Whatever the season, there’s a reason to celebrate in West Chicago. Family-friendly events, coordinated by community volunteers and organizations in cooperation with the City of West Chicago bring people together to share an experience that’s distinctly West Chicago!
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Chili Fest
Date: February 2012
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: American Legion Post 300, 123 Main Street |
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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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Easter Egg Hunt
Date: April 2012
Time: TBD
Location: Reed Keppler Park |
| An annual West Chicago tradition for more than 50 years, the American Legion Post 300 sponsors an Easter Egg Hunt on at Reed Keppler Park. The hunt is divided into four age groups - 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 - with two "prize" eggs in each group. All age groups begin at the same time. For additional information, contact Post 300 at (630) 231-2112 during afternoon hours. |
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Wiggly Field Bark Bash
Date: April 28, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Location: Reed Keppler Park
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| West Chicago Park District Wiggly Field Bark Bash is a FREE Dog Park Special Event in Reed Keppler Park. This event serves as a chance for you to come and visit or renew your dog park permit while enjoyiing the special programs that have been planned. For more information, contact the program office at 630-231-9474 or visit the West Chicago Park District. |
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 Blooming Fest
Date: May 19, 2012
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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 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. For additional information or to request a vendor registration packet, call City Hall at (630) 293-2200 ext. 135. For those who crave spring, this is one event you won’t want to miss!
All vendor applications may be found on the Forms page.
Slide Show: Blooming Fest 2011
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Touch-a-Truck
Date: June 2, 2012
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Turtle Splash Water Park parking lot |
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 2011
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Railroad Days
Dates: July 12-15, 2012
Time: Various
Location: Reed-Keppler Park |
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
- Live national, regional and local entertainment
Slide Show: Railroad Days 2008
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 National Night Out
Date: August 7, 2012
Time: TBD
Location: Reed-Keppler Park
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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 2011
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 The Secret Garden at the Kruse House
Date: August 2012
Time: TBD
Location: The Kruse House Museum, West Chicago
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| Presented by the West Chicago Garden Club and the West Chicago Historical Society, this free event provides visitors with a stroll through history at the Kruse House Museum garden, 527 Main Street, West Chicago. Member gardeners will be on hand to share personal stories of their discoveries which include garden paths, rock walls and a charming lily pond. Guests are encouraged to lounge and enjoy refreshments under the shade trees. For more information, call (630) 293-4953 or visit www.westchicagogardenclub.org. |
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 Kruse House Ice Cream Social
Date: September 2012
Time: Noon - 3:00 p.m.
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 16, 2012
Time: TBD
Location: Downtown West Chicago |
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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 in the historic downtown district on Main Street. A parade along Joliet Street culminates in a downtown celebration until 9:00 p.m. and includes music, 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 Lopez at (630) 293-2200 x170.
Slide Show: Mexican Independence Day 2010 |
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Tales Tombstones Tell
Date: October 2012
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. (Last tour begins at 7:45 p.m.)
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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Downtown Trick or Treat
Date: October 2012
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown West Chicago |
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.
Links: Photo Gallery - Oct. 2011 Press Release |
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Frosty Fest
Date: December 1, 2012
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.
Related Link: Frosty Fest 2011 Essay Contest Results
Slide Show: Frosty Fest 2011
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 Polar Express
Date: December 2012
Time: Various
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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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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