Munch March Dessert & Appetizer Crawl

This April, you’re invited to emerge from your hibernation with a laid-back evening of delicious sweets, munchy treats, and community connection. Bring your appetite, your friends, and your excellent vibes: it’s time for the fifth annual Munch March!

This event is 21+ and will be held rain or shine!

Ravenswood’s small businesses are working hard to bring you their tastiest samples yet. We’re talking appetizers, desserts, and drinks designed to transport you to a place where your taste buds become your best buds. While you sample these treats, you’ll stroll between groovy shops and restaurants along Montrose Ave, surrounded by friends, neighbors, and the first green glimmers of spring.

The Munch March is a unique opportunity to sample a variety of our neighborhood’s flavors and menu items in one evening. It’s also a fun way to explore and support the vibrant mix restaurants, taverns, and shops along Montrose Avenue. Check in at the kickoff location in front of BienMeSabe (1635 W Montrose Ave) to get wristbands, punch cards, and event maps. Then, everyone is off to sample some snacks and check out some cool local businesses!

Last year’s event sold out, so we recommend claiming your spot early. Tickets include 14+ tasting-sized portions of appetizers, beverages, and desserts, plus an extra-special tote loaded with goodies from our friends.

2026 Live Performances & Activities

Stop by BienMeSabe to enjoy a performance by Full Spectrum Bluegrass! Their debut EP Homesick showcases the driving rhythm of classic artists like Earl Scruggs and JD Crowe, with original songwriting that explores the modern queer, trans, and urban experience.

Does your key ring need a bit of a zhuzh? Jenny G’s Art Supply will be hosting an art activity where you can make your own Shrinky Dink!

Trading Post Pet will be ready at the Montrose & Winchester People Space, armed with dog-friendly games and activities. Don’t miss out on stopping by and seeing what fun stuff they’ve cooked up!

And finally, commemorate your time at the Munch March at the Terrible Portraits pop-up with local artist Jacob Ryan Reno, also at the Montrose & Winchester People Space! Get your very own terrible masterpiece in five terrific minutes for five regular dollars.

Munch Madness: Shop & Get Rewards!

Attending the Munch March is a great way to support local small businesses! This year, you can keep it going by participating in Munch Madness, a mini-raffle designed to bring extra love to Montrose Ave after the event ends.

How It Works: If you make qualifying purchases totaling $50 or over at one or more of the businesses featured during on this year’s Munch March route between April 23 and May 8 and send your receipts to info@ravenswoodchicago.org, we’ll enter you into a raffle to win $50 in gift cards to Ravenswood businesses! Two $50 winners will be selected.