Frosty Fest 2024
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Downtown West Chicago
- Metra Parking Lots (500 Main Street);
- 157 W. Washington Street
- 124 Fremont Street
- 103 W. Washington Street
- Republic Bank Parking Lot (on Washington Street, behind 101 Main Street) *handicap parking available
The City of West Chicago is preparing for Frosty Fest, which takes place Saturday, December 7 from 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. in the Downtown. Please be aware of the following street closures from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. on December 7. Downtown Parking spots on Main Street will be unavailable starting at 5 a.m. until 11 p.m.
- Main Street from Chicago Street to Washington St
- Galena Street between Main and High Streets
- High Street between Galena and Center Streets
- Center Street between Main and High Streets
*Any cars that remain on these streets after indicated closing times will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Turner Court will be accessible from Washington Street for residents and vendors only. One-way access will be reversed during the festival. Residents will still be able to park in and access Turner Court lot.
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Por favor esté enterado que es necesario cerrar las siguientes calles para este evento desde las 12 p.m. hasta las 11 p.m. 7 de diciembre. Los estacionamientos en la Calle Main no estarán disponibles desde las 5 a.m. hasta las 11 p.m.
- Calle Main entre Calle Chicago hasta Calle Washington
- Calle Galena entre Calle Main y Calle High
- Calle High entre Calle Galena y Calle Center
- Calle Center entre Calle Main y Calle High
Se podrá acceder a Turner Court desde la Calle Washington para residentes y vendedores. Acceso unidireccional será invertido durante el festival. Los residentes todavía podrán estacionarse en y tener acceso al estacionamiento de Turner Court durante el Festival.
Los carros que permanezcan en estas calles después de las horas de cierre indicadas serán remolcados por cuenta del dueño. Por favor notifique a visitantes y clientes de este cierre con tiempo.
About Frosty Fest
Join the City of West Chicago in its historic downtown area for West Chicago's annual winter festival, Frosty Fest.
West Chicago’s Frosty Fest is held on the first Saturday of December and commemorates the City welcoming the holiday season into the community.
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.
Contact Us
Got a question? Or, maybe you just want to give us a "jingle"! Either way, please contact Special Events Coordinator Nicolette Stefan at specialevents@westchicago.org or (630) 293-2200 ext. 176.
2024 Frosty Fest 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! 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
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.
Sponsored by Buck Services, Inc. and ComEd, this exciting new initiative will also invite downtown visitors to vote for their favorite window displays and help crown the 2024 “Frosty Fest Fan Favorite.” Voting will be open online from December 7 to December 10, so make sure to cast your vote for your favorite festive creation!
Participating Organizations
- West Chicago Public Library District
- West Chicago Parks Foundation
- Art Club at WCCHS
- WeGoTogether for Kids
- Gary School PTO
- Beyond the Bell Newcomer
- Girl Scout Troop 56696
- Book Club
- Turner Elementary PTO
- Creative Expressions (LMS Club)
- Educare West DuPage
- D33 Ballet Folklorico
The voting portal will open on the morning of December 7.
Thank you to our Community Partners & Sponsors!
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
Activity Sponsors
Frosty Fest is an official community event of the City of West Chicago.