Batavia Boardwalk Shops Open for Winter Season

Ten storefronts at 114 E. Wilson St. in Batavia opened for the winter season on Friday. The collection, known as the Batavia Boardwalk Shops, operates through December 20. The shops are located in the downtown area and offer items including jewelry, paper goods, unique gifts, and artisan foods.

The Boardwalk Shops follow a set schedule for the winter months. They are open Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Santa will visit the location on three specific dates this winter. The visits are scheduled for December 6, 13, and 20.

The downtown district offers various retail and food options beyond the Boardwalk Shops. Bocaditos Argentine Cafe has expanded its hours to serve coffee, breakfast items, and savory empanadas. Rosewood Farm & Market sells fresh-baked goods, coffee, sandwiches, salads, and produce sourced from the Midwest. A Rooted Home stocks home decor and gifts, while Tabletop Game Shop sells board games, card games, and accessories. Urban Apothecary offers natural wellness products for people and pets.

Vintage and secondhand stores also operate in the district. Warehouse 55 contains 8,000 square feet of vintage home decor. Kiss the Sky record store sells new and used vinyl records. CaberNeigh features equestrian-inspired clothing and home decor, and Paula’s Couture Consignment sells women’s clothing and accessories. The downtown area contains more than 25 unique retail shops in total.

The Batavia Farmers’ Market is currently held indoors at Sturdy Shelter Brewing. The market takes place on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Twenty-four vendors participate in the market, selling seasonal produce, microgreens, eggs, local honey, and farm-raised meats. Patrons can purchase drinks from the Sturdy Shelter bar and sit in the upstairs mezzanine seating area.

Creative venues in Batavia offer classes and events for residents. Dirty Clay & Co. provides pottery classes, wheel throwing, and date-night workshops. Water Street Studios offers art classes, and Instrument Exchange provides music lessons. Comedy Vault hosts open mic nights for local performers.

The Batavia MainStreet organization manages the downtown directory and community calendar. These resources are available at downtownbatavia.com. The organization also shares weekly events on Facebook and Instagram under the handle @downtownbatavia.