stuff that Edwardsville establishments can offer!  

For those who want to attend, here's how it works: No ticket is needed! Just go to any or all of the businesses and organizations that are participating to enjoy the chocolate delights they'll be featuring. The hours are determined by each participating business, so be sure to check out specific details on their websites or social media feeds. Keep scrolling for a list of participants and what they'll feature during the Crawl, plus an interactive Google map of all the locations! Participating City of Edwardsville locations that day include:

  • The R.P. Lumber Center, 6289 Tiger Drive, will host a Choco-Lotta-Fun Skate Session with some sweet activities that will cater to chocolate fans. The session will run from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Admission is free for members; $8 for District 7 residents and $10 for non-District 7 residents. Each paid or member admission comes with a ticket for a FREE hot cocoa plus the opportunity to play a candy guessing game and be eligible to win all of the candy in the Choco-Lotta-Fun barrel!
  • The West End Service Station, 620 St. Louis Street, will participate with some fun activities and opportunities to see the Route 66 centennial exhibit. The first 100 visitors will get a chocolate Route 66 shield! Guests can vie for a Route 66 gift bag by entering a guess in a candy contest. There will be coloring sheets available, too. Admission to the station is free; it's open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • The Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main Street, is challenging visitors to guess the number of chocolates in a container in the theatre's ticket office, with the winner receiving a $20 movie night gift package, including admission and concessions. The contest runs from noon to 3 p.m. that Saturday. Everyone who completes an entry for the contest will receive a FREE pass to attend a Tuesday night movie.

Guidelines for Business Participants

  • The Choco-Lotta-Fun Crawl will take place on Saturday, February 28 (hours vary according to participants). 
  • It’s open to businesses located and operating within the corporate limits of the City of Edwardsville. (It’s a “shop, eat, visit and buy local” kind of event!) 
  • Participants cannot feature goods or services they are legally prohibited from offering (liquor, for instance, if you don’t have the proper licensing).
  • To be included in the City's promotion of this event, eligible businesses must register to participate via a form on the City’s website. Choco-Lotta-Fun Crawl Business Registration Form

More Information

Contact the City’s communications coordinator, Cathy Hensley, at 618-692-7532 or by emailing chensley@cityofedwardsville.com, or James Arnold, the City’s economic and community development coordinator, at 618-692-7533, or by emailing jarnold@cityofedwardsville.com.

Choco-Lotta-Fun Crawl Participants & Featured Items

(Businesses are listed in alphabetical order)

