Nominations are open for Batavia Citizen of the Year Award. The award recognizes a local resident whose exceptional commitment and service have significantly enriched our community. The recipient will be the guest of honor at the Chamber’s annual Inspire Celebration Thursday, April 29, 2027. Award criteria: •The nominee must reside
Batavia MainStreet is thrilled to announce the start of the Indoor Market season, beginning Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to noon at Sturdy Shelter Brewing, 10 S. Shumway Ave., Batavia. The Indoor Market will run every Saturday through mid-May 2027.Each week, more than 20 local vendors will bring a
Batavia MainStreet invites the community to celebrate BatFest, Batavia’s free Halloween family event, Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Halloween fun throughout the downtown. There will be trick-or-treating at more than 60 local businesses, live performances, hands-on activities, and a community parade. The BatFest Community Parade
The Batavia Boardwalk Shops, 114 E Wilson St., Batavia,, will get a little more magical in October with the return of Witches Night Out Saturday, Oct. 17, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. The evening will feature tarot and other readings, pop-up vendors, a costume contest, and festive specials throughout
Batavia’s Fermilab, Kirk and Pine St., Batavia, will host its annual Seed Harvest Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Meet at the Lederman Science Center parking lot. Attendees will help gather seeds in the prairie and lunch with snacks will be provided. Please bring gloves, paper bags
The Rotary Club of Batavia invites the community to put its knowledge to the test while supporting a global cause at its fifth Annual Trivia Night to End Polio Saturday, Oct. 10, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Enticing Cuisine, 1117 N. Washington Ave., Batavia. The evening combines friendly
Batavia families will have a new way to support local schools and downtown businesses this fall when Batavia MainStreet launches its first-ever Shop Local. Support Our Schools! community weekend September 12–13. The two-day event will bring together more than 30 participating downtown Batavia businesses and six Batavia elementary school PTOs
Batavia MainStreet’s largest annual fundraiser, Cocktails in the Park, will return Saturday, July 25 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at scenic Appleton Park, 100 N. Island Ave. in downtown Batavia, behind City Hall. The signature summer event will bring together great food from 10 local restaurants, vendors, live music,
Batavia’s Windmill City Festival will be full of excitement, entertainment, and community fun Friday, July 10 at 5 p.m., and will run through Sunday, July 12, at 6 p.m. at the Batavia Riverwalk. Additionally Batavia’s Boo Boo Days celebration, will take place at the same times as the festival throughout
Gather friends for an inspiring summer evening of shopping, creativity, and connection at the Renaissance Garden Party, hosted by What One Woman Sees boutique Wednesday, July 16, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Batavia Boardwalk Shops, 114 E. Wilson St., Batavia. This one-night-only experience will transform the Boardwalk
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce and many representatives from varying groups prepare to cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the 2026 Class of Batavia Boardwalk Shops Friday, May 8.
In preparation for opening day of the Fabyan Windmill, 1500 Crissey Ave., Geneva, Sunday, June 7, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites the public to participate in a volunteer cleanup of the windmill, Sunday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Staff and volunteers will we get
The Batavia Lions Club will hold their most colorful fundraiser of the year, Plant Sale Fundraiser, Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9. This year marks the 44th annual plant day for the service organization. Locally-grown hanging baskets will be available for $30 each and would make a wonderful Mother’s
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is proud to host a Volunteer Fair Tuesday, April 28, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. The event will bring together more than 35 nonprofit organizations under one roof, offering a unique opportunity for individuals
It’s egg hunting season! Get ready for laughs, prizes, and lots of eggs! The Batavia Park District is bringing back its favorite spring events, and families won’t want to miss the fun at Prairie Path Park. •Glow-in-the-dark adventure for middle schoolers, Friday, March 27, 7:45 p.m.. Kids ages nine to
The Step Into Spring: Wine Walk will be a vibrant afternoon of shopping, sipping, and socializing Saturday, March 21 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. throughout Downtown Batavia Tickets on sale at $39 per ticket at https://downtownbatavia.com/event/step-into-spring-wine-walk-2026. Ticket includes: •1 ounce wine pours at 14 downtown businesses; •Red and white
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.
