One of the most iconic experiences in all of Wisconsin. The Geneva Lake Shore Path winds 21.9 miles around the entire lake, passing historic summer estates, private boathouses, and some of the most beautiful lakefront scenery in the Midwest. May is one of the best months to walk it -- the flowers are blooming, the...
Friday farmers market with local produce, baked goods, and crafts on the lakefront at Edgewater Park.
The boats are back on the water. The Lake Geneva Cruise Line sets sail for the 2026 season in May -- launching daily narrated tours from the Riviera Docks in Lake Geneva. The Best of the Lake Tour and Full Lake Tour take you past the legendary Geneva Lake Shore Path estates, historic boathouses, and...
The Wisconsin Regional Art Program (WRAP) exhibition fills the Whitewater Arts Alliance gallery with works by Wisconsin artists in sculpture, acrylic, oil, collage, and more. The exhibit runs the entire month of May, open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 4pm. Free to the public. The Awards Reception is Saturday May 2 from 1 to...
Lake Geneva's most popular attraction is back for another season of mind-bending magic and illusion. Tristan Crist's Vegas-style magic show at 100 N. Edwards Blvd. runs weekday and Saturday performances through May 29. This is the show that families come back to year after year -- close-up magic, grand illusions, and a performer who genuinely...
Saturday market at Veterans Park in downtown Elkhorn with vendors, music, and family activities.
Every Saturday and Sunday through the season, the East Troy Electric Railroad Museum runs its historic electric streetcars through the beautiful Kettle Moraine countryside. A 10-mile round trip through rolling Wisconsin farmland on antique electric cars -- this is the kind of experience that kids remember forever. Check easttroyrr.org for the full schedule and special...
Thursday farmers market with local produce, baked goods, flowers, and artisan goods at Horticultural Hall.
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...
The Fontana Garden Club's annual Garden Fair is one of the most charming spring events on Geneva Lake. Members bake homemade pies, bring special treats for your dogs, and set up a wonderful selection of plants, garden items, and local goods. Saturday May 23 from 9am to 2pm in Fontana. This is the kind of...
Kick off the 20th Anniversary Season of Phoenix Park Bandshell concerts in Delavan with a patriotic opening night! The evening begins at 6:45 PM with a US Military Veterans Parade of Colors and a National Anthem with a Special Light Show, followed at 7 PM by Feels Like The First Time -- a Foreigner tribute...
Memorial Day weekend Saturday night at the Geneva Stage means laughs with comedian Dan Brown. Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm. The Geneva Stage's intimate setting makes every comedy night feel like a private show -- and Dan Brown is the kind of comedian who has the whole room in stitches by the...
Night two of American English at the Belfry. If Friday sold out before you got tickets, Saturday is your second chance. Three nights of the world's best Beatles tribute band in the intimate setting of the Belfry Music Theatre near Lake Geneva. Do not miss this one. #KimandJoel #BelfryMusicTheatre #LakeGenevawi #Beatles
Grab the kids and head to Richard Bong State Recreation Area near Burlington for a guided bat hike with Wisconsin DNR Bat Ambassador John Davies. This is the first bat hike of the season -- a genuinely cool outdoor experience that teaches families about the bat species living right here in Walworth County. Free to...
Memorial Day Sunday marks the debut of one of the most anticipated summer traditions on Geneva Lake. Burnin' Down the Docks launches at The Abbey Resort's Waterfront patio on May 24 -- live music, cold drinks, a sizzling food menu, and the harbor as your backdrop, every Sunday from now through Labor Day. This is...
Sunday matinee with American English -- three nights of the Fab Four at the Belfry wraps up with a Sunday performance. A perfect way to close out a Lake Geneva weekend before heading back to the city. #KimandJoel #BelfryMusicTheatre #LakeGenevawi #Beatles
Memorial Day Sunday evening at The Abbey Resort gets a little magical. Magician and comedian Glen Gerard takes the stage at 8pm for a family-friendly show that blends illusion and laughs in equal measure. Tickets are available at the Activities Desk. A great way to wind down a big holiday weekend at the lake. #KimandJoel...
The Town of Lyons holds its annual Memorial Day Service on May 25, honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. It is a moving and meaningful community tradition, and a reminder of what the holiday is truly about before the summer season kicks into full gear. All are...
On Memorial Day morning, Lake Geneva does what it does best -- it comes together. The Memorial Day Parade steps off at 10am from Horticultural Hall, winds down Broad Street, and concludes with a ceremony at Brunk Pavillion in Flat Iron Park around 10:30am. Presented by American Legion Frank Kresen Post 24, this is a...
The Belfry caps Memorial Day weekend on Monday night with a tribute to two of country music's most iconic acts -- Shania Twain and The Chicks. It is a fitting way to close out the holiday weekend: great music, a great venue, and the kind of show that has everyone singing along by the second...