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Weekender Extravaganza: Small Business Saturday, Nutcracker, Electric Christmas Parade, Batavia Festival of Lights

... Batavia football state championship game, Pearl Jam Tribute, free holiday movie at the Arcada and so much more.

  • Editor's note: Click on the links in the subheads for additional information, dates, times and schedules.

I don't think there's enough to do in and around Geneva this weekend.

Oh, wait a minute, there's ...

Small Business Saturday


To encourage shopping local, many businesses offer deals for Small Business Saturday, which is Nov. 30 this year. If you’re a local business owner, share your deals this year. Post them to our Business Updates page.



Batavia Football State Championship Game


The Bulldogs of Batavia have a chance for revenge against the only team that's beaten them so far this year: the Bulldogs of Oak Lawn Richards. Game time is 1 p.m. at Huskie Stadium. You can also watch live on CSN.

The Nutcracker


At the Batavia Fine Arts Centre.


Batavia Festival of Lights


Christmas Tree Lane, sing-alongs, free hayrides, lighting of the Christmas tree, Santa Claus and so much more! The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Batavia. Click here for the schedule of events.


Electric Christmas Parade


Don’t miss this spectacular, fully illuminated parade down Main Street in St. Charles. (Click on the subhead above for details.)


Evenflow- Pearl Jam Tribute Band


They have sold out at the House of Blues in Chicago and Cleveland numerous times! Come out and experience the music that brings so many people together, the music of Pearl Jam.


'Twas Santa the Night Before Christmas!



Vero Voce is proud to present "Twas Santa the Night Before Christmas", an 
original interactive holiday event!  Join Vero Voce for a brand new holiday tradition as Santa Claus joins the entire family for an afternoon of storytelling, singing, and fun!  The holiday excitement begins with beautiful caroling by members of the Vero Voce Chorale, then the man of the hour arrives! 


Holiday Movie at Arcada Theatre



FREE holiday movies start at 10:30 a.m.



Visit with Santa



Sunday, Dec. 1, in St. Charles
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