Grab your favorite Halloween costume and spend the day in downtown Batavia for the annual BatFest Halloween celebration, which is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25.
This event offers something for everyone — from costumes and crafts to music, games and treats.
BatFest Highlights:
- BatFest Community Parade – Line up at 9:30 a.m.; Parade starts at 10 a.m. with games and music by Funway Entertainment Center
- Downtown Trick-or-Treating fron 10 a.m.– noon
- Super Mario World & face painting at New Moon Vegan from 10 a.m.– noon
- Witches Brew mocktails at The Tea Tree from 10 a.m.–noon
- Pottery wheel throwing demos at Thrown Threads – 10 a.m.– noon
- Glow-in-the-dark dance party at Zen Loft Collective – 10 a.m.– noon
- Reptile Show at Congregational Church of Batavia from 10–11:15 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
- BatFest Stories at Batavia Public Library Reading Garden – 10:45 a.m.
- Final Batavia Farmers’ Market of the Season from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Incredible Bats at Sturdy Shelter Brewing from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Pumpkin Roll hosted by Boy Scout Troop 6 from a.m.–2 p.m.
- BatFest booths and performances at Peg Bond Center from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Costume Contest sponsored by Arlo.Hendrix – 12:15 p.m. at Peg Bond Center
- Pet Costume Contest hosted by Fat Sam’s for Pets at 1 p.m. at Peg Bond Center
- 15% off select items at Bird is the Word
- Fall-inspired cocktails at Bocaditos Cafe
- Fall photo backdrop at Fat Sam’s for Pets
- Kids craft activities at Water Street Studios
For a full schedule of events, visit downtownbatavia.com.