DIY Halloween treats, a bloody mary battle and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Oct. 7-9.
EAT
Halloween Treats Baking Class
2142 N. Halsted St. 773-661-6158
Learn tips and tricks for creating your own Halloween-themed goodies including meringue ghosts, spiderweb cookies and chocolate marshmallow witch hat cookies at this hands-on class. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. $65. Tickets: eventbrite.com
Sword Fight
960 W. 31st St. 773-890-0588
Try sausages from Publican Quality Meats, Haymarket Pub & Brewery and Martinez Supermarket a la carte ($10) or as part of a sampler ($15) and vote for your favorite. The bash also features a sausage toss contest, a Polish-sausage-eating competition, a relay race using a sausage as a baton and live bagpipe music from the Stock Yard Kilty Band. 2-6 p.m. Sunday. No cover.
DRINK
YoMosas
5311 S. Lake Park Ave. West 312-801-2100
Take a yoga class then enjoy mimosas and pastries at this monthly event. Bring your own mat. 12:30 p.m. Saturday. $20. Tickets: promontorychicago.com
Bloody Mary Battle
3213 W. Armitage Ave. 773-486-7465
Mickey Neely of Castle Door Supper Club and Coyote DeGroot of Loba Pastry & Coffee compete to make their best take on the classic cocktail. Sample each of them for $10 or order a pint-sized version of one for $8. Noon-4 p.m. Sunday.
Debate Watch Party
1932 W. Division St. 773-278-1919
The bar plays the second presidential debate with sound, doles out Clinton and Trump masks for guests to wear and offers drink specials including $5 Fireball shots and the Hair Piece ($6), which features white wine, coconut vodka, triple sec, peach schnapps and pineapple juice. 7 p.m. Sunday. No cover.
Rocktober Beerfest
Randolph Street and Ogden Avenue
The West Loop fest features beer and food vendors, games, costume contests, a stein hoisting competition, and live music from local acts including Too White Crew (Friday), The Boy Band Night (Saturday) and 7th Heaven (Sunday). 5-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $10-$40. Tickets: eventsprout.com
Sorta Marathon
2954 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-360-8686
Don a race bib and walk, run, bike or get from the Lakeview restaurant to Henry’s by any method or route during the third annual event. The first five finishers get prizes and everyone enjoys beer from Lagunitas Brewing Company and Marz Community Brewing. Tickets include a T-shirt and sunglasses and benefit A Special Wish Chicago. 2-7 p.m. Saturday. $25. Tickets: eventbrite.com
DO
Handmade Market (Free!)
1035 N. Western Ave. 773-276-3600
Shop for jewelry, handbags, clothing, cookies, stationery, pottery and more at the monthly market. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Free.
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
The Florentine (151 W. Adams St. 312-660-8866) offers a free pizza with the purchase of an alcoholic beverage from 4-6 p.m. Friday.