Macalester College

Eat Local Challenge
2023-09-26
It’s our 21st annual Eat Local Challenge, our annual tradition challenging chefs to serve an entirely local meal sourced from farms, ranches, and artisan food businesses within 150 miles of our kitchen. Join us for this exciting celebration of our long-standing commitment to local food producers.

AFTERNOON BITES!
2024-10-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Campus Center
Join us at the front entrance of the Campus Center for some delicious afternoon snacks, an opportunity to engage with other students, meet our baker, and provide input and suggestions for our café!

COLD BREW IS BACK AT THE GRILL!
2025-01-24 14:00 - 16:00 | The Grill
Join us, along with our friends, Peace Coffee, to celebrate the return of cold brew to The Grill! Register for a chance to win free prizes and enjoy a free sample of our new drink, The Acadian Driftwood, featuring oat milk, maple syrup, and cold brew coffee

CELEBRATE ALL THINGS CHOCOLATE!!!
2025-02-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Campus Center Entrance & Coffee Cart
Join us on Friday, February 14 for a unique celebration of all things chocolate! We’ll be featuring a variety of delicious chocolate pairings in our café and several grab and go items available at the coffee cart!

Burger Battle at Café Mac!
2025-04-24 11:00 - 13:30 | Cafe Mac
Think you know a good burger when you taste one? Come put your taste buds to the test! Join us for lunch on April 24 at Café Mac and help crown the ultimate burger champ.
Our cooks are going spatula-to-spatula, and your vote decides the winner! Free samples.
Big flavors. Serious bragging rights. Don’t miss the Battle of the Burgers!

COOKING DECORATING!
2025-10-30 11:30 - 12:30 | Campus Center
Join us for a sweet and creative break — decorate your own delicious cookie and show off your artistic flair!
Thursday, October 30
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Entrance area of Campus Center

FOOD FIGHT: BATTLE OF THE PIES!
2025-11-20 11:00 - 13:30 | Cafe Mac
Four teams from Bon Appétit compete to win for who has the best pie. Come join the fun during lunch in Café Mac!
May the best team win!

Free Kids Cooking Class at Macalester College!
2026-01-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Cafe Mac
Kids Cooking Class at Macalester!
Bon Appétit at Macalester College invites your elementary school-aged kids (K-5) to the kitchen for a culinary workshop featuring lessons in healthy eating and cooking! Your kids will roll up their sleeves alongside our chefs and educators and learn how fresh fruits and vegetables can be transformed into a healthy meal. Class will finish with a delicious Healthy Kids picnic. This class is FREE but space is limited to 25 participants.

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VALENTINE'S FUN!
2026-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | The Atrium
Get ready to fall in love with a celebration full of fun! Swing by for free Valentine’s treats made to sweeten your day, and strike your best pose at our festive Selfie Station…the perfect backdrop for sharing the love! Bring a friend, grab a treat, snap a pic, and feel the Valentine’s vibes!

RAMADAN AT THE GRILL!
2026-02-17 - 2026-03-19 | The Grill
We’re committed to supporting students observing Ramadan. If you would like suhoor items, please stop by The Grill and our staff will provide 3 – 4
grab & go options.
Available during grill hours.
Tuesday, February 17 – Thursday, March 19

La Tavola Italiana: “The Italian Table,” Nessie's Takeover!
2026-02-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Nessie’s
Enjoy a delicious build‑your‑own pasta bar and craft your own Italian-inspired table boards in this flavorful mid‑day experience you won’t want to miss!

NESSIE'S BIBIMBAP TAKEOVER!!!
2026-03-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Nessie’s
Nessie’s is getting a flavorful takeover! Create your perfect bowl at our build‑your‑own bibimbap station packed with fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and endless combinations. Mix it. Top it. Sauce it. Make it yours!
Don’t miss this delicious event!

Summer Ice Cream Social
2026-06-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-01 13:00 - 14:00 and 10 more dates | Campus Center
Join us this summer out front the Campus Center for our special Ice Cream Social Hour where we’ll have a variety of delicious frozen treats available for purchase!
Monday – Friday
Monday, June 22 – Friday, July 17
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
