Shane Confectionery hosts both private parties and public programs in our historic kitchens and Chocolate Café.
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| Private Event 6:00 pm Private Event Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Contact our Programs & Tour manager to set up your own private event, chocolate tasting, or tour via email at tours@shanecandies.com. | ||||||
| Private Event 6:00 pm Private Event Oct 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Contact our Programs & Tour manager to set up your own private event, chocolate tasting, or tour via email at tours@shanecandies.com. | Drinks in the Archives at the Free Library of Philadelphia 6:00 pm Drinks in the Archives at the Free Library of Philadelphia Oct 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join us for an evening filled with fancy menus, the history of brewing and wine making, and non-alcoholic botanicals and teas – all based on drinks in the archives found at local institutions. More than[...] | Shane Confectionery Classic Tour 6:30 pm Shane Confectionery Classic Tour Oct 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm  Tour the oldest continuously run confectionery in America, available Fridays at 6:30pm. Explore our historic shop and candy kitchen, and discover the antique equipment still in use today. Learn about the history of candy and[...] | ||||
| Sweet Hereafter: Confections for the Afterlife 6:30 pm Sweet Hereafter: Confections for the Afterlife Oct 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm  Tickets available for 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30pm Travel through the veil to experience a confectionery tour of the afterlife! – Attend a funeral , seance, and forgotten rites for the deceased. – Explore our historic[...] | Sweet Hereafter: Confections for the Afterlife 6:30 pm Sweet Hereafter: Confections for the Afterlife Oct 20 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets available for 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30pm Travel through the veil to experience a confectionery tour of the afterlife! – Attend a funeral , seance, and forgotten rites for the deceased. – Explore our historic[...] | |||||
| Nerd Nite: Archives Take-Over 7:00 pm Nerd Nite: Archives Take-Over Oct 23 @ 7:00 pm Nerd Nite is a monthly lecture event that strives for an inebriated, salacious, yet deeply academic vibe. It’s often about science or technology, but by no means is it limited to such topics. And it’s[...] | Private Event 6:30 pm Private Event Oct 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm Contact our Programs & Tour manager to set up your own private event, chocolate tasting, or tour via email at tours@shanecandies.com. | Sweet Hereafter: Confections for the Afterlife 6:30 pm Sweet Hereafter: Confections for the Afterlife Oct 26 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets available for 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30pm Travel through the veil to experience a confectionery tour of the afterlife! – Attend a funeral , seance, and forgotten rites for the deceased. – Explore our historic[...] | Sweet Hereafter: Confections for the Afterlife 6:30 pm Sweet Hereafter: Confections for the Afterlife Oct 27 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets available for 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30pm Travel through the veil to experience a confectionery tour of the afterlife! – Attend a funeral , seance, and forgotten rites for the deceased. – Explore our historic[...] | |||
| Sweet Hereafter: Confections for the Afterlife 6:30 pm Sweet Hereafter: Confections for the Afterlife Oct 28 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets available for 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30pm Travel through the veil to experience a confectionery tour of the afterlife! – Attend a funeral , seance, and forgotten rites for the deceased. – Explore our historic[...] |
One of our missions as a historic site is to introduce visitors to history through the irresistible lens of chocolate and confections. The world’s relationship with cacao and sugar traverses a long and winding history, trekking through science, trade, medicine, and industry on the way.
Every Friday we welcome the public into our 150 year old building, where we sample our chocolate and confectionery craft while exploring our historic shop, kitchens, and Chocolate Works production spaces. This tour has something for everyone, and can be described as “historic house tour meets Willy Wonka!” Learn about the antique equipment and recipes still in use today, while admiring the building's architecture, decorative arts, and businesses, and immersing yourself in early chocolate and candy making culture.
If you'd like to schedule a private tour for yourself or your group, or would like to combine a tour with a tasting, please contact tours@shanecandies.com.
On a monthly basis we host special programs, workshops, and events on our premises that showcase chocolate or confectionery history. From chocolate and cocktail pairings to taffy pulls, we’re always offering engaging programs for sweet tooths of all ages and interests.
To learn about upcoming events, check our events calendar or sign up for our e-mail reminders when new programs are announced.
Love chocolate?
Want to gain a deeper understanding of cacao, chocolate making, and history?
Schedule a chocolate tasting today!
Our tastings are centered around the Shane Chocolate Works program, which crafts chocolate from the bean, and creates single-origin pieces that highlight regional tastes specific to the environment the cocoa was grown in. During a tasting, guests sample a variety of single-origin chocolates, and are given a chance to explore different flavor notes and profiles. These tastings are perfect for a night out with a fellow chocolate lover or a celebratory gathering among close friends.
