SYCAMORE | Chocolate desserts and sweets will be served in downtown shops as part of Sycamore’s Winter Chocolate Walk.

The walk will last from 4 to 8 p.m. today and the will start at Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward Street.

Free chocolate samples will be at several shops, and a chocolate walk guide will be handed out at the beginning location. Each stop will fill an area on the chocolate guide that can be turned in at the end for a chance to win raffle prizes.

Participants can enjoy a gourmet chocolate bar, chocolate covered pretzels, homemade chocolate marshmallows, chocolate martinis and more.

First National Bank will host the event; a full list participating businesses can be found here.