Schedule:
Frosty Fest Procession & Official Tree Lighting Ceremony
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!
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
Fox Community Center (306 Main Street): Elves Workshop
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
Republic Bank (101 Main Street): The North Pole
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.
American Legion (123 Main Street): Fa La La La Lane
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
Gallery 200 (103 W. Washington Street)
Gifts of Art Sale
Artist Demos
Healthy West Chicago – Protein Snowballs
City Museum (132 Main Street)
Make and take activity
Scavenger Hunt
Gorditas Liselena (207 Main Street)
Photo Booth sponsored by We Go Together for Kids
Frosty Fest Window Decorating Contest:
Vote for Your Favorite
Enjoy a festive stroll through downtown, where storefronts will be sparkling with the colors of the season as local organizations showcase their creativity in the Frosty Fest Window Decorating Contest.
