Jan-Dec
Art in City Hall
An array of community art beautifully displayed
in Yorkville’s City Hall all year long.
Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
City Hall
800 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
(630) 553-8564
yorkville.il.us

June 20 - Oct. 3
AURORA’S FARMERS MARKET
Saturday mornings June through October 8 a.m. – noon.
Aurora Transportation Center
233 N. Broadway, Aurora
(630) 844-4731
aurora-il.org/specialevents

June 27 - Oct. 17
BATAVIA FARMERS MARKET
Saturday mornings June through October
8 a.m. – noon
Downtown Batavia
Water St. between Wilson and First St., Batavia
(630) 761-3528
downtownbatavia.com

June - August
12TH ANNUAL MUSIC UNDER THE STARS
Musical variety abounds all summer long – country, rock, Reggae, and much more under the stars.
Every 2nd and 4th Friday evenings of the month. Free.
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Town Square Park
Rt. 47 & Main St., Yorkville
(630) 553-4357
yorkville.il.us

June – August
MOVIES IN THE PARK
Bring your popcorn and a blanket and enjoy free outdoor movies all summer long on a three-story high inflatable screen.
Starts at dusk.
Various locations throughout Yorkville
(630) 553-4357
yorkville.il.us

June - Sept.
SUGAR GROVE FARMERS MARKET
Saturday mornings June through September.
8 a.m. – noon.
Sugar Grove Village Hall
10 Municipal Dr., Sugar Grove
(630) 466-4507

June – Oct.
YORKVILLE FARMERS MARKET
Saturday mornings June through October 8 a.m. - noon
Town Square Park
Rt. 47 & Main St., Yorkville
(630) 553-4357
yorkville.il.us

First Saturday Of Every Month
Johnny Gray
If you like Linedancing, Country music and a lot of fun join us at 8pm for a great show.
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Best Western Timber Creek Inn and Suites
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich
(630) 273-6000
timbercreekinnandsuites.com

July 8 – August 26
AURORA’S FARMERS MARKET WEST
Wednesday afternoons July through August.
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
West Plaza Shopping Center
Galena Blvd. and Edgelawn Dr., Aurora
(630) 844-4731
aurora-il.org/specialevents

July 30 – Aug 2
KENDALL COUTY FAIR
Local county fair that inludes truck and tractor pulls, a demolition derby, livestock shows, and great food Thurs., 8 a.m. – 10 p.m., Fri., 8 a.m. – 10:30 p.m., Sat., 8 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Kendall County Fairgrounds
10826 Rt. 71, Yorkville
(630) 553-2860
kendallcoutryfair.com

July 31 – Aug 2
NORTH AURORA DAYS
Annual community event that includes music, a siren-and-lights parade, nightlight golf, 5K and 10K runs, emergency vehicle show and the North Aurora Pet parade.
Throughout North Aurora
(630) 897-8228

August 2
1st Annual Al Thompson Memorial Car Show
1st Annual Al Thompson Memorial Car Show starting at 8am - 3pm. This car show is sure to turn some heads. Bring your own eye catcher or just check out all the other dream cars. Music by Carousel Sound Company and a Great Pig Roast!Best Western Timber Creek Inn and Suites
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich
(630) 273-6000
timbercreekinnandsuites.com

August 5
"Music in the Park" featuring the Wooden Rockers
This group brings back the music of the 60' and 70's.
Pioneer Park, west Route 30
815-286-7992
hinckleyil.com

August 6
Yorkville Big Band
FREE Concert
McCarty Park (East New York Street and West Park Place, Aurora), in partnership with the City of Aurora.
(630) 859-8606
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

August 8
ALL-AMERICAN GIRL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Enjoy three traditional birthday parties with historical themes. Experience candle dipping, treats and more. 1 p.m.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora
(630) 892-1559
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

August 8 - 9
ART IN YOUR EYE ART FESTIVAL
Featuring award-winning artists; a delightful mix of musical entertainment; City Hall Art Exhibit;
captivating children’s art activities; intriguing sculpture adventure; art demonstrations; historic Depot Museum art exhibit and much more.
Sat.,10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun.,10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Batavia Riverwalk
100 N. Island Ave., Batavia
(630) 761-3528
artinyoureye.com

