Carols by Candlelight – 7-8:30 pm
St. Mark’s Church, 320 Franklin St.
Stop in to sing Christmas carols. Free.
‘Live’ Windows – 7-9 pm
Merchants downtown will showcase “live mannequins”.
Music, Photos & Fun – 7-9 pm & Sat 11am-2pm
Jori & June, 25 S. Third St.
On Fri Live Windows accompanied by live music & Sat photos
Fun backdrop with holiday props - receive the picture on site.
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 3**
Geneva
Christmas Walk
Weekend
Pancake Breakfast with Santa – 7:30-11 am
Geneva High School Cafeteria, 415 McKinley Ave.
The Geneva Lions Club hosts. Tickets are $6/adv.; $7/door. Under 3 free. Tickets:
Geneva Lions member, Geneva History Museum, State Street Jewelers or at genevalionsclub.org.
Breakfast with Santa – 9-11 am
Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Geneva, Inc., 33W624 Roosevelt Rd., West Chicago
Free with donation of a new, unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots. Santa will be here. Light breakfast.
Reindeer Visit and Crafts – 9 am-noon
Geneva Bank & Trust, 514 W. State St.
Santa’s Reindeer will be at the bank. Photo opportunities, crafts and refreshments will be served.
Kids, pick up your coloring sheet and return to the bank for a treat. Free.
December 2-4
Downtown Geneva
Christmas Around the World – 12 pm
Oscar Swan Country Inn, 1800 W. State St.
Festive holiday luncheon featuring cuisine and music from Germany. 630.232.0173
Holiday High Tea – 1-4 pm
Chez Moi, 415 W. State St.
Enjoy our four courses High Tea Menu. Reservations; $35/person. 331-248-0654
Nativity Exhibit – 3-4:30 pm & Sun 8-9 am; 10-11am; 12-1:30 pm
St. Peter’s Church, 1891 Kaneville Rd.
Local Genevan’s display their private Nativity displays. One weekend only. Free.
Pet Pictures with Santa – 5-7 pm & Sun 12:30-2:30 pm
James from the Kitchen, 309 W. State St.
All Chocolate Kitchen Guinness World Record Anniversary Celebration – 7 pm
All Chocolate Kitchen, 33 S. Third Street
Chef Roby will present a 10-foot long smaller replica of his Guinness World Record-breaking
52 ft. candy cane. Chef will then break the candy cane into tiny pieces with a “magical” golden hammer
for all to enjoy. Hot chocolate, peppermint gelato samples, dance performance and reindeers too
Thank you to our Christmas Walk & House Tour Sponsors
Carlson’s Flooring
Charles Schwab – Geneva Branch
Geneva Bank & Trust, a Wintrust
Community Bank
Gerald Subaru of North Aurora
Great Western Flooring
Kane County Chronicle
Lebin Financial Planning
Northwestern Medicine
The PrivateBank
Savant Capital Management
Shodeen Homes
State Street Jewelers
Vineyard Chic, Inc.
In cooperation with the City of Geneva
SEE FRIDAY LISTINGS FOR MORE SATURDAY & SUNDAY EVENTS
**Sunday, December 4**
Four Church Steeple Walk – 2-4:30 pm
Tickets $12 at participating churches, Geneva Chamber, CIRCA and PayPal.
Santa House – Dec. 2-23
S. Third at James St.
Dec. 2 .............................. 6:30-9:30 pm
Tue, Thu, Fri .................. 6:00-8:00 pm
Sat & Sun ........................ 1:00-4:00 pm
Carriage Rides – Dec. 3-18
begins at S. Third and James streets
Sat & Sun; 1-4 pm
Complimentary
Holiday Events All Season Long
For details click calendar of events at www.genevachamber.com or call 630-232-6060
**Friday, December 2**
Annual Used Book Sale – 9 am-5 pm & Sat 9 am-3 pm
Geneva Public Library, 127 James St.
Event begins Dec.1 from 5-9 pm with first admittance numbers distributed at 9 am.
Call 630.232.0780. Sat. bag of books $8.
Cup of Christmas Cheer – 5-9 pm
The Gift Box & Scandinavian Imports, 310 W. State St.
Stop by for a cup of Christmas cheer.
Visit with Santa – 5-9 pm
Coffee Drop Shop, 227 S. Third St.
Holiday Specials – all weekend during business hours
State Street Jewelers, 230 W. State St.
