June 2011 Events
June 1
Super Savvy Senior Expo
The third annual Super Savvy Senior Expo will showcase a variety of services available for young at heart individuals and/or their caregivers. Browse more than 50 local resources in areas such as healthcare, travel & entertainment just to name a few!
Eastside Community Center
14 N. Van Buren St., Batavia
(630) 879-5235
allisonn@bataviaparks.org
bataviaparks.org
June 3
Aurora Artwalk
Come experience art from all walks of life at the Aurora ArtWalk, now in its 5th iteration. See visual and performing art from over 50 artists in over a dozen different venues! Come hang out and explore part of Aurora's downtown. Walk, run, dance or roll from venue to venue seeing stuff you've never seen. Be amazed, impressed, inspired, entertained, and freaked out. Hear great music, and see creative people creating art. Start at Millennium Plaza (11 S. Stolp) where you can visit the ArtWalk Information Booth, purchase a map and other ArtWalk goodies, and get all the latest information! And best of all... attendance is FREE.
7 to 11 p.m.
More than a dozen venues in and around Downer Place and Stolp Avenues, in downtown Aurora IL
AuroraArtWalk@gmail.com
auroraartwalk.com
June 3,4
Chop Around the Clock
The 22nd annual Chop Around the Clock fundraiser sponsored by Foltos’ Tonsorial Parlor Chop is a 30 hour marathon of haircutting, music, kid's games, food and entertainment. All proceeds will be donated to the Ronald McDonald’s Children’s Charities.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
7 E. Wilson Street, Batavia
cfoltos@sbcglobal.net
foltos.com
June 4
William Tanner House Museum opens
Museum opens for the season, Saturdays, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
William Tanner House Museum
Corner of Oak & Cedar Streets, Aurora
(630) 897-9029
ahs@aurorahistory.net
aurorahistory.net
June 4
Michael McClead With Vanessa E.
Michael's rock and roll and Vanessa's pop/rock sound come together to make a show that you do not want to miss! They play this Saturday starting at 7:30pm and they always draw a crowd so get here early, grab a soda from the coffee bar, sit back and enjoy some good christian fellowship :)
Daniel's Den
115 E South Street (Rt. 34), Plano
daniels-den.org
June 5
Celebrate Big Rock's "Zipcode" Birthday
Village celebration with classic car, truck & tractor show, Touch a Truck, BBQ lunch, Road Rally, train rides, student art show, face painter, inflatable bounce, Lion's Club strawberry desserts, games, tours, used book sale.
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Historical Society & Plowman's Park
48w445 Hinckley Rd., Big Rock
(630) 556-3604
maryehauge@gmail.com
June 5
Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race 50th Anniversary
50th Mid-Am race down the Fox River from St. Charles and Batavia to Aurora. Ends at McCullough Park at Illinois Ave. and Lake St.
(630) 859-8606
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
June 9-11
Montgomery Community Garage Sale
Come to Montgomery for 3 fun days of garage sale-ing! Grab a map online and visit more than 100 sale locations.
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Various homes throughout Montgomery
(630) 896-8080
vomadmin@ci.montgomery.il.us
ci.montgomery.il.us
June 10
Music Under the Stars
Billy Croft and the 5 Alarm (Wine night, begins at 5:30 p.m.)
Enjoy a warm summer evening listening to great music in Yorkville's Town Square. Sponsored by the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department, this long-standing event offers a variety of music throughout the summer including Jazz, Rock, Big Band, Reggae, and much more!
Yorkville's Town Square
Rt. 47 and Main Street, Yorkville
(630) 553-2582
tevans@yorkville.il.us
yorkville.il.us
June 10
Arabella After Dark
Arabella Salon & Spa will be hosting a Red Carpet Showcase Event in collaboration with other local businesses. Join us for a complimentary wine & cheese tasting by Winestyles of Naperville, mini spa services, refreshments, raffles with a chance to win a weekend getaway to Galena, and product discounts. The first 100 guests to RSVP (free admission) at 630-585-6915 will be guaranteed a gift bag.
Arabella Salon & Spa
4400 McCoy Dr., Aurora
(630) 585-6915
arabella.salon@yahoo.com
arabella-salon.com/Arabella/Home.html
June 11-12
Aurora Paddlesports Festival
Learn to paddle a canoe or kayak at the Aurora Paddlesports Festival. Take a free lesson or test paddle a demo boat. Paddling Film Fest, skills demonstrations, meet local paddling clubs, retailers and river related organizations.
