Get in the Christmas Spirit This Weekend Around The Cove of Lake Geneva

Festival of Lights

Enjoy a weekend of holiday celebrations during your stay at The Cove of Lake Geneva this weekend! John Powers, local renowned playwright and author, will start things off by ringing in the holiday season and reading the classic Christmas story, The Polar Express, at Caribou Coffee at 6pm in downtown Lake Geneva. Following the reading, head over to the Riviera for the festive tree lighting ceremony! Caribou will be providing free beverages, cookies will also be served. Other activities will also be available throughout Lake Geneva by retail shops and restaurants during Festive Fridays.

This Friday’s ‘Festive Fridays’ Events

Abbellimento – Fast Track to Fine Dining – Join local author Linda Mutschler as she demonstrates holiday recipes that are fast and easy, but look elegant and taste great!

Absolutely Home – Anniversary Celebration and Sale - Absolutely Home invites you to celebrate their 7th Anniversary featuring in-store specials for the holidays!

The Bootery – Giveaways and specials for Festive Fridays.

Brick and Mortar – Free Starbucks gift cards with $50 purchase from 6-8pm.

Clearwater Outdoors – Join Clearwater Outdoors for movie night – Nature Propelled and Christmas Story. Refreshments will also be served. Fashion show from 7-8pm.

Cornerstone Shop and Gallery – Matt Shultz – custom woodworker and local artist. Sample peppermint cocoa holiday hot chocolate.

E Street Denim – Free Starbucks gift card with $50 purchase from 6-8pm.

Flemings LTD. – Irish Genealogy with Pam Kehoe.

Global Gourmet and Village Baker – Wine tasting, plus ideas for cocktail parties and entertaining.

I Love Funkys – Live window displays.

Leather Accents – Candy canes for all that come in to shop.

Main St. Memories – Cookies and hot chocolate served by Santa’s little elves.

Mccullough’s Gifts – Storewide holiday sale and mulled cider sampling as you shop.

Nancy’s Petites & Modern Missy – Refreshments served.

Notice – Impromptu fashion show, cider candy canes, holiday movies, and specials.

Overland Sheepskin – Come in and send your letters to Santa by the way of direct mail chute to the North Pole.

Paws for Treats – In-store specials, cookies, and cider.

Rag Thyme – Hosting Festive Fridays with hot apple cider and treats.

Scents and Sensibilities – Create and decorate! Make a yarn and twine holiday vase! 4-7pm

35th Annual Great Electric Children’s Christmas Parade

You won’t want to miss this year’s Christmas parade in downtown Lake Geneva! Not only will you see have your chance to see the highly anticipated Santa Claus at the end of the parade, but word has it that Milwaukee Brewer’s slugger, Ryan Braun, will leading the parade as the Grand Marshall!

So be sure to make a trip down to the streets of Lake Geneva this Saturday at 5pm to enjoy the beautifully decorated store fronts while sipping a steaming cup of hot chocolate from the local coffee shops…and don’t forget, you’ll have your chance to see Ryan Braun!

After the parade, be sure to stick around and stroll through the town for holiday shopping and dining specials.

To take part in all the weekend’s festivities, plan your visit to The Cove of Lake Geneva by booking your reservation at www.cove-lake-geneva.com.