By Kristen Rouse | Photos by Holly Leitner
The Lake Geneva area has always been a popular getaway for people of all ages, and today it has a plethora of bucket-list-worthy activities for families, no matter what your kids’ ages or interests. Check out our list below and start planning your summer fun!
Fun For All
- Movies in the Park at Delavan’s Phoenix Park
- Mini golf at Paradise Golf Park in Lake Geneva
- Take a train ride at the East Troy Railroad Museum
- See the wildlife at Safari Lake Geneva
- Take a trip back in time at Old World Wisconsin in Eagle
- Visit a local farmers’ market
Water Fun
- Head to the beach: there are several on Geneva Lake!
- Catch a flick at Movies on the Beach at Fontana Beach
- Swim the day away at Sunset Pool in Elkhorn
- Play in the creek at Samuel Donian Wetland Nature Preserve in Lake Geneva
Free Activities
- Play at a local park – bring a picnic for added fun (Pro tip: we love the Fontana Little Foot Playground, and it’s not too far from the lakefront!)
- Take a nature hike
- Visit the local library
- Find a Little Free Library – take a book, leave a book!
- Take a walk along the Geneva Lake Shore Path — make sure to grab a copy of our official Shore Path guide, fully updated in 2023 with tips, maps and points of interest!
- Watch a water ski show
- Play at Pearce’s Farm Stand (Pro tip: the play area is free…but make sure to stop into the farm stand for sweet treats and locally grown products!)
For Rainy Days
- Play the old-school games at Vintage Vault Arcade in Mukwonago (Pro tip: this place is great for older kids…but bring a portable step stool if you have little ones who want to play!)
- Be amazed at the Dancing Horses Show in Delavan
- See a movie at Emagine Theater in Lake Geneva
- Play at the incredible indoor park at Lakeland Park
- Go roller skating at Traxside Skating in nearby Burlington
- Go bowling (Pro tip: sign up for ‘Kids Bowl Free’ to get free bowling this summer!)
- Jump the day away at Intents Inflatables in Burlington
- Stop by for open play at the new Spark Creative Studio in Elkhorn
- Visit the Geneva Lake Museum in Lake Geneva
- Go rock wall climbing at The Loop in Burlington
- Watch the magic happen at Tristan Crist Magic Theatre
- Make a candle at The Candle Mercantile (Pro tip: we’d recommend this one for older kids only)
- Check out Board & Brush in Lake Geneva for their kids’ workshops
Sweet Adventures
- Get ice cream at one of the many local ice cream shops (and even more suggestions here!)
- Go berry picking at Blue Clary Berry Farm or the Apple Barn (Pro tip: go earlier in the morning for best berry finds and least sun exposure)
- Take an ice cream cruise with Lake Geneva Cruise Line
