In 2025 Swedish Days will be held June 18-22. Geneva Swedish Days is 75 years old this year and celebrates the heritage of Swedish immigrants who settled in the area. Craft beer tent, a carnival, a Kids’ Day, nightly entertainment and a parade are part of the festivities. Merchants host special sales and in-store events, as well as sponsoring main festival programs and donating in-kind services. Food stands throughout the downtown area tempt visitors with Swedish and American menus.
Schedule of Events
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Exhibitions - Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St.
Visit three museum galleries. $5/person; $2/seniors, students, & children; FREE Museum members and Trolley participants.
Eat Your Heart Out Geneva" - Explore the rich history of Geneva's restaurants, showcasing their unique contributions to the community.
Geneva’s Story - sharing our town’s history with rare artifacts, a movie theatre, and a story booth. “Little Chefs: Serving Up Fun and Learning” — a hands-on kids exhibition where visitors can step into the world of a bustling restaurant.
11:00 am-3:00 pm
Geneva Public Library, 227 Seventh St. Stop by the Library for a week of Swedish Days fun! Enjoy the indoor play area and Swedish-themed drop-in
crafts in Kids Landing and visit our 2nd floor exhibition space to see Freya the dragon and the LEGO® model of our building.
12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Geneva History Museum Trolley Tours - Corner of South Third & Campbell Streets (departure & return) $25/person
Enjoy a 45-minute, air-conditioned, guided trolley tour of Geneva including fun stories of houses, businesses and early settlers. Tours leave each hour, on the hour. Participants will receive a swag bag full of offers from Geneva businesses and free admission to all three exhibitions in the Geneva History Museum. Registration for the Trolley at GenevaHistoryMuseum.org, or 630-232-4951 or come in, 113 South Third Street. Register that day at the southeast corner of Campbell and Third
12:00 pm-10:00 pm
Craft Beer Tent - James St., west of Third St.
Craft beer enthusiasts will appreciate this experience. Expanded craft beer selection from Penrose Brewing Company, Stockholm’s and Art History Brewing every day. Hop Water will have a non-alcoholic beer option available as well. Visit with friends and enjoy this tented event through Sunday. Sponsored by Floods Royal Flush and Shodeen Homes, Tickets by Dogtopia, and GreenFields of Geneva. Wristbands by Hogan Design and Construction and Hollywood Casino
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Entertainment in Craft Beer Tent - James St.
Nicole Devine
Nicole Devine is a singer-songwriter from Elk Grove Village and currently lives in Geneva, IL. Nicole has been singing since she was 4 and playing live music since back in 2018 when Keith Urban brought her on stage to sing with him. When she's not performing, she can be found hanging out with her dogs, Brantley and Miles, or
training for her next marathon. She has a goal to do every state and has completed 9 states so far, including one of those being a full Ironman. She's a member of local running club, Fox River Trail Runners. This is her second time performing at Swedish Days and she is honored to be invited back.
9:00 pm-Midnight
Cosmic Mini Golf - Stone Creek Miniature Golf Course, Wheeler Park (Rt. 31) Coordinated by Geneva Park District
Play miniature golf ... in the dark! Glow-in-the-dark golf balls will be provided. No pre-registration is required. The last tee time is 11:30 pm. $9 per round. For more information, call 630-232-4542.
CENTRAL STAGE
S. Third St. at Courthouse - R/J Recording & Sound
Presented by Gerald Subaru of North Aurora and co-sponsored by Geneva Park District, Kane County Fair, and Waubonsee Community College
3:00 pm - Central Stage – Afternoon Logic
Based in the western suburbs, Afternoon Logic has performed all over the Chicagoland area, delighting audiences with its eclectic array of music and arrangements. Multi-Instrumentalist Dave Purdy and Female Vocalist Gretchen DeCraene bring you everything from The 60’s to today’s artists and hits, all done all done in
a modern style that is unique and a delight to your ears
5:00 pm - Central Stage – The Vaughan Building
The Vaughan Building is a 4-piece Rock band from Chicago. Mixing the sounds of Garage and Psychedelic Rock with the tunefulness of Folk Rock and Power Pop, The Vaughan Building aims to take Blues-based music kicking and screaming into the 21st century with energy, authenticity, and classic Rock 'n Roll fun!
