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Aurora Area Events Calendar
#EnjoyAurora with signature events like the Broadway Series at Paramount Theatre and summer concerts at RiverEdge Park that attract visitors from all over the country. Venues throughout the region pack the calendar with great options for family fun, vibrant nightlife, and outdoor adventure. All that's missing from these events is you!
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13
Nov
Paramount Theatre
Nov 13, 2019 - Jan 19, 2020
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Be our guest this holiday season, as we step inside this classic storybook fairytale and discover th...
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
23
Nov
Abbey Farms
Nov 23, 2019 - Dec 22, 2019
12:00 PM
Join in the tradition of hunting for your very own Abbey-Farms-grown Christmas tree or select a fres...
12:00 PM
23
Nov
Mooseheart Child City
Nov 23, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Holiday Lights at Mooseheart is one of Chicagoland’s largest light displays! The lighted route is ap...
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
29
Nov
Paramount Theatre
Nov 29, 2019 - Dec 22, 2019
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Chicago’s notorious improv troupe is back to make you laugh through the holidays! It’s the most depr...
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
29
Nov
Phillips Park
Nov 29, 2019 - Dec 26, 2019
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
One of the largest free outdoor drive-through holiday light displays in Northern Illinois, the Auror...
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
6
Dec
Downtown Oswego
Dec 6, 2019
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The 2019 Oswego Christmas Walk, presented by Allied First Bank, will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on ...
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
6
Dec
Downtown Aurora
Dec 6, 2019
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Celebrate the holidays at the 2nd annual First Fridays Cocoa Crawl! Keep warm with delicious hot cho...
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
6
Dec
Blackberry Farm
Dec 6, 2019
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bring the family for a magical and memorable experience – just like visiting the North Pole! Blackbe...
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
6
Dec
The Venue Aurora
Dec 6, 2019
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Celebrate First Friday with a fusion of two (no, three!) great Downtown Aurora experiences! The Venu...
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
6
Dec
Branch Gardens
Dec 6, 2019
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Branch Gardens, 77 S. Lake St., along with Vizo Arts, will host “Jingle-n-Mingle” with artwork from ...
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
6
Dec
Two Brothers Roundhouse
Dec 6, 2019
7:00 PM - 11:45 PM
ArtBar is an art collective based out of Aurora, IL that curates and exhibits a monthly themed pop-u...
7:00 PM - 11:45 PM
6
Dec
Yetee Station
Dec 6, 2019
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Stop by downtown Aurora's brand new arcade on #FirstFridaysAurora where $10 gets you access to over ...
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
7
Dec
Farnsworth House
Dec 7, 2019
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us for this restorative yoga program! Discover peace and serenity in the holiday season by join...
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
7
Dec
The Venue Aurora
Dec 7, 2019
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Along with John Prine and Steve Goodman, Bonnie Koloc was a luminary figure in the nascent Chicago f...
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7
Dec
Downtown Oswego
Dec 7, 2019
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The annual Cookie Walk, brought to you by the Oswego Downtown Association, will be held from 10 a.m....
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
7
Dec
The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange
Dec 7, 2019
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Santa is stopping by shops along Broadway in downtown Aurora this December as Santa on Broadway retu...
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
7
Dec
Blackberry Farm
Dec 7, 2019 - Dec 8, 2019
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bring the family for a magical and memorable experience – just like visiting the North Pole! Blackbe...
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
7
Dec
Two Brothers Roundhouse
Dec 7, 2019 - Dec 8, 2019
8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
HOSS is back to kickoff the Holiday season on Saturday 12/7 @ Two Brothers Roundhouse with our 17th ...
8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
7
Dec
Farnsworth House
Dec 7, 2019 - Dec 14, 2019
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
This season, take a step back in time to a mid-century winter with guest designer Craig Bergmann, wh...
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
8
Dec
The Venue Aurora
Dec 8, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Get swept away by the Fox Valley musicians that made "Made in Aurora, Vol 2". The holiday-themed sho...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
8
Dec
Law Office Pub and Music Hall
Dec 8, 2019
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials have been standing tall for more than 30 years. The band’s big sound, ...
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
8
Dec
Lyon Farm
Dec 8, 2019 - Dec 15, 2019
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Christmas On The Farm - December 8th & 15th. Times are from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Admission: $4....
