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River Rhapsody Concerts are sure to Strike a Chord this Summer
BATAVIA – It’s time to sing and dance. Batavia Park District’s free River Rhapsody concert series returns June 17. Hosted by Batavia Park District, this popular event will showcase eight lively musical performances at the Peg Bond Center, 151 N. Island Ave.These eclectic concerts will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on selected Wednesday evenings through Aug. 5, featuring music for all ages. Bring family, friends and portable seating and blankets to enjoy the scenic view of the Depot Pond while listening to a
Batavia Park District Celebrates Patrons with Customer Appreciation Week June 15 - 19
BATAVIA, IL – Batavia Park District will celebrate Customer Appreciation Week the week of June 15 with fun perks for patrons and participants.From June 15 to 19, patrons and program participants can enter a drawing for a 10-punch Pickleball Open Gym pass or a Family 4-pack meal deal at Hall Quarry Beach that includes one-time admission for four, plus four hot dogs, bags of chips and bottles of water. Enter the drawing at the Callahan Community Center, 150 Houston St.; Civic Center, 327 W. Wilson St.; or
Batavia Woman’s Club Announces 2026 STEAM Summer Camp Scholarship Awards
The Batavia Woman’s Club (BWC) announced the awarding of 13 summer STEAM scholarships to Batavia middle school students pursuing summer STEAM camps. Britta McKenna, BWC Scholarship Chair reports that 13 middle school students were awarded a total of $3,118 in full- and partial-scholarship awards for the following 2026 summer STEAM camp experiences. Camps being attended by the students include: Augustana Show Choir CampBatavia Park District RoboticsBPS101 iFashion Middle School Fashion CampBPS101 Encore
Artist Submissions Are Now Open for Inaugural Windmill City (Fine Art) Fest
BATAVIA, IL – A new opportunity for local artists and enthusiasts is blowing into town this summer at Batavia's inaugural Windmill City (Fine Art) Fest. The Fine Art Fest, presented by the Batavia Depot Museum and the Batavia Park District, will take place indoors at the new Callahan Community Center Sky Loft during the annual Windmill City Festival on Saturday, July 11 from noon to 8 p.m. It's an unconventional indoor evening art show where artists can trade crack-of-dawn set up, heat stroke and
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Wednesday Evening Batavia Farmers’ Market Returns to Downtown Batavia June 10
Batavia MainStreet is thrilled to announce the return of the Wednesday Evening Batavia Farmers’ Market, beginning June 10, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at its new location at The South Riverwalk Plaza (N. Island Ave. and Houston St.) in front of City Hall, alongside the Batavia Park District’s River Rhapsody Concert Series. Now in its third season, this curated market offers a relaxed midweek shopping experience featuring approximately 20 vendors each week- many returning favorites alongside exciting new
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New Plaques Added to Discover Historic Batavia Walk
BATAVIA, IL, June 3,2026) – If you've noticed new Discover Historic Batavia signs appearing throughout the community, there is now even more local history to explore.The Batavia Historical Society has expanded its Discover Historic Batavia program with the addition of 10 new historic plaques, bringing the total number of markers throughout the city to 20. The program highlights significant people, places, businesses, and events that have helped shape Batavia's history and identity.The original 10 plaques
