Take part in Westmont Holly Days by making a cozy critter out of wooden tree slices, and decorate it using paint and fabric. Make one for the library and make one to take home! The ornaments will be displayed on the library’s tree in Veteran’s Memorial Park. While supplies last. AGES: all ages welcome No registration required.
We are searching for talented crafters/small business owners who would like to participate in our annual craft show! Vendors will get an area approximately 8x5 feet, one 8 foot table and 2 chairs, advertising both locally and throughout surrounding suburbs, access to electricity, complimentary coffee and a discount coupon toward a delicious hot breakfast made by the Westmont Lions Club. Please call early to reserve your space by leaving your name, address, phone number, and specific selling items. A registration…
All your Christmas gifts can be purchased under one roof at our annual Holly Days Gift Bazaar! There is something for everyone. From beautiful handmade items, to one of kind ornaments, to home-based businesses, you’re sure to find it here. Plus, you may get a chance to “spin the wheel” for the hourly cash drawing. Mark your calendars today!
Join family and friends for the Ugly Sweater 5k through the streets of Westmont. The race will begin at 9:00am on Burlington Ave. Participants registered before November 18 will be guaranteed a race shirt; pre-registration can be done online at westmontrotaryclub.org or by paper forms which will be at the Community Center. Race Day registration will be held from 8:00-8:45am on November 30. Medals will be presented to our first three finishers and awards will be presented in all other…
Bring your family, friends and neighbors to help ring in the holiday season at the one and only Holly Days Winter Festival! We officially kick off the month-long festival on Saturday, November 30 with our Opening Ceremonies in Downtown Westmont. The Frosty & Friends Parade will step off at 5PM and proceed down Cass Ave. from Chicago Ave. to Richmond St. Entertainment, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, downtown business open houses, treats and more will also be part of…
Find out more »Be the star of your own ballet, come dance your way through this Christmas classic The Nutcracker! You and your child will take a walk with Clara and the Prince through the wonderful world of The Nutcracker. Enjoy the rhythm and songs while you bring this story book to life! This is a wonderful way to bring this classical story to life for your child. Afterwards, we will enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. AGES: 8 and younger INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Bennett
Come in and join local resident Robyn Vitson for some winter time tunes. Listen to some holiday classics as we prepare for the coming season. AGES: all ages welcome Registration is required.
Artist Mary Launi and Crafter Mary Wheeler will demonstrate how to create four special holiday cards using watercolor pencils, stamps, holiday papers and other layering techniques. All materials provided. AGES: adults only Registration is required.
All aboard the Polar Express! This is your chance to capture some of the magic of Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved holiday story. Before boarding the Polar Express we will read the story at the Westmont Centre, 1 S. Cass Avenue. We will then board the train at the Westmont Train Station and head to the North Pole (Aurora depot). While at the North Pole, you will have a chance to meet Santa and his elves, enjoy some additional entertainment and…
Warm up with a cookie and a cup of hot chocolate, personalized by you, before settling in to listen to fun winter stories. We’ll provide a variety of ingredients and toppings to decorate your cookie and give your cocoa an extra dash of tasty fun! Doors open at 5:30pm. Please arrive by 5:45pm to ensure entrance to the program. AGES: all ages welcome No registration required.
