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18th Century Neapolitan Crèche

The Geneva History Center continued a holiday tradition by exhibiting its 18th century Neapolitan Crèche. The Crèche or nativity includes more than 40 hand-crafted figures including the Holy Family, angels, shepherds, three magi and villagers. The figures are displayed within an intricately carved 17th century French provincial corner bed.

The exhibit ran from November 27 – December 28, 2012 and will return in 2013 during the holiday season.

Geneva History Center
113 S. Third St.
Geneva, IL 60134
630-232-4951
genevahistorycenter.org

Afternoon Tea

The Atrium Cafe at The Little Traveler and Atwater’s at The Herrington Inn & Spa are serving Afternoon Tea on select days.

The Atrium Cafe is located inside The Little Traveler and hosts Afternoon Tea on Thursdays and Saturday from 2-4:30pm. The cost of the tea is $12.95. For a menu, click here.

Atwater’s at the Herrington Inn & Spa is serving Afternoon Tea on the third Thursday of every month. Guests can choose from a selection of hand-poured loose teas from Coffee Drop Shop while nibbling on finger sandwiches, warm scones, pastries and delicious desserts. Afternoon tea is from 3-4:30pm and is $19.50 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required by calling Atwater’s at 630-208-7433.

Butterfly House at Peck Farm Park

The Buttferfly House at Peck Farm Park Interpretative Center is open from the end of May 26 – September 26, 2012. Be one of the Park District’s 20,000 visitors this summer and be amazed by hundreds of butterflies as they fly, feed and land around you! Plus, enjoy a variety of theme days throughout the summer. There is a suggested donation of $2 per person or $5 per family.

Peck Farm Park Interpretative Center is a 395 acre natural retreat featuring a visitor’s center with hands-on Nature and History Rooms, Meeting Room, Observation Silo, Sensory Garden, Nature Trails, Bike Trails, Picnic Area, Baseball Diamonds, Soccer Fields, 19-Acre Wetland, and an outdoor Butterfly House (open during the summer).

Peck Farm Park Interpretative Center
4038 Kaneville Road
Geneva, IL 60134
630-262-8244

Customize Your Home with Unique Decor

Geneva’s home decor shops will help you make your home as unique as you!  So many custom furniture shops, unique accents, and interior decorators, home décor and home improvement shops.  Go ahead!  It’s amazing what even a small change will make.

Disc Golf

The Links At Wheeler Park is a scenic 18 hole disc golf course for all ages. The course utilizes the beautiful wooded hills of Wheeler Park to offer a variety of challenging basket placements. For a course map, rules, info about the Wednesday night league and more, click here.

Also located at Wheel Park is Stone Creek Miniature Golf, an 18-hold mini golf course and a great playground with lots of swings and slides.

Discover the Sweet Side of Geneva

Enjoy a guided walking and tasting tour of exquisite chocolate shops, bakeries and cafes including Graham’s Fine Chocolates, The Latest Crave, Moveable Feast, Preservation Bread and Wine, and Chef Alain Roby’s All-Chocolate Kitchen. On the tour, sample special chocolate creations, meet chefs and chocolatiers, and learn about the history and health benefits of chocolate, all while enjoying the holiday sights and shopping of Geneva. The next tour dates are Nov. 17 and Dec. 15 at 3:45pm, starting at Graham’s, 302 S. Third St. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Cost is $40 per person. Tours are hosted by Chicago Chocolate Tours. For more information or to register visit: http://www.chicagochocolatetours.com/geneva-il/