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Theater and Performing Arts

The Aurora Area is home to some of the most beautiful theatres and performance art spaces in Chicagoland, like the art deco landmark of the Paramount Theatre and some of the more intimate theaters. Live entertainment thrives everywhere from storefront spaces to community-supported art galleries and even at Fermilab, where its Art & Lecture Series attracts fine art performances and artist talks from around the world.

Abbey Farms
Abbey Farms is a unique family-friendly agri-tourism farm in Aurora, IL that has been growing memories since 1949. Abbey Farms specializes in creating...View Details

Albright Theatre
This company has gained a reputation for producing cutting-edge dramas and comedies as well as family-friendly shows for over 40 years. Located on the...View Details

Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium
This much-lauded and beautiful auditorium hosts classical and popular musical events as well as popular lectures and recitals. Crimi Auditorium in the...View Details

Batavia Academy of Dance
At Batavia Academy of Dance, our mission is to provide exceptional instruction and development in the art of dance for all levels and all ages. In our...View Details

Batavia Depot Pond
The Batavia Depot Pond, near the Batavia Historical Society's Depot Museum, is a year-round attraction at the heart of this charming downtown. Enj...View Details

Batavia Fine Arts Centre
Whether you are looking for theatre, music, dance or visual art they all come to life at Batavia Fine Arts Center....View Details

Blackberry Farm
Nestled on 54 scenic acres, Blackberry Farm is a family-friendly destination that features unique play areas for all ages, live animals, amusement rid...View Details

Comedy Shrine
Your night out just got funnier! The Comedy Shrine is Chicagoland’s premier improv & stand up comedy theater. The Comedy Shrine provides Improv, Stand...View Details

Copley Theatre
Local and national productions in this intimate theater. Conveniently located across the street from Paramount Theatre....View Details

Farnsworth House
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, one of the most influential architects of the 20th century, the Farnsworth House is the quintessential example o...View Details

Fermilab Arts & Lecture Series
Ramsey Auditorium is the site for Fermilab's series of music, dance, and theater, plus lectures on the arts, sciences and culture....View Details

Hall Quarry Beach
Zero-depth sand beach, two islands, youth water slide, drop slide and diving tower with two- and four-meter platforms. Kid tested and family approved....View Details

Harris Forest Preserve
Harris is one of Kendall County’s most popular preserves. Harboring seven picnic shelters, a lake, horse arena, baseball diamond and sled hill, ...View Details

Hollywood Casino Aurora
Hollywood Casino is the place for you! They'll add dazzle to your days and life to your nights with free admission, pulse-pounding games, incredib...View Details

Indoor Ice Rinks
Visit us at the FOX VALLEY MALL in AURORA. We LOVE ice skating, which is why we skate all year round ice skating rink! Using synthetic ice your family...View Details

Kiss The Sky & Cloud 9 Thrift Shop
Vinyl records, CDs, turntables, DVDs, posters, T-shirts, incense, oils, clothing and curious....View Details

Les Arends Forest Preserve
This small preserve in Batavia has a special focus on the river and the Fox River Trail. It is located on the river just below an old broken dam, whic...View Details

Marge Cline Whitewater Course
The paddling community is all abuzz about the Marge Cline Whitewater Course. This new, state of Illinois recreational facility is centrally located in...View Details

Paramount School of the Arts
Paramount School of the Arts is home to kids who feel differently, dream differently and express themselves differently. We are for the teens who are ...View Details

Paramount Theatre
Recently named one of the Top Ten Theatres in Chicago by the League of Chicago Theatres, the Paramount continues to provide world-class entertainment&...View Details

Phillips Park
Located on over 325 acres, popular attractions include the Mastodon Visitors Center, the gorgeous Sunken Garden, an 18-hole golf course/driving range,...View Details

Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park is located on Route 30 at the far west end of the village, adjacent to the Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School is a nostalgic villag...View Details

Raging Waves Waterpark
The largest waterpark in Illinois is right here in the Aurora Area! At Raging Waves, you'll find over 40 acres of family-friendly waterpark featur...View Details

RiverEdge Park
Home of the Blues on the Fox festival. The 30-acre park was designed in a way that would serve many purposes. From the canoe/kayak launch and natural ...View Details

Riverfront Park
Enjoy a free live, evening concert while relaxing by North Aurora's beautiful Riverfront Park. Bring your lawn chair, blanket and picnic basket or...View Details

Riverfront Playhouse
Come inside the intimate Riverfront Playhouse and discover a treasure. Since 1978, Riverfront Playhouse has been a destination in downtown Aurora. Loc...View Details

Saw Wee Kee Park
Riverside wildlife park with water activities and multi-use trails for BMX and mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking and more. If mountain bi...View Details

Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
A pool of clear bubbling water sparkles like silver at Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area, the host location each year for Northern Illinois ...View Details

Society 57
Located in Aurora’s historical Pocus building, Society 57 is home to a beautiful, 7-day a week social space designed to imaginatively bring peop...View Details

Splash Country Water Park
Spend a fun-filled day at Splash Country Water Park. This deluxe water park features six-lane zero-depth pool with children’s play features, the...View Details

The Growing Place
Started from bare ground in 1989, The Growing Place has grown into a garden oasis for all who visit. The trees are maturing and the gardens are thrivi...View Details

The Venue Aurora
The Venue is a live music venue and community center hosting concerts, workshops, dance, and events in the heart of Aurora Downtown. At The Venue...View Details

Veterans Memorial Walk
It’s a humbling experience to take the Veterans Memorial Walk in downtown Oswego. The Walk stretches from just outside the downtown Oswego Publi...View Details

Water Street Studios
Housed in a renovated 16,000 sq. ft. limestone historic building, Water Street Studios is a comprehensive nonprofit community art center featuring 26 ...View Details

Your Performing Arts Center
When you step into our center you will experience community through the arts and find a positive atmosphere where people grow, develop and give back t...View Details

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