Batavia Entertainment
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Geneva’s Little Owl, Old Towne Pub sites face setback as restaurant plans fall throughJun 25, 2026 9:22 am - A Geneva restaurateur’s plans to open two restaurants in the city’s empty Little Owl and Old Towne Pub sites have stalled, with work stopping and "For Lease" signs returning to both buildings after initial renovation progress.
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Best Bets: Long Grove’s strawberry fest and Rosemont’s Rockin’ the USA music festJun 23, 2026 1:32 pm - Long Grove hosts its annual Strawberry Fest, Rosemont hosts the village’s first Independence Day music fest, and Skokie welcomes opera lovers to the Opera Festival of Chicago.
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For spring and summer fun, head to Fox ValleyJun 19, 2026 8:40 pm - From historic homes and Japanese gardens, to rock concerts and trolley rides, there’s plenty to do in Fox Valley this spring and summer.
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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.