This Week's Events In Batavia Area

Batavia IL

18 October, 2021

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BATAVIA, IL — Looking for a family outing? Check out what's new on your Batavia Patch community calendar. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in the Batavia area: Halloween House Decorating Contest When: Monday, October 18th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Addresses in the Batavia Park District, Batavia, IL What: Let's see Batavia's scary and frightening house decorations in our popular Halloween House Decorating Contest. We will be awarding prizes for overall theme and people's choice. All displays will be judged on Wednesday, Oct. 20, between 4:00-9:00 pm. Winners will receive a Bata... Learn More Researching the Great Chicago Fire and Your Genealogy When: Monday, October 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Batavia Public Library What: Event listing from Batavia Public Library: Monday, October 18 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMJenny Warner will talk about about the 3 WÂ�s of The Great Chicago Fire: When, What, Why. You will learn how the fire started, how it changed the city of Chicago forever, and and how it made the c... Learn More Homeschool Hangout - Batavia Public Library When: Tuesday, October 19th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Batavia Public Library What: Event listing from Batavia Public Library: Tuesday, October 19 at 1:00 PMFamilies with children in grades K-8=0D=0AWhether you are new to homeschooling or have a lot of homeschool experience, and bring yourself and your homeschool learners for connection and fun during our monthly... Learn More Board Meeting - Batavia USD 101 When: Tuesday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Batavia USD 101 What: Event listing from Batavia USD 101: Tuesday, October 19 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected]... Learn More ONLINE--Let's Talk Downsizing - Batavia Public Library When: Tuesday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Batavia Public Library What: Event listing from Batavia Public Library: Tuesday, October 19 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMDown-Sizing can be the time to Right-Size. Making sense of a lifetime of possessions down doesnÂ�t have to be overwhelming! Professional organizer Colleen Klimczak will lay out the process, ... Learn More Preschool Storytime - Session II - Batavia Public Library When: Wednesday, October 20th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Batavia Public Library What: Event listing from Batavia Public Library: Wednesday, October 20 at 10:30 AMAges 3-6 with a caregiver=0D=0AFall storytimes will be offered in two 4-week sessions. The second session will be on Wednesdays, October 20 - November 10. Storytimes will be held in the Founders Room a... Learn More Be Prepared! - Fire Prevention - Batavia Public Library When: Wednesday, October 20th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Batavia Public Library What: Event listing from Batavia Public Library: Wednesday, October 20 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PMFamilies=0D=0AJoin the Batavia Fire Department on Water Street to get an up-close look at one of their fire trucks. Learn about the gear and equipment used by firefighters and how to be pre... Learn More ONLINE-How to Virtually Visit a College Campus: Interact with Colleges from Home When: Wednesday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Batavia Public Library What: Event listing from Batavia Public Library: Wednesday, October 20 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMThe process of choosing a college is complicated enough without worrying about the impact of a pandemic on the process. Tom Jaworski from Quest College Consulting will discuss ways of explo... Learn More Featured Event: NO COVER! String Shredders-Jazz infused with Rock, Funk, Blues, Classical, and Country When: Thursday, October 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Club Arcada Speakeasy & Restaurant What: The STRING SHREDDERS, Guitar & Violin duo of Ron Steta and Edgar Gabriel have combined their great experience as stage and studio musicians to create one of Chicago's premier musical duos. Both have had incredible careers: Guitarist Ron has toured and recorded with popular... Learn More Featured Event: NO COVER! String Shredders-Jazz infused with Rock, Funk, Blues, Classical, and Country (Deana Olson) All Together Storytime - Session II - Batavia Public Library When: Thursday, October 21st at 1:00 p.m. Where: Batavia Public Library What: Event listing from Batavia Public Library: Thursday, October 21 at 1:00 PMAges 2-6=0D=0AFall storytimes will be offered in two 4-week sessions. The second session will be on Thursdays, October 21 - November 11. Storytimes will be held in the Founders Room and will be limited t... Learn More Design a Miniature 3D Haunted House - Batavia Public Library When: Thursday, October 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Batavia Public Library What: Event listing from Batavia Public Library: Thursday, October 21 at 6:00 PMGrades 6-8=0D=0AIf you have a flair for the creepy, a fondness for fright, and a compulsion for crafting, join us for a ghastly DIY project. Using scrapbook paper, stickers, and other eerie decorations, ... Learn More ONLINE--Five Steps to Effective College Essays When: Thursday, October 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Batavia Public Library What: Event listing from Batavia Public Library: Thursday, October 21 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMWith more colleges going "test-optional" this year, your college essay is more important than ever before. Our virtual college essay writing workshop helps students understand the influence ... Learn More Featured Event: Chicago's Own Piano Man Band - Nick's Birthday Bash! When: Friday, October 22nd at 8:30 p.m. Where: Club Arcada Speakeasy & Restaurant What: Chicago's Own Piano Man BAND is a 5-piece, high-energy, over-the-top Billy Joel and Elton John Tribute band! They will rock the house and throw in some extra songs to bring it home! This is a show you do not want to miss! Be a Big Shot or a Rocketman and bring the Uptown Girls... Learn More Featured Event: Chicago's Own Piano Man Band - Nick's Birthday Bash! (Deana Olson) End of First Term - Batavia USD 101 When: Friday, October 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Batavia USD 101 What: Event listing from Batavia USD 101: Friday, October 22 (all day) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected], and/or... Learn More End of Term 1 - Batavia Sr High School When: Friday, October 22nd at 7:35 a.m. Where: Batavia Sr High School What: Event listing from Batavia Sr High School: Friday, October 22 from 7:35 AM to 2:30 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at content@pa... Learn More A Nightmare at West Main When: Friday, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: West Main Community And Bark Park What: The ghosts are coming out to play in the forest at West Main Community Park. Join us for a haunted hike through our spooky trails. Evil lurks in the forest, so enter if you dare! This event is not suitable for kids younger than 10 years old. Advance tickets can be purchased th... Learn More Dan Whitaker live at The Sidecar Supper Club When: Friday, October 22nd at 8:00 p.m. Where: Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden What: Dan Whitaker and his band return to the patio at the Sidecar for some honky tonk fun! 21+ , show starts at 8PM Learn More Featured Event: Medley of Memories with Nick at Knight When: Saturday, October 23rd at 8:30 p.m. Where: Club Arcada Speakeasy & Restaurant What: Nick @ Knight is always a sell out for us! The Nick@Knight Show is a transcendent twist on the nostalgic Vegas "Lounge Act" delivering the audience an energetic array of the American songbook, 60's and 70's hits, tributes to the greats and R&B Classics. Packed with tons o... Learn More Featured Event: Medley of Memories with Nick at Knight (Deana Olson) Story Stroll - Batavia Public Library When: Saturday, October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Batavia Public Library What: Event listing from Batavia Public Library: Saturday, October 23 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PMAll ages=0D=0AWhat do you get when you combine exercise, fresh air, and a great story? A Story Stroll in the Reading Garden, of course! Bring the family to this fun activity. No registratio... Learn More Featured Event: Taize Sunday Morning When: Sunday, October 24th at 8:30 a.m. Where: St. Charles Episcopal Church What: Join us for a Christian service of simple songs and meditation from the French community of Taize; Holy Eucharist is included.  The service will be repeated at 10:45 a.m. Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Batavia Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.