The untold stories of Nelle Fabyan’s life will be the focus of a dinner on Thursday, September 17 at the historic Shannon Hall in Batavia, Ill. The evening will showcase Nelle’s skills as a farmer, artist, and businesswoman. Her trailblazing ventures were all cultivated in Geneva, Ill at the…
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RiverEdge Park, in partnership with the City of Aurora’s Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board and the City of Aurora, is excited to announce the 13 th annual Fiestas Patrias Festival, Saturday and Sunday, September 12th and 13th at the newly expanded RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, in downtown Aurora…
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Get your lederhosen or dirndl ready, friends! Sturdy Shelter Brewing’s Fourth Annual Oktoberfest Celebration is September 10-13, 2026, with live music featuring traditional Bavarian tunes, dancing and a traditional Oktoberfest sing-along, authentic German favorites from our food partners, and…
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The Christkindlmarket is delighted to announce the return of its cherished holiday tradition for its 5th year at RiverEdge Park in Aurora, Illinois. The Aurora location opens on Friday, November 20th, 2026, and will as always be admission free, featuring authentic vendors, live entertainment, and…
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Looking for the perfect place to celebrate Independence Day with your family and friends? The Aurora Area is buzzing with excitement, offering a full lineup of festive events, dazzling fireworks, and classic summer fun—all just a short drive from Chicago! Friday, July 3: Kick Off the Celebration…
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Summer in the Aurora Area is a season of celebration, community, and unforgettable experiences. If you’re looking for ways to make the most of the warm weather, lively weekends, and vibrant local culture, you’ll find something for everyone at these can’t-miss festivals. Whether you’re a foodie…
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Savor the Flavors of Aurora: Restaurant Week 2026 Get ready, food lovers — Aurora Restaurant Week is back! From January 20 through February 3, 2026, the city’s second annual culinary celebration invites you to explore the best bites Aurora has to offer. This two-week dining event is all about…
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Discovering the soul of a community is as simple as visiting its independent bookstores, and in the Aurora Area, Harvey's Tales and Yellow Bird Books offer two exceptional windows into the creativity, warmth, and hospitality that define our region. Whether wandering Aurora’s vibrant downtown or…
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Aurora’s culinary scene recently took center stage on ABC7’s “Cooking Up a Storm”! Chefs Keonte’ Tooles and Rayshawn Hendricks of Touché French Creole brought the vibrant taste of New Orleans to Chicago, sharing their signature shrimp and grits with a Tabasco beurre blanc sauce, all live on air…
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Paramount Theatre’s smash hit Million Dollar Quartet, a “roof-rattling…rapturous celebration of early rock ‘n’ roll” (Daily Herald), won’t stop rockin’ anytime soon at Paramount’s new Stolp Island Theatre, where performances have just been extended an additional six months through January 4, 2026…
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