Chicago, IL – Murder Mystery +Candle Making Experience

Step into an evening of intrigue, creativity, and suspense at Above Average Candle Studio, where you’ll play detective, uncover clues, and craft a candle — all while solving a mystery that’s anything but ordinary.

Your experience begins by creating your custom fragrance. You’ll blend your own custom “alibi scent” — a signature fragrance that fits your personality (or your secret motive). Choose from rich notes like Smoked Amber, Dark Rose, Cedar Noir, and Midnight Vanilla as you pour your very own candle — the perfect souvenir from an unforgettable night of mystery.

Once your candle is setting… the plot thickens.
You and your fellow guests will be assigned roles in a thrilling interactive murder mystery game, complete with clues, character cards, and a few surprising twists. Work together (or plot against each other) to find out whodunit before the night ends.

Throughout the evening, enjoy free refreshments and light snacks, take photos in our crime scene photo booth, and vibe to a moody playlist full of mysterious instrumentals, and cinematic beats to set the scene.

Whether you come with friends, your partner, or a group of fellow sleuths, this experience is packed with laughter, suspense, and candlelit fun — the kind of night you’ll be talking about long after the case is closed.

What’s Included:
One candle-making experience
Access to our live interactive Murder Mystery game
Character role card + clues for each participant
Complimentary refreshments & light snack
Photo ops at the “crime scene” station
Take-home candle + bragging rights if you solve the mystery first

Why You’ll Love It:
Because this isn’t your average night out — it’s part game night, part candle class, and part live theater! You’ll laugh, scheme, pour, and play in a perfectly dramatic, candlelit atmosphere that’s pure Above Average.

$50 Per Person
Fine Print:
We don’t want you to miss out on ANY of the FUN! We require ALL participants (in your party or group) to arrive on time. We offer a 10 minute grace period. We are VERY FIRM on this policy. We do not offer refunds for late participants. We do offer class credits. You will have an entire calendar year to reschedule your experience. If Above Average Studio cancels your class for any reason, we will offer you a discount to reschedule or a full refund. In the event of a cancellation, we will contact you via phone/email/text – Please keep in mind that we do NOT ANSWER calls during class sessions. Text/Chat/Email is the best way to contact the studio. All Redemptions (purchases/bookings) are a Final Sale.

For Additional Info: Please email us at: aboveaveragecandlestudio@gmail.com
text/call us: 773-657-5507

About Above Average Candle Studio –

We’re celebrating our 5th year in Business! Our cozy, vibe worthy and carefully curated garden level studio can host up to 30 people per session. To date we have hosted over 20K people since opening in early 2021.

The space has an art section (Showcasing Art from A Printed Soul), candle art (Showcasing Pastry Candles from Sweet Dreams Candle Co.) and Handmade Vegan Body Care (Above Average Vegan Body Care) that can be custom scented with your newly created signature fragrance. We also offer exclusive in studio only offers (VIP Class Pass Deal) and tons of photo ops. Don’t leave without signing our Candle Makers Wall of Fame!

It’s more than making candles, it’s an Above Average experience!