West Chicago Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in West Chicago and surrounding areas
This winter West Chicago hosts the Christmas season around neighborhood hotspots with festive events, seasonal markets and family-friendly holiday activities centered near Main Street and local parks. Events like Frosty Fest 2025 and North Pole Adventure provide entertainment for kids and adults alike. Discover neighborhood light displays, pop-up markets and seasonal performances that make West Chicago a lively holiday destination.
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Christmas Markets
29 eventsHoliday market with Nutcracker dancers and light ceremony.
Christmas Lights
16 eventsKick off the holiday season with a weekend of festive events.
Christmas Parties
10 eventsComplimentary holiday luncheon for seniors
Christmas Shows
6 eventsIconic holiday musical with spectacular costumes and dance numbers.
Christmas Activities
39 eventsCommunity lighting ceremony and electric Christmas parade.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Holiday Homecoming Lighting of the Lights Ceremony
(St. Charles)
Community lighting ceremony and electric Christmas parade.
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St. Charles Holiday Homecoming Weekend
(St. Charles)
Kick off the holiday season with a weekend of festive events.
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Santa's Naperville Workshop
(Naperville)
Exclusive one-on-one Santa visits.
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Polar Express Storytime Train
(Geneva)
The Polar Express train ride with Santa visit
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Polar Express Train Ride
(Roselle)
Magical train ride to the North Pole with Santa.
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Candy Cane Lane Holiday Market
(Lombard)
Holiday market with Nutcracker dancers and light ceremony.
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West Chicago Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas event in West Chicago is the Frosty Fest held the first Saturday of December, featuring a tree lighting ceremony, horse-drawn trolley rides, ice sculptures, and festive entertainment. The Big and Bright Trail of Lights Festival at Sonny Acres Farm is another major seasonal highlight.
West Chicago celebrates unique traditions such as the Frosty Fest with its community tree lighting, ice sculpture carving, and local artisan participation. The city also embraces family-friendly events with themed characters and interactive holiday activities.
Neighborhoods around Sonny Acres Farm and other residential areas in West Chicago are known for their charming holiday lights and neighborhood displays, offering walkable routes to enjoy festive decorations.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at events like the holiday market at the Big and Bright Trail of Lights Festival and at community centers during seasonal fairs. Checking local event calendars will help locate additional artisan markets near West Chicago.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the Frosty Fest events, and exploring local holiday markets with free admission. Many community events offer festive entertainment and food vendors at reasonable prices.
Families with kids will enjoy the Big and Bright Trail of Lights Festival with its walkable light displays, photos with Santa, and s’mores by the fire pits. Frosty Fest also offers kid-friendly activities like face painting, visits with holiday characters, and horse-drawn trolley rides.