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WeeM 2026 is over but check this site in the spring of 2027 for information about our next RG which will be held Oct. 28th-31st, 2027.

You had a great time in years past, and this year promises to be more memorable than ever.

Excursion

Greetings, WeeM-Goers.

This year, there will be no excursions. Let our WeeM Chair know if you’d like to see them return next year. See “Things to Do Nearby” (below) to create your own excursion.

As we have done for quite a few years, we’re planning a few off-site events for the Thursday of HalloweeM.

This is a work in progress so check back to see if there's a new excursion offered that would be of interest to you.

Sign-up information will be available no later than mid August.

TBA

This is a work in progress so check back in late spring for the list and the sign up form. Excursion were offered for Thursday, usually mid-morning and/or early afternoon. In years past, we’ve toured several distilleries and sampled fine whiskey, taken a candy tour, visited the Devon’s Desi corridor and the Northeastern Illinois Regional Crime Laboratory, toured the Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Plant and the Sketchbook Brewery Company, enjoyed a wine and olive oil tasting, taken a walking history tour of the 1800s town of Long Grove, the Chicago Executive Airport, and The Grove, created stained glass works-of-art, fired guns, blown glass, enjoyed ethnic cooking classes, and visited architectural gems.

Description
The one-hour walking tour includes a video followed by a visit to the production facility, to watch candy being made—with, of course, a piece of candy provided. They are just starting up tours again, after a few locked-down years, so we only have one guide at present. This is followed by a ½ hour access to the candy outlet, where you can buy their famous chocolates at reduced prices.
Onsite parking available.
Dining Options: See below for recommended places near the hotel but there are plenty of options between the Long Grove Confectionary Factory Tour and the hotel.
Location
333 Lexington Dr. in Buffalo Grove
(2.3 miles NW from the hotel)
Tour Starting Time
10:00 AM
Duration
1 hour walking tour plus ½ hour discounted shopping
Website

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