Flowers are starting to bloom, the days are getting longer and it\u2019s getting a tad warmer outside. Spring is on all our minds now that we\u2019re in March. <\/p>\n
At the Geneva<\/a> Chamber, we are thinking about all the fun festivities and all the heartfelt memories that will be made as it continues to warm up in this City that we are fortunate to call home. <\/p>\n Although we are all looking forward to not having to wear a winter coat anymore, spring does mean it\u2019s time to deep clean your homes during the Spring-Cleaning trend. This is the perfect time to clean out garages, closets, cabinets, basements, and attics. <\/p>\n City-Wide Garage Sale<\/p>\n Once you have a good pile of items you no longer need, sign up for the Geneva Chamber of Commerce\u2019s Geneva City-Wide Garage Sale! Clear out the clutter to help take a load off those shoulders and make some money. On the other hand, if you\u2019ve had something on your list of wants, shopping during the Geneva City-Wide Garage Sale is a great opportunity to find it at a great deal! <\/p>\n Registering to participate in the Geneva City-Wide Garage Sale is an easy process. Just visit genevachamber.com<\/a>. The garage sales are happening between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on April 24 and April 25. <\/p>\n By registering, the Geneva Chamber will take care of all advertising, signage, online and printed maps. If you aren\u2019t interested in participating, make sure to still take an adventure throughout Geneva and visit the many sales occurring around town. <\/p>\n Coffee Crawl<\/p>\n After you\u2019re done cleaning, treat yourself with the Coffee Crawl on April 18 as a reward! Our coffee Crawl features 30 local businesses offering unique coffee creations. This is a ticketed event and sells out quickly, so don\u2019t hesitate to buy tickets on genevachamber.com<\/a>! Wake up your body after the hours spent cleaning by getting a taste of coffee at several different places. <\/p>\n Introducing…Art Explosion!<\/p>\n The Geneva Business Partnership, a collaboration between the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and small business owners, is bringing a new event to Geneva. On May 2 during Art Explosion, downtown Geneva will be filled with art of all kinds including paint, dance, jewelry and more. <\/p>\n Bring the entire family and walk to different shops to see live demonstrations and meet local artists. For more information, go to genevachamber.com\/events\/art-explosion<\/a>. <\/p>\n Swedish Days<\/p>\n In case the idea of spring and hot coffee doesn\u2019t entice you to have warm thoughts just yet, let\u2019s talk about the 76th Annual Swedish Days Festival! This year\u2019s fest is set for June 24-28. <\/p>\n It might seem far away, but we are excited about all the amazing special things that Swedish Days has to offer. Stores are offering some of the best deals throughout the week. Wednesday has the Swedish Children\u2019s Choir opening the evening and then Geneva Park District takes over, including performances from Geneva\u2019s Got Talent semi-finalists. Entertaining performers will sing their heart outs on the Central Stage on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Still looking for more reasons to come out to Swedish Days? We still have a few surprises up our blue and yellow sleeves.<\/p>\n If you are interested in Saturday\u2019s Swedish Days Lopp (Lopp is Swedish for Run), register on Race Roster raceroster.com\/events\/2026\/115777\/swedish-days-lopp<\/a>. The 5K will be at Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve at 7:30 a.m. There will also be a Kid\u2019s Dash for children 10 and under at 9 a.m. <\/p>\n Wedding Walk<\/p>\n Know anyone headed down the aisle? Don\u2019t miss the Geneva Wedding Walk on March 15, where participating stores will feature all the best of the wedding season. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite. Ticket price includes a swag bag for the bride to be at check-in. Those who complete both the scavenger hunt and the vendor showcase will be entered into raffles for exciting prizes. Participating shops and vendors will be offering treats and goodies along the way. For more information visit thegenevaweddinghunt.eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Lucky Charms promo<\/p>\n The Downtown Geneva Lucky Charms Promotion is still happening until Monday, March 23. Experience the charming businesses in Downtown Geneva for a chance to collect gold coins and win tickets to see Ed Sheeran in concert! For more information, see participating downtown stores. Support local and try your luck! The more businesses you visit, the more chances you have to win.<\/p>\n JULIETS\u2019 Weekend<\/p>\n JULIETS\u2019 Weekend returns April 10-12, bringing together the best of shopping, dining, and one-of-a-kind experiences. <\/p>\n Wander the charming streets and enjoy special in-store activations, photo ops, curated pop-ups, giveaways, and VIP offers throughout the weekend. Come with friends or come solo \u2014 this is your invitation to explore, connect, and savor something thoughtfully curated just for you, all set against the beauty of downtown Geneva. For more information and to be added to the mailing list for updates and ticket information, go to www.julietsgeneva.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget to connect with us on social media, so you don\u2019t miss out on any of the fun happening!<\/p>\n Find us on Instagram (genevailchamber), Facebook (Geneva, IL \u2013 Chamber of Commerce & Tourism), and TikTok (Genevachamber).<\/p>\n \u2022 Elisa Reamer is communications coordinator for the Geneva Chamber of Commerce. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Flowers are starting to bloom, the days are getting longer and it\u2019s getting a tad warmer outside. 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