BatFest 2024: Schedule Released For Annual Batavia Halloween Event

BATAVIA, IL — Batavia is celebrating Halloween with its annual BatFest on Oct. 26.

Ghoulish activities are on deck from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Batavia. Organized by Batavia MainStreet, BatFest is "sure to be a great time," staff said.

Here's a look at the schedule for the day:

• 9:30 a.m.: Lineup begins for the BatFest Community Parade,
• 10 a.m.: Parade starts
• 10 a.m. to noon: Downtown trick-or-treating
• 10 a.m. to noon: Super Mario World and face painting at New Moon Vegan
• 10 a.m. to noon: Joe and Dough coffee and mini doughnuts at The Wilson Street Mercantile
• 10 a.m. to noon: Magician and balloons at Hearth & Hammer
• 10-11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.: Reptile show at Congregational Church of Batavia
• 10:30 a.m.: BatFest Stories at Batavia Public Library Reading Garden
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Final Farmers’ Market of the Season
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Incredible Bats at Sturdy Shelter Brewing
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Pumpkin Roll hosted by Boy Scout Troop 6
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: BatFest Booths & Performances at Peg Bond Center
• 12:15 p.m.: Costume contest at Peg Bond Center
• 1 p.m.: Batavia Animal Clinic Pet Costume Contest at Peg Bond Center