**Friday, December 7**
Christmas Walk – 6-10 pm
S. Third Street across from Courthouse.
Join Santa Lucia for the Great Tree lighting and welcome Santa Claus. Kids can visit with Santa ’til 9:30 pm. Chestnuts are roasted and carolers stroll throughout downtown. Shops stay open late.
Fashion Show – 6:30-8 pm
Jane Pabon Consignment Boutique, 220 S. Third St.
The spot lights will hit the runway with holiday styles from our boutique. The show will run every half hour throughout the evening. Special discounts to be found inside the shop.
Live Nativity – 6:30-8:30 pm
Geneva Lutheran Church, 301 S. Third St.
Young actors present Live Nativity tableau at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 and 8:00 pm.
‘Live’ Windows – 6:30-9 pm
Merchants downtown will showcase “live mannequins”. Including STC Capital Bank, Scentcerely Yours, State Street Jewelers & Crystal Bride/Elegant Evenings.
Kids Wonderland – 6:30-9:30 pm
Keller Williams Inspire, Fulton St., (b/t 2nd & 3rd)
Fun-filled time at KW Kids Wonderland, Games, Facepainting, Photos with the Grinch and more!
Carols by Candlelight – 7-8:30 pm
St. Mark’s Church, 320 Franklin St. (4ht & Franklin streets)
Stop in to sing Christmas carols. Free.
Roasted Chestnuts-State Street Jewelers (230 W. State St.) Geneva Ace Hardware at The Paper Merchant (328 S. 3rd St.), Deane’s Market & Deli (500 S. Third St.) & Geneva Running Outfitters (221 W. State St.)
**Saturday, December 8**
Reindeer Visit – 9 am-noon
Geneva Bank & Trust, 514 W. State St.
Visit Santa & Mrs. Claus and Reindeer! Crafts and Photos
Christmas Around the World – 12 pm
Oscar Swan Country Inn, 1800 W. State St.
Festive holiday luncheon featuring cuisine and music from Italy. 630.232.0173
Meet the Authors Party – 12-4 pm
Preservation, 513 S. Third St.
Books for kids and adults. Goodies for kids AND adults. Outside.
Santa Visit – 12:30-3:30 pm
Taylor Morrison, 602 Riverbank Dr., Geneva
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and make your own ornament.
Nativity Exhibit – Sat 3-4:30 pm & Sun 8-9 am; 10-11am; 12-1:30 pm
St. Peter Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Rd.
Local Genevan’s display their private Nativity displays. One weekend only. Free.
A Christmas Carol – 6-7 pm
St. Mark’s Chapel, 320 Franklin St. (4th & Franklin streets)
Charles Dickens’ play in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the church. Tea follows.
Ugly Sweater Party – 7 pm-2 am
1910 BAR, 30 W. State St., Suite 200
Ugly sweaters, specialty cocktails, photo booth and DJ.
SEE FRIDAY LISTINGS FOR MORE SATURDAY & SUNDAY EVENTS
**Sunday, December 9**
Four Church Steeple Walk – 2-4 pm
Tickets $15 at participating churches, Geneva Chamber, City Hall and PayPal at genevarts.org
Lessons and Carols – 7 pm
Geneva Lutheran Church, 301 S. Third St.
Geneva Lutheran Church and St. Peter Catholic Church will hold an evening service of Christian worship.
Santa House – Dec. 7-23
S. Third at James St. (2018 new hours)
Dec. 7 .............................. 6:30-9:30 pm
Fri’s ................................ 6:00-8:00 pm
Sat’s & Sun’s ................ 12:00-4:00 pm
*add’l day Thur 12/20 .... 6:00-8:00 pm
Carriage Rides – Dec. 8-23
begins at S. Third and James streets
Sat & Sun; 1-4 pm
Complimentary
*Visit all of our shops for holiday excitement all weekend*
**Friday, December 7**
Annual Used Book Sale – 9 am-5 pm & Sat 9 am-3 pm - Geneva Public Library, 127 James St.
Event begins Dec.6 from 5-9 pm with first admittance numbers distributed at 9 am. Call 630.232.0780. Sat. bag of books $8.
Special Package – all weekend - Comfort Inn & Suites, 1555 E. Fabyan Pkwy.
Special rates for Christmas Walk weekend. Call 630.208.8811 and ask for special.
Toy Drive – all day/all weekend - Sweet Natalies Gluten Free Bakery, 228 S. Third St.
Bring an unwrapped toy to benefit Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital.
Gluten free and vegan tamales.
Letters to Santa – all day/all weekend - The Paper Merchant, 328 S. Third St.
Young and young at heart can drop off letters to Santa in front of the shop.
Holiday Demos & Guests – various times - Little Traveler, 404 S. Third St.
Giveaways, children's Christmas book signings & free cookies, cider & cocoa in our
Atrium cafe on Friday evening.
Giving Tree – (all weekend) - Green Envee Wellness Boutique, 17 S. Third St.
Pick a picture of a Mooseheart child of the tree and then bring back a donated wrapped present for the child!
Cookies & Cocoa – 9 am-6 pm; Sat 9 am-2 pm - KCT Credit Union 28 N. Fifth St.
Complimentary cookies and hot chocolate/coffee. Free piggy bank with new youth savers acct.
Christmas House Tour – 10 am-8 pm & Sat 10 am-5 pm
Five homes festively decorated for the season. Holiday Tea at First Congregational Church
327 Hamilton St. and a holiday decorating/entertaining booklet are included with ticket.
Call 630.232.6060 or genevachamber.com for tickets. Tickets $35.