Something different each day. Visit Facebook and website (statestreetjewelers.com)
for more info.
Winter Photo Booth – 5-9 pm
Whole Human Health, 426 S. Third St
Take a break from the cold and take a picture with a fun winter scene. Event is free - contest for funniest picture.
Antique Holiday Open House – 10 am-7 pm (Sat & Sun also)
Antiques on State, 422 W. State St.
Holiday open house and sale. 20% discount on everything. Open until Sat (10-5); Sun (noon-5).
Graham’s Candy Cane Parade – 6 pm
Third St. (starts at 318 Coffeehouse, 318 S. Third St.)
Kicking off Christmas walk evening, over 80 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, as Graham’s Fine
Chocolates presents the first candy cane to Mayor Burns.
Dazzling Drawing – 10 am-9 pm
Margaret Matson-Fine Jewelry, 312 S. Third St.
Customers with be drawing a Christmas ornament where they will receive discounts up to 30% off.
Discount is good through 12/24.
Caroling on the Corner – 6-8 pm
Perlman Fine Jewelry, 301 W. State St.
Live music by Dickens Carolers. Giveaways and savings.
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.
Meet Artists – 6-9 pm
Proud Fox Gallery, 213 W. State St.
Meet artists Mark McMahon & Brian DeWolf.
Toy Drive– all day/all weekend
Eyedentity Vision Care, 309 Hamilton St.
Accepting donations on behalf of Toys for Tots. New unwrapped toys. No stuffed animals.
Here We Come A-Wassailing – 6-9 pm
Shoppes at 127, 127 S. Third St.
Stop by Shoppes at 127 Friday evening for some old-fashioned wassail and holiday cheer.
Drink Special – all day; Fri & Sat
El Molcajete on Third, 227 S. Third St.
"Beer special" All beers $3.00.
Massage Merriness – 6-9 pm
Elements Massage, 507 S. Third St.
Free chair massage on Friday evening. Holiday treats and massage drawings all weekend.
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.
Peppermint Shots – 6-9 pm
The Latest Crave, 227 S. Third St.
Free peppermint frosting shots. Stop by for some yummy treats.
Christmas Walk House Tour – 11 am-8 pm & Sat 11 am-5 pm
Tickets $30. Five homes festively decorated for the season. Holiday Tea from
at First Congregational Church 327 Hamilton St. and a holiday decorating/entertaining
booklet are included with ticket. Call 630.232.6060 for tickets.
Graham’s Candy Cane Pull – 6-9 pm
Graham’s, 302 S. Third St.
Watch as Graham’s candy makers bring to life the age-old custom of pulling peppermint confection into hundreds
of colorful Yuletide candy canes. Graham’s will be giving away all the candy canes to their valued customers as a
thank you for 29 years of business.
Geneva Giving Trees – 11 am-9 pm & Sat 11 am-4 pm
Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St.
Christmas trees decorated by local charities on display thru Dec. 23. Vote for your favorite
tree at genevahistorymuseum.org.
Marshmallows Toasting – 6-9 pm
Country Naturals, 316 Campbell St.
On an open fire by little elves in our brick courtyard.
Holiday Demos & Guests – various times Fri & Sat
Little Traveler, 404 S. Third St.
Collectible trunk shows & giveaways, children's Christmas book signings, musical
entertainment & free cookies & cocoa in our Atrium cafe on Friday evening.
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.
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).
Kilwins Drinking Chocolate Treat – 6-10 pm
Kilwins of Geneva, 407 S. Third St.
Serving our famous "Drinking Chocolate", a super-concentrated warming chocolate treat and Mackinac Island
Fudge. Samples all weekend, in store promotions, gingerbread waffle cones, egg nog and peppermint ice cream.
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.
Letters to Santa – 5-9 pm & Sat 10 am-9 pm
Green Envee, 17 S. 3rd St.
During the Christmas walk we will have a station set up where children can write letters to Santa.
Angel Tree to benefit Mooseheart too.
*Visit all of our shops for holiday excitement all weekend*
Live Nativity – 6:30-8:30 pm
Geneva Lutheran Church, 301 S. Third St.
Young actors present Live Nativity tableau at 6:30, 7:15 and 8:00 pm.
Holiday Fun – 6-10 pm
Third Street Eyecare, corner of Third & South streets
Santa, live jazz band and freshly roasted s'mores on the house.
