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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Batavia

Today

Free

Holiday Lantern Walk 2026

Fri, Nov. 13 · 5-9 p.m.

Downtown Batavia · Batavia

Tomorrow

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 Colloquium: Harnessing Quantum Sensors to Search for Dark Matter

Wed, Nov. 18 · 3:30 p.m.

Fermilab, Wilson Hall, One West · Batavia

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

November 2026

The seats and stage inside the Batavia Fine Arts Centre theater, lit in blue and purple

RSVP

$35 to $74 (save $2 online)

So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience at Batavia Fine Arts Centre

Fri, Nov. 20 · 7:30 p.m.

Batavia Fine Arts Centre · Batavia

Watercolor self-portrait of Mary Cassatt in a white dress and bonnet, seated and leaning on one arm

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Sundays on Stage: Meet Mary Cassatt

Sun, Nov. 22 · 2-3 p.m.

Shannon Hall (Batavia Park District) · Batavia

The bar at Sturdy Shelter Brewing with tall stools, a Sturdy Shelter Brewing sign, tap list boards and exposed brick walls

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Becoming Neighbors Friendsgiving at Sturdy Shelter Brewing

Sun, Nov. 22 · 3-5 p.m.

Sturdy Shelter Brewing · Batavia

RSVP

Free

Holiday Coasters Craft at Sturdy Shelter Brewing

Tue, Nov. 24 · 3-4:30 p.m.

Sturdy Shelter Brewing · Batavia

RSVP

4-mile $50; youth mile (12 and under) $20; $5 off for FRTR members

The Fox and the Turkey Thanksgiving Races

Thu, Nov. 26 · 7:30-9:30 a.m.

Downtown Batavia · Batavia

RSVP

$38-$59 standard (dynamic pricing); kids 10 and under $10 less

The Fox Valley Nutcracker at Batavia Fine Arts Centre

Fri, Nov. 27 · 3-3 p.m.

Batavia Fine Arts Centre · Batavia

Vince Guaraldi Christmas with the Michael Benshish Trio at Sturdy Shelter

Sun, Nov. 29 · 3-6 p.m.

Sturdy Shelter Brewing · Batavia

Free

Celebration of Lights on the Batavia Riverwalk

Sun, Nov. 29 · 5-7 p.m.

Peg Bond Center and Batavia Riverwalk · Batavia

The red Batavia Depot Museum building and caboose with snow on the roof and ground under a blue sky

Free

Holiday Cheer Exhibit Opening at the Batavia Depot Museum

Sun, Nov. 29 · 5-7 p.m.

Batavia Depot Museum · Batavia

December 2026

RSVP

$43-$108

A Celtic Christmas at Batavia Fine Arts Centre

Wed, Dec. 2 · 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Batavia Fine Arts Centre · Batavia

RSVP

$31 general admission, fees included; 2-item minimum

Cristina Mariani at the Comedy Vault Batavia

Thu, Dec. 3 · 7:30-11 p.m.

The Comedy Vault · Batavia

The stone Water Street Studios building in Batavia, with its painted sign and an Open flag over the door.

Free

Water Street Makers Market (December)

Sat, Dec. 5 · noon-4 p.m.

Water Street Studios · Batavia

Free

Sundays with Santa at the Batavia Boardwalk Shops (Dec. 6)

Sun, Dec. 6 · noon-2 p.m.

Batavia Boardwalk Shops · Batavia

A teal studio door surrounded by colorful paintings and art prints inside Water Street Studios.

Free

Second Fridays in the Arts District (December)

Fri, Dec. 11 · 6-9 p.m.

Water Street Studios · Batavia

RSVP

$36.99 general admission, fees included; 2-item minimum

Tom Shillue at the Comedy Vault Batavia

Fri, Dec. 11 · 6-10 p.m.

The Comedy Vault · Batavia

RSVP

$50-$81; children 12 and under pricing available

The Midtown Men Holiday Hits at Batavia Fine Arts Centre

Fri, Dec. 11 · 7:30-9:10 p.m.

Batavia Fine Arts Centre · Batavia

FamilyRSVP

DEC / SAT12

$18 per ticket; both sessions listed as full Nov. 9

Breakfast with Santa at Shannon Hall

Sat, Dec. 12 · 8:30-11 a.m.

Shannon Hall (Eastside Community Center) · Batavia

Free

Sundays with Santa at the Batavia Boardwalk Shops (Dec. 13)

Sun, Dec. 13 · noon-2 p.m.

Batavia Boardwalk Shops · Batavia

The second-floor lobby at Callahan Community Center, with blue couches and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Free

Pour and Paint: Community Mural Night (December)

Fri, Dec. 18 · 5-6:30 p.m.

Callahan Community Center · Batavia

OutdoorsRSVP

DEC / SUN20

Free

Sundays on Stage: The Downhillers

Sun, Dec. 20 · 2-3 p.m.

Shannon Hall (Batavia Park District) · Batavia

A potter at a work table in the clay studio at Water Street Studios, with shelves of greenware behind her.

Free

Winter Break Make and Take at Water Street Studios

Sat, Dec. 26 · 10 a.m.-noon

Water Street Studios · Batavia

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