3 Family-Friendly Holiday Attractions Worth Visiting in Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva offers festive fun for the whole family—holiday lights, parades, Santa cruises, skiing and more!

The holidays are upon us, and Lake Geneva makes for a quick family getaway with all the festive feels.
From twinkling light displays and holiday-themed activities to skiing, shopping, and cozy dining experiences, this charming destination offers plenty of seasonal fun for everyone.

Christmas in the Country

The holiday season officially kicks off at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa on Nov. 24 with its Christmas in the Country holiday lights display. Over 2 million twinkly lights glow for six weeks of celebration. You’ll find elaborate holiday displays, animated lights, kids activities, holiday cookies, hot apple cider and tons of photo opportunities. Runs through Dec. 31, 2024. 

Electric Christmas Parade

Mark your calendars for Dec. 8 as the 49th Annual Electric Christmas Parade lights up Broad and Main Streets in Downtown Lake Geneva. Presented by Kunes LG, this beloved event is a joyful celebration of the season, featuring dazzling floats, live entertainment and plenty of holiday cheer.

Santa Cruise

Celebrate the season with a stroll through Lake Geneva’s Santa Cruise, featuring festive photo ops, kids’ letters to Santa, and drinks from Santa’s Bar. Then, board a vintage holiday cruise boat for a sparkling lake tour, complete with festive lights, Santa sightings and your child’s name read from his “Nice List.” Runs through Dec. 29, 2024!


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Cortney Fries
Cortney Fries
An award-winning travel journalist, Cortney Fries (pronounced "freeze") has been writing about family travel for over a decade. She knows that parents planning trips are looking for all members to have fun and make lasting memories. Cortney believes that you should definitely try anything that makes you slightly nervous.

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