Things to do in Aurora, Illinois

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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!

Pumpkin Daze

Sep 23
  • September 23, 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…

  • September 24, 2026
  • Comedy Vault

Join us for a night of laughs at The Comedy Vault in Batavia! Sarah Colonna – Live at The Comedy Vault | September 24–26, 2026 Sarah Colonna is a stand-up comedian, actor, and New York Times bestselling author known for her sharp humor and fearless honesty. She most recently starred as…

  • September 25, 2026
  • Bicentennial Riverfront Park

Yorktoberfest is the largest nonprofit event of its kind to come to the Fox River! It’s an unforgettable day full of great fun, food, beer, live music, and activities for the whole family, all while raising money to benefit children and families in Yorkville and Kendall County!

Don’t miss out on this event where you can indulge in delicious food, discover amazing vendors, and enjoy exciting raffles! Friday & Saturaday: 12pm - 9pm Sunday: 12pm - 7pm

  • September 25, 2026
  • City of Aurora, Illinois

Join us for a feast of flavors at our Food Truck Festivals, happening throughout the year to celebrate the best in mobile cuisine! Whether you’re a foodie, a family, or a group of friends, these festivals are the perfect way to indulge in an unforgettable culinary experience. Location: Benton…

Here, There Exhibition

Sep 21, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026 Schingoethe Center of Aurora University

Walk-In Clay

Sep 21, 2026 Arts on Fire

Happy Hour at Barrel + Rye

Sep 21, 2026 Barrel & Rye

RainBrew Rendezous

Sep 21, 2026 Foreign Exchange Brewing Co.

Trip Ideas

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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…

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

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…

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…

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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Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Que Buen Churro

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we are celebrating the people, flavors and stories that help make the Aurora Area such a vibrant place to visit. In the heart of downtown Geneva, Peter and…

Olivia Cardenas
5 minute read
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Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Dapper Brews

Honoring Latinx Roots in the Aurora Area Hispanic Heritage Month in Aurora offers a window into the city’s vibrant, diverse communities, and few local businesses capture that spirit…

Olivia Cardenas
3 minute read