Holiday Specials – 10 am-5 pm; Sat 10 am-5 pm; Sun noon-4 pm - bb Interiors, 600 S. First St.
Refreshments from Osteria Bigolaro will be served thru out the day. Enjoy collection of
Simon Pearce and other holiday decorations, many featured on the House Tour Migzalksi home.
Holidays with Hi Hat – 10 am-6 pm; Sat 10 am-6 pm - Hi Hat Resale Shop 227 Hamilton St.
Live music, refreshments, gift with purchase and more!
Mead Tasting – 10 am-8 pm; Sat 10 am-8 pm; Sun 10 am-5 pm - Alpaca to Apparel, 426 S. Third St.
Enjoy mead (honey wine) tasting and visit with live alpacas.
Neapolitan Crèche – 11 am-4 pm & Sat 11 am-4 pm - Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St.
Marvel at this breathtaking 18th Century Neapolitan nativity set.
Winter Wonderland – 3-6 pm - STC Capital Bank, 9 N. Third St.
Stop by for some coffee, treats and snowflake creating.
Christmas in the Courtyard – 3:30-5:30 pm - CASA Kane County, 100 S. Third St. (behind the courthouse)
Visit with Santa and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies.
“Angel Tree” Hot Cocoa Bar – 4-6 pm - Thrivent Financial, 611 E. State St.
Salvation Army “Angel Tree” collection too.
Christmas Cheer – 4-9 pm - Needle Things, 426 S. Third St.
Stop by for some Christmas cheer and see the new merchandise.
Wine Tasting – 4-9 pm; Sat 11am-7 pm; Sun 1-5 pm - Geneva Wine Cellars & Tasting Room, 227 S. Third St.
Enjoy festive wines from around the world all weekend and live music Saturday 8 - 10 pm. $10 tastings.
Holiday Eats & Drinks – 4-10 pm, Sat 12-9 pm & Sun 11 am-3 pm - Livia Italian Eatery, 207 S. Third St.
S'mores & hot cocoa. Pop-Up taproom with Penrose Brewery.
Cocktail Hour – beginning at 4:30 pm - Niche Restaurant, 14 S. Third St.
Niche's favorite Holiday cocktail, the Niche Coffee, will be available to warm you up before the lighting of the Great Tree.
Annual Cookie Walk – 4:30-6:30 pm - Unitarian Universalist Church, 102 S. Second St.
Buy empty pastry box ($14) and fill it with your choice of homemade cookies (while supplies last).
Christmas Open House – 5-8 pm - Dancer’s Dream, 322 W. State St., Suite 104
Join us for treats, hot chocolate, and specials throughout the store.
Holiday Decor – 5-8 pm & Sat 10 am-5 pm - Geneva ACE Hardware, at The Paper Merchant (328 S. 3rd St.)
Holiday décor on the patio.
Geneva Giving Trees – 5-9 pm & Sat 11 am-4 pm - Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St.
Christmas trees decorated by local charities on display thru Dec. 22. Vote at genevahistorymuseum.org.
Graham’s Candy Cane Parade – 6 pm - Third St. (starts at 318 Coffeehouse, 318 S. Third St.)
Kicking off Christmas walk evening, over 90 bell ringers and 15 ft. soldier marionettes will fall in line behind the trumpeters dressed in full regalia with Herald trumpets and the Geneva High School Drumline & Colorguard, as Graham’s Fine Chocolates presents the first candy cane to Mayor Burns.
Cocoa & Stories on the Patio – 6 pm - Harvey’s Tales, 216 James St.
Join us for Free Hot Chocolate at 6 pm (while supplies last) and Christmas stories at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 pm.
Dunkin’ Sampling Van – 6 pm - Campbell St.
Make sure to stop by, grab a sample of espresso, and enjoy the Dunkin’ lounge. America runs on Dunkin’!
Meet Artists – 6-9 pm & Sat 1-4 pm - Proud Fox Gallery, 213 W. State St.
Meet artists Kyle Buckland & Jennifer Counts-Buckland
Holiday Fun – 6-9 pm - Margaret Matson Fine Jewelry, 312 S. Third St.
Holiday discount drawing and complimentary photo booth.
Graham’s Candy Cane Pull – 6-9 pmGraham’s, 302 S. Third St.
Graham’s candy makers bring to life the craft of pulling this peppermint confection into hundreds of colorful Yuletide candy canes. Graham’s will give away the candy canes to their valued customers as a thank you for 31 years of business.
Marshmallows Toasting – 6-9 pm - Country Naturals, 316 Campbell St.
Join us for our traditional marshmallow roasting on an open fire in our brick courtyard
Holiday Fun – 6-9 pm - Third Street Eyecare, corner of Third & South streets
Santa, live jazz band and freshly roasted s’mores on the house
Massage Merriness – 6-9:30 pm - Elements Massage, 507 S. Third St.
Free chair massage on Friday evening. Massage drawings and holiday gift cards all weekend.
Kilwins Treats – 6-9:30 pm - Kilwins of Geneva, 407 S. Third St.
Decadent drinking chocolate, samples of our fudge and other sweets on Friday! Santa 1-4 pm Sat.
Serving Scandinavian Holiday Treats – Fri 6 pm-close - The Gift Box/Scandinavian Imports, 310 West State St.
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