SPECIAL EVENTS

Senior Homecoming Dance

Ages 50+

Sept. 8

5-7 p.m.

Shannon Hall

$25 per person

Relive a moment Under the Stars with us at our BSCC Homecoming dance in Shannon Hall. Tickets to the dance include a meal and entertainment by Peter Oprisko.

Scan the QR code on page 13 to purchase tickets!

Pechakucha Night

Ages 21+

Oct. 26 | 7 p.m., Shannon Hall

Cost: $10 at the door

Food and beverages available for purchase

PechaKucha Nights are informal, fun gatherings where creative people get together and share their ideas, works, thoughts—just about anything—in the PechaKucha 20x20 format.

S’mores & More

(formerly Mom & Son Wagon Rides. Now open to all family members.)

All ages with parent

Sept. 21 and 28

6-7:30 p.m.

West Main Community Park

$14 per person; preregistration required Spend an evening at West Main Community Park engaged in fall family activities! Take a wagon ride through the park, enjoy dinner al fresco, have fun with a fall craft, and top of the evening with s’mores by the campfire. Wagon rides begin at 6 p.m. from the parking lot. Be sure to register early for this cozy seasonal event.

Registration deadline is Sept. 14

Scan the QR code on page 13 to purchase tickets!

A Nightmare at West Main

Ages 10+

Oct. 13 & 20

7-9 p.m.

West Main Community Park

$10 per person; preregistration required $12 per person day of event

A spooky forest awaits you at West Main Community Park. Join us for a haunted hike through our spooky trails where ghosts and ghouls come out to play at night. Perhaps you may even spot an evil clown! Gather your family and friends for protection; you don’t know what lurks behind those trees!

This event is not suitable for children younger than 10 years old. Advance tickets may be purchased for $10 until the Thursday before each date of the event. Day-of registration/at the door fees will increase to $12. Each person must be registered and show a ticket at the door.

Scan the QR code on page 13 to purchase tickets!

Volunteer at A Nightmare at West Main!

Do you like to dress up in scary costumes? Do you have a theatrical personality? Do you like spooky stuff? Volunteers are needed to haunt the trail!

Please email bethanneg@bataviaparks.org to sign up to volunteer.

Halloween House Decorating Contest

All ages

Registration deadline: Oct. 13

If you love to decorate your house and yard for spooky season, now’s your chance to win prizes for your creativity! Our popular Halloween House Decorating Contest returns for another year of showcasing Batavia’s frightening and scary house decorations. Spots are limited; sign up early and let your imagination run wild with outdoor décor. Prizes will be awarded for overall theme and people’s choice. All displays will be judged on Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. Judging is after sunset so be sure to turn on those outdoor lights! Winners will receive a Batavia Park District prize package the following day.

This contest is for Batavia Park District residents only. Addresses of all entries will be published in local media unless otherwise specified at the time of registration. Every house entered will be responsible for providing 3-5 photos of outdoor decorations that we will use for the people’s choice award. Photos must be submitted by Oct. 13 to nathanielj@bataviaparks.org.