Witches Night Out: Tarot Readings, Costume Contest Planned

BATAVIA, IL — Witches will once again fly to downtown Batavia Oct. 17 for magic and mystery as part of the annual Witches Night Out event.

The event, happening from 5-7:30 p.m., will feature tarot and intuitive readings, the opportunity to craft custom brooms, a costume contest, raffles, and specials at several stores and restaurants.

In 2024, "hundreds of witches" joined the event for an evening of shopping and enchantment, organizers said. This year "promises even more enchantment," according to organizers.

"Guests are encouraged to dress in their witchiest best for an evening that blurs the line between the ordinary and the otherworldly," Batavia MainStreet said.

Visitors should start the event at the Batavia Boardwalk Shops, at the corner of Wilson and River streets, then explore the rest of the participating businesses:

• 63rd Street Apothecary
• MoJo Handbags, Etc.
• Red Hive Market
• Healing Arts Metaphysical Center
• Urban Apothecary
• WindMill Grille and Pizzeria
• Paula's Couture Consignment
• Soul Studio Batavia
• Wilson Street Mercantile

Witches Night Out is sponsored by Batavia MainStreet, but participating merchants downtown host and organize their own event planning, according to a news release.