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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 15th year as the sponsor for the Official Tree decorating. Kramer is also celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! CAPE (Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education) Students decorated the displayed wooden winter animals. The first 300 guests will receive 3D glasses. The Chicago Carolers to perform.
West Chicago celebrates its 175th anniversary and will have special ice sculptures for photo opps near the tree.
Main Street Activities
• Horse Drawn trolley rides
• Window Decorating Contest – please vote for your favorite! Sponsored by: ComEd and Buck Services
• The Chicago Carolers (4:30 – 5:30)
• Frosty, Reindeer, and polar bear characters available for photos (4:30 – 6:30)
• Funny Little People – Elves available for photos (5:30 – 6:00)
• Ice sculpture carving: sponsored by Groot
• Alpacas: sponsored by FNBC Bank
• Reindeer
• Electric train: sponsored by Groot
Food Vendors:
Mini Donauts – mini donuts
Cocina de Maria – tamales, tacos, atole, and more
Kurbside Pizza – pizza and paninis
D’s Treats & Ice Cream – Ice cream, hot chocolate, warm cookies
Churro Babes - Churro, Cheese Curds, Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreo’s, Lemonade, Chicken Tenders, Cheese Fries
Heated Tent:
Purchase from the food vendors and enjoy your meal inside the heated tent!
Face Painters: sponsored by Comcast
West Chicago Public Library Activity & Giveaways
Educare West DuPage Activity
Fox Community Center:
Looking to purchase gifts for your loved ones… or maybe even for yourself? Visit the Elves Workshop and check out our awesome craft vendors:
Brainy Day Box – educational sensory kits with stem challenges designed around different themes
Honeymoon Bouquets – custom cups, custom shirts, natural flowers, silk/ribbon flowers, stuffed animals, and other holiday gifts
Selah & Bloom – hand painted ornaments, hand engraved mini boards, paper goods
A Wright Creation – natural skin and body care
Auvreal Candle Co – candles, laundry fragrances, dryer balls, candle accessories and diffusers
American Legion:
City of West Chicago celebrates its 175th anniversary, stop by for a special Frosty Fest giveaway. *while supplies last*
Park District meet and greet with Tortuga and 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.
Gallery 200:
Gifts of Art Sale
Artist Demos
Healthy West Chicago – Protein Snowballs
City Museum:
Make and take activity
Scavenger Hunt
Gorditas Liselena:
Photo Booth sponsored by We Go Together for Kids
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, West Chicago Public Library, Faith Church
A HUGE Thank you to our Amazing Sponsors:
Groot
FNBC Bank
Comcast
ComEd
Buck Services
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Downtown West Chicago, West Chicago, United States
