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July is National Parks and Recreation Month; It's Time to Celebrate!
Article by Abbey MondiBATAVIA – July is National Parks and Recreation month, and Batavia Park District is continuing the celebration all month long with free events for the whole family to enjoy.The celebration kicks off with Unplug Illinois Day, a statewide initiative encouraging people to unplug from technology and plug into having fun with local parks and recreation. This year, Unplug Illinois is Saturday, July 12, and there is no better way to unplug than to enjoy Windmill City Festival with friends and
Batavia's Windmill City Fest Offers a New Lineup of Music plus Food and Fun Activities
Article by Abbey Mondi, Batavia Park District BATAVIA – Summer's hottest event is back, with even more new and exciting activities for everyone to enjoy. Windmill City Festival is a weekend filled with musical entertainment, a carnival, activities, a beer tent and amazing food.The free family festival is organized by Batavia Park District, City of Batavia and The Depot Museum starting Friday, July 11 and running through Sunday, July 13.Enjoy the many beloved activities Windmill City Fest has to offer,
River Rhapsody Concerts Sure to Strike a Chord this Summer
By Abbey Mondi, Batavia Park DistrictBATAVIA – It’s time to sing and dance. Batavia Park District’s free River Rhapsody concert series returns in June. This popular event will showcase eight family-friendly musical performances for all to enjoy.Leading off the summer performances on June 11 is a children’s concert with Justin Roberts that includes complimentary popsicles. This event is hosted in partnership with the Batavia Public Library. The concert series runs through Aug. 6, featuring music for all
