A Sugar Plum Fairy will be dancing on stage in a new, jazz-infused rendition of the beloved holiday performance of The Nutcracker at Batavia Fine Arts Centre Sunday, Dec. 21. Monarch Academy of Dance will perform The Nutcracker: City Lights featuring the classic story with big city flair full of
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Linda Schielke as the 2025 Citizen of the Year (COTY), honoring her decades of service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the Batavia community. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor Linda Thursday, April 23, at the Chamber’s Inspire 2026: A Celebration
Batavia’s Celebration of Lights will take place at Batavia’s Peg Bond Center, 151 N Island Ave., Batavia, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30. Santa Claus will visit to light the large community tree and visit with children when the community gathers to start the holiday season with
Get an early start on your holiday shopping at the Winterfest Art Market, a three-day celebration of handcrafted art and goods created by local artists and makers, presented by Batavia MainStreet and Water Street Studios November 14-16. This year’s expanded market will take place at Water Street Studios, 160 S.
The Batavia Lions Club invites the community to join in the holiday spirit at the ninth annual Underwear Party, benefiting the United Way Adopt-a-Family Program. The festive event will be held Thursday, Nov. 20, beginning at 6 p.m. at Pal Joey’s Restaurant, 31 N. River Street in Batavia. There will
Batavia’s BatFest, the annual Halloween-themed family celebration in downtown Batavia Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. This year’s event will feature a community costume parade, downtown trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and dozens of festive activities including: •Reptile Show at Congregational Church of Batavia•Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party at Zen Loft Collective•Incredible
Is there a Batavia citizen who you believe exemplifies giving back to the community through outstanding service and dedication? If so, nominate them for the annual Batavia Citizen of the Year Award. The award honors extraordinary contributions to the community over the course of the recipient’s lifetime. This person (or
Step into the magic and mystery at Witches Night Out Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in downtown Batavia. Last year, hundreds of witches were in the downtown to enjoy this fun and festive evening. Start the night with a Dance of Witches performance by the Batavia
There are three things you need for a perfect fall day: Hotdogs, hayrides, and S’mores! The family favorite S’mores & More will have all of that Saturday, Oct. 4 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at West Main Community Park, 40W101 Main Street, Batavia. Wagon rides through the park’s fall foliage
Calling all Swifties (and non-Swifties too)! Downtown Batavia is set to sparkle Friday, Oct. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the Showgirl Lantern Walk, a Taylor Swift–themed evening blending music, shopping, and community spirit. Visitors can kick off their evening at Wilson Street Mercantile (222 E Wilson St.)
Editor’s note: The location of the award center has changed to Water Street Studio, 160 S. Water Street, Batavia. The change has been made below in the story. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2025 Donna Dallesasse Award winner is Richard Clark, founder and director
Batavia Park District’s favorite beer tasting event will return to the Peg Bond Center, 151 N. Island Avenue at Batavia Riverwalk Saturday, Sept. 20 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.. VIP entry is at 1 p.m.. Tickets are $12.51, designated driver; $55.20, regular admission; $71.21, VIP admission. Gather your friends
The Batavia Public Art Initiative (BPAI), a subcommittee of Water Street Studios, has announced an exciting new public art installation: The City of Good Energy mural, soon to be painted on the south wall of The Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson Street, Batavia. Designed by muralist and art educator Amy
Batavia’s popular monthly noontime book program, Books Between Bites, will begin its 37th season Thursday, Sept. 18 at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Avenue, from noon to 1 p.m.. The public is invited to attend these free programs, presented September through May, on the third Thursday of the
Tunes filled Batavia Public Library Sunday, July 27. Misty River Music Makers, a Batavia-based women’s a cappella ensemble, kicked off the library’s five-part summer/fall “Sundays On Stage” series. In an hour-long concert, about 20 members of the group performed favorites ranging from “In the Good Old Summertime” to “Under the
They’ve wagged, purred, tweeted, and trotted their way into Batavia’s history, and now they’re taking center stage! Batavia Depot Museum, 155 Houston Street, newest temporary exhibit is “Unconditional Love: Batavia’s Best Friends.” It celebrates stories of local pets and animals who’ve left their mark on the community. “Best Friends” will
Cocktails in the Park, Batavia MainStreet’s largest annual fundraiser, will take place Friday, July 26, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at scenic Appleton Park (behind City Hall, 100 N Island Avenue), Cocktails in the Park invites guests to sip, savor, and support downtown Batavia under the stars and along
Raise a glass and support your local downtown—Cocktails in the Park, Batavia MainStreet’s largest annual fundraiser, returns Friday, July 26 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at scenic Appleton Park, behind City Hall, 100 N Island Avenue. Hosted by Batavia MainStreet, the signature summer event brings together great food, live
This July, Downtown Batavia invites everyone to step back into a beloved tradition at the annual Boo Boo Days, part of the city’s summer favorite: the Windmill City Festival weekend. Originating in 1956 as a modest sidewalk sale and officially dubbed “Boo Boo Days” until 1978, this long-standing event began
Pride Month is shining brighter than ever in downtown Batavia with a high-energy, community-powered Express Yourself Pride Fashion Show from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 27, at the Peg Bond Center Stage, 151 N Island Avenue, Batavia just steps from the iconic Peace on Earth Bridge. Hosted and
