Pumpkin Daze
Oct 04- October 04, 2026
- Abbey Farms
Welcome to your authentic farm adventure! Step away from modern life and make new memories with your friends and family at Abbey Farms Pumpkin Daze! Packed with activities, our 40-acre pumpkin farm has everything you need to make your family’s day at the farm special. From our friendly petting zoo…
- October 04, 2026
- Hollywood Casino Aurora
Celebrating their role as the Official Casino and Sportsbook of the Chicago Bears, the Chicagoland properties are rolling out exciting ways for guests to get in on the fun. Throughout the Bears’ season through the PENN Play app, guests will have the opportunity to enter-to-win thrilling prizes…
Fox Fall Fest
Oct 04- October 04, 2026
- Downtown Oswego
Celebrate the spirit of autumn at the Fox Fall Fest in downtown Oswego on Sunday, October 4th. Enjoy a vibrant day filled with live music, delicious eats from food trucks, and an array of handcrafted goods and farmers market vendors lining the charming historic streets. Families will love free kids’…
Aurora Pooch Parade
Oct 04- October 04, 2026
- Wilder Park
Join the City of Aurora as we celebrate our favorite furry friends! The 8th annual Aurora Pooch Parade will take place on Sunday, October 4th, beginning at 11:00 AM at Wilder Park (350 N. River St., Aurora, IL 60505) To enter: All dogs must be current on vaccinations. All must be socialized. All…
Pumpkin Weekends
Oct 04- October 04, 2026
- Blackberry Farm
A celebration of all things fall, Pumpkin Weekends take place Saturdays & Sundays throughout October plus Columbus Day. Every guest ages 1 and up must have a ticket. Tickets go on sale 9/1/2026
Trip Ideas
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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…
Comedy Vault
- 18 E. Wilson Street
- (630) 454-4174
The Comedy Vault in Batavia is a lively, intimate comedy club located in a renovated…
113 Main
- 113 Main Street
- (331) 216-5133
Welcome to 113 Main, located in the heart of downtown Oswego. Our menu features…
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…
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…
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The Aurora area offers a unique combination of heartland charm and urban amenities. My family just loved it! We are already planning our next trip!