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
10
Dec
Gillerson's Grubbery
Dec 10, 2019
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Every Tuesday, Gillerson's Grubbery features $1.50 carnitas or chorizo tacos that can be made Mexica...
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
10
Dec
Flight Tasting Room & Bottle Shoppe
Dec 10, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
In our opinion, pie is the perfect dessert. Paired with the right beer? C'mon. Join us for an evenin...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
12
Dec
Blackberry Farm
Dec 12, 2019
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bring the family for a magical and memorable experience – just like visiting the North Pole! Blackbe...
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
12
Dec
South Point
Dec 12, 2019 - Dec 15, 2019
12:00 PM
Book your Magical Journey! Put on your pajamas, don your warmest apparel, and we will stamp your tic...
12:00 PM
12
Dec
South Point
Dec 12, 2019 - Dec 15, 2019
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Book your Magical Journey! Put on your pajamas, don your warm-est apparel, and we will stamp your ti...
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
13
Dec
Law Office Pub and Music Hall
Dec 13, 2019
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
"If the old saying about talent equaling success were true, then The Steepwater Band would already b...
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
13
Dec
Blackberry Farm
Dec 13, 2019
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bring the family for a magical and memorable experience – just like visiting the North Pole! Blackbe...
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
13
Dec
Riverfront Playhouse
Dec 13, 2019 - Dec 14, 2019
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
For the 25th consecutive year, The Riverfront Playhouse will present their own original version of A...
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
13
Dec
Basement of the Dead
Dec 13, 2019 - Dec 14, 2019
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Basement of the Dead, one of Chicagoland's top haunted houses, returns for holiday themed scares on ...
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
13
Dec
Water Street Studios
Dec 13, 2019 - Dec 15, 2019
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
The Winterfest Art Market is a three-day art & fine craft sale in collaboration with Water Street St...
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
14
Dec
The Venue Aurora
Dec 14, 2019
8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Conceived for what was supposed to be a one-off show at House of Blues Chicago, Chicago Loud 9 mater...
8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
14
Dec
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
Dec 14, 2019
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Santa is stopping by shops along Broadway in downtown Aurora this December as Santa on Broadway retu...
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
14
Dec
Blackberry Farm
Dec 14, 2019 - Dec 15, 2019
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bring the family for a magical and memorable experience – just like visiting the North Pole! Blackbe...
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
15
Dec
The Venue Aurora
Dec 15, 2019
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
This fun seasonal concert will feature the music of Stan Kenton and USAF Airmen of Note arranger Mik...
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
16
Dec
Paramount Theatre
Dec 16, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Two former soldiers make it as a successful song-and-dance team. When they find their old beloved ge...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
17
Dec
Gillerson's Grubbery
Dec 17, 2019
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Every Tuesday, Gillerson's Grubbery features $1.50 carnitas or chorizo tacos that can be made Mexica...
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
19
Dec
Blackberry Farm
Dec 19, 2019
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bring the family for a magical and memorable experience – just like visiting the North Pole! Blackbe...
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
20
Dec
The Venue Aurora
Dec 20, 2019
8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Chanson du Chat is a gypsy jazz style trio/quartet/quintet led by guitarist John Papadolias. Steeped...
8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
21
Dec
The Venue Aurora
Dec 21, 2019
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Jumping Chicago Blues to warm up your holiday season!
The Cash Box Kings are bona fide blues roya...
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
21
Dec
La Quinta de los Reyes
Dec 21, 2019
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Santa is stopping by shops along Broadway in downtown Aurora this December as Santa on Broadway retu...
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
21
Dec
Basement of the Dead
Dec 21, 2019
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Basement of the Dead, one of Chicagoland's top haunted houses, returns for holiday themed scares! Ti...
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
21
Dec
Law Office Pub and Music Hall
Dec 21, 2019 - Dec 22, 2019
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Rebel Soul Revival can't wait to make our return to The Law Office this December for a proper holida...
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
21
Dec
Blackberry Farm
Dec 21, 2019 - Dec 22, 2019
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bring the family for a magical and memorable experience – just like visiting the North Pole! Blackbe...
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
23
Dec
Paramount Theatre
Dec 23, 2019
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
A young boy doubting the existence of Santa is taken on a magical ride on The Polar Express. He’s wh...
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
27
Dec
Prisco Community Center
Dec 27, 2019
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
African American Men of Unity presents its 19th annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Friday, December 27th ...
