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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, Hinckley, Montgomery, North Aurora, Oswego, Plano, Sugar Grove and Yorkville have to offer. Sign up for our e-Newsletter!

  • March 18, 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 18, 2024
  • Paramount Theatre

The music of Elton John brings to life the story of Billy Elliot, an 11-year-old English boy who stumbles upon a ballet class during his weekly boxing lesson. His surprise love for dance must be hidden at all costs, especially from his coal miner father. With help from his sharp-tongued teacher…

  • March 18, 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 20, 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.

  • March 24, 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…

A Streetcar Named Desire

Mar 18, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024 Copley Theatre

Billy Elliot: The Musical

Mar 18, 2024 - Mar 24, 2024 Paramount Theatre

Join Fox Valley Festival Chorus

Mar 18, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024 St. Mark's Lutheran Church

Village of Love: The Love Stories of Oswego Exhibit

Mar 18, 2024 - Mar 30, 2024 Little White School Museum

Fox Valley Folk Music Sing Around

Mar 20, 2024 - Jan 01, 2025 Two Brothers Roundhouse

Trip Ideas

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    Broadway In Aurora

    A Streetcar Named Desire Mar 18

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    Billy Elliot: The Musical Mar 18

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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…

    The Turf Room Restaurant

    • 1033 Kilberry Ln.
    • (630) 906-9300

    Relax, this place has a winning combination of fine dining and exciting atmosphere…

    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 Mar 18

    A Streetcar Named Desire

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    Billy Elliot: The Musical Mar 18

    Billy Elliot: The Musical

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    Family Vacation Guide

    A Streetcar Named Desire Mar 18

    A Streetcar Named Desire

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    Billy Elliot: The Musical Mar 18

    Billy Elliot: The Musical

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    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.

    Holiday

    Oswego Christmas Walk returns December 1st, 2023

    The Village of Oswego Christmas Walk presented by Allied First Bank kicks off the holiday season in downtown Oswego from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Dececember 1st, 2023. Presented by…

    James Cardis
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