Mastodon Lake, Phillips Park
1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora
(630) 978-4774
info@aurorapaddlesportsfestival.org
aurorapaddlesportsfestival.org
Starting June 11
Aurora Farmers' Market
99 years of eating fresh and buying local. Food demos, music, knife sharpening and more.
7:30 a.m. - noon
Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway Ave.
(630) 256-3370
June 11, July 9, August 13 and September 10
Louche Puce Market
A juried flea market with a modern edge. Antiques, collectibles books, couture, costume jewelry, and much more on beautiful tree-lined brick-paved Water Street. We're two blocks from 7 West, Annie's Om Fitness and River's Edge Cafe.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Louche Puce Market
Water Street Mall, Aurora
norrisjeanne@gmail.com
June 11
Green Fest
Aurora’s environmentally friendly celebration brings music, speakers, activities and more.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Prisco Community Center
150 W. Illinois Ave. Aurora
auroragreenlights.org
June 11-12
Aurora Green Scene
Four city-wide events all weekend long June 11-12
Get Your Environmental On. . . in the Aurora Area!
- Louche Puce juried European flea market
- Aurora’s 2nd Green Fest
- Aurora’s 3rd Paddlesports Festival
- The Freshest Farmers Markets around
Hop on the free shuttle!
For more info click here
June 12
"Simple Click" Paddling Tour & Photography Class
Paddle and Trail's "Simple Click" Paddling Tour & Photography Class with Photographer Nels Akerlund
2-7 p.m.
Fox River near Aurora, IL
107 Spruce Street, Aurora
(630) 788-6666
cfmczine@aol.com
paddleandtrail.com
June 12
Fermilab Barn Dance
The Fermilab Folk Club presents a Barn Dance on the second Sunday of every month except July and August with music and calling by the Chicago Barn Dance Company. We do a variety of traditional American dances. Everyone is welcome.
Kuhn Village Barn
Sauk Blvd & Che Che Pinqua, Batavia
(630) 840-2061
folkclub@fnal.gov
fnal.gov/orgs/folkclub
June 15
Renewable Energy Open House
Participate in this free event to learn about WCC's Renewable Energy Technologies department and residential uses for alternative energy.
5 - 8 p.m.
Waubonsee, Weigel Hall
Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove
(630) 466-7900 ext. 2270
sustainability@waubonsee.edu
waubonsee.edu/sustainability
June 16
Concert in the Park
Open air concert featuring Smokin' Gunz country music. Join us for free line dance lessons at 6:30 p.m. and then use your new skills during the concert!
7:30 p.m.
Montgomery Park
Corner of River and Mill Street, Montgomery
(630) 896-8080
vomadmin@ci.montgomery.il.us
ci.montgomery.il.us
June 17-18
Blues on the Fox - 15th Anniversary
Headliners Robert Cray and Buddy Guy. Part of the city’s Downtown Alive! series. North River Street Park near downtown Aurora.
River Street Park
201 N. River Street, Aurora
(630) 256-4636
downtownaliveaurora.com
June 17-18
More on 34
Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Join the hundreds of bargain hunters, antique collectors and treasure hunters for a full weekend of adventure. Start in Galesburg and conclude your trip with nationally recognized "Blues on the Fox" in Aurora and stay in one of our luxurious hotels.
Sandwich, Plano, Yorkville and Aurora
moreon34.com
June 18 - October 29
Farmers' Market
Every Saturday morning.
Farm grown veggies, baked goods, fresh roasted coffee, and much more. Free!
Town Square Park
Rt. 47 and Main Street, Yorkville
(630) 553-2582
tevans@yorkville.il.us
yorkville.il.us
June 19
Vintage Truck Show
Free show featuring antique trucks of all types and sizes. Activities for kids and food available.
10 am-3 pm
Dickson-Murst Farm
2550 Dickson Rd., Montgomery
(630) 272-0686
merrielyn@aol.com
June 19, July 24, Aug. 21, Sept. 25, Oct. 23
Sandwich Antiques Market
The Sandwich Antiques Market is a one-day a month summer market featuring quality exhibitors held at the park-like Sandwich Fair Grounds, with its beautiful 100-year old trees and plenty of places to sit and rest.
