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

January 24th thru July 26th
50 Aurorans You Should Know
Throughout Aurora's history there have been so many individuals who have left their mark on the local, regional scene and this exhibit highlights just a few of them.
David L. Pierce Art & History Center, 20 East Downer
(630) 906-0650
aurorahistory.net

June – July
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Food vendors and open air concerts. 7:30 p.m.
Montgomery Park, River St. and Mill St., Montgomery
(630) 896-8080
ci.montgomery.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 3-5
Freedom Days Weekend!
Join us for a great weekend celebration! Friday night at Timber Creek see awesome cars at the Freedom Days car show along with the great sounds of Steel Crazy (Steel Drum Band) Car Show from 5pm-9pm - Pig Roast w/ all the fixin's- Steel Crazy Starting at 8pm..Saturday see us downtown in the beer garden and listen to the great sounds of the famouse Beatle's tribute band "Cavern Beat" starting at 7pm..Sunday the 5th at Timber Creek you won't want to miss the Motorcycle show that will host hundreds of the coolest bikes(10am) Pig Roast starting at 11 and DBL SHOT playing at 2 pm. Stick around that evening for our fireworks! Enjoy a great 4th weekend with us!
Best Western Timber Creek Inn and Suites
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich
(630) 273-6000
timbercreekinnandsuites.com

July 4
INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE, CITY OF AURORA’S FIREWORKS AND CONCERT
Parade step-off is at 10 a.m. at the corner of River and Benton. Route: Benton, Broadway, Galena, Stolp, Downer, and end at Middle. Parade program begins at 9:15 a.m. in front of the Paramount Theatre.
aurora-il.org/specialevents
Parade: Downtown Aurora
Fireworks: IMSA and Aurora Christian properties
(630) 264-INFO

July 4
NORTH AURORA FIREWORKS AND CONCERT
Hours: concert at 7:30, fireworks at dusk
Clock Tower
Randall Rd. and Oak St., North Aurora
(630) 897-8228
vil.north-aurora.il.us

July 4
YORKVILLE’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
This annual tribute to our country’s independence features fireworks, a parade, music and fun for all ages morning to night.
Hours: Parade begins at 9 a.m., festivities at Town Square 10:30 a.m.
Town Square Park
Rt. 47 & Main St., Yorkville
(630) 553-6186
yorkville.il.us

July 4
42nd Annual 4th of July Bell Ringing Festivities
FREE Family Event. Tanner House open for tours, Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, Petting Zoo, "Truly Remarkable Loon," Ringing of the Bells at 1:00, Children's Games and Activities.
Aurora Historical Society
Corner Oak and Cedar, Aurora
(630) 906-0650
aurorahistory.net

July 7 – 11
Make a Fountain
Aurora 10am, Naperville 2pm Learn how to use natural materials and containers to create a delightful fountain that can add the sound of water to your garden or patio. You are welcome to watch and then create one for yourself with help. Free to watch, cost of materials to create.
The Growing Place
25w471 Plank Rd., Naperville, 60563
630-355-4000
thegrowingplace.com

July 7 – Aug. 25
AURORA’S FARMERS MARKET EAST
Tuesday mornings July through August.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist Church opposite Copley Heart Institute
220 Ridge Ave., Aurora
(630) 844-4731
aurora-il.org/specialevents

July 8 – Aug. 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 9
August
FREE Concert
McCullough Park, 150 W. Illinois Ave., in Aurora
(630) 859-8606
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

July 10 - 12
WINDMILL CITY FESTIVAL
Enjoy spirited activities, outdoor games and main stage entertainment. New this year – concerts and a beer garden. Includes a 5k run, kids’ run, water games, golf contest, a pet parade, flea market and arts and crafts show. 11 a.m.
Batavia Riverwalk
Houston St. and Island Ave., Batavia
(630) 879-5235
bataviaparks.org

July 10-11
Downtown Alive! Summer Jam
Summer may have just started but those lazy, hazy, crazy days just got even hotter as the streets of Aurora heat up for Summer Jam! This new alternative rock weekend features national and regional talent that is sizzling hot! 2009 headliners include Eve 6 and Sister Hazel. Summer Jam 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!
Galena Blvd., Aurora
(630) 844-4731
downtownaliveaurora.com

