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, Elburn, Geneva, Hinckley, Montgomery, North Aurora, Oswego, Plano, Sugar Grove, Yorkville and Kendall County have to offer. Sign up for our e-Newsletter!
Million Dollar Quartet
May 06- May 06, 2026
- Stolp Island Theatre
Extended once again by popular demand! Four Legends. One Night. Music History Made. On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins had a chance encounter at Sun Records Studio in Memphis. You may have loved Million Dollar Quartet in 2017 at Paramount Theatre…
- May 06, 2026
- Paramount Theatre
Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Tales of the South Pacific by James A. Michener Directed by Devon Hayakawa and Trent Stork If you don’t have a dream, how you gonna have a dream come…
- May 07, 2026
- Comedy Vault
Join us for a night of laughs at The Comedy Vault in Batavia! The Single Mother Slayer and Texas’s own parodical son is out of the oil fields for good. Hitting the road and taking his unapologetic approach to comedy to a town near you. Everything from his outlandish single mother dating stories to…
Margaritas En Mayo
May 08- May 08, 2026
- Bicentennial Riverfront Park
Get ready to celebrate at Margaritas en Mayo on Friday, May 8! This family-friendly fiesta will incorporate traditional Mexican music and performances as downtown Yorkville transforms into Yorkville's very own Margaritaville! Join us for an evening of Mariachi bands, dancing, margaritas, and more!…
- May 08, 2026
- Water Street Studios
Join us for our monthly Second Friday in the Arts District. Water Street Studios will host a gallery opening reception. Visit our neighbors at Kiss the Sky and Hearth & Hammer to shop and for special pop-ups. This event is open to all and free to attend! Donations are greatly appreciated and go…
AudaTours Aurora Audio Tour: Legends, Landmarks, and the Golden River Era
May 04, 2026 Two Brothers RoundhouseMapping Territories | Trazando Territorios Exhibition
May 04, 2026 - May 15, 2026 Schingoethe Center of Aurora UniversityParamount School of the Arts: 5th Annual Spring Showcase: The Stage Is Ours!
May 04, 2026 Paramount TheatreTrip Ideas
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Broadway In Aurora
Paramount School of the Arts: 5th Annual Spring Showcase: The Stage Is Ours!
Join Paramount School of the Arts for the 5th Annual Spring Showcase: The Stage Is…
Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific at The Paramount Theatre
- Paramount Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Oscar Hammerstein II…
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…
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…
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.
Celebrating Martha’s 50 Years at State Street Jewelers
If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then Martha is the diamond at State Street Jewelers in downtown Geneva. She’s easy to talk to, warm, and beloved by customers—and…
Aurora Regional Fire Museum Earns Two Statewide Honors
The Aurora Regional Fire Museum was honored earlier this week with two prestigious statewide awards from the Illinois Association of Museums during its Annual Awards Ceremony. The museum…
Riverdance 30 - The Next Generation at Paramount Theatre
The magic of Irish dance will electrify Paramount Theatre’s iconic stage in downtown Aurora when Riverdance 30 - The Next Generation arrives for a limited engagement, March 27-29…