BatFest returns to Batavia with pumpkin roll, trick-or-treating, costume contests

Posted October 25, 2022 11:00 pm

Submitted by Batavia Mainstreet

Batavia Mainstreet's annual BatFest is a non-scary way for families to celebrate Halloween.

This year's festival is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, in downtown Batavia. Admission is free, and details are available at downtownbatavia.com/event/batfest.

The day's highlights include:

• Downtown trick-or-treating, 10 a.m.-noon

• The final farmers market of the season, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Incredible Bats at Bocaditos Café, 11 N. Batavia Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Wazio Pumpkin Roll, on Houston Street, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., hosted by Boy Scout Troop 6

• Magician and balloon art at the Tea Tree, 29 N. River St., 10 a.m.-noon

• BatFest stories at Batavia Public Library Reading Garden, 11:30-11:50 a.m.

• Reptile show at Wilson Street Mercantile, 222 E. Wilson St., 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

• Batavia Mother's Club Halloween Parade, 11:50 a.m.

• Performances at Peg Bond Center, 151 N. Island Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Costume contest at Peg Bond, 12:15 p.m.

• Batavia Animal Clinic Pet Costume Contest at Peg Bond, 1 p.m.

Batavia MainStreet is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to enhancing Downtown Batavia through dedicated volunteer efforts. For details on Batavia MainStreet, call (630) 761-3528 or email info@DowntownBatavia.com.

BatFest includes a pet costume contest. Daily HErald File Photo

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