Nestled along the scenic Fox River and on the western side of the Chicago suburbs, Geneva, IL is a historic city with a vibrant downtown area, beautiful outdoor destinations, indoor play spaces, and other exciting attractions.
The city is home to a wealth of family-friendly venues that are perfect for visitors of all ages! Here are some fun activities and destinations for you to enjoy with your kids:
Bring a blanket or some lawn chairs, prepare some snacks, and head to some of Geneva’s picturesque parks to enjoy a movie under the stars this summer! Organized by the Geneva Park District, Movies in the Park is a monthly event held every Thursday (around 8:30 pm) at different locations like River Park, Wheeler Park, and Moore Park.
Visit the Geneva Park District website for upcoming schedules and more information.
Spend a day with your family at the 385-acre Peck Farm Park, a natural retreat right in the middle of an urban environment. Take your kids to see the beautiful monarchs flying around at the Butterfly House, or explore the Hawks Hollow Nature Playground, an environmental playground with eight unique learning stations.
Other features at the park include soccer fields and baseball diamonds, nature trails for hiking and biking, a sensory garden, a 19-acre wetland, an observation silo, and more.
Enjoy an exciting round of mini-golf with your kids at Stone Creek Miniature Golf, a fun river-themed miniature golf course! Putt your way through 18 unique holes and past a variety of obstacles like a wishing well, a dynamite shack, water wheel, windmill, and a running water creek and try to get the lowest score possible.
Introduce your kids to music by enrolling them to Absolute Music Academy, a music school geared towards budding young musicians.
The school’s unique teaching method is designed to make learning more fun and engaging, while providing comprehensive music education through the latest tools and interactive technology, combining traditional music education with modern learning components.
Take a look at some of the classes they offer here.
Soak in the breathtaking scenery at the Fox River Trail, a scenic multi-use trail that stretches from Algonquin to Aurora. The trail is perfect for a variety of activities, including jogging, biking, hiking, or cross-country skiing.
Visit this page to view a map of the Fox River Trail.
Need to refuel after trying some of the activities? Enjoy a delicious, fresh-from-the-oven pizza at Doughocracy! The best part about this pizza joint is you get to create your very own signature pizza! You and your kids can have fun by choosing the sauce, type of cheese, and toppings to use. You can also order one of their signature pies such as “The Knockout,” “The Smokeshow,” “Spaghetti and Meatball,” and other delicious pizzas.
Take a look at their menu here.
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