The Dealer Gate opens at 10AM on Saturday and does not close until 9PM on Sunday.
Hours: 8AM to 4PM, Central time. Sunday admission is $5 per person, parking is free and food is available for purchase.
2012 show dates: May 20, June17, July 22, Aug 19, Sep 23, Oct 28
Sandwich Fairgrounds
Sandwich Antique Market
1401 Suydum Road
Sandwich, IL
antiquemarkets.com
June 21
Music in the Park
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, sit back and prepare to be entertained. Celebrate the first day of summer listening to this great local band. There will be refreshments available for purchase.
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Pioneer Park, W. Rt#30, Hinckley
(815) 286-3836
parksandrec@hinckleyil.com
hinckleyil.com
June 24
Music Under the Stars
Epic
Enjoy a warm summer evening listening to great music in Yorkville's Town Square. Sponsored by the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department, this long-standing event offers a variety of music throughout the summer including Jazz, Rock, Big Band, Reggae, and much more!
Yorkville's Town Square
Rt. 47 and Main Street, Yorkville
(630) 553-2582
tevans@yorkville.il.us
yorkville.il.us
June 24-26
Nike Factory Store Grand Reopening
The Nike Factory Store at Chicago Premium Outlets is taking a time out from June 20-23 to update its look. The newly remodeled store will open on June 24 starting at 10 a.m. with grand reopening events scheduled through June 26. As part of the celebration, the first 200 shoppers each day will score a free gift and will have a shot at winning a $1,000 shopping spree. The Nike Factory Store will also be giving a $1,000 grant to Next Level Foundation as part of its grand reopening celebration.
Chicago Premium Outlets
1650 Premium Outlets Blvd., Aurora
(630) 585-2200
premiumoutlets.com/Chicago
June 25
Yorkville Garden Walk
Five Yorkville gardens will be open for browsing and enjoying. Sponsored by the Yorkville Garden Club.Tickets $10.
5 gardens in Yorkville
(630) 553-8949
djshewicked1@yahoo.com
June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3
River Rhapsody Concert Series
Experience the sounds of summer on the Riverwalk at this free concert series featuring a variety of lively, eclectic musical talent.
Batavia Riverwalk
Houston Street and Island Avenue, Batavia
(630) 879-5235
allisonn@bataviaparks.org
bataviaparks.org
June 30
Concert in the Park
Free open air concert featuring patriotic music and other big band favorites from the Yorkville Big Band. Please join us before the concert at 6:30 p.m. for a free Ice Cream Social.
7:30 p.m.
Montgomery Park
Corner of River and Mill Street, Montgomery
(630) 896-8080
vomadmin@ci.montgomery.il.us
ci.montgomery.il.us
Every Monday 7:30 p.m.
Ghost Tours at Two Brothers Roundhouse
Two Brothers Roundhouse
205 N. Broadway, Aurora
(630) 264-BREW
twobrothersroundhouse.com
First Sunday The Month
Sit and Knit
Led by experienced knitter Christina Padilla, this informal club offers an opportunity to share knitting tips, patterns, and stories. Beginners welcome. No registration required.
1-2 p.m.
Aurora Public Library Main Library
1 E. Benton St., Aurora
(630) 264-4100
afroth@aurora.lib.us
aurora.lib.il.us
First Saturday of every Month
Johnny Gray
Great One Man Band! From live dancing to country favorites does it all! No Cover
8-11 p.m.
Best Western Timber Creek Inn & Suites & Convention Center
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich
(630) 273-6000
(866) 99-CREEK
timbercreekinnandsuites.com
May 10 - October 16
Settler's Cottage Historical Museum
New local history museum featuring photos and exhibits from Montgomery's past. Call for specific dates the museum will be open.
200 N. River Street, Montgomery
(630) 896-8080
vomadmin@ci.montgomery.il.us
ci.montgomery.il.us
May 10 - July 15
Volleyball Leagues!
Tuesday Nights- Fun League/Wednesday Nights- Recreational League/Thursday Nights- Competitive League! 2 Beautiful Sand Courts. Sign up Today 630-273-6005
6-10 p.m.
Best Western Timber Creek Inn & Suites & Convention Center
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich
(630) 273-6000
(866) 99-CREEK
timbercreekinnandsuites.com
