Geneva Christmas Walk & House Tour

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Geneva, IL 60134
+1 (630) 232-6060
http://www.genevachamber.com

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Geneva Chamber of Commerce presents... Christmas Walk & House Tour December 7 & 8, 2012 The traditional Christmas Walk begins on December 7 at 6:00 pm when Santa Lucia, the Swedish symbol of the season, and her attendants arrive by horse-drawn carriage to offer Swedish cookies to visitors. Santa makes his appearance to light the Great Tree on the Courthouse lawn and officially opens his Gingerbread House at 6:30 pm. Enjoy an evening of holiday shopping and dining in historic Geneva and delight in chestnuts roasting, strolling carolers, freshly-made candy canes and hot cider. The House Tour takes place on Friday, December 7 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm and Saturday, December 8 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Five distinctive homes decorated for the holidays will open their doors to visitors for self-guided tours. A traditional tea at the Congregational Church in Geneva, and a keepsake decorating and entertaining ideas booklet are also included in the tour.

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2.55 reviews
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Leslie S.
11/15/2013

Okay, I admit it. I am a noisy person who buys tickets to the House Tour every year not to see the holiday decorations, but to see how other people live and decorate their homes. I love seeing...

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Sue P.
12/1/2023

First visit to this event today and never again. $38 to see 5 houses is the program with tea and cookies at a church. Visited one mediocre house that we toured in 4-5 minutes with the majority...

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Sue Ellen W.
12/4/2023

I have attended the Christmas House Tour for many years. This years was the worst, terribly crowded. Horribly long long lines. Frustrating.

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Grant P.
1/24/2017

For my 500th review, I'd hoped to talk about something I love - an amazing restaurant, a super cool place to visit, a neat attraction. But unfortunately, I'm going to write about the Geneva...

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Alex A.
12/9/2012

Roasted chestnuts, live music (everywhere, mind you), chocolate, shopping (for the ladies of course), live nativity, carolers, and the list goes on. Bring your family, bring your friends, the...

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