Batavia Entertainment
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Have a blast: Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, festivals and more in the suburbsJun 19, 2026 4:04 pm - As the Fourth of July approaches, so do themed events throughout the suburbs, including festivals, parades, fireworks displays, walks and runs, concerts and more. Here’s where and when you can celebrate.
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Batavia’s River Rhapsody concert series features new food vendors and activitiesJun 17, 2026 11:23 pm - Batavia Park District's free River Rhapsody concert series runs from June 17 to Aug. 5 at the Peg Bond Center, featuring eight Wednesday performances with diverse musical styles including rock, pop, country, soul, R&B, and disco.
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‘That underground feel’: Bewitching Brews sells teas, herbs from lower level spot in GenevaJun 17, 2026 1:19 pm - Bewitching Brews, a tea and herb shop on Third Street in Geneva, chose its lower level location specifically for its “underground feel.”
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Grab your rod and reel: Spend quality time with family at suburban fishing derbiesJun 15, 2026 5:00 am - With Father’s Day coming up, local fishing derbies offer a relaxed way to spend time with Dad — or other friends and family.
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Sip, savor, support: Cocktails in the Park marks 15 years in downtown BataviaJun 10, 2026 8:54 pm - Cocktails in the Park, Batavia MainStreet’s signature fundraiser, returns July 25 at Appleton Park. This 15-year tradition features craft cocktails, local food from area restaurants, and live entertainment along the Fox River.
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Fermi Community Orchestra presents free ‘Spirit of America’ concert June 14Jun 10, 2026 5:24 pm - The Fermi Community Orchestra will perform its final concert of the season, "Spirit of America," on Sunday, June 14 at Batavia United Methodist Church, featuring American composers and patriotic music to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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Tickets on sale for Cocktails in the Park in BataviaJun 10, 2026 9:37 am - Tickets are on sale not for Cocktails in the Park, which returns for its 15th year in downtown Batavia on Saturday, July 25.
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Batavia celebrates Flag Day June 14Jun 10, 2026 12:44 am - Batavia’s Flag Day Celebration on Sunday, June 14, will offer a full afternoon of history, music, and patriotic community spirit.
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Metal artist’s ‘Fiddler in the Field’ stands out in St. Charles sculpture parkJun 05, 2026 5:02 am - The sculpture “Fiddler in the Field” stands out as columnist Dave Heun’s favorite so far this year at the Sculpture in the Park gallery in St. Charles’ Mount St. Mary Park.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2026Jun 04, 2026 8:24 am - The top finishers in May’s amateur photo contest showcase nature’s beauty.