Things to do in Aurora, Illinois

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Welcome to the Aurora Area, an outstanding travel destination in Illinois. Here you can experience award winning Broadway musical theater, the largest waterpark in Illinois, Chicagoland's largest outlet shopping center, a masterpiece of modern architecture, and unparalleled outdoor adventure on and along the Fox River. Whether you're traveling with family or friends, be sure to check out all that Aurora, Batavia, Big Rock, Elburn, Geneva, Hinckley, Montgomery, North Aurora, Oswego, Plano, Sugar Grove, Yorkville and Kendall County have to offer. Sign up for our e-Newsletter!

  • November 09, 2026
  • Fox Valley Mall

🎅 Santa is coming to Fox Valley Mall! Make magical holiday memories with Santa photos at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, Illinois, November 6–December 24 This holiday season, step inside the Peanuts™ Christmas Experience with Santa, featuring festive décor, twinkling lights and the timeless charm…

  • November 11, 2026
  • Paramount Theatre

Adapted and Directed by Trent Stork Rediscover the magic of the holiday season with A Christmas Carol , the timeless tale that warms hearts and reminds us all of the true spirit of Christmas. Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter and lonely miser, is visited on Christmas Eve by three ghosts who take him on a…

  • November 11, 2026
  • Stolp Island Theatre

Four Legends. One Night. Music History Made. You may have loved Million Dollar Quartet in 2017 at Paramount Theatre – now imagine it set in Sun Studio itself. The new Stolp Island Theatre was designed to immerse you in the experience so you can say “I was there!” On December 4, 1956, Elvis…

  • November 12, 2026
  • Christkindlmarket

Your Christmas Tree Scavenger Hunt adventure starts here! Six Christmas tree signs are hidden throughout Christkindlmarket Aurora, each with a secret letter waiting to be discovered. Can you find them all and crack the code to claim your prize? Let the fun begin! Pick up your scavenger hunt map at…

  • November 12, 2026
  • Comedy Vault

See Kevin Nealon LIVE at The Comedy Vault in Batavia from November 12–14, 2026! Kevin Nealon is an Emmy and SAG-nominated comedian and actor best known for his nine-year run on Saturday Night Live, his role on the hit series Weeds, and his work in classic films like Happy Gilmore, The Wedding…

Peanuts Christmas Experience with Santa

Nov 09, 2026 - Dec 24, 2026 Fox Valley Mall

Here, There Exhibition

Nov 09, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026 Schingoethe Center of Aurora University

Walk-In Clay

Nov 09, 2026 Arts on Fire

Happy Hour at Barrel + Rye

Nov 09, 2026 Barrel & Rye

Trip Ideas

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Broadway In Aurora

Dinner & A Show

The Venue Aurora

  • 21 S. Broadway Avenue
  • (331) 212-8490

The Venue is a live music venue and community center hosting concerts, workshops…

Comedy Vault

  • 18 E. Wilson Street
  • (630) 454-4174

The Comedy Vault in Batavia is a lively, intimate comedy club located in a renovated…

113 Main

  • 113 Main Street
  • (331) 216-5133

Welcome to 113 Main, located in the heart of downtown Oswego.  Our menu features…

Family Vacation Guide

Fox Valley Mall

  • 195 Fox Valley Center Dr.
  • (630) 851-7200

Fox Valley Mall is the premier shopping center in Illinois, featuring over 120 top…

Heartland Charm

More Polish Pottery

  • 8S953 Jericho Rd.
  • (630) 605-2371

More Polish Pottery is the leading Midwest retailer for Boleslawiec Polish pottery…

Esther's Place

  • 201 W. Galena St. (Rt. 30)
  • (630) 556-9665

Join educator and fiber artist Natasha Lehrer in a memorable experience with nature’s…

South Moon Barbeque

  • 100 E. Lincoln Ave.
  • (815) 286-9227

Fantastic southern-style BBQ!! Aurora Area Champion for the best BBQ and winner of…

The Growing Place

  • 2000 Montgomery Road
  • (630) 820-8088

Started from bare ground in 1989, The Growing Place has grown into a garden oasis for…

Abbey Farms

  • 2855 Hart Rd.
  • (630) 966-7775

Abbey Farms is a unique family-friendly agri-tourism farm in Aurora, IL that has been…

Curated Stories

Welcome to our Insider's Blog, your guide to all the wonders found throughout the Aurora area of Illinois. Get the latest travel tips, highlights, news, and stories from the people who know our city best.

Holiday

Winter Adventures with Family

Creating holiday magic in the Aurora Area with family and friends is a breeze with these festive stops and events. Start the excitement at Funway, where bowling, skating, and arcade games…

Olivia Cardenas
3 minute read
Shopping

Shop The Perfect Gift or Create One!

We all want to give out the best gifts for the holidays. Holiday shopping in the Aurora Area makes finding that gift even easier. With fabulous brand name options at the Chicago Premium…

Olivia Cardenas
4 minute read