Geneva Christmas Walk Weekend December
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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 *Visit all of our shops for holiday excitement all weekend* 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 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 Christmas Walk 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 Weekend 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.) December 7-9 **Saturday, December 8** Reindeer Visit – 9 am-noon Downtown Geneva 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 Thank you to our Christmas Walk & House Tour Sponsors Meet the Authors Party – 12-4 pm Preservation, 513 S. Third St. Books for kids and adults. Goodies for kids AND adults. Outside. Carlson’s Flooring Great Western Flooring Chicago Steel Hockey Team Havlicek Builders Santa Visit – 12:30-3:30 pm CIBC Banking Center Kane County Chronicle/Shaw Media Taylor Morrison, 602 Riverbank Dr., Geneva Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and make your own ornament. Dancer’s Dream Lebin Financial Planning Dunkin’ Savant Capital Management Nativity Exhibit – Sat 3-4:30 pm & Sun 8-9 am; 10-11am; 12-1:30 pm Geneva Bank & Trust, a Wintrust Shodeen Homes St. Peter Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Rd. Community Bank State Street Jewelers 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) In cooperation with the City of Geneva 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 Santa House – Dec. 7-23 S. Third at James St. (2018 new hours) Carriage Rides – Dec. 8-23 Lessons and Carols – 7 pm Dec. 7 .............................. 6:30-9:30 pm begins at S. Third and James streets Geneva Lutheran Church, 301 S. Third St. Fri’s ................................ 6:00-8:00 pm Sat & Sun; 1-4 pm Geneva Lutheran Church and St. Peter Catholic Church will hold an evening service of Christian worship, Sat’s & Sun’s ................ 12:00-4:00 pm Complimentary *add’l day Thur 12/20 .... 6:00-8:00 pm **Friday, December 7** Annual Used Book Sale – 9 am-5 pm & Sat 9 am-3 pm Holiday Eats & Drinks – 4-10 pm, Sat 12-9 pm & Sun 11 am-3 pm Geneva Public Library, 127 James St. Livia Italian Eatery, 207 S. Third 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. S'mores & hot cocoa. Pop-Up taproom with Penrose Brewery. Special Package – all weekend Cocktail Hour – beginning at 4:30 pm Comfort Inn & Suites, 1555 E. Fabyan Pkwy. Niche Restaurant, 14 S. Third St. Special rates for Christmas Walk weekend. Call 630.208.8811 and ask for special. Niche's favorite Holiday cocktail, the Niche Coffee, will be available to warm you up before the lighting of the Great Tree. Toy Drive – all day/all weekend Annual Cookie Walk – 4:30-6:30 pm Sweet Natalies Gluten Free Bakery, 228 S. Third St. Unitarian Universalist Church, 102 S. Second St. Bring an unwrapped toy to benefit Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital. Buy empty pastry box ($14) and fill it with your choice of homemade cookies (while supplies last). Gluten free and vegan tamales. Christmas Open House – 5-8 pm Letters to Santa – all day/all weekend Dancer’s Dream, 322 W. State St., Suite 104 The Paper Merchant, 328 S. Third St. Join us for treats, hot chocolate, and specials throughout the store. Young and young at heart can drop off letters to Santa in front of the shop. Holiday Decor – 5-8 pm & Sat 10 am-5 pm Holiday Demos & Guests – various times Geneva ACE Hardware, at The Paper Merchant (328 S. 3rd St.), Little Traveler, 404 S. Third St. Holiday décor on the patio. Giveaways, children's Christmas book signings & free cookies, cider & cocoa in our Atrium cafe on Friday evening. Geneva Giving Trees – 5-9 pm & Sat 11 am-4 pm Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St. Giving Tree – (all weekend) Christmas trees decorated by local charities on display thru Dec. 22. Vote at genevahistorymuseum.org. 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! Graham’s Candy Cane Parade – 6 pm Cookies & Cocoa – 9 am-6 pm; Sat 9 am-2 pm Third St. (starts at 318 Coffeehouse, 318 S. Third St.) KCT Credit Union 28 N. Fifth St. Kicking off Christmas walk evening, over 90 bell ringers and 15 ft. soldier marionettes will fall in line behind the Complimentary cookies and hot chocolate/coffee. Free piggy bank with new youth savers acct. 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. 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 Cocoa & Stories on the Patio – 6 pm 327 Hamilton St. and a holiday decorating/entertaining booklet are included with ticket. Harvey’s Tales, 216 James St. Call 630.232.6060 or genevachamber.com for tickets. Tickets $35. Join us for Free Hot Chocolate at 6 pm (while supplies last) and Christmas stories at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 pm. Holiday Specials – 10 am-5 pm; Sat 10 am-5 pm; Sun noon-4 pm Dunkin’ Sampling Van – 6 pm bb Interiors, 600 S. First St. Campbell St. Refreshments from Osteria Bigolaro will be served thru out the day. Enjoy collection of Make sure to stop by, grab a sample of espresso, and enjoy the Dunkin’ lounge. America runs on Dunkin’! Simon Pearce and other holiday decorations, many featured on the House Tour Migzalksi home. Meet Artists – 6-9 pm & Sat 1-4 pm Holidays with Hi Hat – 10 am-6 pm; Sat 10 am-6 pm Proud Fox Gallery, 213 W. State St. Hi Hat Resale Shop 227 Hamilton St. Meet artists Kyle Buckland & Jennifer Counts-Buckland Live music, refreshments, gift with purchase and more! Holiday Fun – 6-9 pm Mead Tasting – 10 am-8 pm; Sat 10 am-8 pm; Sun 10 am-5 pm Margaret Matson Fine Jewelry, 312 S. Third St. Alpaca to Apparel, 426 S. Third St. Enjoy mead (honey wine) tasting and visit with live alpacas. Holiday discount drawing and complimentary photo booth. Neapolitan Crèche – 11 am-4 pm & Sat 11 am-4 pm Graham’s Candy Cane Pull – 6-9 pm Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St. Graham’s, 302 S. Third St. Marvel at this breathtaking 18th Century Neapolitan nativity set. 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. Winter Wonderland – 3-6 pm STC Capital Bank, 9 N. Third St. Marshmallows Toasting – 6-9 pm Stop by for some coffee, treats and snowflake creating. Country Naturals, 316 Campbell St. Join us for our traditional marshmallow roasting on an open fire in our brick courtyard Christmas in the Courtyard – 3:30-5:30 pm CASA Kane County, 100 S. Third St. (behind the courthouse) Holiday Fun – 6-9 pm Visit with Santa and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. Third Street Eyecare, corner of Third & South streets Santa, live jazz band and freshly roasted s’mores on the house “Angel Tree” Hot Cocoa Bar – 4-6 pm Thrivent Financial, 611 E. State St. Massage Merriness – 6-9:30 pm Salvation Army “Angel Tree” collection too. Elements Massage, 507 S. Third St. Free chair massage on Friday evening. Massage drawings and holiday gift cards all weekend. Christmas Cheer – 4-9 pm Needle Things, 426 S.