This week in the Aurora Area

Plan your week in the Aurora Area of Illinois with our curated list of upcoming events and attractions. From award-winning theater performances to outdoor concerts and family-friendly attractions, there's always something happening here. Make the most of your visit with our top picks!

  • October 11, 2024
  • Water Street Mall

The City of Aurora’s first outdoor illuminated art experience features immersive light-and-sound-based installations, magical projection mapping, interactive street art, dazzling live entertainment, a variety of food and beverage options, and more. Visitors are guided along a path throughout…

  • October 12, 2024
  • Venue 1012

Make a difference and have an unforgettable time at Pouring for Pink: Breast Cancer Benefit Concert presented by TR Miller Heating, Cooling & Plumbing on October 12 at Venue 1012 from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dancing Queen and Billy Elton headline this event filled with incredible music, delicious…

  • October 12, 2024
  • Edith Farnsworth House

Everyone is invited Saturday, October 12 from 1 pm to 4 pm to visit our grounds for food, fun, and festivities. The fall festival will include a wide variety of local vendors and family-friendly activities. The Edith Farnsworth House is surrounded by trees that will be immersed in fall colors in…

  • October 12, 2024
  • The Rustic Fox

Join in on the fun! We've got a fantastic lineup for you! Not only will you find the most unique and beautiful home decor and furniture, but we'll also have an abundance of fresh produce and mouthwatering baked goods! And that's not all! We'll be serenaded by live music throughout the day, creating…

  • October 11, 2024
  • The Venue Aurora

The Venue is pleased to present Lurrie Bell and Frank Catalano for an album release party on Friday, October 11at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. ⭐ Born in 1958, the son of famed blues harmonica player Carey Bell, Lurrie Bell picked up his father’s guitar at the age of five and taught himself to play…

An Act of God

Oct 11
  • October 11, 2024
  • Copley Theatre

God gets a second chance to dish it all out for us —delivering the rewrite of the ages, with some added snarky social commentary for our amusement! You’ve been waiting your whole life, but when God finally speaks, you might be surprised by what He has to say. In this hilarious divine comedy, the…

  • October 12, 2024
  • Dakotas Yorkville

Join Downtown Yorkville business owners for a pub crawl! Starts at 11am at Dakotas, with stops at Southbank Original Barbecue, Fox Republic Brewing, Foxes Den Meadery, Iconic Coffee Shop, Fox Rivers Edge Theater, The Law Office Pub & Music Hall, and Rowdy's, followed by a parking lot party with…

  • October 12, 2024
  • Keller's Farmstand Oswego

Your Fall Festivities Adventure at Keller’s Farmstand 9am-6pm SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ONLY, Sept 7 - Oct 27, plus Monday, Oct 14 at our Oswego farm. What's Included with Your Fall Festivities/Farmland Wristband 8-acre corn maze Two tranquility labyrinths Adult pedal vehicles and kid pedal vehicles…

  • October 11, 2024
  • Woody's Orchard & Family Fun Farm

At Woody's Orchard, we have a variety of exciting offerings for you to enjoy this fall season. Starting in mid-August and lasting through October, you can experience apple picking in our orchard with over 20 apple varieties to choose from. Look out for the Honeycrisp apples, which ripen around Labor…

  • October 11, 2024
  • Basement of the Dead Haunted House & Shattered 3D

In 2024, the 121 year old 15,000 sq. ft. Basement of the Dead/Shattered 3-D Haunted House was overtaken by new evil spirits and created many new unspeakable horrors. Do not miss out in 2024! Rated #1 haunted house by over 15 media outlets.

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