Festivals and Fairs
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Geneva’s Christmas Walk, Aurora Christkindlmarket among local holiday traditionsDec 03, 2025 1:15 pm - Tradition fuels the joy of the holiday season, whether it is within our homes, churches, or community festivals and holiday parades.
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Geneva's Winter Wonder Lights kickoff rescheduled to Dec. 10Dec 03, 2025 12:32 pm - The Geneva Park District’s Winter Wonder Lights celebration kickoff, which was postponed due to weather, has been rescheduled for Dec. 10.
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Swedish choir to present St. Lucia Festival with music, baked goodsDec 03, 2025 12:22 pm - Celebrate Christmas Swedish style when the Swedish American Children's Choir presents the 27th annual Swedish Christmas and St. Lucia Festival on Saturday, Dec. 6, in Batavia.
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‘Vendors, volunteers and vibes’: Why Arlington Heights Farmers Market is ranked top in the stateDec 03, 2025 12:08 pm - The Arlington Heights Farmers Market secured the top ranking in Illinois in a nationwide contest by the American Farmland Trust.
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38th annual Dickens in Dundee ushers in holiday festivitiesDec 03, 2025 11:08 am - The annual Dickens in Dundee festival kicks off the Christmas season with tree lighting ceremonies, living windows, visits with Santa, and entertainment in both East and West Dundee.
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Lombard rings in the holidays with Jingle Bell JubileeDec 03, 2025 9:51 am - The Lombard Jingle Bell Jubilee on Dec. 6 features various holiday events hosted by local organizations, including a Victorian Christmas, Cookie Walk, caroling, tree lighting, and concerts.
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Best Bets: ‘Nutcracker’ ballets, ‘Home for the Holidays’ and Winter WonderFestDec 03, 2025 9:44 am - The Joffrey and Salt Creek ballet companies remount “The Nutcracker,” Winter WonderFest returns to Chicago’s Navy Pier, and Ruben Studdard, Peabo Bryson and Sheena Easton headline the “Home for the Holidays” concert at the Genesee Theatre.
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Geneva rings in the holiday season with Christmas Walk and House TourDec 01, 2025 10:58 am - Two beloved holiday traditions are returning to Geneva: the Christmas Walk on Dec. 5 and the Holiday House Tour on Dec. 5-6, featuring five beautifully decorated homes.
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Geneva Lions Club hosts 14th annual Pancake Breakfast with SantaNov 30, 2025 11:24 pm - The Geneva Lions Club invites the community to celebrate the holiday season during its 14th annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Geneva High School.
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Street closures planned for Geneva holiday eventsNov 30, 2025 8:11 pm - The Geneva Police Department announced street closures will be implemented Dec. 5-6 to accommodate the Christmas Walk and Holiday House Tour.