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SUMMARY:Sundays with Santa
DESCRIPTION:Families visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/sundays-with-santa-3/2024-12-01/
LOCATION:Batavia Boardwalk Shops\, 114 E. Wilson Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Family-Friendly,Boardwalk Shops,Retail
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SUMMARY:Live Music - Jake Mack
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URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/live-music-jake-mack-4/
LOCATION:Batav\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Food & Drink,music
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Sunday 'Fireside'
DESCRIPTION:BLUEGRASS SUNDAY\, Weekly 4-7PM\n \n\nEvery Sunday join us for family-friendly show\, bluegrass and folk musicians play outside on the North River Street Woonerf when seasonable\, 'fireside' in our cozy dining room when indoors.\n4/6 - Stryder\n4/13 - TBA\n4/20 - Special Event - Pete Jive\n4/27 - River Valley Rangers Duo
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/bluegrass-sunday-fireside-2/2024-12-01/
LOCATION:Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden\, 12 N. River Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Family-Friendly,Food & Drink,music
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Lights Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebration of Lights kicks off Batavia’s  \nholiday season on Dec. 1 \nBATAVIA\, IL – The annual Celebration of Lights Festival will light up the Batavia Riverwalk the evening of Dec. 1 as the community gathers to kick off the holiday season and welcome Santa. \nPresented 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 arrival and a welcome by Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke\, followed by the ceremonial tree lighting. \n"This festival is a time when our community gathers together\, sharing in the magic and warmth of the season\,” said Batavia Park District Executive Director Allison Niemela. “The Riverwalk is transformed this time of year\, with its sparkling holiday lights\, the squeals of excited children as they meet Santa\, and the heartwarming sounds of a community sing-along. It fills my heart to see so many smiles and special moments with loved ones.” \nFrom 5 to 7 p.m.\, make merry with hayrides\, a family photo opportunity\, a performance by the Batavia Community Band\, a peek at live reindeer\, a seasonal exhibit at the Batavia Depot Museum\, a stroll on Christmas Tree Lane and a holiday craft activity at city hall. \nExplore the colorful lights and festive decorations along Christmas Tree Lane\, a stretch of Riverwalk path featuring trees decorated by 35 community organizations. All decorated trees will be entered into a contest and eligible to win a prize in one of three categories: Most Original Theme\, Best Holiday Spirit and People's Choice. Everyone can vote for the People’s Choice winner via the Batavia Park District’s Facebook page through noon on Nov. 30. \nTo prepare for Santa’s arrival\, Craig Foltos of Foltos Tonsorial Parlor will lead a community sing-along at 5:15 p.m.\, encouraging all to enjoy singing a few beloved holiday tunes. Santa arrives at 5:30 p.m.\, just in time for the ceremonial tree lighting. \nAt 5:45 p.m.\, the Peg Bond Center becomes Santa’s Warming House\, open for visits and photos with jolly ol’ St. Nick. \nAcross the pond\, the Batavia Depot Museum will host “Hometown Holidays\,” an exhibit featuring local holiday traditions\, and a story time presented by the Batavia Public Library from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Special guest readers will share their favorite holiday tales. \nRing in the holiday season with family-friendly activities and a visit with Santa. For more information\, visit bataviaparks.org. \n  \n\ncelebration of lights festival\nSunday\, December 1 \n5-7 p.m. \nBatavia Riverwalk \nBring your family to enjoy the festive bright lights and sounds of the holiday season! Sing along to holiday tunes\, welcome Santa and pay him a visit\, watch the Christmas tree lighting\, stroll Christmas Tree Lane\, see reindeer\, take a hay ride\, enjoy favorite holiday tales read aloud and make a holiday craft. \nSchedule of Events: \n5-7 p.m. \n\nFree hayrides with food donation to the Batavia Food Pantry\nFree treat\nFamily photo opportunity at Peg Bond center main stage\nPerformance by The Batavia Community Band\nHoliday craft activities\nReindeer viewing: 2-3 reindeer in the Santa's Village Magical Reindeer Display trailer\nHometown Holidays - Special exhibit celebrating Batavians' holiday traditions\, at the Batavia Depot Museum\n\n5:15 p.m. \n\nCommunity sing-a-long led by Craig Foltos\, Foltos Tonsorial Parlor\n\n5:30 p.m. \n\nArrival of Santa\nWelcome Mayor Schielke and Ceremonial Tree Lighting\n\n5:45 p.m. \n\nSanta's Warming House: Visit Santa in the Peg Bond Center warming house and receive a treat from Santa (for children younger than 10\, while supplies last.)\nAnnouncement of Christmas Tree Lane winners (People's Choice\, Best Holiday Spirit and Most Original Theme)\n\n5:45-6:30 p.m. \n\nStory Time hosted by the Batavia Public Library at the Gustafson Research Center\, located in the lower level of the Batavia Depot Museum\n\nChristmas Tree Lane \n\nTake a stroll along Christmas Tree Lane\, featuring 25 holiday trees decorated by local organizations and businesses.
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/celebration-of-lights-festival-2/
LOCATION:Peg Bond Center\, 151 Island Avenue\, Batavia\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Family-Friendly,music
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