Witches Flock to Downtown Batavia on October 17

Batavia, IL – Step into the magic and mystery at Witches Night Out on Thursday, October 17, from 5–7:30 PM in downtown Batavia. Last year, hundreds of witches flew downtown to enjoy this fun and festive evening—and this year promises even more enchantment!

Kick off the night with a Dance of Witches performance by the Batavia Women’s Club at 5 PM and enjoy tarot readings by Annie Hex, exclusive raffles, and a Best Witch Costume Contest. Guests are encouraged to dress in their witchiest best for an evening that blurs the line between the ordinary and the otherworldly.

After starting at the Boardwalk Shops (114 E Wilson St. Batavia), visitors are invited to explore the rest of our participating downtown businesses, including:

• 63rd Street Apothecary
• MoJo Handbags, Etc.
• Red Hive Market
• Healing Arts Metaphysical Center
• Urban Apothecary
• WindMill Grille & Pizzeria
• Paula’s Couture Consignment
• Soul Studio Batavia
• Wilson Street Mercantile

Some of the magical highlights include:

Urban Apothecary: Cozy potions, ritual fun, and all magical things await. Dress to impress and soak in the enchanting vibes during this open-late evening.

63rd Street Apothecary & MoJo Handbags, Etc.: Experience tarot and intuitive readings with Lucy, Raquel, or Shantel. Discover simmer pot blends, witch balls, moon-charged bath salts, and Halloween gnomes.

Healing Arts Metaphysical Center: Enjoy exclusive in-store specials, witchy sips and treats, curated gemstone kits, witches’ brew tea, and the opportunity to craft custom besoms/brooms.

Dress in your witch’s best and join us for a night of intrigue, enchantment, and community fun in downtown Batavia!

This is a Batavia MainStreet-sponsored event, hosted and organized by the downtown merchants listed above. While Batavia MainStreet provides promotional and logistical support, all event planning, execution, and management are the sole responsibility of the hosting business(es).

Photo courtesy of April Duda Photography