Fall fun awaits!
The Fall Fun Guide is packed with a craft beer festival, youth sports, fitness classes, trips, special events and other great programs to enjoy the fall months to the fullest.
Learn MorePints by the Pond
Batavia's Favorite Craft Beer Festival Is Saturday, September 26! Purchase your tickets today before they sell out!
Learn MoreShoot and score!
Registration is open for K through 8th grade basketball leagues. Players of all skill levels will benefit from participating in a basketball league!
Learn MoreMom and Son Night Out!
Mom and sons, this new special event is for you! Dance to your favorite songs, play games and check out the activity stations at this cool space-themed event.
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Fun Ways to Enjoy the Season
Experience the best of every season with activities for all ages, from park programs to community gatherings.
Find Your Adventure!
Programs For All Ages
Fun, fitness, and learning for all ages at Batavia Park District.
Did You Know?
Many programs offered at Batavia Park District have sessions for different ages. Explore all of the different activities and see if they are perfect for your entire family.
Batavia Depot Museum's newest exhibit, "In Harmony" is on exhibit through November 22.
From the amazing Batavia High School Marching Band to community ensembles and church choirs, local groups and residents have made music side by side for generations. This exhibit celebrates the bands, choirs and ensembles that didn't just create music together, but were creating connections and community beyond the final note.
The Batavia Park District and the Batavia Lions Club are teaming up for the NexTrex recycling challenge! Donate your clean plastic recyclable bags and film and if we hit our goal, NexTrex will donate a FREE park bench made of the recycled material to the Park District for everyone to enjoy.
We're just over halfway there!
Accepted items: Grocery bags, bread bags, bubble wrap, dry cleaning bags, newspaper sleeves, ice bags, plastic shipping envelopes, resealable food storage bags, cereal bags, case overwrap, salt bags, pallet wrap and stretch film, wood pellet bags and produce bags.
Please note: All plastic must be clean, dry and free of food residue.
First shots. First passes. First baskets. And yes, probably a few balls heading in completely the wrong direction.
Our basketball leagues are all about learning the game, building skills and having fun on the court. Young players will work on fundamentals, teamwork and confidence while getting plenty of opportunities to practice and play. Just bring your sneakers, your energy and a willingness to learn.
Give your young baller a chance to hit the court, build some skills and have a ball. Register today! Our developmental basketball leagues start for boys and girls in Kindergarten with leagues up to 8th grade.
Learn more and register: bataviaparks.org/program/basketball/
Did you know 40-50% of people admit to snooping in the host's home when they attend a gathering? Keep your nosey friends and family at bay and rent a facility with the Batavia Park District!
The Peg Bond Center is a beautiful setting for your next party, meeting or event. Learn more about the Peg Bond Center: bataviaparks.org/park/peg-bond-center/
Calling all Halloween enthusiasts! The Batavia Park District invites you to showcase your spooky creativity in our Halloween House Decorating Contest! Whether your style is hauntingly eerie, delightfully spooky, or full of whimsical charm, this is your chance to transform your home into a Halloween masterpiece and win a fantastic prize.
Categories: Overall Halloween Spirit and People's Choice (voted by the community)
Judging Information:
All displays will be judged on Wednesday, October 14, between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Be sure your decorations are up and visible for our judges during this time!
Prizes:
Winners in both categories will receive a Batavia Park District prize package, which will be awarded the following day.
How to Participate:
Register online by October 11, register here: bataviaparks.info/2026HalloweenHouse
After you register, submit 3-5 photos of your decorated house for judging by October 11. Please send your photos to zachm@bataviaparks.org. Make sure the photos highlight your Halloween sprit and decorations!
Photos and addresses of the participating homes will be available if you want to take your family for a spooky tour! 🎃
Pints by the Pond sounds like a pretty brew-tiful idea.
Back for year five, Batavia’s favorite outdoor craft beer festival is bringing together local breweries, food trucks and enough beer samples to make choosing a favorite very difficult.
Your ticket includes:
• 3 hours of craft beer tastings
• Up to 20 three-ounce samples
• Brews from a dozen local breweries
• A commemorative beer glass
• Admission to a very good excuse to hang out with your friends
So gather your beer buddies and grab your tickets before they sell out: bataviaparks.org/event/pints-by-the-pond/
Come for the beer. Stay for the good times. Leave with a commemorative glass and hopefully some new brewery favorites.
Tickets are emailed automatically after purchase.
Must be 21+ to attend and purchase tickets. A valid, state-issued physical photo ID is required at check-in.
Don’t wait until the last pour. Get your tickets today!
Dance to your favorite songs, play games and check out the activity stations at this new space themed Mom and Son Night Out! Dress casually and prepare for an 'out of this world' fun night!
Tickets: bataviaparks.info/falltickets
The Batavia Depot Museum is partnering with the National Association of Children's Museums to provide a free family day for learning and playing. This fun event will include yard games, activity books, learning activities and more!
This event takes place on Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Museum, 155 Houston St., Batavia. All ages are welcome. No registration required.
🐝Busy Bees brings the outdoors in with nature inspired classes. A new book and project will be done each week surrounding a monthly theme.
Fridays, 1-2:30 PM, October 2-30 - Endangered Animals
Fridays, 1-2:30 PM, November 6-20 - Harvesting Food
This class is sure to please even the busiest of bees! 🐝
Register: bataviaparks.info/busybees2026
Our Shape and Tone participants dressed for the gray day yesterday, but their smiles brought some much needed sunshine to the Civic Center! 🤩
Looking for someplace to go and something to do on school days off? Look no further! Klub Fun is a structured recreational program that includes field trips, indoor special events, special guests, gym time, and craft activities. All your fun is included in the fee so be ready to have a blast! There is no transportation provided on school days off. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing, closed toe shoes, and bring a sack lunch.
Register for the coolest KLUB in town: bataviaparks.info/klubfunfall26
Students get their first look at the world of medical science, using observational skills and simple evidence to investigate how the body works. Through a hands-on introductory activity, they experience what it feels like to think like a clinician—gathering clues and reasoning toward a conclusion. This workshop offers a first glimpse into the connection between scientific thinking and human health.
Instructor: Ready Set STEM
Register your future doctor: bataviaparks.info/jrdoctorsworkshop
