Batavia Event
Celebration of Lights on the Batavia Riverwalk
Batavia Park District's free holiday kickoff on the Riverwalk around the Peg Bond Center. The schedule lists a community sing-along at 5:15 p.m., Santa's arrival and the ceremonial tree lighting with Mayor Schielke at 5:30 p.m., and a stroll along Christmas Tree Lane, where local groups and businesses decorate trees. Kids can also see reindeer, make a holiday craft, hear holiday stories with the Batavia Public Library and visit Santa's Warming House. Hayrides are free with a food donation for the Batavia Food Pantry.

Know before you go
- When
- Where
- Peg Bond Center and Batavia Riverwalk
- 151 N. Island Ave., Batavia, IL 60510
- Cost
- Free
Also happening nearby
- The Fox Valley Nutcracker at Batavia Fine Arts CentreFri, Nov 27 3:00 PM Batavia Fine Arts Centre
- Vince Guaraldi Christmas with the Michael Benshish Trio at Sturdy ShelterSun, Nov 29 3:00 PM Sturdy Shelter Brewing
- Holiday Cheer Exhibit Opening at the Batavia Depot MuseumSun, Nov 29 5:00 PM Batavia Depot Museum
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