Gather and Remember is a free monthly drop in program at the Callahan Community Center Sky Loft A, located across from the Batavia Depot Museum at 150 Houston Street. Each month will offer a special topic for community members to drop by and tell their stories. This program runs monthly. Registration is encouraged but drop-ins are welcome.
This month join the Batavia Depot Museum and the Historical Society for a session about the joy of school bands, church choirs and community ensembles. Bring your stories, favorite memories and maybe even a song or two as we celebrate the sounds that brought Batavia together.
Learn more: bataviaparks.org/parks-facilities/depot-museum/
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Your kids had a great time in Camp SUNsational, let's do it again this summer! Registration is now open for returning in-district families! Please check your email for registration details. Have questions? Contact our office, 630-879-5235.
Important dates to note if you're interested in camp:
-February 16 - Registration opens for new in-district families
-February 19 - Registration opens for returning out-of-district families
-February 23 - Registration opens for new out-of-district families
Learn more about camp: bataviaparks.org/program/camp/
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Let the good times roll! Mardi Gras kicks off on Fat Tuesday, February 21st. Use this day off from school to learn about the heritage of Mardi Gras and make food inspired from New Orleans. We will make muffuletta-inspired sandwich wrap, dirty rice and mini-king cakes. Participants will take their food home, please bring containers.
Learn more and register, space is limited: bataviaparks.info/mardigrasmonday
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Improve your skills, make new friends and play ball! Registration is open for our girls spring softball leagues starting at age 5! Learn more and register: bataviaparks.info/springsoftball26
#BataviaParkDistrict #BataviaParks #softball
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Come dressed in green and help kick off the celebration of St. Patrick's Day in Elmhurst as we watch the annual parade. This parade starts at noon and offers marching bands, floats, and Irish dancers. After the parade there will be time to walk around downtown Elmhurst and shop and eat. Trip includes transportation, lunch is on your own. Transportation leaves from the Eastside Community Center parking lot.
Register: bataviaparks.info/stpatricks
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The green flag is back up and the pond is back open for skating! With the weather changing frequently, please always check for the flag before getting on the ice.
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Make a statement for your next event by renting Shannon Hall. One of the special gems of the Park District, this historic church has been home to hundreds of wedding ceremonies, receptions, anniversaries, birthdays and so much more. Learn more: bataviaparks.org/rental/shannon-hall/
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The Depot Pond is currently closed for skating due to standing water on the ice.
Get the alerts sent right to your phone, text “follow #depotpondskating” to 630-879-5235 to opt in for skating condition updates.
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Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 New Horizons Preschool School Year!
New Horizons Preschool is a program of the Batavia Park District that was founded in 1996 to provide young children with the skills and experiences that will help them thrive in Kindergarten and beyond. New Horizons offers a unique experience of providing an opportunity for social and emotional growth through a play-based experience. Building self-esteem and confidence is the base of our curriculum, allowing the children to be successful. This curriculum sets us apart from other area preschools.
Learn more: bataviaparks.org/program/new-horizons-preschool/
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What are you doing tonight? Join us for First Pour Friday! As a special treat Dave Purdy with Afternoon Logic will be playing.
Start your weekend with a relaxed, casual wine tasting for participants over 21. Sample wines paired with small bites and enjoy views of the Riverwalk and Depot Pond from the new Sky Loft rooms before heading out to dinner. Pre-register for $20 per person or pay $25 per person at the door.
Register: bataviaparks.info/firstpour26
#BataviaParkDistrict #BataviaParks #firstpourfriday
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⛸With the winter weather, we're all eager to get out and skate, but it's important to familiarize yourself and your family with the rules before getting on the ice. Only when the flag at the pond is green is it deemed safe to skate! ❄️
Want to be the first to know about flag changes? Text “follow #depotpondskating” to 630-879-5235 to opt in for skating condition updates. Learn more about skating at the Depot Pond: bataviaparks.org/ice-skating
#BataviaParkDistrict #BataviaParks #DepotPond #SafeSkating #IceSkating
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😎Make a splash this summer at the Hall Quarry Beach! ☀
Purchase your season passes at the lowest rates of the season. Learn more about this family favorite summer destination: bataviaparks.org/park/harold-hall-quarry-beach/
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