Batavia’s BatFest Oct. 26
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
Trivia Night to End Polio Now, Oct. 19
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
Stoffels, Donna Dallesasse Award winner
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
Empty Bowls Fundraiser in Batavia Oct. 12
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
Pints by the Pond beer festival in Batavia Sept. 21
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
Ribbon Cutting: Long Branch Tree Services in Batavia
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
Holiday special in Batavia Thursday, Nov. 9
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
Batavia Main Street’s Cocktails in the Park July 22
Batavia MainStreet will hold is annual Cocktails in the Park Fundraiser from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 22 at Appleton Park. Cocktails in the Park is Batavia MainStreet’s largest single fundraiser for the non-profit organization. As advocates for the downtown business community, MainStreet staff members and volunteers work
Batavia’s fun Summer event, Windmill Festival, July 7-9
Participants likely will be ready for some sizzling Summer fun with steps right up to the Windmill City Festival. Batavia’s largest Summer event will return, July 7-9. The carnival fun on Houston Street, along with tasty food and beverages, live musical entertainment, several competitions, games, and activities for all ages.
Hall Quarry Beach to close June 28 due to air quality alert
Hall Quarry Beach will be closed Wednesday, June 28, due to an air quality forecast from the Environmental Protection Agency. On June 28, air quality for the Batavia area will be Unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to data from airnow.gov, a site run by the EPA and its partners. Quarry
National Meatball Day Swedish style in Batavia
Consumers can celebrate National Meatball Day Swedish style with a benefit dinner for the Swedish American Children’s Choir from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S Lincoln Street in Batavia. The dinner will feature Swedish meatballs and gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetables, lingonberries, Swedish
Batavia future home of largest Cinemascope movie theater screen in Illinois
Steel trusses arrive Wednesday, Feb. 15, for the Super EMX auditorium in Batavia, to house the largest Cinemascope movie theater screen in Illinois.
Grand opening of Casey’s in Batavia
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce holds a celebration of a grand opening of Casey’s with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Feb. 17 at 2074 Main Street.
New director at Batavia United Way
The Board of Directors of Batavia United Way (BUW) is pleased to announce Kathy Evangelista as its new executive director. Kathy has been serving on the Board since August 2019 and has taken on the responsibility of interim director since September2022. She has played a pivotal role in planning and
Big: The Batavia Boardwalk
If you have a budding business and want to propel it to the next level, Batavia MainStreet invites you to apply for one of the 10 12×12 Batavia Boardwalk Shops spaces available. The cluster of tiny shops is on the southeast corner of Wilson and River Streets in Batavia. Applications
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Start Something Studio in Batavia
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce participants celebrate Batavia Chamber member, Start Something Studio with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 12
Dam Nite Out in Batavia for natural, cultural, history
Participants can learn more about the Fox River, the dam, and the impact of dam removal at Dam Nite Out Batavia at Pal Joey’s in Batavia Thursday, Sept. 22. The program will begin near the Batavia Dam on the Fox River at 6 p.m.. Kate Garrett, director of Batavia Depot
Mary Ann Callahan Donna Dallesasse recipient in Batavia
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce announced that the 2022 Donna Dallesasse Award recipient is Mary Anne Callahan, a Batavian who works for Kuhn Counseling Center, P.C. and is an active board and committee volunteer for multiple Batavia organizations. Every year, the Batavia Chamber holds a Harvest Celebration to gather community
Batavia Block Party, Taste, Sept. 4
Batavia MainStreet is excited to be host to Block Party and Taste of Batavia from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4 at Peg Bond Center, with a Car Show until 8 p.m. on North River Street. Downtown Batavia restaurants will be at Peg Bond with $3 food tastings
Windmill City Festival July 8-10
The Windmill City Festival carnival is coming back to Batavia’s Riverwalk, July 8-10! The carnival fun on Houston Street, along with tasty food and beverages, live musical entertainment, several competitions, games, and activities for all ages. What began as a sidewalk sale in 1956 known as Boo Boo Days, has