Mark your calendars for Railroad Days, a celebration hosted by the Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce, taking place in the City of West Chicago this weekend. The best part? It’s completely free.
From Thursday, June 18, to Sunday, June 21, this annual event features thrilling carnival rides, performances by talented regional music acts, and a variety of activities designed specifically for children.
To top off the festivities, don’t miss the dazzling fireworks display lighting up the night sky in a spectacular finale.
Railroad Days schedule
Thursday, June 18
- 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Carnival and beer garden
- 6:15 p.m. – Live music – Uncle Sam Band
- 8:30 p.m. – Live music – Voyage
Friday, June 19
- 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Carnival and beer garden
- 5:30 p.m. – Live music – House Music & DJ
- 7:15 p.m. – Live music – Who’s Who
- 9:30 p.m. – Live music – Fueled by Emo
Saturday, June 20
The Railroad Days festival will offer shuttle buses for all attendees on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. View the map here.
- 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Carnival and beer garden
- 4:30 p.m. – Live music – School of Rock
- 6:30 p.m. – Live music – Good Country Band
- 9:30 p.m.– Live music – Rock House
- Dusk
- Fireworks
Sunday, June 21
- 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Carnival and beer garden
- 2:30 p.m. – Live music – Sammy & the Knights
- 5:45 p.m. – Live music – Grupo Viento Negro
- 7:45 p.m. – Live music – Chicago Latin Groove