Celebration of Lights Festival

Description

Experience the Magic of Batavia!

*Free Admission            * Free Parking North of the Government Center

Schedule of Events:

4:00 - 7:00 pm                 

• Free hayrides with food or $1 cash donation (proceeds directly benefit the Batavia Food Pantry) starting at 5 pm 
• Holiday Craft Market inside City Council Chambers 
• Free roasted chestnuts
• Family photo opportunity at the main stage of Peg Bond Center                        
• Hot dogs and hot chocolate for sale 

5:15 pm                 

• Community sing-a-long led by Craig Foltos of Foltos Tonsorial Parlor

5:30 pm         

•  Arrival of Santa
• Welcome by Mayor Schielke & Ceremonial Tree Lighting

5:45 pm          

• Santa's Warming House: Visit Santa at the Peg Bond Center warming house and receive a treat from Santa (for children under 10 while supplies last)
• Announcement of Christmas Tree Lane Winner

6:15 - 7:00 pm         

• 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:

• Christmas Tree Lane-Twenty five holiday trees are decorated by local organizations and businesses. If your group wants to participate please call Katie Drum at 630-879-5235.

The festival is presented by the Batavia Park District in partnership with Batavia MainStreet, the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, the City of Batavia, and the Batavia Police Department. 

For more information, please contact the Batavia Park District office at 630-879-5235