Wilson Street gets loud this week. A three-night stand-up run at the Comedy Vault, ghost stories on the Riverwalk, the arts district open la
Batavia This Week · Downtown Socialite
Punchlines, Ghost Stories, Gallery Lights
October 4 – October 10, 2026
Wilson Street gets loud this week. A three-night stand-up run at the Comedy Vault, ghost stories on the Riverwalk, the arts district open late Friday, and an Oktoberfest that starts while the sun's still up.
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Thu Oct 8 (also Fri Oct 9, Sat Oct 10)
The Comedy Vault · 18 E. Wilson Street, Batavia IL 60510
Yannis Pappas plays the Comedy Vault three nights running. Twenty-one and over; check the Vault for showtimes.
Thu Oct 8, 6 PM
Batavia Park District · 327 W. Wilson St., Batavia · $12
A guided walk along the Riverwalk into Batavia's spooky side, rated PG-13 and weather permitting. Twelve dollars and worth the shoes.
Fri Oct 9, 6 PM
Water Street Studios · Water Street Studios · Free
Opening reception at Water Street Studios with Kiss the Sky and Warehouse 55 open too. Free, social, and over early enough to go somewhere after.
Sat Oct 10, 1:30 PM
Batavia Moose Lodge #682 · 1535 S. Batavia Avenue, Batavia
Food, music, beer and games at the Moose Lodge, starting in the afternoon. Price isn't listed, so call the lodge before you roll in.
More this week for downtown socialite
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Daylight drinking is just brunch with a brass section. See you down in town.
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