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Things to do in St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia

Upcoming events across the Tri-Cities. Festivals, family fun, live music, talks and more, sorted by what is happening soonest.

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Today

Brick-paved shared street with large planters, outdoor patio seating and a yellow Share the Road sign in downtown Batavia

Free

Holiday Lantern Walk 2026

Fri, Nov. 13 · 5-9 p.m.

Downtown Batavia · Batavia

Tomorrow

Brick-paved shared street with large planters, outdoor patio seating and a yellow Share the Road sign in downtown Batavia

Batavia Indoor Market (Saturdays at Sturdy Shelter Brewing through May 8, 2027)

Sat, Nov. 14 · 9 a.m.-noon

Sturdy Shelter Brewing · Batavia

This weekend

The Fox River under a blue sky in downtown Batavia, with a riverside walkway and trees along both banks

RSVP

Free

Day of Caring: Volunteer Leaf Raking in Batavia

Sun, Nov. 15 · noon-2 p.m.

Across Batavia · Batavia

Next 7 days

Fermilab's Wilson Hall, a tall twin-tower concrete building, with cars parked in front

Free

A Quantum World: Art Exhibit at Fermilab Through Nov. 30

Through Nov. 30 · 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fermilab Art Gallery, Wilson Hall, 2nd floor · Batavia

Brick-paved shared street on River Street in downtown Batavia with a share-the-road sign

RSVP

$56.49 general admission, fees included; 2-item minimum

Kevin Nealon at the Comedy Vault Batavia

Through Nov. 14 · 7:30-11 p.m.

The Comedy Vault · Batavia

The front of the Batavia Public Library, a tan brick building with a columned entrance, framed by yellow shrubs.

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Free

International Snack Challenge for Teens at Batavia Public Library

Tue, Nov. 17 · 4-5 p.m.

Batavia Public Library, MakerZone · Batavia

Fermilab's Wilson Hall, a tall twin-tower concrete building, with cars parked in front

Fermilab Colloquium: Harnessing Quantum Sensors to Search for Dark Matter

Wed, Nov. 18 · 3:30 p.m.

Fermilab, Wilson Hall, One West · Batavia

Brick-paved shared street on River Street in downtown Batavia with a share-the-road sign

RSVP

$31.99 general admission, fees included; 2-item minimum

Bret Ernst at the Comedy Vault Batavia

Thu, Nov. 19 · 7:30-9:30 p.m.

The Comedy Vault · Batavia

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