Join the City of West Chicago in its historic downtown area for West Chicago's annual winter festival, Frosty Fest. Each year the event kicks off with the City’s official Tree Lighting Ceremony followed by a number of fun activities for all ages to enjoy. If you’re looking for a fun event to greet the holiday season while enjoying that first cup of hot chocolate with family and friends then make sure to visit West Chicago this holiday season.
The Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place at 4:30 p.m. in front of the Fox Community Center (306 Main St). Kramer Tree Specialists celebrates its 16th year as the sponsor for the Official Tree decorating. CAPE (Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education) Students decorated the displayed wooden candy canes. The first 500 guests will receive 3D glasses. The Chicago Carolers to perform.
Main Street Activities
• Horse-drawn trolley rides
• Window Decorating Contest – please vote for your favorite! Sponsored by: Buck Services
• The Chicago Carolers (4:30 – 5:30)
• Frosty, Reindeer, and gingerbread man characters available for photos
• Funny Little People – Elves available for photos (5:30 – 6:00)
• Live Ice sculpture carving
• Alpacas
• Reindeer
• Electric train
• Curling
• Carols sung by Faith Community Church
Food Vendors:
• Churro Babe's - churros, cheese curds, funnel cakes, and more
• Nick's Pizza Truck - pizza
• La Cocina de Maria – tamales, tacos, quesadillas, pozole, flan
• The Greek Donut Shop - Greek Donuts
Heated Tent:
Purchase from the food vendors and enjoy your meal inside the heated tent!
Face Painters
West Chicago Public Library Activity
Educare West DuPage Activity
Fox Community Center (306 Main Street):
Looking to purchase gifts for your loved ones… or maybe even for yourself? Visit the Elves Workshop and check out our awesome craft vendors:
• D&M Craftworks – soaps, lotions, some ornaments
• Honeymoon Bouquets - custom cups, custom shirts, natural flowers, silk/ribbon flowers, stuffed animals, and other holiday gifts
• Sugar & Shine Cookies – cookies
• Unwind Gracefully – soy wax candles, room sprays, car diffusers
• WeGo Together for Kids will have a special photo op set up!
American Legion (123 Main Street):
A special Frosty Fest giveaway. *while supplies last* sponsored by Jacobs
Park District craft
Entertainment Schedule:
• 5:00 – 5:30 D33 Ballet Folklorico
• 5:30 – 6:00 Gary Elementary Choir
• 6:00 – 6:30 Leman Mariachi
• 6:30 – 7:00 West Chicago Community High School A cappella
Republic Bank (101 Main Street):
Visits with Mr. & Mrs. Claus begin after the tree lighting ceremony. Sip on some Hot Cocoa sponsored by Rotary Club and munch on popcorn sponsored by Lions Club & West Chicago Parks Foundation. Carols sung by New Hope United Methodist Church of West Chicago. People Made Visible Snowflake Project – has 650 pieces on it after 2024, let’s see how many more we can get this year!
Gallery 200 (103 W Washington Street):
Small Gifts of Art Exhibit
Free Holiday Card making station
Sister Cities Candy Cane Ornaments - keep one and make one for our Sister City in Germany
City Museum (132 Main Street):
Make and take activity
Scavenger Hunt
Main Street Gallery (200 Main Street):
Opening Reception for ‘Tis the Season Exhibit
Parking
Metra Lot (500 Main Street)
124 Fremont St
Republic Bank Parking Lot (on Washington St behind 101 Main), handicap parking available
Gallery 200 (103 W Washington)
157 W Washington
Community Partners:
West Chicago Frosty Fest Committee, West Chicago American Legion Post #300, Republic Bank, West Chicago Rotary Club, West Chicago Lions Club, West Chicago Parks Foundation, West Chicago School District #33, West Chicago Park District, We Go Together for Kids, West Chicago Community High School District #94, First Methodist Church, Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce, West Chicago City Museum, Gallery 200, Main Street Gallery, West Chicago Public Library, West Chicago Sister Cities
A HUGE Thank you to our Amazing Sponsors:
Our PLATINUM Sponsors:
Groot
Jacobs
Buck Services
Comcast
Fifth Third Bank & Trust
FNBC Bank
Grand Motors, Inc. Luxury Car Outlet
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