12/04/2025
Dear Chili Community,
We are excited to welcome you to our annual Town of Chili Community Tree Lighting and two-day Holiday Craft Show! This celebration brings together the best of our community, holiday traditions, local makers, live performances, and festive fun for all ages.
Below is everything you need to know as we kick off the holiday season together.
Outdoor Activities
The following elements will take place outdoors as part of our Tree Lighting Celebration:
• Tree Lighting Ceremony
• Horse-drawn wagon rides with Santa and Frosty
• Food for purchase from Nancy’s Fried Dough
• Churchville-Chili Middle School holiday concert
• Kids’ activities by Chili Soccer Association and Chili Recreation
Indoor Activities at The Chili Community Center
• Craft Show with 100+ local vendors
• Cookie decorating with homemade cookies provided by the Chili Senior Center
• Christmas concert by Mike Kornrich
• Dance performance by American Dance Academy
• Storytime with Mrs. Claus hosted by the Chili Public Library
• Hot cocoa served by Open Door Baptist Church
• Food for purchase from the Florence Brasser Family Association concession stand
Town of Chili Community Tree Lighting 2025
The Chili community will gather outdoors for the official lighting of the Town of Chili Tree at approximately 6:15 PM. After the ceremony, join us inside for festive activities, live entertainment, children’s programming, and our expanded Holiday Market featuring local small businesses.
We will also be accepting new, boxed toy donations for the Pirate Toy Fund in out Chili Community Chest.
Two-Day Holiday Florence Brasser Elementary School Craft Show
Join us for a building-wide craft show featuring more than 100 vendors, makers, and creators throughout the entire Chili Community Center. This event is proudly co-hosted with the Florence Brasser Family Association.
Friday, 6:00–8:30 PM
Friday night is held in conjunction with the Tree Lighting and includes children’s activities, horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, dance performances, food for purchase, and the full vendor market.
Saturday, 12:00–4:00 PM
Saturday features the same great vendors, concessions, raffles, and a special Kid’s Market where local students will showcase their handmade crafts.
Parking and Safety
Parking on site is limited. Please plan ahead, drive carefully, and be patient as everyone makes their way to the event. Attendees may need to walk a short distance, so please dress warmly and bring your holiday cheer.
We can’t wait to celebrate the start of the holiday season with you. Thank you for helping make Chili such a wonderful and spirited community.
Best,
Chili Community Center Staff
