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.
Blooming Fest
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Downtown West Chicago
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 annually in the downtown area of West Chicago on the third Saturday of May. 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!
Food Festival
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
Time: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Downtown West Chicago
Food Festival is exactly how it sounds - a finger-licking fun festival of food. This event is held annually each summer on the fourth Saturday of August 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!
Fit4Fall 5K
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 5K starts at 7:30 a.m.
Location: Reed Keppler Park and Illinois Prairie Path
Join West Chicago for the Fit4Fall 5k in beautiful Reed Keppler Park. Featured along the Illinois Prairie Path, the 5K & 1 Mile Youth Race starts and finishes by the West Chicago Park District’s Zone 250 at 201 West National Street. As a 5K Certified Course, this event is suitable for all ages and levels of runners, which also features a family-friendly post-race event for everyone to enjoy.
Halloween Festivities
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
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! The event is held typically on the weekend before Halloween with every year being a little different, but residents can count on a fun downtown trick-or-treat experience along with other fun fall activities.
Frosty Fest
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 4:30 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 is held annually on the first Saturday of December, and starts out with the 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!
Vendors & Sponsors
If you're interested in being an event vendor, please fill out the short form. If you're interested in being an event sponsor, please contact specialevents@westchicago.org.
