Special Events

Co-ed Adult Kickball Tournament

Gather your friends and come re-live the social fun and competitiveness of the game that was a large part of everyone's childhood. Kickball is rapidly becoming the next true American pastime sport, according to the World Adult Kickball Association, is simply a blast and very easy to play. To celebrate the past and re-live the fun, the Batavia Parks Foundation is hosting Batavia 's first ever Co-ed Kickball Tournament for adults 16 years and older.

Proceeds from this double elimination tournament will benefit the SpaceNet Project aimed at placing a playground climbing tower in Engstrom Park. Prizes and a trophy will be awarded to the team that becomes victorious, but all players are sure to receive a weekend of fun and socializing playing a game they have always loved.

Team roster sheets and sign up registration forms can be accessed through the Park District.

Dates: Saturday, September 16th
Rain date: Sunday, September 17th
Times: Throughout the day on Saturday
Location: Batavia High School West Softball Fields
Fee: $150 per team (tax deductible)
Team: A minimum roster of 10 players

BatFest

Saturday, October 28

Free tractor pulled hayrides will be offered from 1:00 - 5:00 with a suggested food or cash donation to benefit the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. The Batavia Park District is offering free Halloween games and activity stations for children from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Batavia Riverwalk. There will be scrumptious treats and ghoulish prizes.
For a complete listing of activities go to the Batavia MainStreet web site: www.downtownbatavia.com

BatFest is presented by Batavia MainStreet in cooperation with the Batavia Park District and the Batavia Mothers Club.

Join Us to Celebrate Our 10th Anniversary

Help us celebrate our anniversary with a day of games, activities, and fun for the whole family!

Saturday, August 5, 2006
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
27 N. Prairie Street

The Batavia Teen Center Members and Staff are hosting an open house to celebrate our 10 th Anniversary. This gala event is free and open to the public. Refreshments and appetizers will be served. There will be entertainment throughout the afternoon.

If you are one of the following:

A former Batavia Teen Center Member.this event will serve as a reunion to meet up with old friends!
A current sponsor.this event is a thank you for all that you have done!
New to the Batavia Teen Center .this event will allow you to check out the Teen Center and see what it's all about!
Thinking about joining the Batavia Teen Center .you won't want to miss this event!
A parent.you will love what this event (and the Batavia Teen Center ) has to offer your teen!
Curious and just want to check it out? Stop by and check it out!

For more information call Kristin Bykowski or Cheryl Chidester at 630-406-5282 ext 13. RSVP's are not necessary - don't forget to bring a friend!

for more information on the Batavia Teen Center, please click here.

Celebration of Lights Festival

Sunday, November 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Batavia Riverwalk

Experience the Magic of Batavia!

Free Admission * Free Parking North of the Government Center

Schedule of Events:

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Free hayrides with food or $1 cash donation
(proceeds directly benefit the Batavia Food Pantry)
Free roasted chestnuts
Family photo opportunity- main stage of Peg Bond Center
Hot dogs, hot chocolate, glow necklaces for sale by the Batavia Teen Center

5:45 p.m.

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

6:00 p.m.

Arrival of Santa
Welcome: Mayor Schielke & Ceremonial Tree Lighting

6:15 p.m.

Santa's Warming House: Visit Santa at the Peg Bond Center warming house and receive a holiday stocking (children under 10 while supplies last)

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Story Hour hosted by the Batavia Public Library takes place at the Gustafson Research Center , located in the lower level of the Batavia Depot Museum

Special Features:

Holiday Gift Bags - stuffed full of festive surprises (while supplies last)
Christmas Tree Lane (twenty-five trees decorated by local organizations). Holiday trees are decorated by local organizations and businesses. If your group wants to participate please call Allison Niemela at 630-879-5235.

The festival is presented by the Batavia Park District in partnership with the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, the City of Batavia and Batavia MainStreet. For more information, please contact the Batavia Park District office at 630-879-5235 or check the schedule of events at www.bataviaparks.org