7:00 pm - Central Stage – Gregory Hyde Band
Gregory Hyde is a Billboard Music award-winning Chicago-based Singer/Songwriter, delivering high-energy, crowd-pleasing shows that cover a wide variety of rock music from different eras, with a few surprises from other genres mixed in. Known for their tight musicianship and dynamic stage presence, the band creates a fun, engaging atmosphere that keeps audiences coming back for more. Gregory’s powerful lead vocals and impressive range are a highlight of every performance, making each show a memorable experience. Gregory has toured with and shared the stage with Jay Leno, Jim Gaffigan, Pat Benatar, Sister Hazel, Barenaked Ladies, Soul Asylum, 10,000 Maniacs, Gin Blossoms, The Smithereens, and many others
KIDS’ DAY SCHEDULE
The Library hosts the annual Swedish Days Kids' Day event with fun-filled games, activities, treats, music, crafts, and more! Activities will take place in the parking lot and inside the building. Geneva High School Cheer will be on site as well. Friday, June 20 – Geneva Public Library Parking Lot, 227 S. Seventh St. Presented by McNally's Heating & Cooling,
10:00 am
Check-In for Kids’ Day Parade – Campbell & Fourth streets (look for check-in table) No pre-registration is necessary. Get creative and enter into one of these parade categories: Swedish Spirit, Fun with Bikes & Trikes and Geneva Viking Fans. First place in each category will receive a Graham’s Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream Gift Certificate and the first 50 registrants will receive a free ice cream scoop coupon
for Graham’s at check-in. (while supplies last)
10:30 am-10:50 am
Judging of Parade Entries
11:00 am
Kick-off - Kids’ Day Parade
Line of March: Campbell & Fourth (where registration is).
11:00 am-2:00 pm
Kids’ Day Experiences
Visit your favorite family focused businesses all in one spot!
Aurelio’s
Aurelio's will be on-site selling pizza slices- cheese, sausage and pepperoni.
Biddle Boards
Chicago Steel Hockey Team
Visit the Chicago Steel Hockey Team booth & enjoy exciting activities:
Shoot the Puck - Test your skills & take your best shot!
Spin the Wheel - Win a prize with every spin!
Meet Rusty - Snap pics with everyone's favorite mascot, Rusty!
Elise Flagg Academy of Dance
Enjoy a performance from Elise Flagg Academy of Dance!
Experience world-class dance training at Elise Flagg Academy of Dance.
Led by Balanchine protégé Elise Flagg, our academy offers premier instruction, along with award-winning
choreography in ballet, contemporary, jazz, modern, and Pilates within a nurturing environment.
We empower dancers to achieve excellence and express their unique artistry.
Funway
Funway will be providing 2 of our travel arcade games for the kids to enjoy, coupons for a future visit to
Funway and information about our summer happenings!
Geneva Bank & Trust
Join us in the library parking lot for giveaways, a wheel of fun, and more!
Geneva Park District
Enjoy games and activities coordinated by the award-winning Geneva Park District.
Geneva Childrens' Business Fair
Come check out The Geneva Childrens' Business Fair Booth! Learn about how your kids can participate in developing their own business! Then come to our 6th Annual Geneva Childrens' Business Fair and let your children learn valuable communication and business skills while they sell their products to our community.
Local businesses kindly help judge the kids and we recognize the kids for The Most Original Idea, Best Presentation and The Highest Business Potential. These awards are divided between ages 6-10 and 11-16. This family friendly event is a must to come check out!
Hallow Traveler
Huntington Learning
Huntington Learning center will have a wheel spin combined with a smaller version of the grand prize bucket game. Kids can win "mini prizes" by throwing the ping pong ball into the bucket that they spin on the wheel. Kyuki-Do Martial Arts
Next Generation Playground
Next Generation Playground is a nonprofit dedicated to creating inclusive, sensory-friendly play opportunities for children of all abilities. At Kids’ Day, we’ll be hosting a fun and engaging water sensory station, designed to encourage exploration, fine motor skills, and creative play. Stop by to splash, scoop, and play—perfect for little hands and big imaginations!
