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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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.
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As Batavia students head back to school today, we wanted to reflect on what a fun summer we shared together! We hope you had a great summer enjoying our programs, parks and cooling off at the Quarry! Wishing all students a wonderful and safe school year!
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Exercise your mind and your body while improving strength, posture and balance with Pilates. A new session starting in September has been added! Learn more and register: bataviaparks.info/Pilates
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It's not too late to register and expand your preschool age child's mind with exciting STEAM focused morning and afternoon programming tailored to 3-5 year olds. The New Adventures PlayLab sparks creativity, nurtures curiosity and gives little learners more opportunities to play, discover and make friends. Learn more: bataviaparks.org/program/new-adventures-playlab/
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Do you have a little artist at home? Do you want your artist to use a canvas instead of your walls or the dog? We have the perfect opportunities for young artists!
Learn more about our art programs with Abrakadoodle: bataviaparks.org/program/cultural-arts/
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After a busy summer it's time to treat yourself with something just for you! Get moving and grooving with dance fitness. Learn more about the different options including WERQ, Jukebox Dance Fitness and themed dance parties. You don't want to miss this!
Dance Fitness: bataviaparks.org/program/dance/#dance-fitness
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We have a new pop-up program! Join the Chicago Union at the Engstrom Park soccer fields for a weekly evening of ultimate frisbee - a fast paced, non-contact sport played with a frisbee. Experienced facilitators will get you throwing, catching, and playing within the first session. Open to all players of every skill level and all ages, no experience needed! Players must pre-register.
Register here: bataviaparks.info/fridaynightfrisbee
We hope to see you there!
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Bring Your Creativity to a Top Workplace!
The Batavia Park District has been recognized as a 2025 Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and Top Female-Led Workplace—and we're looking for a creative storyteller to join our award-winning team!
If you're passionate about graphic design, social media, marketing, photography, writing, and bringing a community to life through creative communications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Learn more and apply: bataviaparks.info/creativecommunicationsspecialist
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Who is the ideal person to help us plan our next park? YOU! Do you live by Peter Frieders Park? We want to hear from you! Visit us at the park site, 1752 Carlstedt Drive, Batavia to be part of the development process!
bataviaparks.org/park/peter-frieders-park/
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Calling all beer enthusiasts! Pints by the Pond is NEXT MONTH, September 26! Don't miss out on a relaxing afternoon with friends sampling some local brews. Tickets include entry to the fest, three hours of beer tastings of 20, 3-ounce samples from attending breweries and a commemorative beer glass. Want more time to hang out and sample? The VIP option includes an extra hour of the fest.
Tickets are expected to sell out and the early bird pricing expires on September 1st so don't wait to snag your tickets: bataviaparks.org/event/pints-by-the-pond/
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It's back to school season and we all have a favorite teacher to remember. Gather and Remember is presented by the Batavia Depot Museum and the Batavia Historical Society. Community members are invited to share their personal recollections and memories connected to Batavia's past. This is a free monthly roundtable discussion exploring a new topic each month. Registration is recommended, but drop ins are welcome.
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