**Friday, December 2**
Annual Used Book Sale – 9 am-5 pm & Sat 9 am-3 pm
Geneva Public Library, 127 James St.
Event begins Dec.1 from 5-9 pm with first admittance numbers distributed at 9 am.
Call 630.232.0780. Sat. bag of books $8.
Cup of Christmas Cheer – 5-9 pm
The Gift Box & Scandinavian Imports, 310 W. State St.
Stop by for a cup of Christmas cheer.
Visit with Santa – 5-9 pm
Coffee Drop Shop, 227 S. Third St.
Holiday Specials – all weekend during business hours
State Street Jewelers, 230 W. State St.
Something different each day. Visit Facebook and website (statestreetjewelers.com)
for more info.
Winter Photo Booth – 5-9 pm
Whole Human Health, 426 S. Third St
Take a break from the cold and take a picture with a fun winter scene. Event is free - contest for funniest picture.
Antique Holiday Open House – 10 am-7 pm (Sat & Sun also)
Antiques on State, 422 W. State St.
Holiday open house and sale. 20% discount on everything. Open until Sat (10-5); Sun (noon-5).
Graham’s Candy Cane Parade – 6 pm
Third St. (starts at 318 Coffeehouse, 318 S. Third St.)
Kicking off Christmas walk evening, over 80 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, as Graham’s Fine
Chocolates presents the first candy cane to Mayor Burns.
Dazzling Drawing – 10 am-9 pm
Margaret Matson-Fine Jewelry, 312 S. Third St.
Customers with be drawing a Christmas ornament where they will receive discounts up to 30% off.
Discount is good through 12/24.
Caroling on the Corner – 6-8 pm
Perlman Fine Jewelry, 301 W. State St.
Live music by Dickens Carolers. Giveaways and savings.
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.
Meet Artists – 6-9 pm
Proud Fox Gallery, 213 W. State St.
Meet artists Mark McMahon & Brian DeWolf.
Toy Drive– all day/all weekend
Eyedentity Vision Care, 309 Hamilton St.
Accepting donations on behalf of Toys for Tots. New unwrapped toys. No stuffed animals.
Here We Come A-Wassailing – 6-9 pm
Shoppes at 127, 127 S. Third St.
Stop by Shoppes at 127 Friday evening for some old-fashioned wassail and holiday cheer.
Drink Special – all day; Fri & Sat
El Molcajete on Third, 227 S. Third St.
"Beer special" All beers $3.00.
Massage Merriness – 6-9 pm
Elements Massage, 507 S. Third St.
Free chair massage on Friday evening. Holiday treats and massage drawings all weekend.
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.
Peppermint Shots – 6-9 pm
The Latest Crave, 227 S. Third St.
Free peppermint frosting shots. Stop by for some yummy treats.
Christmas Walk House Tour – 11 am-8 pm & Sat 11 am-5 pm
Tickets $30. Five homes festively decorated for the season. Holiday Tea from
at First Congregational Church 327 Hamilton St. and a holiday decorating/entertaining
booklet are included with ticket. Call 630.232.6060 for tickets.
Graham’s Candy Cane Pull – 6-9 pm
Graham’s, 302 S. Third St.
Watch as Graham’s candy makers bring to life the age-old custom of pulling peppermint confection into hundreds
of colorful Yuletide candy canes. Graham’s will be giving away all the candy canes to their valued customers as a
thank you for 29 years of business.
Geneva Giving Trees – 11 am-9 pm & Sat 11 am-4 pm
Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St.
Christmas trees decorated by local charities on display thru Dec. 23. Vote for your favorite
tree at genevahistorymuseum.org.
Marshmallows Toasting – 6-9 pm
Country Naturals, 316 Campbell St.
On an open fire by little elves in our brick courtyard.
Holiday Demos & Guests – various times Fri & Sat
Little Traveler, 404 S. Third St.
Collectible trunk shows & giveaways, children's Christmas book signings, musical
entertainment & free cookies & cocoa in our Atrium cafe on Friday evening.
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.
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).
Kilwins Drinking Chocolate Treat – 6-10 pm
Kilwins of Geneva, 407 S. Third St.
Serving our famous "Drinking Chocolate", a super-concentrated warming chocolate treat and Mackinac Island
Fudge. Samples all weekend, in store promotions, gingerbread waffle cones, egg nog and peppermint ice cream.
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.
