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
Batavia Uncorked, Batavia Park District’s casual outdoor wine festival will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at the Peg Bond Center stage and the relaxed ambiance of The Riverwalk. Now in its second year, the wine event will showcase eight wineries along with food and
Batavia Chamber of Commerce president/CEO Margaret Perreault, seated, and Shirley Mott, communications and membership coordinator, right, welcome a visitor to the chamber’s second annual volunteer fair May 6 at Batavia Public Library.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1197 is proud to announce two significant upcoming events aimed at honoring our veterans and providing essential resources. •Veterans Benefits Fair, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 2, VFW Post 1197, 645 S. River Street, Batavia. The Veterans Benefits Fair, May 2,
Everyone can celebrate the grand opening of the new and improved amenities at Clark Island Recreation Area in Batavia with a ribbon-cutting and community party from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12. The area has been revamped to include a new free-to-use fitness court, an updated and expanded Blackard
The Batavia MainStreet Share the Hype Scavenger Hunt is a fun and interactive promotion designed to get the community out and exploring downtown Batavia March 8 through April 6. Participants can join the hunt by downloading a game card and find foam fingers placed in downtown businesses, or, players take
A life-long Batavian with a “long and distinguished” career as a community volunteer and community leader was named the 2024 Batavia Citizen of the Year (COTY) December 18. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor Robert “Bob” Hubbard Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Chamber’s Inspire 2025: A Celebration of
The annual Celebration of Lights Festival will light up the Batavia Riverwalk from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. in downtown Batavia. Presented by the Batavia Park District, this free event celebrates the magic of the season with festive and fun holiday activities, song and ceremony, culminating in Santa’s
Attendees to the can start off their holiday shopping at the three-day Winterfest Art Market November 8-10. It will feature hand-crafted art and goods created by more than 35 area artists and makers, presented by two local non-profit organizations, Batavia MainStreet and Water Street Studios. Event hours will be Friday,
Batavia’s popular monthly noontime book program, Books Between Bites, will continue Thursday, Oct. 17, when we welcome mayor Jeff Schielke for his annual presentation. The series will be from noon to 1 p.m. at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Avenue. The public is invited to attend these free
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated new business and chamber member Batavia Hardwoods with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 1. The event took place at their retail shop, 330 McKee Street in Batavia. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration along with three of the four owners, Kersten Beer,
BatFest will be held in downtown Batavia Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. A list of activities below: To see a full list of events and activities, visit downtownbatavia.com. —Batavia MainStreet
The Rotary Club of Batavia is pleased to announce its upcoming event, Trivia Night to End Polio Now, Saturday, Oct. 19. This engaging evening promises fun, camaraderie, and most importantly, an opportunity to contribute towards eradicating polio worldwide. Polio is a preventable disease that remains a threat in several parts
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2024 Donna Dallesasse Award winner is Jason Stoffels, chef and owner of Enticing Cuisine Banquets & Catering. Jason has been a Batavia Chamber member for 17 years. Every year, the Batavia Chamber holds a fall celebration to gather community
The Chicago Woodturners and the Windy City Woodturners invite everyone to join them Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boardwalk Shops of Batavia, at the intersection of Wilson St. and IL Rt. 25 in beautiful downtown Batavia. Volunteer members of both woodturning clubs will sell
The third annual Pints by the Pond Craft Beer Festival, presented by Batavia Park District, will return to Peg Bond Center at Batavia Riverwalk Saturday, Sept. 21 for an afternoon of enjoying unique small-batch beer, live music, and food trucks. Try samples from over a dozen local breweries including returning
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to celebrate new Chamber member Long Branch Tree Services with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Aug. 29. Previously named Granberg Tree Company, Long Branch Tree Services is co-owned by brothers Matthew and Cody Schuhow, who were long-time employees of Granberg. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke
Here is Downtown Batavia shops have in-store for the holidays! Participating businesses will have their stores decorated and stocked to get you in the holiday spirit. Stores will be open late from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 so you can get a head start on your shopping
