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Every other year in the spring the Geneva History Center hosts the Northern Illinois Lego Train Club for a weekend display of various buildings all made from LEGOS along with a model of a running LEGO train. This year NILTC is bringing a replica of the west side of Third Street including the Court House, sidewalks, lamp posts and traffic all in LEGO. The club has been displaying models at various events for the past 10 years with the biggest show in 2003 at the railroad museum in Union, IL with more than 48,000 visitors. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for GHC Members and children.  Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and leaders will receive a $1 discount if they wear their uniform!

April 19, 2013 - 5:30 p.m.
Kane County Fairgrounds
VOTE for your favorite chef and buy tickets online.

Sixty local “celebrity” chefs cook and serve samplings of their favorite appetizer, side dish, main dish or dessert.  The community votes for their favorite with their dollars online and at the event.  The winning chefs for each category are announced at the end of the event as well as a “Best in Show” prize for the best decorated table and presentation.  The event benefits the Geneva History Center, Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Geneva Lions Club and Rotary Club of Geneva.
Tickets $28/each before the event at Geneva History Center $30/each at the door.

October

Walk the streets of downtown Geneva and visit your favorite participating pub or restaurant offering complimentary appetizers and drink specials.

November thru December

Local non-profit organizations are invited to decorate a Christmas tree representing their mission and service to be displayed at the Geneva History Center from through the holidays.

Admission to view the trees is free and the community is encouraged to vote for their favorite tree with their dollars at the History Center and on our website - every dollar is one vote.  The winning organization is announced at a press conference 4 p.m., December 28 and will receive all of their funds voted to support their tree.  The remaining organizations split their winnings with the History Center.

12:45 p.m., Thursday, December 12 and Saturday, December 14, 2013

A celebration of the magnificent 18th century Neapolitan nativity set purchased by Kate Raftery of the Little Traveler where it was displayed each Christmas since 1930.

Our Bencini Room is transformed both days with tables beautifully decorated by volunteers using their own dishes and lunch is served by local male “celebrities”.  The afternoon concludes with Christmas carols and a raffle to win unique Geneva items.  Proceeds from the luncheons benefit the History Center and help in the ongoing restoration of the Créche.