Fall fun awaits!
The Fall Fun Guide is packed with a craft beer festival, youth sports, fitness classes, trips, special events and other great programs to enjoy the fall months to the fullest.
Learn MorePints by the Pond
Batavia's Favorite Craft Beer Festival Is Saturday, September 26! Purchase your tickets today before they sell out!
Learn MoreShoot and score!
Registration is open for K through 8th grade basketball leagues. Players of all skill levels will benefit from participating in a basketball league!
Learn MoreMom and Son Night Out!
Mom and sons, this new special event is for you! Dance to your favorite songs, play games and check out the activity stations at this cool space-themed event.
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Fun Ways to Enjoy the Season
Experience the best of every season with activities for all ages, from park programs to community gatherings.
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Programs For All Ages
Fun, fitness, and learning for all ages at Batavia Park District.
Did You Know?
Many programs offered at Batavia Park District have sessions for different ages. Explore all of the different activities and see if they are perfect for your entire family.
The Callahan Community Center features rooms for rent downstairs and upstairs for groups of 40 in a full room rental and 24 in a half room rental. The downstairs River Room and the upstairs Sky Loft have windows along the northern wall, giving guests a breathtaking view of the Batavia Riverwalk and Depot pond, plus the Depot Museum and Peg Bond Center. These rooms feature state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, plus a sink and mini-fridge. Tables and chairs are also available. Staff will be onsite during rentals.
Learn more: bataviaparks.org/park/callahan-community-center/
The wRECking Crew had a great day representing Batavia Park District at the Battle for Batavia Charity Softball Game with the Batavia Fire Department, Batavia Police Department and Batavia School District. Team wRECking Crew won one game and lost one game and had a great time for a great cause!
What was your first job? Were you a swim instructor at the Hall Quarry Beach like this lovely young woman in the photo? Join the Batavia Depot Museum and the Batavia Historical Society to share personal recollections and memories connected to Batavia's past. This is a free monthly program. Registration is recommended, but drop ins are welcome!
🚀 Calling all moms and sons! We have a NEW night out that’s going to be out of this world! 🌎
Blast off together for our first-ever space-themed Mom & Son Night Out! Dance to your favorite songs, play games, explore activity stations and make some stellar memories along the way.
Dress casual, bring your best dance moves and prepare to have a blast!
🚀 Tickets: bataviaparks.org/event/mom-and-son-night-out/
Today is the day! The Batavia Park District competes along with the Batavia Professional Firefighters Local 3436, Batavia Police Illinois and Batavia Public School District 101 at Memorial Park, 601 Illinois Avenue for the Battle for Batavia! The event is Saturday, September 12 from 11AM - 2 PM.
Come cheer us on and check out our selected charities below!
Hosting a party can be stressful. Take something off your to-do list and let us host. The Peg Bond Center is a beautiful setting for your next party, meeting or event and you don't have to clean your baseboards!
Learn more about the Peg Bond Center: bataviaparks.org/park/peg-bond-center/
Batavia Park District staff is gearing up for the Battle for Batavia this weekend (Saturday, September 12 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM) along with the Batavia Professional Firefighters Local 3436, Batavia Police Illinois and Batavia Public School District 101 at Memorial Park, 601 Illinois Avenue.
Come cheer us on and check out our selected charities below!
Safe@Home is a 90-minute course for kids ages 9-13 who may be staying home alone or caring for younger siblings. Students build confidence, practice safety skills, learn how to handle emergencies and make smart decisions. Students should bring a snack and water bottle.
Register: bit.ly/4qJc89y
The Batavia Park District and the Batavia Lions Club are teaming up for the NexTrex recycling challenge! Donate your clean plastic recyclable bags and film and if we hit our goal, NexTrex will donate a FREE park bench made of the recycled material to the Park District for everyone to enjoy.
We're almost halfway there!
Accepted items: Grocery bags, bread bags, bubble wrap, dry cleaning bags, newspaper sleeves, ice bags, plastic shipping envelopes, resealable food storage bags, cereal bags, case overwrap, salt bags, pallet wrap and stretch film, wood pellet bags and produce bags.
Please note: All plastic must be clean, dry and free of food residue.
Pints by the Pond sounds like a pretty brew-tiful idea.
Back for year five, Batavia’s favorite outdoor craft beer festival is bringing together local breweries, food trucks and enough beer samples to make choosing a favorite very difficult.
Your ticket includes:
• 3 hours of craft beer tastings
• Up to 20 three-ounce samples
• Brews from a dozen local breweries
• A commemorative beer glass
• Admission to a very good excuse to hang out with your friends
So gather your beer buddies and grab your tickets before they sell out: bataviaparks.org/event/pints-by-the-pond/
Come for the beer. Stay for the good times. Leave with a commemorative glass and hopefully some new brewery favorites.
Tickets are emailed automatically after purchase.
Must be 21+ to attend and purchase tickets. A valid, state-issued physical photo ID is required at check-in.
Don’t wait until the last pour. Get your tickets today!
First shots. First passes. First baskets. And yes, probably a few balls heading in completely the wrong direction.
Our basketball leagues are all about learning the game, building skills and having fun on the court. Young players will work on fundamentals, teamwork and confidence while getting plenty of opportunities to practice and play. Just bring your sneakers, your energy and a willingness to learn.
Give your young baller a chance to hit the court, build some skills and have a ball. Register today! Our developmental basketball leagues start for boys and girls in Kindergarten with leagues up to 8th grade.
Learn more and register: bataviaparks.org/program/basketball/
You're invited to the premiere of "Our Hometown History", a new video program presented by the Batavia Depot Museum and proudly sponsored by the Batavia Park District. Through photographs and treasures from the Museum’s remarkable collection, the program brings Batavia’s fascinating people, places and stories to life.
Tonight, Wednesday, September 9
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Screening at 6:30 p.m.
Founders Room, Batavia Public Library
The 20-minute screening will be followed by a discussion and light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. You can register using the QR code on the invitation.
