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Downtown Trick or Treat
Date: October 25, 2008
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown West Chicago |
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Downtown West Chicago businesses, designated by a pumpkin in their window, will host the annual trick or treat for the community’s little ghosts and goblins. The activity is part of the Horribly Fun Halloween Happenings, which includes a costume parade and Spooky Trail, sponsored by the West Chicago Park District and a Halloween puppet show presented by the West Chicago Public Library. For more information, contact the Park District at (630) 231-9474 or the Library at (630) 231-1552.
Link: Photo Gallery |
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Frosty Fest
Date: December 6, 2008
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown West Chicago |
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West Chicago’s downtown will be transformed into an old-fashioned winter vignette complete with a grand tree lighting, horse-drawn sleigh, live reindeer, Victorian carolers, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Flyer: Frosty Fest 2007 (PDF - 96k)
Slide Show: Frosty Fest 2007
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 Polar Express
Date: December 13, 2008
Time: TBA
Location: West Chicago Metra Station |
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| Register for a magical ‘Metra’ ride with Santa as the West Chicago Park District sponsors its very own version of a holiday train ride inspired by the beloved children’s book. For more information, contact the West Chicago Park District at (630) 231-9474. |
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Chili Fest
Date: February 2009
Time: TBA
Location: VFW Post #6791 |
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| Things get ‘hot’ in February as the West Chicago Fire District teams up with the West Chicago Park District to proudly present the annual Chili Fest! Spend the evening testing and voting on a variety of tasty recipes that range from mild to ‘Five-Alarm’. For more information, contact the West Chicago Park District at (630) 231-9474. |
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Spring Egg Roll
Date: March 2009
Time: TBA
Location: West Chicago Public Library lawn |
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| Hippity hop to the West Chicago Public Library for the annual ‘Friends of the Library’ spring egg roll. For more information contact the West Chicago Park District at (630) 231-9474. |
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 Blooming Fest
Date: May 2009
Times: TBA
Location: Downtown West Chicago |
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Longer days and warmer temperatures invite a return to the garden or a stroll down Main Street. Enjoy both on May 17, 2008 when the City of West Chicago presents another colorful Blooming Fest, an annual downtown garden festival. It combines the West Chicago Garden Club’s popular plant sale, with a craft show, children's activities, music, food and fun. Downtown merchants and restaurants get into the act with special promotions, in-store specials and sidewalk sales. Volunteers are needed for downtown flower planting. Those interested are asked to call City Hall at (630) 293-2200 ext. 135 to sign up. For those who crave spring, this is one event you won’t want to miss!
Slide Show: Blooming Fest 2008
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Touch-a-Truck
Date: May 2009
Time: TBA
Location: Reed Keppler Park |
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to sit in a fire truck, dump truck, cement mixer or police car? The West Chicago Park District in conjunction with the West Chicago Police Department offers this opportunity free to kids of all ages. For more information, contact the West Chicago Park District at (630) 231-9474.
Slide Show: Touch-a-Truck 2005
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Currier-Reed Lawn Party
Date: June 2009
Time: 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Currier-Reed House, 241 E. Washington Street |
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Celebrate Flag Day in an historic way with the Friends of the West Chicago City Museum on Saturday, June 14, 2008. From 1:30-4:00 pm, families and friends are invited to a Summer Lawn Party at the Currier Reed home, 241 E. Washington Street.
This event has something for everyone. Step back in time and play Civil War era children’s games from 2:00-3:00 pm on the spacious, rolling lawn of this 1856 home. Children will also make flags from the Civil War period.
Live Civil War era music will be heard, presented by the Battlefield Balladeers, as guests partake of beverages and desserts. President and Mrs. Lincoln will of course be in attendance, and Arvilla Currier herself will welcome you to her home.
Tickets are $15 per person, $12 for members; $25 per couple, $20 for members; $30 per family, $25 for members. Children under the age of 2 are free. Tickets are available at the West Chicago City Museum, 132 Main Street.
For more information, call the West Chicago City Museum at (630) 231-3376 or email at museum@westchicago.org.
Slide Show: Currier Reed Lawn Party 2007
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Railroad Days
Dates: July 2009
Time: Various
Location: Reed Keppler Park |
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Grab friends and family and head to Reed-Keppler Park in downtown West Chicago for this fantastic weekend of fun, one of the largest parades in DuPage County and exciting entertainment for everyone to enjoy!
Other highlights include:
- 4-Day Carnival
- Fine Arts Fiesta
- Fireworks
- Mud Volleyball Tournament
For more information,
contact the West Chicago Chamber of Commerce
at (630) 231-3003.
Slide Show: Railroad Days 2007
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 National Night Out
Date: August 2009
Location: West Chicago Community High School |
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The City of West Chicago will join neighborhoods nationwide in hosting its own National Night Out. The event is an annual tradition that celebrates the success of communities’ crime, drug and violence prevention programs. For more information, contact the West Chicago Police Department at (630) 293-2222.
Slide Show: National Night Out 2007
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 Kruse House Ice Cream Social
Date: September 2009
Location: 527 Main Street, West Chicago
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| Enjoy a delightful afternoon of food and fun at the Kruse House Ice Cream Social! For additional information, contact Joan Conkright at (630) 231-2329. |
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Mexican Independence Day Parade and Celebration
Date: September 2009 |
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| Enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors of West Chicago's Mexican heritage. The City of West Chicago is sponsoring a parade and celebration on Sunday, September 14, 2008 from 1:00-8:00 p.m. The parade steps off at 1:00 p.m. at Joliet Street and Augusta Avenue and ends in the historic downtown district on Main Street. The celebration continues downtown until 8:00 p.m. and includes music by Los Arenales de Tejas, Ballet Folklórico Huehuecoyotl, a mariachi band, piñatas, food and other Mexican favorites, commemorating this important day in Mexican history. For further information, or to become a volunteer, contact Valeria Pérez at (630) 2893-2200 x170. |
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Tales Tombstones Tell
Date: October 2009
Time: TBD
Location: Oakwood Cemetery |
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| Experience costumed interpreters revealing the life stories of selected former residents buried in Oakwood Cemetery. For more information, call the City Museum at (630) 231-3376. |
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Photos and videos are periodically taken of people participating in City of West Chicago programs and activities. All persons attending public events/activities sponsored by the City of West Chicago thereby agrees that any photograph or videotape taken by the City or its designee may be used by the City for promotional purposes including its website, promotional videotapes, brochures, flyers and other publications without additional, prior notice or permission and without compensation to the participant. |
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