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Geneva Restaurant Week
2021 Event Canceled
Geneva Restaurant Week is postponed, but the Chamber invites you to take the Geneva Restaurant Challenge by ordering carry out from a Geneva restaurant during the month of January.
Contact: Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 630-232-6060
Wine, Cheese And Trees Fundraiser
Feb. 27, 2021
Wine, Trees, and Cheese is going virtual with the same great mission to raise money to plant more parkway trees in Geneva. The evening still features a live auction. Fundraiser tickets can be purchased online.
Contact: Geneva's Natural Resources Committee
Contact: Geneva's Natural Resources Committee
French Market
Sundays Spring to Fall
The French Market brings
Earth Day
2020 Event Canceled
Geneva celebrates going green with the City's Natural Resources Committee and Geneva Park District's Earth Day festivities at Peck Farm Park. Residents can purchase rain barrels, receive a bicycle safety check, learn best "green" practices and more. Bring the family for children's games and activities.
Swedish Days Festival
2020 Downtown Event Canceled
Geneva’s largest festival features a host of family-friendly activities with live musical entertainment, a carnival, Kids’ Day fun, Sweden Väst, a Grand Parade, multi-ethnic food plus great shopping in our historic downtown. Geneva’s train station is located just blocks from the festivities.
Contact: Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 630-232-6060
RiverPark Concert Series
2020 Series Has Been Canceled
The Sunday night concert series along the shore of the Fox River has been canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Contact: Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, 630-938-4530
Shakespeare in the Park
Virtual Performance - 2020 Island Park Event Canceled
The show must go on, but it will be done virtually in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. A performance of Much Ado About Nothing was available to watch on YouTube and the City's website from July 18 - Sept. 6.
Contact: Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, 630-938-4530
Geneva Arts Fair
2020 Event Has Been Canceled
More than 140 artisans in a host of mediums from around the country are showcased along Third Street in downtown Geneva. Free admission; includes a children’s art area.
Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 630-232-6060
2020 Series Has Been Canceled
Check out the shining chrome and gleaming engines of antiques, custom build, sports and muscle cars along with food, music and a DJ; free admission. Located at Fourth & James Streets (Courthouse Parking Lot), the car show is from 6 - 8 p.m. The Geneva Chamber of Commerce will decide by 3 p.m. on the day of the show if the event is cancelled due to weather conditions. Call the Chamber for updates.
Contact: Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 630-232-6060
Geneva Classic Car Shows
2020 Series Has Been Canceled
Check out the shining chrome and gleaming engines of antiques, custom build, sports and muscle cars along with food, music and a DJ; free admission. Located at Fourth & James Streets (Courthouse Parking Lot), the car show is from 6 - 8 p.m. The Geneva Chamber of Commerce will decide by 3 p.m. on the day of the show if the event is Contact: Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 630-232-6060
Geneva Concours d’Elegance
2020 Event Has Been Canceled
Classic car enthusiasts will gather together again this year to view a beautiful collection of antique, classic and modern automobiles from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Participants from all over the country will display their prized automobiles on Third Street hoping to be awarded one of the coveted "Benz" trophies.
Contact: Geneva Concours d’Elegance NFP, 630-584-3107
Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival
2020 Island Park Event Canceled
The 44th Annual Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival will live stream concerts, workshops, and stories from Sept. 5 to 7. Check the Fox Valley Folklore Society website for more information. Festival of the Vine
2020 Downtown Event Has Been Canceled
Geneva restaurants create an array of specialties under an outdoor tent at the “Flavor Fare” partnered with wine and live musical entertainment. The Flower Market offers fun fall decorations including pumpkins and gourds. A Fine Arts and Crafts Show, horse-drawn carriage rides and several exceptional wine tasting and dinner events also take place around the historic downtown. Contact: Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 630-232-6060
Kids are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and trick or treat in downtown Geneva from 2-5 p.m. Participating restaurants and shops will display a sign in their window and offer treats.
Contact: Economic Development Department, 630-938-4519
The Holiday House Tour is held the first Friday and Saturday of December. Enjoy a traditional tea and visit five unique homes decorated for the holidays.
The Christmas Walk is a Geneva tradition that draws residents and visitors together to kick-off the holidays. Friday night festivities have been canceled due to COVID-19 precautions, but our shops are open and many restaurants have outdoor dining in heated tents. We hope you will visit Geneva this season, to find that perfect gift. Be sure to stop by the Court House lawn to see the Great Tree.
Downtown Trick-or-Treating
2020 Event Has Been Canceled
Kids are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and trick or treat in downtown Geneva from 2-5 p.m. Participating restaurants and shops will display a sign in their window and offer treats.
Contact: Economic Development Department, 630-938-4519
Holiday House Tour
2020 Event Has Been Canceled
Christmas Walk
2020 Event Has Been Canceled
The Christmas Walk is a Geneva tradition that draws residents and visitors together to kick-off the holidays. Friday night festivities have been canceled due to COVID-19 precautions, but our shops are open and many restaurants have outdoor dining in heated tents. We hope you will visit Geneva this season, to find that perfect gift. Be sure to stop by the Court House lawn to see the Great Tree.
Contact: Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 630-232-6060
Listen to beautiful holiday music in the setting of four of Geneva’s historic churches. You will be treated to a variety of folk songs, instrumentals and Christmas classics. Each of the Steeple Walk performances lasts about 20 minutes.
Contact: Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, 630-938-4530
Steeple Walk
2020 Event Has Been Canceled
Listen to beautiful holiday music in the setting of four of Geneva’s historic churches. You will be treated to a variety of folk songs, instrumentals and Christmas classics. Each of the Steeple Walk performances lasts about 20 minutes.
Contact: Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, 630-938-4530