PAST EVENTS
Afternoon Shopping & Music
at J. McLaughlin
Celebrate the Season of Joy
The Geneva Foundation for the Arts is excited to celebrate the season of joy with a festive afternoon of light refreshments and holiday shopping!
Thursday, Dec. 18 from 3-7pm
J. McLaughlin
29 South Third St.
Geneva, IL
331.283.4001
Live music from local guitarist John Ivan.
10% of sales will benefit the Geneva Foundation for the Arts.
Please join us!
Steeple Walk Concert Series
Dec. 7, 2025
2:00-4:10pm
Seasonal music by:
The Chromatics, Batavia High School
Genuine Brass
The Hogmires
Zazz Jazz Combo
In historical downtown churches:
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Geneva
Geneva Lutheran Church
Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva
United Methodist Church of Geneva
Steeple Walk Tickets
The Steeple Walk takes places across four historic churches, each hosting a 20-minute musical performance. Concert goers are split into two groups, with one group beginning at the United Methodist Church of Geneva and the other at the Geneva Lutheran Church. The musical perform twice, allowing each group to enjoy all four performances.
To buy ticket, please select one of the buttons below based on your preferred starting location: either the United Methodist Church of Geneva or the Geneva Lutheran Church. Your printed ticket grants access to all four concerts.
Tickets are $18 if purchased by November 15, and $20 from November 16 to December 4.
Please read ticket information carefully.
Your starting point must match the information on your ticket.
Steeple Walk Sponsors
The Artists Sunday Road Rally
November 30, 2025
11:00 am-4:00pm
The Sunday after Thanksgiving is Artists Sunday®, a nationwide campaign that encourages people to buy art directly from artists and local art shops for the holidays. Geneva will participate for the first time in this celebration of the arts.
The Geneva Foundation for the Arts, in collaboration with Patty Donahue, event coordinator and owner of Image Awards, Engraving & Creative Keepsakes and Studio Patty D, will present The Artists Sunday Road Rally — a free, self-guided art tour of Geneva IL artists, Studios and shops supporting local artists from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on November 30, 2025. Participating locations will host live demos, art exhibitions and event specials. Those attending the Road Rally will gather raffle tickets from each location for a chance to win one of a kind prize packages. The inaugural event is brought to you by the individual artists and a grant from the City of Geneva, Illinois.
Participating businesses and studios, include The Winding Deerpath, Midwest Nice, Tinker Belz Art, Studio Patty D, Art by Emilia, Evoke Salon and Gallery, Children's Art Classes and the Geneva Public Library.
Want to support your local artists and economy? Give someone a unique gift of the arts!
Terrain
Oct. 1-Nov. 15, 2025
The Geneva Foundation for the Arts is bringing Terrain to the Fox River Valley!
Terrain is a biennial event that brings artists and neighbors together to share public art in neighborhoods around the word. The theme for Terrain this year is DIY!
Terrain will take place October 1 - November 15, 2025.
Let’s collaborate to make Terrain 2025 an incredible celebration of creativity and community! It is a fun and family-friendly experience!
For more information and images from previous Terrain events, visit: https://terrainexhibitions.org/
Terrain Kickoff Block Party - 2025!
Terrain artists, host families, and community members are invited to celebrate the first weekend Terrain Art Displays are on view in our community!
When: Saturday, Oct. 4 from 11am-2pm
Location: 328 N. 2nd Street, Geneva
Please bring a food item/drink to share (grill available!)
Live music by Fire Chief Charlie
50/50 Raffle Fundraiser
Crafts to purchase for fundraiser donated by local artists (cash only)
Terrain maps available on site
Let’s collaborate to make Terrain 2025 an incredible celebration of creativity and community! It is a fun and family-friendly experience!
For more information and images from previous Terrain events, visit: https://terrainexhibitions.org/
Geneva Foundation for the Arts hosts the annual Shakespeare in the Park event!
Special thanks to presenting sponsor Waubonsee Community College
Shakespeare In The Park
“As You Like It”
NOW ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
6pm
Island Park, Geneva
Rt. 25 & State St.
FREE ADMISSION!
Family friendly event
Seating begins at 4pm
Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic or purchase from our food vendors
Performance by Goodly Creatures Theatre
Stockholm’s and Graham’s will sell sandwiches, water and ice cream
A contest for the most elaborate picnic will be held at 5:30pm (please have picnics set by 5:15pm)
2026 marks our 20th year of providing a free Shakespeare performance for all to enjoy!
*Donations graciously accepted
“As You Like It”
This William Shakespeare comedy focuses on love and identity. Banished by Duke Frederick, cousins Rosalind and Celia flee to the Forest of Arden, where Rosalind’s father already lives in exile. Rosalind disguises herself as a young man named Ganymede. In the woods, she meets Orlando, a young man running away from his abusive older brother, Oliver. Orlando is lovesick for Rosalind. Will Rosalind reveal her true identity to Orlando? Will the brothers reconcile?
Parking
Parking is available at the Kane County Government Center, 719 Batavia Ave. and at the Metro commuter lot just north of the Government center. Follow the trail north and cross the bridge across the Fox River to Island Park. Parking is also available in downtown Geneva public parking lots.
Weather-related updates and rain date
Please check our website and facebook page on event day for any weather-related updates!
Rain date: Aug. 8 at 6 p.m.
Thanks to our sponsors who make this event possible
Presenting sponsor: Waubonsee Community College
Supported by a grant from the City of Geneva
Premium sponsor: Harvey’s Tales
Food vendor sponsors: Graham’s Chocolates and Stockholm’s
Partner sponsors: Geneva Concours d’Elegance and The State Bank of Geneva
Friend of Will sponsor: Tim Nelson Architect Ltd.
William Estrada at the Geneva Art Fair
July 2024
Steeple Walk
December 2024
