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.
Our basketball leagues are a slam dunk! Learn the game of basketball, build skills, work as a team and most importantly HAVE FUN! 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/
The Batavia Depot Museum is partnering with the National Association of Children's Museums to provide a free family day for learning and playing. This fun event will include yard games, activity books, learning activities and more!
This event takes place on Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Museum, 155 Houston St., Batavia. All ages are welcome. No registration required.
🐝Busy Bees brings the outdoors in with nature inspired classes. A new book and project will be done each week surrounding a monthly theme.
Fridays, 1-2:30 PM, September 11-25 - Nature Art
Fridays, 1-2:30 PM, October 2-30 - Endangered Animals
Fridays, 1-2:30 PM, November 6-20 - Harvesting Food
This class is sure to please even the busiest of bees! 🐝
Register: bataviaparks.info/busybees2026
The early bird gets the...pint? Today, August 31 is the last day to snag the early bird pricing on Pints by the Pond. Prices increase on September 1. If you've been thinking about it, today is the day to lock in the lowest priced tickets for the fest!
Sample unique beers from more than a dozen local breweries and get a bite to eat from the food trucks. Tickets include entry to the fest, three hours of beer tastings of 20, 3-ounce samplings and a commemorative beer glass. Want more time? Select the VIP option for early entry.
Learn more and reserve your pint: bataviaparks.org/event/pints-by-the-pond/
Join Our Chicago Tribune Top Workplace! 🎉
Do you enjoy working with children, leading fun activities, and making a positive impact in your community? The Batavia Park District is hiring Kids' Club Counselors for the 2026-2027 school year.
As a Kids' Club Counselor, you'll help create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for children while leading games, crafts, activities, and other engaging experiences.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience working with youth, build leadership skills, and have fun every day!
✅ Flexible hours
✅ Positive team environment
✅ Meaningful work that makes a difference
Ready to inspire, lead, and play? Apply: bataviaparks.org/about/employment
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Dance to your favorite songs, play games and check out the activity stations at this new space themed Mom and Son Night Out! Dress casually and prepare for an 'out of this world' fun night!
Tickets: bataviaparks.info/falltickets
Busy Bees brings the outdoors in with nature inspired classes. A new book and project will be done each week surrounding a monthly theme.
Fridays, 1-2:30 PM, September 11-25 - Nature Art
Fridays, 1-2:30 PM, October 2-30 - Endangered Animals
Fridays, 1-2:30 PM, November 6-20 - Harvesting Food
This class is sure to please even the busiest of bees! 🐝
Register: bataviaparks.info/busybees2026
Calling all Halloween enthusiasts! The Batavia Park District invites you to showcase your spooky creativity in our Halloween House Decorating Contest! Whether your style is hauntingly eerie, delightfully spooky, or full of whimsical charm, this is your chance to transform your home into a Halloween masterpiece and win a fantastic prize.
Categories: Overall Halloween Spirit and People's Choice (voted by the community)
Judging Information:
All displays will be judged on Wednesday, October 14, between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Be sure your decorations are up and visible for our judges during this time!
Prizes:
Winners in both categories will receive a Batavia Park District prize package, which will be awarded the following day.
How to Participate:
Register online by October 11, register here: bataviaparks.info/2026HalloweenHouse
After you register, submit 3-5 photos of your decorated house for judging by October 11. Please send your photos to zachm@bataviaparks.org. Make sure the photos highlight your Halloween sprit and decorations!
Photos and addresses of the participating homes will be available if you want to take your family for a spooky tour! 🎃
Today, we’re saying a bittersweet goodbye to our wonderful Customer Relations Advisor, Cori Freebourn!
Cori has been such an important part of the Batavia Park District team, bringing kindness, positivity and plenty of heart to everything she does. We’re so grateful for the time, talent and care she has shared with our staff and community.
While we’ll definitely miss seeing her around the District, we’re excited for Cori as she begins a new chapter focused on what matters most—spending more time with her family. ❤️
Thank you, Cori, for everything you’ve done for Batavia Park District! We’ll miss you and wish you and your family nothing but the very best in this next adventure!
Make your plans for Pints by the Pond, Batavia's craft beer festival. Sample unique beers from more than a dozen local breweries and get a bite to eat from the food trucks. Tickets include entry to the fest, three hours of beer tastings of 20, 3-ounce samplings and a commemorative beer glass. Want more time? Select the VIP option for early entry.
Learn more and reserve your pint: bataviaparks.org/event/pints-by-the-pond/
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We offer pre-karate classes for ages 4-6 and youth and adult karate classes for ages 7 and up through Shotokan Karate. Young children learn beginning techniques in pre-karate and older kids and adults advance their skills in the karate series that teaches basics, forms and sparring.
Youth and adult classes are a perfect way for a parent/guardian to learn alongside their kids.
Learn more and register: bataviaparks.org/program/karate/
