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#19: Swedish Days begins today….. come out and support the local merchants!

Please remember to patronize the locals this week! These are the small business owners who donate to our fun fairs and our fashion shows, who bring tourists into our town to spend money, who volunteer at our wonderful festivals all … Continue reading

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#18: ROCK yourselves out at the Geneva Commons tonight with Hi-Infidelity!!

Bring your lawnchairs and your picnic blankets, and enjoy some outdoor music right next to Houlihans at the Commons! Tonight's entertainment features the perennial favorite, Hi Infidelity! If you were a teen in the late 70's and early 80's, this … Continue reading

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#17: Take Dad to the Swedish Day at Good Templar today…..

I heard recently, from a life-long Geneva resident, that she had never been to Good Templar Park and really had no idea what it was all about! Many of us locals are in the same boat. Have you ever driven … Continue reading

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#16: Pack up the car (mini-van!) and head to the drive in to see “Toy Story 3″…

  The Cascade Drive In, on North Avenue in West Chicago, is one of very few "drive in" venues where you can take your family to view a movie in the outdoors!! Pop some popcorn, load the cooler with something … Continue reading

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#14: Drop in at the Geneva Public Library today to make a craft for Dad!!

Stop in on this gray and gloomy day( Tuesday, June 15)…. bring the kids and make a craft for Father's day this weekend. The drop-in craft center will be open until 8:30 tonight….

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#13: FREE…. Red Woody is playing today (Sunday, June 13) at the Geneva Commons!

Bring your picnic blanket and the kids and enjoy a summer concert in Geneva! Red Woody has a rabid following, so be prepared to have to hunt for a spot to sit!! If you are lucky enough to be one … Continue reading

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#12: On Saturday, take the kids to see the AWESOME radio-controlled airplanes!

This is a fun event! FULL DISCLOSURE: it's not IN Geneva, it is right OUTSIDE of Geneva! However, it's super fun, very interesting, and kids are fascinated by it! Wait until you see how big some of these radio-controlled planes … Continue reading

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#10: Visit the Geneva Green Market today!!

Can you say "fresh" ?? An easy way to support local small businesses, feed your family fantastic produce/cheeses/baked goods, and spend a little time on the banks of our beautiful Fox River! Let the kids pick their choices for tonight's … Continue reading

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#9: Put this on your calendar for tomorrow! The History of the Good Templar Park..

at the Geneva History center, at 7 pm! Learn about the mysteries of our extraordinary little park and its' charming cottages….. and the International Order of the Good Templars! A fun thing to do for $5!!! For more information, see … Continue reading

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#8: Take a trip to the Fox River today…

Take a loaf of stale bread to feed to the ducks, then go to the Gazebo at the Mill Race Inn! If you would like to save this event for a weekend, you will likely hear some live music in … Continue reading

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