Frosty on First
3-Block Winter Festival on First Street in La Salle.
Family Activities
Synthetic Ice Skating
Enjoy top-quality synthetic ice skating while taking in the festive atmosphere of First Street! The 40-foot by 50-foot rink can fit up to 70 skaters, and ice skates will be provided for all participants!
Live Music
Frosty on First will be host to a variety of live music on both days of the event! Harmonix will be the lead performance on Friday and will take the stage from 7 to 10 p.m. On Saturday, Violinist Rachael Miller will take the stage from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by Windy City Dueling Pianos from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. with a brief break for fireworks at dark. The Harmony Guaranteed Barbershop Quartet will also perform throughout the downtown from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Inflatable Snowman Bounce House
Standing 30 feet tall, this giant inflatable snowman bounce house is the perfect way to make winter memories! The Frosty Bouncy House will be available both days, just west of the First and Joliet streets intersection.
Inflatable Winter Maze
This family-friendly winter maze is the ultimate play zone for kids. Navigate the twists and turns to find your way out! The 50-foot by 30-foot Snowmazing experience will be available both days on First Street!
Snowzilla Slide
Climb 20 feet to the summit of Snowzilla, then hang on for nearly 50 feet of an exhilarating slide! Two sliding lanes lead to a bouncy landing zone for adults and kids alike. The Snowzilla slide will be available both days on First Street.
Christmas Movies in the Park
Embrace the holiday spirit while watching some classic holiday cartoons and movies projected at Pocket Park in La Salle! They will be shown from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, and from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. Be sure to stick around downtown after Saturday’s showing for our fireworks show!
Live Reindeer Photo Op
Get in the festive spirit by gathering your friends and family for a picture with live reindeer from Whispering Pines Reindeer Ranch and Tree Farm. Those looking for a photo op can hop in Santa’s sleigh next to the reindeer between 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the La Salle State Bank parking lot.
Fireworks Display
We’ll be lighting up the sky on Saturday, Nov. 8, with a fireworks show visible from all over First Street, following our Christmas Tree Lighting at Pocket Park. The fireworks show will begin around dusk, and Windy City Dueling Pianos will continue to play following the show.
And more!
Please view the below Schedule of Events for all activities, including Face Painting sponsored by Eureka Savings Bank, Ax Church’s Ultimate Snowball Fight and Carnival Games, Kids Ornament Making and Letters to Santa Workshop sponsored by Advanced Sanitation, S’mores stations by La Salle Fire Department, and more!
