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!

  • 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
  • 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 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 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
  • Schaefer's Greenhouse Garden Shop

Gather your girlfriends for an unforgettable evening at Schaefer Greenhouses! Stroll through our beautiful greenhouse, shop unique finds from local vendors, and enjoy a relaxing night surrounded by blooms. The highlight of the evening is an elegant 3-course dinner (full menu details to follow) — the…

  • November 14, 2025
  • East Wind Jazz Club

Two nights of jazz, movement, and unity: raising funds for immigrant justice and celebrating freedom through sound and solidarity. Two nights of jazz, movement, and collective power. We’re bringing together artists and community to raise funds for local organizers standing up for immigrant justice…

  • November 14, 2025
  • Water Street Studios

Kick off your holiday shopping at this three-day market, featuring hand crafted art and goods created by local artists and makers, brought to you by two local non-profits Batavia MainStreet & Water Street Studios. This year the event will span the entire northwest corner of the building…

  • 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
  • East Wind Jazz Club

Two nights of jazz, movement, and unity: raising funds for immigrant justice and celebrating freedom through sound and solidarity. Two nights of jazz, movement, and collective power. We’re bringing together artists and community to raise funds for local organizers standing up for immigrant justice…

  • 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…

As soon as audiences step inside Stolp Island Theatre’s inner lobby, they’ll feel like they’ve stepped back in time to December 5, 1956, outside Sun Studio in Memphis. Don’t miss Million Dollar Quartet, the inaugural production at Paramount Theatre’s new Stolp Island Theatre, 5 E. Downer Place, Suite G, in downtown Aurora. It’s already been extended through December 29, 2024 due to popular demand. Tickets: paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666. Amy Nelson

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