Ice & Lights Festival
January 17, 2026
FestIVAL from 4-6PM
The weather outside is frightful, but our ice fest will be delightful! With 20+ magical, one-of-a-kind ice sculptures placed throughout Downtown, you can spend the day in Lemont seeing them all and shopping our local businesses!
About the Event
Head to Lemont Downtown to explore ice sculptures sponsored by Lemont businesses. At 4:00 PM, head over to Peterson Park for a live ice carving demonstration!
From 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. activities taking place at Peterson Park:
Join Nate Johnson of Johnson Studios Ice Sculptures for a 2-ice block LIVE carving demonstration by Peterson Park on Canal Street. It's audience choice and vote, so come with your ideas of what you want to see!
Watch the Fire Performers heat things up!
Roast Marshmallows with the Lemont Firefighters.
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Help us ring in the new year with our 6th Annual Ice & Lights Fest! Embrace the season of snow, ice and our holiday lights in Lemont Downtown. Enjoy ice carving displays all around the downtown! Shop, dine, and engage with the festive holiday lights and beautiful ice sculptures!
THE DETAILS
Over 20 ice sculptures sponsored by businesses will be on display on Saturday, January 17, 2026, and will remain on display until they melt away.
Meet Your Host
Ice & Lights Fest is hosted by The Village of Lemont and Lemont Downtown with the help of our sponsors and participating businesses.
For questions, connect with us at hello@lemontdowntown.com.
Where to park
You’ll find plenty of street, lot, and garage parking throughout Lemont Downtown. Use our parking guide to find a safe place to leave your car for the day and enjoy access to our easily walkable downtown.