'Light Up the Night' at Geneva Commons
The traditional "Light Up The Night" tree lighting ceremony at Geneva Commons will take place on Friday, Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving, kicking off the holiday retail season.
The event will feature Santa's arrival and free horse-drawn carriage rides. On Sundays through Dec. 21, children can enjoy visits with Santa as he strolls the center or stop by the Santa Station for photo opportunities. Shoppers can take advantage of free horse-drawn carriage rides around the center on Sundays through Dec. 14.
On Black Friday, Nov. 28, free horse-drawn carriage rides will be available from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., when shoppers can board the 8-to-10-passenger carriage that runs continuously around the perimeter of the 437,000-square-foot lifestyle center. At 5:30 p.m., Santa will arrive to light the giant Christmas tree near the Bell Tower. From 5:30 to 7 p.m., he'll visit with children, giving each child a gift who greets him. Nov. 28 also marks the beginning of the Geneva Commons Holiday Gift with Purchase promotion. Shoppers who spend a total of $100 or more can redeem their store or restaurant receipts for a choice of several gift items.
Santa's schedule at Geneva Commons includes indoor and outdoor venues each Sunday from Nov. 30 through Dec. 21. From 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., he will stroll through the center handing out treats to kids. From 2 to 5 p.m., children can visit him in the Santa Station located near Learning Express Toys. Parents can bring cameras to record the moment.
The free horse-drawn carriage rides will be offered on Friday, Nov. 28 from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., and on Sundays, Nov. 30 to Dec. 14 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Just in time for the busy holiday retail season, Geneva Commons now offers free Wi-Fi connections in all common areas. Shoppers who register for the service will also receive a free thank you gift as well as exclusive mobile offers from select stores while on the premises via a proximity-based marketing program.
Geneva Commons will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. For a full calendar of extended holiday hours and further information on individual store and restaurant hours, visit www.ShopGenevaCommons.com.
Geneva Commons is located on Randall Road at Bricher Road in Geneva. The open-air lifestyle center features over 70 stores and restaurants, including Crate & Barrel, Dick's Sporting Goods, Barnes & Noble, Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, H&M and others. For more information, call Cathy Charhut at (630) 262-0044.