Every spring, Delavan throws one of the most spirited celebrations in all of Walworth County. The Elena P. Godina Cinco de Mayo Fest fills downtown Delavan with live music, authentic food, carnival rides, and a parade that the whole family will be talking about on the drive home. Friday night kicks things off with music...
Saturday nights at The Abbey Resort's Bar West are a Geneva Lake institution. Live music runs from 8pm to 11:30pm every Saturday from March through December -- right on the water, with cocktails in hand and the lake just outside. Whether you are staying at The Abbey or just stopping in, this is the Saturday...
Every Tuesday night at the Lake Geneva House of Music is Taco Tuesday -- and it is exactly as good as it sounds. Mexican food, an open mic and jam session, and a poker club all under one roof, with zero cover charge. Whether you are a local or just passing through on a Tuesday,...
Every Wednesday at Pier 290 in Williams Bay, ladies receive 50% off drinks in the bar area from 4 to 9pm. Great views, great drinks, great company. This is the mid-week lake life reset you did not know you needed. #KimandJoel #WilliamsBay #Pier290 #LadiesNight #LakeGenevawi
Mom rides free this Mother's Day weekend on the East Troy Electric Railroad. Treat her to a scenic vintage trolley ride through the Wisconsin countryside -- no ticket required for Mom. It is a sweet, memorable, and genuinely fun way to celebrate the day. #KimandJoel #EastTroy #MothersDay #ElectricRailroad #FamilyFun #ThingsToDoLakeGeneva
Pull on your boots and head out to Duesterbeck's Brewing Company in Elkhorn for a free afternoon of line dancing instruction. Terri DellaMaria leads the class from 1 to 4pm -- no experience needed, no registration required, and all ages are welcome. This is exactly the kind of spontaneous Saturday afternoon fun that makes Walworth...
America's Got Talent finalist and viral comedian Preacher Lawson brings his stand-up show to The Young Performing Arts Center in Whitewater. If you have not seen him perform, prepare to laugh until it hurts. The Young PAC is a fantastic venue on the UW-Whitewater campus and a great reason to explore the eastern edge of...
Start Mother's Day morning with a delicious buffet brunch in East Troy. A local tradition that brings families together around the table before the day really gets going. Check easttroy.org for venue details and reservation information. #KimandJoel #EastTroy #WalworthCounty #MothersDay
Grand Geneva Resort knows how to do Mother's Day right. Brunch is served at both the Geneva ChopHouse and the Evergreen Ballroom on Sunday May 10, with a full spread and resort views that make every table feel like a special occasion. Reservations are strongly recommended -- this one fills up fast. #KimandJoel #GrandGeneva #LakeGenevawi...
This is the Mother's Day brunch that moms actually want. The Baker House -- a stunning turn-of-the-century Victorian mansion right on the shores of Lake Geneva -- pulls out all the stops with a lavish buffet, bottomless mimosas, prime rib carving station, and lake views that make every table feel like the best seat in...
Treat Mom to a five-course dinner paired with Staller Estate wines at this beautiful Delavan vineyard and winery. The Mother's Day Wine + Dine is one of the most elegant ways to celebrate the day in all of Walworth County. $65 per person. Call ahead for the exclusive Barrel Cellar upgrade -- private seating in...
This Mother's Day, give her a story worth telling. The Lake Geneva Cruise Line's Remarkable Women of Geneva Lake Cruise celebrates the extraordinary women who shaped the history of this lake -- with a narrated cruise, a guided tour of Black Point Estate, and a complimentary glass of wine. It is the most meaningful Mother's...
One of the most unique evenings you can have in the Geneva Lake area. Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay opens its doors for a themed open house -- this month the focus is art at Yerkes, exploring the intersection of astronomy, architecture, and creative expression inside the legendary observatory. Reservations are required. Tickets at yerkesobservatory.org....
Lace up your shoes and get ready to be covered in color for a great cause. The 5th Annual Walk for Wellness Color Run in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake is a 5K run or walk supporting mental health awareness. All ages and fitness levels welcome -- this is about community, color, and making a difference. #KimandJoel #Fontana...
This Memorial Day weekend, The Abbey Resort invites guests to honor a veteran in the most personal way -- by creating a luminary in their name. Luminary-making stations are open May 22 and 23 from 9am to 6pm, with the luminaries displayed in a tribute on the resort grounds. A meaningful and moving way to...
Memorial Day weekend kicks off Friday night at The Abbey Resort with a patriotic bonfire on the grounds. From 7:30 to 9:30pm, guests gather around the fire for an atmospheric and festive start to the holiday weekend. Bring the family, grab a drink, and let the weekend begin. #KimandJoel #TheAbbeyResort #Fontana #MemorialDay #Bonfire #LakeGenevawi
Delavan's Phoenix Park Bandshell hosts a special afternoon-into-evening double feature on May 30! At 2 PM, the Delavan-Darien Schools present Jazz in the Park -- a wonderful showcase of local student talent. Then at 7 PM, the Joel Baer Band takes the stage for a full evening of live music. Both shows are completely free,...
Geneva Stage closes out May with a double-bill rock night that is not to be missed. Make It Real (Scorpions tribute) and HERSTERIA (Def Leppard tribute) share the stage on Saturday May 30 for a night of arena rock in an intimate venue. Doors at 6pm, show at 7pm. This one will sell out. #KimandJoel...
The Carden International Circus comes to the Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn on June 3 for a one-night grandstand spectacular! Acrobats, clowns, animals, and all the wonder of a classic American circus -- this is a fantastic outing for families with kids of all ages. Check the fairgrounds website for ticket information and show times....
Grab the kids and head to Phoenix Park in Delavan for Movies in the Park! On June 5, the City of Delavan Park & Recreation Department screens the Minecraft Movie at dusk (approximately 8:45 PM). This free outdoor movie night is a beloved community tradition -- bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks and enjoy...