August 8 - 9
MONTGOMERY FEST
Two full days of fun including food, carnival rides, craft vendors, car show, fishing derby and music.
Montgomery Park, River St.
and Mill St., Montgomery
(630) 896-8080
ci.montgomery.il.us/fest.htm

August 9
Dinner & Music with Greg Herriges & Troy Berg
Enjoy the performance with a Tapas-style meal prepared and served on site by Cork Catering. Also included in the price are two glasses of your favorite FVW wine!
Fox Valley Winery
5600 Rte. 34, Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 554-0404
www.foxvalleywinery.com/

August 14 - 15
DOWNTOWN ALIVE! FAN FAVORITES
Top national acts plus regional and local favorites will have you groovin? and moovin? to the music at this fun filled end of summer celebration. We put the last ten years of ?gotta haves? together for a weekend to remember. 2009 headliners include HiInfidelity and American English. Fan Favorites is part of the Downtown Alive! Festival Series which consists of four 2 day weekend festivals. It has become an Aurora tradition and the top hometown event that brings the world to Aurora. This annual urban celebration attracts music?s biggest stars as well as showcasing regional favorites. In addition to the great entertainment, you?ll find a diverse selection of fantastic food and icy libations from Aurora area restaurants, a classic car show, festival and band merchandise and much more all set along the beautiful Fox River. It is a friendly, must-attend festival experience like no other, filled with memories that will last a lifetime!
(630) 844-4731
downtownaliveaurora.com

August 15
The Birds & Bees Revisited
Aurora 10am We will take a tour of our Beehives, listen and look for birds, learn what birds and bees need to thrive and many other interesting tidbits.
The Growing Place
25w471 Plank Rd., Naperville, 60563
630-355-4000
thegrowingplace.com

August 15
Fit4Life 2009
Blood Drive-Health Fair-Gospel Concert
Blood Drive( Heartland Blood Center) - Health Fair with presentations and fitness demonstrations- basketball contests-activities for kids-back to school haircuts for a great price- great food-Gospel Concertß
1801 Jericho Road, Aurora
630-897-9922
wordandworshipcc.org

August 18
Solheim After Sundown
Solheim After Sundown, a special community event, will kick off the 2009 Solheim Cup week with Chicago-based cover band Maggie Speaks, it was announced today. The event will be held in the PING Pavilion at Rich Harvest Farms on Tuesday, August 18 from 4-8 p.m.
The Solheim Cup is a biennial trans-Atlantic match-play event featuring the top 12 U.S.-born players from the LPGA and the best European members from the Ladies European Tour (LET). The U.S. Team leads the competition, 7-3, and has never lost The Solheim Cup on home soil.
solheimCup.com
1-800-2SOLHEIM

August 18
GROWING REWARDS MEMBERS NIGHT
Aurora 6-8pm This is the second of two nights limited to our Growing Rewards Members. Enjoy a special evening to thank them with special savings, refreshments, tomato tasting and more!
The Growing Place
25w471 Plank Rd., Naperville, 60563
630-355-4000
thegrowingplace.com

August 21
Groove On The Fox Concerts
* July 15: Prog on the Fox
* July 24: Jazz on the Fox
* Aug. 21: Melt (Fusion) on the Fox
The free Groove on the Fox concerts will take place at Millennium Plaza on
Stolp Avenue, starting at 5 p.m. Each concert is named for the style of
music planned.
http://www.grooveethics.com/

August 23
DAY AT THE FARM
There will be horses, farm equipment demonstrations with tractor plowing, corn shelling, tractor plowing , rock crushing and more. Tractor parade at noon. Hay rides all day. Kids' Pedal Tractor pulls and other activities. 
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Dickson-Murst Farm
2550 Dickson Rd., Montgomery
(630) 272-0686

August 29
Front Porch Decorations for Fall
Aurora 10am, Naperville 2pm Now is a great time to collect ideas for bringing the rich colors of fall to your front entrance. Mums and other fall plants and accents will be available.
The Growing Place
25w471 Plank Rd., Naperville, 60563
630-355-4000
thegrowingplace.com

August 29
Energetic Health Alternative Health Fair
Alternative Health Care Expo
215 Hillcrest Ave, Yorkville
630-553-1783
energetichealth.net