Featured Events in the Aurora Area of Illinois

• November 10, 2025
• Fox Valley Mall

🎄 Capture Holiday Memories with Santa! 🎅 Step into the Peanuts™ Christmas Experience with Santa at Fox Valley Mall and make magical holiday memories! ✨ 📍 Location: Macy’s Court, Lower Level 📅 Dates: Open daily November 7 – December 24 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Bring your loved ones for a…

• November 12, 2025
• Paramount Theatre

Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin Book by David Ives and Paul Blake Directed by Stephen Schellhardt May your days be merry and bright. Two-time Tony Award nominee. Pageantry and spectacle come to life in this iconic holiday production. WWII is over, former GIs Bob and Phil have become a highly…

• November 12, 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…

• November 13, 2025
• Comedy Vault

Join us for a night of laughs at The Comedy Vault in Batavia! Brian Posehn is a comedian, actor, writer, and voice artist known for his roles in Mr. Show with Bob and David , The Sarah Silverman Program , and The Big Bang Theory . He has released several stand-up specials, co-written Marvel’s…

• November 14, 2025
• Water Street Studios

Join us for our monthly Second Friday in the Arts District. Water Street Studios will host a gallery opening reception. Visit our neighbors at Kiss the Sky and Hearth & Hammer to shop and for special pop-ups. This event is open to all and free to attend! Donations are greatly appreciated and go…

• November 14, 2025
• The Rustic Fox

The Rustic Fox Holiday Market - November 14th - 16th | FRI 4-8 | SAT 10-4 | SUN 10-3 Get Ready to Jingle and Mingle! The Rustic Fox Holiday Market is back for its 5th year in North Aurora, and it’s going to be better than ever! Join us from November 14th to 16th for a shopping experience that'll…

• November 15, 2025
• Copley Theatre

One night, three amazing comics, thousands of laughs – or at the very least, a couple really good chuckles. For years, Steve Cochran, Mike Toomey and Tim Benker have been killing it on radio, TV, podcasts and in every comedy club from Chicago to Poughkeepsie. Now, this hilarious triad bring…

• November 20, 2025
• Copley Theatre

Need something better than old reruns of a Christmas Story? Want to see some real nutcrackers this holiday season?! Dash on through the snow (even though we don’t get any anymore) to The Second City’s Jack Frost Roasting on an Open Fire … Your classic holiday family gatherings, office parties…

• November 21, 2025
• RiverEdge Park

The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always admission-free. The smell of roasted nuts, fresh pretzels, bratwurst and hot spiced wine, the sound of festive music, and the glimmer of sparkling Christmas ornaments, all in…

• November 21, 2025
• Christkindlmarket

❄️ Holiday Glass Ornament Making MAKE YOUR OWN GLASS ORNAMENT WITH IKONIC GLASS AT THE CHRISTKINDLMARKET AURORA! The Christkindlmarket invites you to embrace the magic of the season at RiverEdge Park by handcrafting a truly unique holiday keepsake. Skilled artisans from Ikonic Glass will guide you…

• November 21, 2025
• City of Aurora, Illinois

The Merriest & Cheeriest of Seasons Starts with Winter Lights When: 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 21st, 2025 Parade steps-off at 6:30 p.m. Where: Downer Place, from Water Street to River Street, in downtown Aurora Parking: Free parking available in all public Downtown lots Tips: Be sure to arrive…

• November 21, 2025
• Yorkville City Hall

The United City of Yorkville invites you to kick off the Holiday Season with these fun, family events on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22! Weekend Schedule of Events Friday, November 21 Community Performances · 6:00-6:30pm YPAC Performances · 6:00-6:15pm Holiday Parade · 6:30pm YPAC…

• November 29, 2025
• Christkindlmarket

🍷 German Wine Tasting SIP AUTHENTIC GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN WINES WHILE OVERLOOKING THE TWINKLING CHRISTKINDLMARKET FROM THE SKYDECK—A HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER! Elevate your holiday spirit with a unique wine discovery experience at RiverEdge Park. Delight in the warmth of imported German and…

• November 30, 2025
• Christkindlmarket

🕯️ The Children's Lantern Parade FOR THOSE YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART - JOIN THE CHRISTKIND IN CELEBRATING THE GERMAN TRADITION OF ST. MARTIN'S DAY AT THE CHRISTKINDLMARKET AURORA! The Christkindlmarket invites families to take part in a cherished German tradition brought to life at RiverEdge Park…

• December 01, 2025
• Town Square Park

Are you ready to go walking in a winter wonderland? The United City of Yorkville is excited to continue a charming tradition for the 2025 Holiday Season — now in its second year! Join us for the Deck the Trees Holiday Walk, an enchanting display of beautifully decorated trees nestled in the heart of…

• December 05, 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…

• December 05, 2025
• Geneva 3rd Street

Kick off the holidays with the arrival of Carolers, Santa Lucia and Santa Claus at the annual Geneva Christmas Walk! The courthouse lawn becomes illuminated with lights, our Great Tree and North Pole post office for the season. Among the twinkling lights and fresh greenery lined streets you will…

• December 05, 2025
• Homes throughout Geneva

Holiday magic in Geneva, Illinois continues with the annual Holiday House Tour, featuring five stunning homes professionally decorated for the season by local designers. This self-guided tour offers inspiration, holiday spirit, and a firsthand look at unique holiday décor inside some of Geneva’s…

• December 05, 2025
• Blackberry Farm

Get ready for some holiday cheer – all aboard the Holiday Express! Tickets are $10, purchase online starting November 6 at 9 a.m. Please Note: If you have purchased tickets for Hot Cocoa with Anna & Elsa or Storytime with the Grinch, you do NOT need to purchase Holiday Express Tickets…

• December 06, 2025
• Two Brothers Roundhouse

HOSSMAS 2025 is here! Get ready to jingle all the way to Two Brothers Roundhouse on Saturday, December 6th for the most festive party of the season — the 21st Annual HOSSMAS Toy Drive Show benefitting Hesed House in Aurora! There’s no cover charge, just bring new, unwrapped toys to help spread some…