McNally’s Heating & Cooling
McNally’s Heating & Cooling is proud to serve Geneva and all of Kane County as a trusted leader in HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance. Whether it’s your air conditioner, furnace, or full system, our team delivers expert service you can count on. Fast response times and 24/7 emergency service High-quality heating and cooling solutions backed by exceptional customer care
Trusted for reliability, expert craftsmanship, and innovative HVAC technology
Voted Best HVAC Company in Kane County — four years in a row!
We're excited to be the Presenting Sponsor of Kids’ Day at Geneva Swedish Days!
Stop by our booth for:
Fun giveaways
A chance to enter our raffle and win awesome prizes
The Blizzard Bucket Toss Challenge — test your skills and win cool rewards! We can’t wait to connect with our amazing community and customers!
Prime IV Hydration
Prime IV Hydration & Wellness Geneva will bring a carnival-style experience to Swedish Days for Kids Day this year. Kids can test their luck & skill at pick-a-pop, fish pong, ring toss, bottle toss, plinko, coin toss, bucket
toss, tic tac toe, and wiffle ball toss. School of Rock
When visiting our station, families can explore our instrument petting zoo, chat with members of our elite House Band, and spin to win exciting prizes—including a free lesson! Whether you're three or seventy-three, just starting out or ready to take the stage, School of Rock Geneva has a place for you.
Sweet Sensations
Sweet Sensations is a dessert shop with a focus on ready to eat cookie dough. From scoops to pies, ice cream to brownies -they have it all. They will be selling edible cookie dough, ice cream, root beer floats and iced coffee.
Westside Children’s Therapy
Westside Children's Therapy is a family-owned pediatric therapy provider with 28 locations across the Chicago suburbs. With over 25 years of experience, Westside offers a full range of services, including Physical Therapy,
Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Feeding Therapy, Counseling, ABA, and Diagnostic Services. Recognized as a leader in pediatric care, Westside is recommended by 98% of families and trusted by over
1,000 pediatricians.
Windy Acres Farm
Windy Acres Farm is located on the west side of Geneva and celebrating 40 years! Stop by at Kids’ Day to play parachute! Find fun seasonal activities at the farm from Fruit Festivals to Easter egg hunts. Visit the petting zoo, giant playgrounds, jumping pillow & mini golf. Enjoy fresh produce at the farm stand and yummy treats at the bakery. Open daily, April-November. Visit www.WindyAcresFarmStand.com Windy Acres Farm is family owned and operated. We hope to see you soon!
11:00 am-2:30 pm
Face Painting by Cherry Berry Blast Be a tiger, a princess or something out of this world with fabulous face painting compliments of the Geneva
Chamber of Commerce.
11:00 pm-1:00 pm
Cotton Candy
Get ready for a whirlwind of color and sugar-spun magic complimentary of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce from! The Sweetest Adventure, the beloved mobile cotton candy cart, will be at serving up fluffy, melt-in your-mouth treats in 2 different flavors. Don't miss this sugar-coated stop on your Kids’ Day adventure!
11:00 am-3:00 pm
Geneva Public Library, 227 Seventh St.
Stop by the Library for a week of Swedish Days fun! Enjoy the indoor play area and Swedish-themed drop-in crafts in Kids Landing and visit our 2nd floor exhibition space to see Freya the dragon and the LEGO® model of our building.
1:00 pm-10:00 pm
Carnival/Windy City Amusements - Courthouse Parking Lot, James & S. Fourth streets From 1:00-5:00 pm, unlimited rides are $30/per person. Individual prices/ride range from $3-$7.
3:00 pm-7:00 pm
Kids’ Day Special - Stone Creek Miniature Golf Course, Wheeler Park (Rt. 31) Coordinated by Geneva Park District $2 miniature golf for kids ages 3-15.