  • 1820 Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House, 409 S. Buchanan Street: 1820's era hot chocolate beverages
  • 1933 House of Bourbon, 1001 Enclave Boulevard: Double chocolate bourbon bread pudding, chocolate bourbon lava cake; the Chocoluxe Old Fashioned*
  • 222 Artisan Bakery, 222 St. Louis Street: Chocolate croissants, double chocolate muffins, plus a new chocolate ganache-filled muffin dipped in chocolate
  • AAA Swing City Music, 244 S. Buchanan Street: Chocolate treats and candy for customers
  • Afterwords Books, 441 E. Vandalia Street: Special discounts on Mayana chocolate bars (assorted flavors)
  • Barrel & Bru, 6151 Trace Parkway Drive, Suite D: Chocolate-covered strawberry martinis, chocolate cream old-fashioned, chocolate martini*
  • Bin 51 Wine & Spirits, 118 N. Main Street: Chocolate martini, mint chocolate martini and a raspberry chocolate martini*
  • Cafe Birdie, 120 S. Main Street: A special variety of chocolate treats will be featured 
  • Chava's, 217 E. Vandalia Street: Featured beverage La Jeffa*: A creamy cocktail with chocolate liqueur, amaretto and a little tequila served chilled in a chocolate-rimmed glass
  • Chef's Shoppe, 2320 Troy Road: Samples of chocolate products, including brownies, truffles, dip mixes, Dubai chocolate bars and more. Turtle popcorn will be featured, and customers who purchase any of the items being sampled will be entered into a giveaway. 
  • Chocolate Covered Creations, 218 N. Main Street: Chocolate-covered strawberries, a decadent triple chocolate frappe with white chocolate cold foam in a chocolate crack cup, and a selection of Dubai chocolate desserts, all made in-house from scratch
  • Edison's Entertainment Complex, 1477 S. State Route 157: Funnel cake fries with chocolate sauce
  • Ed's Delicatessen, 222 N. Main Street: A variety of chocolate desserts will be featured: chocolate chip cookies, plus two gluten-free desserts -- chocolate pudding and flourless chocolate cake; Mocha Mischief cocktail -- house-made vanilla vodka, chocolate tippy cow (rum-based liquor) and Mr. Black Coffee Liquor*
  • Edwardsville American Legion Post 199, 58 S. State Route 157: Chocolate martini*, chocolate orange espresso martini*, hot chocolate, chocolate cream pie, churros and chocolate
  • Edwardsville Children's Museum, 722 Holyoake Road: A scavenger hunt with a chocolate prize at the end and a chocolate-themed craft
  • Edwardsville Flea Market, 1506 Troy Road: Chocolate pastries, cookies and treats, plus a chance to win a $25 gift certificate
  • Edwardsville Public Library, 112 S. Kansas Street: Chocolate coin treasure hunt in the Youth Library; chocolate-themed activity sheets for all ages and free chocolate treats for all
  • EXO Lounge, 2 157 Center: Dubai chocolate espresso martini* (vanilla-infused vodka, pistachio cream, liquor 43 chocolate, Goshen espresso and a chocolate swirl and Kataifi rim); double-chocolate brownie with ice cream
  • Junior Service Club of Edwardsville/Glen Carbon (at Chava's, 217 E. Vandalia): Chocolate candy (and information on upcoming & ongoing Junior Service events and efforts)
  • Keepsake Candle Company | Curated, 100 N. Main Street: Chocolate-scented candles and chocolate treats
  • Mark's Appliance, 1507 Troy Road: Mini chocolate candies available for all who stop by
  • Mio Osteria, 224 S. Kansas Street: Midnight Craving cocktail*, featuring Amari Montenegro, rum, Licor 43, Goshen espresso, raspberry liqueur, turbinado and egg whites
  • My Treasure House, 120 S. Buchanan: Chocolate-flavored sweet treats for all who stop by, plus a chance to win a $25 gift certificate
  • Narwhal's Crafted, 400 N. Main Street: Chocolate mudslide* and a nonalcoholic chocolate-covered strawberry smoothie
  • Northside Dairy Haven, 1902 N. Main Street: Free kid-size chocolate cone (for those who ask nicely!); adjusted prices for larger chocolate cone sizes (medium for the price of a small; large for the price of a medium)
  • Petaled Pail & Co., 219 Hillsboro Avenue: Shades of Chocolate with inspired flower bar and colorful accent options, plus chocolate mint green tea for customers to enjoy 
  • Polished Prints, 101 E. Vandalia Street: Chocolate cookies and cookie patches at the craft bar
  • Restore Decor, 223 N. Main Street: Chocolate chip cookies 
  • Source Juicery, 228 N. Main Street: Chocolate vegan gluten-free donut & chocolate cream mocha
  • Spoonful Desserts, 1063 Illinois Route 157, Suite 11-12: Oreo Milk Tea & Boba, Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Milk Tea & Boba, Nutella Taiyaki, Strawberry Nutella Taiyaki, Cherry-Chocolate Bingsu, Cookies 'n' Dreams Bingsu, Hot Chocolate, and Mint Hot Chocolate
  • The Cup, 1057 Century Drive: "Oh My Ganache" cupcake (chocolate cake, vanilla buttercream dipped in ganache and sprinkled with chocolate curls), plus other chocolate varieties
  • Thrills Ville, 110 E. Vandalia Street: Willy Wonka chocolate-scented Funko Pop. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" movie posters. Thrills Ville-branded mini candy bars. 3D-printed Wonka Bars
  • Whisker Bones Supply Co., 138 N. Main Street: 15% off peanut butter cups and Chip Diggity treats; $2 carob chip pancakes; a free Chip Diggity treat for every visitor
  • ZIENA Boutique, 2329 Plum Street: 30% off all neutral and chocolate-colored items in the store and free sweet treat with purchase

* Alcoholic beverage(s) 

To view Choco-Lotta-Fun Crawl Map, click the map below or this link