MainStreet—Come to the Block Party for a Taste of Batavia

Downtown is Everyone’s Neighborhood!

Stay connected to your community as the season changes from Summer to Fall by spending your time at community events in Downtown Batavia! This time of year, we experience fantastic weather, to shop local, enjoy happenings, and dine outdoors in Downtown Batavia.

If you would like to help make downtown Batavia the best it can be, please considering joining Batavia MainStreet and giving some of your time as a volunteer during an event or joining one of our many planning committees. Volunteer opportunities can be found on the Downtown Batavia website.

To learn more about the above opportunities, please contact the MainStreet office at 630-761-3528 or visit DowntownBatavia.com.

Downtown Block Party—Taste

of Batavia is Sun., Sept. 5, 4–9pm on N River St.

River Street will come alive as it is transformed into everyone’s neighborhood block party! Enjoy live music from River City Revival and ORD Rock as well as $3 tasters from your favorite Batavia eateries and a great variety of beverages too. Kids will love the Family Zone featuring Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles, giant games, and more. Batavia Mother’s Club will be hosting a Pie Bake Off contest. Cross the pedestrian bridge over to Houston Street to hop back in time with the Boyce Body Werks and Comfort Care Heating & Air Conditioning’s Classic Car Show. The First State Bank and All of Us Research Program Block Party is going to be the place to be for you and your family this Labor Day.

BatFest—Be a part of Batavia’s annual Halloween themed family event on Sat., Oct. 30 at the Batavia Riverwalk from 10am to 2pm. BatFest includes, downtown Trick-or-Treating, Mothers’ Club Parade, Batavia Library Storytime, costume fashion show, pet costume contest, art and games for free family fun.

Farmers’ Market—The season is wrapping up, but each remaining week still promises a fresh batch of local shopping options. Head out and enjoy the Farmers’ Market on River St. every Saturday, from 8am–12pm. Grab some breakfast, listen to music, shop fresh and live local. On Sat., Sept. 18 and Oct. 16, the market will feature guests from the Artisan Collective.