BatFest Returns to Downtown Batavia

Batavia MainStreet is thrilled to bring back the community’s favorite Halloween celebration — BatFest! Join us in downtown Batavia on Saturday, October 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a day packed with family fun, festive activities, and plenty of seasonal spirit.

This annual Halloween-themed event offers something for everyone — from costumes and crafts to music, games, and treats. Here’s what to look forward to throughout the day:

BatFest Highlights:

• BatFest Community Parade – Line up at 9:30 a.m.; Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. with games and music by Funway Entertainment Center 
• Downtown Trick-or-Treating – 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 
• Super Mario World & Face Painting at New Moon Vegan – 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 
• Witches Brew Mocktails at The Tea Tree – 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 
• Pottery Wheel Throwing Demos at Thrown Threads – 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 
• Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party at Zen Loft Collective – 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 
• Reptile Show at Congregational Church of Batavia – 10:00–11:15 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. 
• BatFest Stories at Batavia Public Library Reading Garden – 10:45 a.m. 
• Final Batavia Farmers’ Market of the Season – 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 
• Incredible Bats at Sturdy Shelter Brewing – 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 
• Pumpkin Roll hosted by Boy Scout Troop 6 – 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 
• BatFest Booths & Performances at Peg Bond Center – 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 
• Costume Contest sponsored by Arlo.Hendrix – 12:15 p.m. at Peg Bond Center 
• Pet Costume Contest hosted by Fat Sam’s for Pets – 1:00 p.m. at Peg Bond Center 
• 15% Off Select Items at Bird is the Word 
• Fall-Inspired Cocktails at Bocaditos Cafe 
• Fall Photo Backdrop at Fat Sam’s for Pets 
• Kids Craft Activities at Water Street Studios

For a full schedule of events and activity locations, visit downtownbatavia.com.

Batavia MainStreet extends a special thank-you to our presenting sponsors: Kurt Hagemann of Gateway Financial Partners, Elliff Dental, and Gerald Subaru of North Aurora.

BatFest is made possible through the dedication of volunteers, downtown businesses, and community partners who make downtown Batavia a vibrant and welcoming destination all year long. 

Photos courtesy of April Duda Photography.