Featured Events in the Aurora Area of Illinois

Discover top things to do in the communities of the Aurora Area all in one place with our Featured Events guide! From signature festivals like Swedish Days in Geneva, Yorkville River Fest, Oswego's Wine on the Fox, and North Aurora Days to the experience of seeing Million Dollar Quartet at Stolp Island Theatre and award-winning Broadway at Aurora's Paramount Theatre, this is your one-stop shop for the latest and greatest live event information for the regional destination.

  • March 19, 2025
  • Stolp Island Theatre

Four Legends. One Night. Music History Made. On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins had a chance encounter at Sun Records Studio in Memphis. You may have loved Million Dollar Quartet in 2017 at Paramount Theatre – now imagine it set in Sun Studio…

  • March 19, 2025
  • Copley Theatre

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE! It’s a battle of wits as six contestants vie for the spelling bee championship of a lifetime in this musical comedy. Everyone loves a coming-of-age tale. Combine that with the epic struggles of six underdogs competing to shine in their own sport, and you…

Waitress

Mar 19
  • March 19, 2025
  • Paramount Theatre

What is more American than apple pie? A small-town waitress with a dream and the ingredients for success! Sugar, butter, flour. These aren’t the only ingredients Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, uses to make her famous pies. Stuck in a small town and a loveless 
marriage, Jenna…

  • March 21, 2025
  • Edith Farnsworth House

Experience the tranquility of the Edith Farnsworth House like never before—book a Quiet Season Tour! Available Fridays and Saturdays from January 10 to March 22, these exclusive tours offer a peaceful, intimate way to explore this architectural masterpiece during the off-season. Immerse yourself in…

  • March 30, 2025
  • Edith Farnsworth House

Movement: Water into Wood honors the legacy of Ho-Chunk artist Truman Lowe, whose work transforms nature into art. Inspired by trees as vessels for water, his pieces take on new meaning at our site, nestled between the Fox River and Rob Roy Creek. The exhibition highlights Lowe's use of natural…

  • April 04, 2025
  • Downtown Aurora

Join the fun in downtown Aurora to celebrate art, music, local business deals and offerings, and our outstanding restaurants. It’s a fun and festive atmosphere where you can shop, dine, relax, and enjoy the evening. First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local…

  • April 27, 2025
  • Downtown Geneva, IL

Geneva Wedding Walk 2025 Join us for a magical day in Geneva, where you can explore the latest trends in weddings! Are you planning your big day and looking for inspiration? Look no further! The Geneva Wedding Walk 2025 is the perfect event for you. Meet over 30 talented vendors, discover stunning…

Cats

May 01
  • May 01, 2025
  • Paramount Theatre

The most beloved musical in theater history brings the colorful world of Cats to the stage. Inspired by a collection of poems by T.S. Eliot, Cats, the iconic musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is a well-loved fantastical journey into the world of Jellicle Cats. Long-time subscribers of Paramount will…

  • June 18, 2025
  • Two Brothers Roundhouse

We're celebrating 10 years of Still Not Friday with a banger! Chicago comedy hero Kyle Kinane with Kristen Toomey and Adam Burke Join us Wednesday, June 18th at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora tickets are on sale now at our website, or grab yours here…

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