How sweet it is! The "Chocolate Expo" features local vendors who will present a variety of delectable treats and chocolate-based products that you've likely never seen before.  Meet local chocolatiers who will introduce you to delicious and exotic chocolate treats.  Sample chocolate as you decide on sweet purchases for all of your valentines. All ages. Visitor Center February 5-6: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Make your own truffles! "Truffle Making Workshop" teaches how to design classic hand-rolled truffles. Working in groups of four to five, participants will design, melt, chill, scoop, and roll truffles. Each attendee will leave with tasty truffle samples! Cost: $25 (discounts for Arboretum members). Class size limited. Advance registration, which is required, begins January 17, atwww.mortonarb.org/chocolate or 630-725-2066. Ages 16 and older. Thornhill Education Center. February 12: Sessions at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m.

Chocolate for Brunch! Enjoy a "Valentine's Day Brunch" featuring chocolate accents throughout the whole meal. Listen to live music while sipping champagne and enjoying the flavors of chocolate. Tickets: $30-$42 plus tax and fees (discounts for Arboretum members), are available starting January 17. Children under 2 are free. Visit www.mortonarb.org/chocolate or call 630-
725-2066 to book. All ages. The Ginkgo Room. February 13: Seatings at 9:30 a.m., noon, and 2:30 p.m.

Pizza and Chocolate! Spend a fun afternoon with your child learning about chocolate with "Kid's Chocolate Pizza Making Party." Kids will get to create a chocolate pizza with a variety of candy
toppings, and decorate pretzel twists and marshmallows. Each little candy maker takes home over one pound of chocolate items in a tote symbolizing that they are "Chocolatiers!" Cost: $15 (discounts for Arboretum members). Advance registration, which is required, begins January 17 at www.mortonarb.org/chocolate or 630-725-2066. Ages 4 and older, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Chestnut Room. February 20: Sessions at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m.

The perfect couple! "Bring Out the Best in Each Other: Beer and Chocolate Tasting" pairs artisan beers from Two Brother's Brewing Company of Warrenville with chocolate delicacies from Graham's Fine Chocolates and Ice Cream of Geneva.  Also, sample microbrews paired-up with chili in a chocolate-infused sauce, a savory chocolate panini, and baby field greens dressed with a piquant chocolate balsamic vinaigrette. Cost: $30 (discounts for Arboretum members). Advance registration, which is required, begins January 17 at www.mortonarb.org/chocolate or 630-725-2066. Ages 21 and older. The Ginkgo Restaurant. February 27: 3 – 5 p.m.

During February, stop in to The Arboretum Store and smell the wonderful aromas of chocolate and love! Featured items include chocolate scented lotions, soaps, and candles, sipping chocolate, chocolate cookbooks, Valentine's Day gifts, and more. All ages. The Arboretum Store. Daily in February: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Chocolate from trees! The "Chocolate Exhibit" highlights the growing, harvesting, and production process of chocolate and its relationship to trees. Learn from this small display the rich natural and cultural history of one of the world's favorite treats. All ages. Visitor Center. Daily in February: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.