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!

Schedule of Events

Friday, November 7 – 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm*

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Face Painting Station near First and Gooding intersection
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: S’mores stations by La Salle Fire Department
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Holiday movies and cartoons in Pocket Park
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Harmonix on Main Stage
Synthetic Ice Skating Rink, Snowzilla Slide, Snowmazing, Snowman Bouncy House, Event Bar also including Bourbon & Cream Liqueur tastings, inflatable games, food trucks available all evening

Saturday, November 8 – 10:00 am to 10:30 pm*

10:00 am – Noon: Ax Church’s Ultimate Snowball Fight and Carnival Games north of Gooding and First Street intersection (First Session)
10:00 am – 9:00 pm: S’mores stations by La Salle Fire Department
11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Meet Police Chief Stubler and register your kid for “Breakfast with the Chief” Raffle near the First and Gooding streets intersection
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Kids ornament making , Letters to Santa workshop and Arts and Crafts with LP Art and Interact Clubs

Ornaments will be placed on La Salle’s Community Christmas Tree

Noon – 7:00 pm – Face Painting Station
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Harmony Guaranteed (Barbershop Quartet) performing throughout the downtown
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Ax Church’s Ultimate Snowball Fight and Carnival Games north of Gooding and First Street intersection (Second Session)
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Live Reindeer Photo Opportunity
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Ax Church’s Ultimate Snowball Fight and Carnival Games north of Gooding and First Street intersection (Third Session)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Rachael Miller – Violinist on Main Stage
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Holiday movies and cartoons in Pocket Park
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Run, Run, Rudolph 5K Fun Run/Walk through the Celebration of Lights at Rotary Park

Must take shuttle to Rotary Park. Shuttles available at City Hall, 745 2nd Street, from 4:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Windy City Dueling Pianos on Main Stage
9:00 pm: Santa makes his debut to Frosty on First!
9:15 pm: Lighting of Community Christmas Tree in Pocket Park with Mayor Jeff Grove and Santa Claus
9:30 pm: Fireworks Display on First Street, Windy City Dueling Pianos resumes following fireworks and continues until 10:30 p.m.
Synthetic Ice Skating Rink, Snowzilla Slide, Snowmazing, Snowman Bouncy House, Event Bar also including Bourbon & Cream Liqueur tastings, inflatable games, food trucks available all evening

Downtown businesses and restaurants open at various hours throughout the event. Shopping passports available at participating businesses, enter for a chance to win holiday gift baskets. Additional chance to win Pappy Van Winkle 10-year bourbon, ask for details at Event Bar.

*Schedule subject to change

*Funding provided in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Office of Tourism