Letters to Santa – 5-9 pm & Sat 10 am-9 pm
Green Envee, 17 S. 3rd St.
During the Christmas walk we will have a station set up where children can write letters to Santa.
Angel Tree to benefit Mooseheart too.
*Visit all of our shops for holiday excitement all weekend*
Live Nativity – 6:30-8:30 pm
Geneva Lutheran Church, 301 S. Third St.
Young actors present Live Nativity tableau at 6:30, 7:15 and 8:00 pm.
Holiday Fun – 6-10 pm
Third Street Eyecare, corner of Third & South streets
Santa, live jazz band and freshly roasted s'mores on the house.
Carols by Candlelight – 7-8:30 pm
St. Mark’s Church, 320 Franklin St.
Stop in to sing Christmas carols. Free.
‘Live’ Windows – 7-9 pm
Merchants downtown will showcase “live mannequins”.
Music, Photos & Fun – 7-9 pm & Sat 11am-2pm
Jori & June, 25 S. Third St.
On Fri Live Windows accompanied by live music & Sat photos
Fun backdrop with holiday props - receive the picture on site.
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 3**
Geneva
Christmas Walk
Weekend
Pancake Breakfast with Santa – 7:30-11 am
Geneva High School Cafeteria, 415 McKinley Ave.
The Geneva Lions Club hosts. Tickets are $6/adv.; $7/door. Under 3 free. Tickets:
Geneva Lions member, Geneva History Museum, State Street Jewelers or at genevalionsclub.org.
Breakfast with Santa – 9-11 am
Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Geneva, Inc., 33W624 Roosevelt Rd., West Chicago
Free with donation of a new, unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots. Santa will be here. Light breakfast.
Reindeer Visit and Crafts – 9 am-noon
Geneva Bank & Trust, 514 W. State St.
Santa’s Reindeer will be at the bank. Photo opportunities, crafts and refreshments will be served.
Kids, pick up your coloring sheet and return to the bank for a treat. Free.
December 2-4
Downtown Geneva
Christmas Around the World – 12 pm
Oscar Swan Country Inn, 1800 W. State St.
Festive holiday luncheon featuring cuisine and music from Germany. 630.232.0173
Holiday High Tea – 1-4 pm
Chez Moi, 415 W. State St.
Enjoy our four courses High Tea Menu. Reservations; $35/person. 331-248-0654
Nativity Exhibit – 3-4:30 pm & Sun 8-9 am; 10-11am; 12-1:30 pm
St. Peter’s Church, 1891 Kaneville Rd.
Local Genevan’s display their private Nativity displays. One weekend only. Free.
Pet Pictures with Santa – 5-7 pm & Sun 12:30-2:30 pm
James from the Kitchen, 309 W. State St.
All Chocolate Kitchen Guinness World Record Anniversary Celebration – 7 pm
All Chocolate Kitchen, 33 S. Third Street
Chef Roby will present a 10-foot long smaller replica of his Guinness World Record-breaking
52 ft. candy cane. Chef will then break the candy cane into tiny pieces with a “magical” golden hammer
for all to enjoy. Hot chocolate, peppermint gelato samples, dance performance and reindeers too
Thank you to our Christmas Walk & House Tour Sponsors
Carlson’s Flooring
Charles Schwab – Geneva Branch
Geneva Bank & Trust, a Wintrust
Community Bank
Gerald Subaru of North Aurora
Great Western Flooring
Kane County Chronicle
Lebin Financial Planning
Northwestern Medicine
The PrivateBank
Savant Capital Management
Shodeen Homes
State Street Jewelers
Vineyard Chic, Inc.
In cooperation with the City of Geneva
SEE FRIDAY LISTINGS FOR MORE SATURDAY & SUNDAY EVENTS
**Sunday, December 4**
Four Church Steeple Walk – 2-4:30 pm
Tickets $12 at participating churches, Geneva Chamber, CIRCA and PayPal.
Santa House – Dec. 2-23
S. Third at James St.
Dec. 2 .............................. 6:30-9:30 pm
Tue, Thu, Fri .................. 6:00-8:00 pm
Sat & Sun ........................ 1:00-4:00 pm
Carriage Rides – Dec. 3-18
begins at S. Third and James streets
Sat & Sun; 1-4 pm
Complimentary
Holiday Events All Season Long
For details click calendar of events at www.genevachamber.com or call 630-232-6060