Discover The Aurora Area in Illinois
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, Hinckley, Montgomery, North Aurora, Oswego, Plano, Sugar Grove and Yorkville have to offer. Sign up for our e-Newsletter!
- December 06, 2024
- Downtown Aurora
Join us for a delightful evening at the Cocoa Crawl in Downtown Aurora on December 6, 2024! From 5 PM to 9 PM, enjoy a festive stroll through our charming downtown area, sampling delicious hot cocoa from various local businesses. This family-friendly event is a cozy and cheerful way to kick off the…
- December 06, 2024
- The Little Traveler
Author JB Michaels will be at The Little Traveler to sign copies of his brand new release, CHRISTMAS WALK CLUES. It's the latest addition to the Mac & Millie mystery series, set in our hometown of Geneva, IL. Release Date: November 15, 2024. CHRISTMAS WALK CLUES is the successor to THE CHRISTMAS…
Christkindlmarket Aurora
Dec 06- December 06, 2024
- RiverEdge Park
The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always admission-free. The smell of roasted nuts, fresh pretzels, bratwurst and hot spiced wine, the sound of festive music, and the glimmer of sparkling Christmas ornaments, all in…
- December 06, 2024
- Paramount Theatre
Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, this sparkling Disney fairytale has been reimagined for the stage. The theatrical production of Frozen brings Disney’s beloved animated film to life and fills the stage with winter magic. Set in the magical kingdom of Arendelle, the story follows two…
- December 06, 2024
- Rich Harvest Farms (Private)
A family of elephants on a golf course tee box. Snow White surrounded by her seven dwarves. Santa driving a golf cart. we see all these sights and more every time we drive down Dugan Road at night during the holiday season because they are all a part of the Annual Rich Harvest Farms Holiday Light…
Book Signing—Christmas Walk Clues: a Mac & Millie Mystery
Dec 06, 2024 - Dec 07, 2024 The Little TravelerTrip Ideas
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Broadway In Aurora
Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical
- Paramount Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, this sparkling Disney fairytale has been…
The Second City's Holiday Revue
- Copley Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The holidays are coming and with them comes The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Sweater…
Waitress
What is more American than apple pie? A small-town waitress with a dream and the…
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
- Copley Theatre
- Recurring daily
It’s a battle of wits as six contestants vie for the spelling bee championship of a…
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
- Copley Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE! It’s a battle of wits as six contestants…
Cats
- Paramount Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The most beloved musical in theater history brings the colorful world of Cats to the…
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…
The Turf Room Restaurant
- 1033 Kilberry Ln.
- (630) 906-9300
Relax, this place has a winning combination of fine dining and exciting atmosphere…
Law Office Pub and Music Hall
- 226 S. Bridge St.
- (630) 882-9559
Within the walls of this historic 1800's era building, independent musicians from…
Dakotas Yorkville
- 227 Heustis Street
- (630) 381-9390
Specializing in craft food, bourbons, tequila, craft beer, and cocktails. Enjoy an…
Comedy Vault
- 18 E. Wilson Street
- (630) 454-4174
The Comedy Vault is a hip comedy club offering live standup comedy and entertainment…
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
Raging Waves Waterpark
- 4000 N. Bridge St.
- (630) 882-6575
At Raging Waves, you'll find 58 acres of family-friendly water attractions. With 32…
Chicago Premium Outlets
- 1650 Premium Outlets Blvd.
- (630) 585-2200
Chicago Premium Outlets, an outdoor center located 40 minutes from downtown Chicago…
Altitude Trampoline Park Oswego
- 1600 Douglas Road
- (331) 717-9335
With over 30,000 square feet of indoor trampolines and other amenities, this place is…
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…
Red Oak Nature Center
- 1385 N. River Rd.
- (630) 897-1808
Nestled on the east bank of the Fox River, the Red Oak Nature Center (On Route 25…
Two Brothers Roundhouse
- 205 N. Broadway
- (630) 264-2739
Discover the big, bold flavors of Two Brothers artisan beer, coffee, dining, and…
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…
Keller's Farmstand Oswego
- 2500 Johnson Road
- (630) 219-8194
Family farmstand growing high-quality flowers, sweet corn, vegetables, apples, and…
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.
12 holiday destinations in Chicago's western suburbs
Here are 12 reasons to consider a new holiday tradition: a visit to Chicago's western suburbs and Fox River valley, courtesy the team at the Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau…
Geneva joins Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
The City of Geneva has joined the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, expanding the AACVB’s regional footprint while boosting the number of west suburban communities it…
Elburn joins Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Targeting travel and tourism as part of its future, the Village of Elburn has officially joined the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, expanding the AACVB’s regional…