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BatFest returns to downtown Batavia Oct. 26

Locals gather to Trick or Treat at BatFest on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 in Batavia.

Celebrate Halloween with the family-friendly BatFest in downtown Batavia from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26.

BatFest, which is sponsored by Batavia MainStreet, features a community parade at 10 a.m. and downtown trick-or-treating throughout the event.

Additional events include:

- Super Mario World & Face Painting at New Moon Vegan, 10 a.m. to noon

- Joe & Dough Coffee & Mini Doughnuts at The Wilson Street Mercantile, 10 a.m. to noon

- Magician & Balloons at Hearth & Hammer, 10 a.m. to noon

- Reptile Show at Congregational Church of Batavia at 10-11:15 a.m. and again 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

- BatFest Stories at Batavia Public Library Reading Garden, 10:30 a.m.

- Final Farmers’ Market of the Season, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

- Incredible Bats at Sturdy Shelter Brewing, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

- Pumpkin Roll hosted by Boy Scout Troop 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

- BatFest Booths & Performances at Peg Bond Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

- Costume Contest at Peg Bond Center sponsored by Arlo.Hendrix, 12:15 p.m.

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

To see a full list of events and activities, visit downtownbatavia.com.

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