If you're new here, this is a good week to learn the town's habits. The river has stories, the arts district has an open door on Friday, and
Batavia This Week · New to Batavia
Ghost Stories and the Saturday Market
October 4 – October 10, 2026
If you're new here, this is a good week to learn the town's habits. The river has stories, the arts district has an open door on Friday, and Saturday morning at the market is where you'll recognize faces by month three.
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Sun Oct 4, 3 PM
Batavia Park District · Peg Bond Center, 151 N. Island Ave., Batavia
The Batavia Community Band plays a free afternoon show at the Peg Bond Center. Lawn chairs, blankets, coolers and food welcome.
Sun Oct 4, 4 PM
The Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden · Sidecar Supper Club Beer Garden, 12 North River Street, Batavia, IL 60510 · Free
Free bluegrass by the river, fireside or out on the street, with picnic blankets and camp chairs welcome. Bring a jacket for the back half.
Thu Oct 8, 6 PM
Batavia Park District · 327 W. Wilson St., Batavia · $12
A guided evening walk along the Riverwalk through Batavia's stranger history. Twelve dollars, rated PG-13, weather permitting.
Fri Oct 9, 6 PM
Water Street Studios · Water Street Studios · Free
The arts district opens up for free, with Water Street Studios plus Kiss the Sky and Warehouse 55. An easy place to talk to people without having to be clever.
Sat Oct 10, 8 AM
Vanguard Gifted Academy · Batavia Farmers Market · Free
A free hands-on kids table at the farmers market opening Global Math Week. Good excuse to learn the market layout while you're at it.
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Learn two names a week and you're a local by spring. See you down in town.
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