Grand Geneva Will Kick off Annual Holiday Fun Nov. 20
Join Grand Geneva on Sunday, Nov. 20 for the kickoff of the annual six-week long Christmas in the Country Celebration. The Resort will flip the switch on more than 2 million mights throughout the property, the follow it up with a dazzling grand fireworks display to kick off the holiday season.
Discover even more holiday magic this season with the additional kids activities and live entertainment throughout the Grand Ballroom, Evergreen Ballroom and the Lobby. Enjoy holiday cookies and hot apple cider too. Guests are requested to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to United Way of Walworth County.
Photos with Santa begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Evergreen Ballroom. Raffles will take place to support Unite Way of Walworth County. Gather outside the large Christmas tree at 6 pm for the countdown to the illumination of holiday lights and fireworks.
Letters to Santa in the Lobby: All are welcome to come back inside after fireworks for more games and activities and photos with Santa.
Book you room new to get special $99 rates to stay the night on Sunday, Nov. 20.
Gingerbread House Display
Area residents, in both amateur and professional, adult or child categories, will display their masterpieces beginning Nov. 20 through the holidays, just outside Ristorante Brissago. The public is invited to come and view these fabulous creations.
Grand Geneva resort is showcasing all-new decorations indoors. They’ve decked the halls with a brand new theme and new decorations once again. Capture the holiday memory within every scene. Take a photo with the Gingerbread Family or snap a pie in Santa’s Workshop and make sure you wander through the Candyland display to choose your favorite treat to get your photograph with.
Breakfast with Santa
Meet Santa while enjoying a delicious breakfast buffet. We’re featuring fun holiday activities, plus separate kids and adults buffets to accommodate every taste. All attire is welcome, whether you want to dress up for your photo with Santa or show up in your PJs. It’s almost as fun as Christmas morning.
Every Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 26 through Dec. 24 8 am to noon
8 a.m. to noon
Adults $30, kids 6 to 12, $18 and kids 2 to 5, $10. Call (262) 249-4788 to make your reservation. Reservations recommended .
Holiday Tea
During this festive time of year, Grand Geneva will be bringing you special afternoon Holiday Tea. Reserve a table and take a step back in time an tradition.
Nov 27 through Dec 24, 11 am to 2 pm daily. $14.95 per person. $6.95 for children 12 and under. Reservations required. Call (262)249-4788 to make reservations. Tea will not be available on Christmas Day.
Trolley Tour of Lights
Hope aboard the Grand Geneva trolley for a tour around the resort to see all the decorations. Tours available hourly at 5, 6, 7 and 8 pm. meet at the concierge desk. The Trolley is heated and enclosed . Reservation are highly recommended, most tours do sell out. Call (262)248-8811 ext. 3782 to make your reservations.
Santa Visits
Bring your list and check it twice! Visit Santa and his elves while enjoying musical performances on Saturdays. Local high school entertainment will perform throughout the season. Every Saturday, Nov 26 through Dec 24: 2 to 4 pm. Live Holiday Music. 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Elf Mail Run
Drop your letters to Santa in our magical mailbox located in the main lobby and Santa will send a message back for the kids. Then, join us daly at 4 pm as Santa’s helpers collect the email to deliver to the North Pole. Let your kids be part of the magic with our new Elf for a Day Package where they get a special assignment in the Elf Mail Run.
Classic Holiday Tale
There will be a cozy reading of a classic holiday story for children of all ages. The staff encourages the little ones to come in pajamas and slippers, as guests will be invited to relax while a holiday story is brought to life. Nov 26 through Dec 11. Weekends only and daily, Dec. 16 to 24. Story times are 11 am and 6:30 pm
Holiday Grand Game Zone
Enjoy air hockey, ping pong tables as well as 18 arcade games for you to experience. Plus, activities with out Experience Team. December 16 – January 2 from 10am-11am daily.
For more information on all the festivities, visit GrandGeneva.com
