Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Batavia Riverwalk
Experience the magic of Batavia with the Celebration of Lights Festival! We will have hayrides, holiday craft activities, a community sing-a-long, ceremonial tree lighting, a visit with Santa, story hour and the ever-popular Christmas Tree Lane! This event is free and no registration is required.
Schedule
5-7 p.m.
o Free hayrides with food or $1 cash donation (proceeds directly benefit the Batavia Food Pantry)
o Free treat
o Family photo opportunity at the Peg Bond Center's main stage
o Holiday craft activities inside City Council Chambers
o The Batavia Community Band performs
o Reindeer viewing: see 2-3 reindeer in the Santa's Village Magical Reindeer Display trailer
o Christmas Tree Lane - Featuring 25 holiday trees decorated by local organizations and businesses
5:15 p.m.
o Community sing-a-long led by Craig Foltos, of Foltos Tonsorial Parlor
5:30 p.m.
o Arrival of Santa
o Welcome by Mayor Schielke & Ceremonial Tree Lighting
5:45 p.m.
o Santa's Warming House: Visit Santa at the Peg Bond Center warming house and receive a treat from Kris Kringle himself (for children younger than 10, while supplies last)
o Announcement of Christmas Tree Lane winner
6:15-7 p.m.
o Story Hour hosted by the Batavia Public Library at the Gustafson Research Center, located in the lower level of the Batavia Depot Museum