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
30
Dec
Paramount Theatre
Dec 30, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The most astonishing, innovative, backyard adventure of all time!
Buy tickets at the door for $1 ...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
31
Dec
Boulder Point
Dec 31, 2019
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ring in the NOON year with this family friendly event where kids of all ages can enjoy New Year’s Ev...
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
31
Dec
Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant
Dec 31, 2019 - Jan 1, 2020
7:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Join the biggest party in Aurora and ring in the new DECADE with three great bands! Live entertainme...
7:00 PM - 2:00 AM
3
Jan
The Homestead 1854
Jan 3, 2020 - Jan 5, 2020
12:00 PM
Many of us don’t get around to reading as much as we would like to. The concept is simple; a weeken...
12:00 PM
6
Jan
Paramount Theatre
Jan 6, 2020
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Imagine if you had three wishes, three hopes, three dreams, and they all could come true. Enjoy the ...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
6
Jan
The Homestead 1854
Jan 6, 2020
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for our first 2020 Mindful Monday 4-week series led by The Homestead 1854 Owner/Co-Founder, ...
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
9
Jan
The Venue Aurora
Jan 9, 2020
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
What drives a songwriter to write? Is it always a twisted and tormented soul that wrenches a song fr...
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
10
Jan
The Homestead 1854
Jan 10, 2020 - Jan 12, 2020
12:00 PM
Treat your mind and body to an exclusive yoga weekend. Led by The Homestead 1854 Owner/Co-Founder, M...
12:00 PM
12
Jan
The Venue Aurora
Jan 12, 2020
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Next up on our agenda - the amazing album "Rumours" from Fleetwood Mac.
Legendary talent Scott Ti...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
13
Jan
Paramount Theatre
Jan 13, 2020
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A dream comes true in this Disney animated classic. Enjoy the original Cinderella at Paramount Theat...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
13
Jan
The Homestead 1854
Jan 13, 2020
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for our first 2020 Mindful Monday 4-week series led by The Homestead 1854 Owner/Co-Founder, ...
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
17
Jan
The Venue Aurora
Jan 17, 2020
12:00 PM
ZAZZ, an alternative jazz quintet performing live in the suburban Chicago area, delights audiences w...
12:00 PM
18
Jan
The Venue Aurora
Jan 18, 2020
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
All veterans of the Chicago music scene, The Wayouts' members have diverse musical resumes including...
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
20
Jan
The Homestead 1854
Jan 20, 2020
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for our first 2020 Mindful Monday 4-week series led by The Homestead 1854 Owner/Co-Founder, ...
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
24
Jan
The Venue Aurora
Jan 24, 2020
8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
The Claudettes fuse Chicago piano blues with the full-throttle energy of rockabilly and punk and the...
8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
25
Jan
Paramount Theatre
Jan 25, 2020
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Ventriloquist, impressionist, comedian and singer. This quadruple threat is The Voice of Entertainme...
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
26
Jan
Paramount Theatre
Jan 26, 2020
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
William Shakespeare’s most popular play, a tragic tale of two star-crossed lovers, told through the ...
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
27
Jan
The Homestead 1854
Jan 27, 2020
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for our first 2020 Mindful Monday 4-week series led by The Homestead 1854 Owner/Co-Founder, ...
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
7
Feb
The Homestead 1854
Feb 7, 2020 - Feb 9, 2020
12:00 PM
Many of us don’t get around to reading as much as we would like to. The concept is simple; a weeken...
12:00 PM
8
Feb
The Venue Aurora
Feb 8, 2020
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Dabylon aims to create an atmosphere where reggae, rock, hip hop, dancehall and funk music is discov...
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
12
Feb
Paramount Theatre
Feb 12, 2020 - Mar 29, 2020
12:00 PM
This World Premiere musical follows an ambitious midwesterner trying to make it in the big city, sec...
12:00 PM
15
Feb
The Venue Aurora
Feb 15, 2020
12:00 PM
Deacon Blues was born in the twelfth year of the 21st century. Eleven stellar musicians, composers, ...
12:00 PM
28
Feb
The Homestead 1854
Feb 28, 2020 - Mar 1, 2020
12:00 PM
Treat your mind and body to an exclusive yoga weekend. Led by The Homestead 1854 Owner/Co-Founder, M...
12:00 PM
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Enjoy an enchanting production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast this holiday season!
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