"S'more" of the Drake
Follow our Instagram and facebook page for our Smores and More menu featuring specialty smores like The Elvis with peanut butter and bacon or The Frank with lemon curd and ricotta cheese. Couple it with a specialty Not Your Mother’s Hot Chocolate with chocolate syrup and marshmellows. Don’t forget about our Oktoberfest specials in the Polo Lounge and our Fall specialty hot coffee beverages in Aroma. Stay tuned for all of these wonderful tastes of the Drake on Instagram and Facebook.
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Holiday Afternoon Tea Nov 21 – Jan 4
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at The Drake in Oak Brook with an elegant afternoon tea experience full of warmth, cheer, and festive delights. Our cozy winter gathering features a luxurious spread of seasonal teas, delightful treats, and merry décor that captures the spirit of this joyful time of year.
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Drake Oak Brook Annual Tree Lighting December 3 4:30pm – 6pm
Join us for the perfect start to the holiday season at our annual tree lighting ceremony on December 3 from 4:30-6pm. Enjoy the sounds of carolers singing your holiday favorites. Please bring a canned good to donate to our annual food drive for the local food pantry. Hot Chocolate and Cookies will be provided. The cost is free to the public. We would love to see you there!
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Dickens Christmas Dinner December 12
Nothing says Christmas like a traditional dinner while our holiday carolers are serenading throughout the evening. Make this season extra merry and extra bright by joining us on December 13 from 5pm - 9pm. Choose from an exclusive Prix Fixe holiday menu, or feast can be purchased ala carte.
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Gingerbread House Workshop December 11
Every year our Executive Chef Ezequiel builds an ornate and festive gingerbread house to display in our lobby for the holiday season. This year, we're giving kids and their families a chance to learn how to build their own, taught by Chef Ezequiel himself! Bring your creativity to the Drake Oak Brook on Dec 11 from 4pm - 6pm to participate in this fun family-friendly event.
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Brunch with Santa December 22
Our traditional Sunday Brunch gets some holiday cheer with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Santa and Mrs. Claus will join us on Sunday December 22. They'll be available for professional photos 10am - 3pm in the lower level of the hotel.
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Brunch with Santa (and the Grinch) December 21
Look who is making a stop from the North Pole to Brunch! Come and see not just Santa but we think the Grinch will be sledding in from Whoville to make an appearance. Help us spread holiday cheer to this grumpy Grinch with old St. Nick and see if we can make Mr. Grinch smile. Enjoy Chef’s version of Roast Beast and at this Feast (Brunch). Mr. Grinch will make his appearance on Saturday December 21. They'll be available for professional photos 10am - 3pm in the lower level of the hotel.
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Christmas Eve Dinner December 24
Join us for a Christmas feast buffet and celebrate the start of the holiday. Chef Ezequiel prepares traditional holiday favorites, both savory and sweet, to ignite your favorite past memories while creating new ones.
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Tea and Tiaras - A Princess Afternoon Tea December 27
A glamorous holiday event for princesses and their families to feel like royalty at the Drake Oak Brook. Calling all princesses and their royal families! Celebrate the holidays with our first ever Princess Tea Party! Enjoy chef's special holiday treats served in traditional high tea style. Tiaras and special teacups will be provided for your little princess. Bring your camera, photo booth available. Event is on December 27 from 2-5pm.
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New Years Eve December 31
Join us for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration at the Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection. With two packages to choose from, you can choose the experience for your perfect night.
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