Start the holiday season off right at the Celebration of Lights Festival, a family-oriented event featuring a myriad of sparkling lights, festive decorations and a visit from Santa.
Families will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of entertainment at the . Discover all the magic of the season with free tractor-pulled wagon rides, carolers, a bake sale, as well as roasted chestnuts, family photo opportunities, and a chance to engage in the “season of giving” by donating to the Batavia Food Pantry or the “Koats for Kids” drive.
Join in a community sing-a-long with Batavia business owner Craig Foltos, who will play the master of ceremonies until Santa arrives at 6 p.m. Mayor Jeff Schielke will greet Santa and together they will light the community Christmas tree. After the tree lighting, Santa’s Warming House (located at the Peg Bond Center) will open, and children up to age 10 who visit with Santa will receive a special gift while supplies last.
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Events are free unless otherwise noted:
5:30 to 7 p.m.
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Tractor-pulled wagon rides (bring a can of food or $1 donation), roasted chestnuts, family photo ops, Batavia High School Madrigal Choir singing carols, hot dogs and hot chocolate for sale
5:45 p.m.
Sing-a-long with Craig Foltos, Foltos Tonsorial Parlor
6 p.m.
Santa arrives, welcome by Mayor Schielke, ceremonial tree lighting
6:15 p.m.
Visit Santa's warming house at the Peg Bond Center to receive a special holiday gift (children under 10 while supplies last)
6:15 - 7 p.m.
Story time at the Gustafson Research Center, Batavia Fire Department bake sale fundraiser and "Koats for Kids" drive
Special features: Holiday gift bags (while supplies last), Christmas Tree Lane, decorated by local organizations.
To see Batavia Patch's full photo gallery from the 2010 Celebration of Lights Festival, click .
To read the special feature on the contents of last year's holiday gift bags, click .
The information in this event listing was courtesy of the Batavia Park District.