July 15-19
Kane County Fair & Ind. Expo
Fox Valley's Top-Rated Summer Event! Season Ticket $20. The 2009 Kane County Fair will take place July 16-20. Below is information for the 2008 Fair. Additional information will be made available closer to fair dates.
Kane County Fairgrounds
525 South Randall Road
St.Charles, IL 60174
Phone: 630-584-6926 Fax: 630-584-6991
kanecountyfair.com/

July 17
Art in Your Eye Fine Arts Walk
Friday from 9-5 pm at downtown Batavia businesses and showcasing local artists.
(630) 761-3528
downtownbatavia.com

July 18
FREE Design Appointments
Aurora & Naperville We know how difficult it is to select and place plants so they will look good for many years to come. Our goal is to make design advice simple and accessible for
Do-it-Yourselfers. Pre-registration is required for these free appointments.
The Growing Place
25w471 Plank Rd., Naperville, 60563
630-355-4000
thegrowingplace.com

July 18, 25
THEATER IN THE PARK
Short melodramas performed outside by local theater group Fox Country Players. Bring a lawn chair, your dinner, and enjoy!
5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Riverfront Bicentennial Park
Rt. 47 & E. Hydraulic, Yorkville
(630) 553-8564
yorkville.il.us

July 19
CAR SHOW AND HORSESHOE DEMO
Antique cars of various models and eras, along with demos of making and fitting horseshoes.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

July 19
Timber Creek Train Show
A great Train Show you want to miss starting at 10am - 3 pm. There will be Train vendors, activites for kids, concessions, onsite bar and grill. This is the perfect way for all the train lovers to spend a Sunday. Come join us for some great fun! Admission is only $6 and kids under 12 are FREE!
Best Western Timber Creek Inn and Suites
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich
(630) 273-6000
timbercreekinnandsuites.com

July 23
Scott D’Buse and the 101 Ranch
FREE Concert
Austin Park (corner of Route 25 and Mill Street, Montgomery), in partnership with the Village of Montgomery
(630) 859-8606
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

July 24 - 26
SUGAR GROVE CORN BOIL
Forty-first year of this community event that features live music, food, craft, family fun and carnival amusements.
Fireworks on Saturday night.
Fri., 4 p.m. – 11 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Volunteer Park
85 Main St., Sugar Grove
(630) 466-5166
sugargrovecornboil.org

July 24 - 26. 31
Shakespeare in the Park
Friday July 24th at 7pm. Please join us on Clark Island for a production of "Midsummer Nights Dream". Brought to you in partnership with Batavia MainStreet. Bring your own chairs/blankets. Alcohol is prohibited.
(630) 761-3528
downtownbatavia.com

July 25 - 26
MODEL TRAIN SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA
See different model train layouts, including one built entirely of Legos. 11 a.m.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

July 25 - 26
PUERTO RICAN FESTIVAL AND PARADE
Parade, ethnic food, music and games.
Sat., 2 p.m. – 10 p.m., Sun., 1 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Sunday Parade at 1:00 p.m.
Downtown Aurora
(630) 859-3593
aurora-prcc.org

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 30
Scott D’Buse and the 101 Ranch
FREE Concert
Phillips Park (Ray Moses Drive, Aurora), in partnership with the City of Aurora
(630) 859-8606
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

July 31
DOWNTOWN ALIVE! ROCK ON THE FOX
Summer festival featuring live music (Classic Rock) and food along the scenic Fox River.
Free admission.
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Galena Boulevard between Broadway and River
(630) 264-INFO

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

July 31- Aug 1
Downtown Alive! Rock on the Fox
The Rock on the Fox Festival showcases an award-winning line-up of national musicians. These classics of rock-n-roll will take you places you never thought possible. It one of Illinois? most popular classic rock festivals, attracting fans from across the globe. 2009 headliners include Billy Squier and Foghat. Rock on the Fox 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