Special Events

Halloween house decorating contest

Registration deadline: Oct. 13

Pictures submitted by: Oct. 14

Judging on: Oct. 16 from 6-9 p.m.

People's Choice Facebook voting: Oct. 14-Oct. 18

Love decorating your house for Halloween? Show off your decorating skills and enter the Halloween House Decorating Contest. Award prizes will go to the Best Overall Theme and People's Choice categories.

enter your house

pop up fitness classes

Get to the Core of It

Monday, October 21

9-9:45 a.m., Civic Center Gym

Learn how to strengthen and shape up your core. After participating in this fun pop up, your core won't need reminding that it worked out today!

Saturday Morning Yoga

Saturday, November 2

9:30-10:30 a.m., Shannon Hall

Refresh and reset with a Saturday morning yoga class in beautiful Shannon Hall with two yoga instructors. you won't regret feeling, rejuvenated, restful & delightfully awesome afterwards!

Burn, Tone & Move

Monday, November 18

9-9:45 a.m., Civic Center Gym

Burn calories, move your body and tone all at the same time in this fast-paced pop-up class.

Low Impact Fusion

Monday, December 23

9-9:45 a.m., Civic Center Gym

This low-impact class is a blend of barre, Pilates and yoga. Have fun and enjoy gaining strength and flexibility. Try out this class for just $7. Reserve your spot today!

Tone Up and Move

Monday, December 30

9-9:45 a.m., Civic Center Gym

A little too much holiday eating and not enough moving? Get moving while strengthening your body and shaping your muscles. Try this class for just $7. Reserve your spot today!

celebration of lights festival

Sunday, December 1

5-7 p.m.

Batavia Riverwalk

Bring your family to enjoy the festive bright lights and sounds of the holiday season! Sing along to holiday tunes, welcome Santa and pay him a visit, watch the Christmas tree lighting, stroll Christmas Tree Lane, see reindeer, take a hay ride, enjoy favorite holiday tales read aloud and make a holiday craft.

Schedule of Events:

5-7 p.m.

Free hayrides with food donation to the Batavia Food Pantry
Free treat
Family photo opportunity at Peg Bond center main stage
Performance by The Batavia Community Band
Holiday craft activities
Reindeer viewing: 2-3 reindeer in the Santa's Village Magical Reindeer Display trailer
Hometown Holidays - Special exhibit celebrating Batavians' holiday traditions, at the Batavia Depot Museum

5:15 p.m.

Community sing-a-long led by Craig Foltos, Foltos Tonsorial Parlor

5:30 p.m.

Arrival of Santa
Welcome Mayor Schielke and Ceremonial Tree Lighting

5:45 p.m.

Santa's Warming House: Visit Santa in the Peg Bond Center warming house and receive a treat from Santa (for children younger than 10, while supplies last.)
Announcement of Christmas Tree Lane winners (People's Choice, Best Holiday Spirit and Most Original Theme)

5:45-6:30 p.m.