CITY OF WEST CHICAGO SPECIAL EVENTS
The following events are official events of the City of West Chicago, that are coordinated by City staff. If you have a question about any of the City's events, please contact Special Events Coordinator Nicolette Stefan at specialevents@westchicago.org or (630) 293-2200 ext. 176.
West Chicago Food Festival
Date: Saturday, August 27, 2022
Time: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Downtown West Chicago (Near West Chicago Museum)
Food Festival is exactly how it sounds - a finger-licking fun festival of food. This event is held annually each summer during the evening hours, and is filled with live music, a sampling of beverages, fun activities for all ages - and, food. Lots of food!
The outdoor event features a variety of food and beverage trucks placed throughout the downtown area with a series of bands playing live music. Visitors are able to stroll through the downtown area while enjoying some music and enjoying the sights, the smells, and you guessed it - food!
If you come to visit West Chicago for this event, make sure you don't forget to bring your appetite!
West Chicago Halloween Festivities
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2022
Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Downtown West Chicago
Save the date for a spook-tacular afternoon full of fang-tastic fun for the whole family in downtown West Chicago! Every year is a little different, but residents can count on a fun downtown trick-or-treat experience along with other fun fall activities.
More details for this event will be coming soon.
Frosty Fest
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022
Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Downtown West Chicago
Join the community in the downtown area for the City's annual Frosty Fest event that starts out with the Frosty Fest Procession and official West Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony. Visitors of the event can expect to enjoy activities such as horse-drawn trolley rides, and also get a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Live music is also a must during this winter wonderland event that has also had ice carvers, hot cocoa, popcorn, and more!
More details for this event will be coming soon.
Blooming Fest
Date: Saturday, August 27, 2022
Time: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Downtown West Chicago (Near West Chicago Museum)
The City of West Chicago welcomes you to come visit us for one of our favorite traditions - Blooming Fest!
Blooming Fest is the official welcoming committee of spring, and is held outdoors in the downtown area of West Chicago. Gardening enthusiasts, and everyone else, are welcome to come explore our history downtown area while viewing a variety of plants, artwork, and other goods from our event vendors.
Apart from our great vendors, the festival also features a large selection of food vendors, live music and activities the whole family can enjoy.
Save the date, and come visit our little city away from the big city to help say - hello spring!
Want to Volunteer?
Are you interested in helping out at an event, or would like to support event activities? Please sign up below or contact the City's Special Event Coordinator, Nicolette Stefan, at nstefan@westchicago.org.
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Interested in Being An Event Sponsor?
If you're interested in being an event sponsor for any of the City's events, please contact the City's Special Event Coordinator, Nicolette Stefan, at nstefan@westchicago.org.
