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!
A Streetcar Named Desire
Mar 28- March 28, 2024
- Copley Theatre
New Orleans. The heat is sweltering, the liquor flows, and the secrets are thick as humidity. Pull up a chair and join the high-stakes game of cards. To your left is Stella Kowalski, married, loves her husband and will do anything for him. On your right is Stanley Kowalski, hard drinking, hard…
- March 28, 2024
- Little White School Museum
This special exhibit, curated by students in the Aurora University Museum Exhibition class, focuses on how important love, family, and relationships have been throughout the history of Oswego. From love letters to wedding dresses, private diaries to romance novels, there is so much love to go…
- March 31, 2024
- Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden
It's our favorite day of the week! Enjoy bluegrass and folk musicians round the ‘fireplace’ for our weekly installment of Bluegrass Sunday! Family Friendly Show! Thanks to Mark of the River Valley Rangers for providing and procuring the tunes year after year! In the outdoor months, we head outside…
- April 03, 2024
- Two Brothers Roundhouse
An acoustic sing around, currently hosted at the Two Brothers Roundhouse. The weekly folk music sing around is sponsored by the Fox Valley Folklore Society and has been going on since 1975. All acoustic instruments, voices and listeners are welcome to attend this free event.
Rick Ross
Apr 13- April 13, 2024
- The PIAZZA
Get ready for a night of music as the rap mogul Rick Ross takes over The Piazza! Join us for a concert experience dripping with luxury and the unmistakable sounds of a hip-hop heavyweight. Brace yourself for a performance that's as grand as the boss himself – it's Rick Ross live, and the…
Village of Love: The Love Stories of Oswego Exhibit
Mar 28, 2024 - Mar 30, 2024 Little White School MuseumTrip Ideas
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Broadway In Aurora
A Streetcar Named Desire
- Recurring daily
New Orleans. The heat is sweltering, the liquor flows, and the secrets are thick as…
Cirque Italia Water Circus
- Chicago Premium Outlets
- Recurring daily
HAVE YOU EVER HAD SUCH A VIVID DREAM YOU THOUGHT IT WAS REAL? Cirque Italia has…
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
- Recurring daily
Carole King made more than beautiful music. She wrote the soundtrack to a generation…
Wonka
Unlike the classic “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Wonka focuses on the titular…
Trolls Band Together
An infant Branch and his four older brothers John Dory, Spruce, Clay and Floyd…
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…
Girlfriends Getaway
A Streetcar Named Desire
- Recurring daily
New Orleans. The heat is sweltering, the liquor flows, and the secrets are thick as…
Village of Love: The Love Stories of Oswego Exhibit
- Recurring daily
This special exhibit, curated by students in the Aurora University Museum Exhibition…
Ernie Hendrickson 'Fireside' at Sidecar
Come for dinner, stay for a show! Fully made from scratch kitchen. Serving Prime Rib…
The Ultimate 90's Dance Party with Fool House
Fool House is THE ULTIMATE 90's DANCE PARTY! A LIVE musical event paying homage to…
House vs Freestyle Vol 6
Prepare for a musical showdown like never before at "House vs Freestyle Vol 6"…
Matt Keen 'Fireside' at Sidecar
Welcome back, Matt Keen! Come for dinner, stay for a free show! Fully made from…
Family Vacation Guide
A Streetcar Named Desire
- Recurring daily
New Orleans. The heat is sweltering, the liquor flows, and the secrets are thick as…
Village of Love: The Love Stories of Oswego Exhibit
- Recurring daily
This special exhibit, curated by students in the Aurora University Museum Exhibition…
Ernie Hendrickson 'Fireside' at Sidecar
Come for dinner, stay for a show! Fully made from scratch kitchen. Serving Prime Rib…
The Ultimate 90's Dance Party with Fool House
Fool House is THE ULTIMATE 90's DANCE PARTY! A LIVE musical event paying homage to…
House vs Freestyle Vol 6
Prepare for a musical showdown like never before at "House vs Freestyle Vol 6"…
Matt Keen 'Fireside' at Sidecar
Welcome back, Matt Keen! Come for dinner, stay for a free show! Fully made from…
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.
Aurora Area CVB Wins State Tourism Award
Annual Conference Honors Tourism Industry Achievements with Illinois Excellence in Tourism Awards in Peoria AURORA, IL—The Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (AACVB)…
See why audiences & critics are leaping to their feet for Billy Elliot: The Musical
Paramount Theatre has leapt into 2024 with a wildly acclaimed new production of Billy Elliot: The Musical, directed by Trent Stork, now through March 24. Do what you love no matter what…
Spectacular Father's Day weekend in the works for Oswego's PrairieFest
PrairieFest, Kendall Country’s largest festival is back June 13-16, 2024. Presented by the Oswegoland Park District, the fest kicks off summer with a community celebration over…