Holidays in the Village
December 5 & 12 2026
GOTL's Cookie Tradition!
Come join the Village of Geneva-on-the-Lake for a small-town Christmas celebration. Holidays in the Village 2026 dates will be December 5 and 12. On those days, retail locations will be open for Christmas shopping, and many of the restaurants & bars along The Strip will be fully decorated and offering seasonal specials. On both weekends, Santa often visits, and an ice skating rink will be set up by the GOTL Welcome Center on both Saturdays. Last but not least, the GOTL Cookie Walk will return.
Holiday baking is our favorite tradition. A Cookie Walk is the perfect way to kick off the season. Begin at the GOTL Welcome Center to purchase a limited-edition bag with recipes and a list of stops. Proceed to businesses to collect a homemade cookie and do some holiday shopping. Enjoy festive décor and look for activities along the way. Come hungry – there will be plenty of holiday specials and cookie-inspired cocktails on many menus!
Cookie Walk bags go on sale 1-hour before the event begins and are not sold in advance.
One bag per person – Must be present to purchase!
200 bags are available.
The Cookie Walk ends when the business closes, so take your time and enjoy each location.
How the Cookie Walk works
Start at the GOTL Welcome Center. The Welcome Center will be selling Cookie Walk passes, containing a recipe card ring and a list of locations. Cookie passes are limited in supply and sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Stop at each location to pick up a cookie and the recipe to go with it. The 2026 GOTL Cookie Walk will be held on Saturday, December 5th, and Saturday, December 12th.
