Jan. – Dec.
Art In City Hall
City Hall
800 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
(630) 553-8564
yorkville.il.us
Jan-Dec First Thursday of Most Months
Downtown Aurora Arts Mixer
Connect with local artists and musicians.
6-7:30 p.m.
River’s Edge Café
18 W. Downer Pl., Aurora
(630) 897-3343
theriversedgecafe.com
June – August
13th Annual Music Under The Stars
Musical variety abounds all summer long – country, rock, Reggae and much more under the stars. Every 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. Free
7 p.m.–9 p.m.
Town Square Park
Rt. 47 & Main St., Yorkville
(630) 553-4357
yorkville.il.us
June – August
Movies In The Park
Bring your popcorn and a blanket and enjoy free outdoor movies all summer long on a three-story high inflatable screen. Begins at dusk
Various locations throughout Yorkville
(630) 553-4357
yorkville.il.us
June – Sept.
Sugar Grove Farmers Market
Saturday mornings June through September, 8 a.m.–noon.
Sugar Grove Village Hall
10 Municipal Dr., Sugar Grove
(630) 466-4507
June – Oct.
Yorkville Farmers Market
Saturday mornings June through October, 8 a.m.–noon
Town Square Park
Rt. 47 & Main St., Yorkville
(630) 553-4357
yorkville.il.us
July 9 – Sep 15 (Wednesdays)
Aurora Farmer's Market
2 p.m.-6 p.m.
West Plaza Shopping Center
Galena Blvd./Edgelawn Dr., Aurora
aurora-il.org/specialevents
August 1
Puerto Rican Festival & Parade
Parade, ethnic food, music and games. Sat., 2 p.m.–10 p.m., Sun.,1 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday Parade at 1:00 p.m.
Downtown Aurora
(630) 859-3593
aurora-prcc.org
August 1
Civil War Fashion Show/ Mary Lincoln Strawberry Tea
Tea, Coffee and variety of treats will be served.
(630) 06-5282
bataviaparks.org
August 1, 2
Annual Al Thompson Car Show
Hosted by: Carousel Sound
| Music & Trophies
Timber Creek Inn and Suites
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich
(630) 273-6000
timbercreekinnandsuites.com
August 6-8
North Aurora Days
Annual community event that includes music, a siren-and-lights parade, nightlight golf, 5K and 10K runs, emergency vehicle show and the North Aurora Pet Parade.
Throughout North Aurora
(630) 897-8228
August 6-8
Shakespeare on Clark
"Twelfth Night"
FREE | Fri, Sat 7:00 p.m. , Sun 6 p.m.
Batavia Riverwalk, Houston Street and Island Avenue
(630) 761-3528
downtownbatavia.com
August 7
All-American Girl Birthday Celebration
Travel back in time to enjoy four traditional birthday parties as we celebrate with some of your favorite fictional, historical characters- Kirsten, Addy, Samantha and Josephina. Participants will experience candle dipping, weaving, crafts, ice cream and live entertainment. All activities are included with your park admission at Blackberry Farm. Noon to 4 p.m. Residents: $3.75 child/senior, $4.25 adult. Non-residents: $6 child/senior, $7 adult
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1559
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
August 7
Fox Valley Amazing Race
Create a team of four adults and get ready for an amazing race! The Fox Valley Amazing Race will have you solving clues all over the Fox Valley Park District. Along this 5-hour trip, there will be several pit stops that will be both physically and mentally challenging. At the end of the race, teams will meet for pizza and an awards presentation. Please wear running shoes and matching shirts or costumes. Buckle up, travel safely and enjoy the ride! Registration deadline is July 29. Check-in: 12:30 p.m. Race start: 1 p.m. Vaughan Athletic Center $68 per team of 4. Ages 21 & up
Vaughan Athletic Center
2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora
(630) 892-1559
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
August 7, 13
Ice Cream Social
Enjoy free ice cream from Colonial Cafe with your admission at Blackberry Farm! (while supplies last)
Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
August 7, 20
Groove On The Fox
Millennium Plaza, Downtown Aurora
grooveethics.com
August 8
Auto Row Car Show
Second annual historic auto row car show
LaSalle St., Aurora
(630) 264-4636
aurora-il.org
August 11
River Rhapsody Concert Series: White Saddle Band
Enjoy the sounds of summer at a free concert on the Batavia Riverwalk. The White Saddle Band is American music like Rock & Roll, country, R & B and the blues.
7:00 p.m.
Batavia Riverwalk, Houston Street and Island Avenue
(630) 879-5235
bataviaparks.org
August 11
Movie in the Park "Monsters vs. Aliens"
Bring the family out to enjoy a movie under the stars at this free showing of a family-friendly flick about a young girl who gets turned into a 48-foot monster. She's taken to a secret government compound and meets a crew of monsters who are asked to save the earth from an evil alien. Movie is rated PG. Concessions will be sold during the movie.
8:30 p.m.
Batavia Riverwalk, Houston Street and Island Avenue
(630) 879-5235
bataviaparks.org
Free Summer Concerts
August 12
Steel Crazy Steelband (Caribbean steel pan band)
The Fox Valley Park District is staging free outdoor concerts throughout the summer at various parks. Bring your favorite lawn chair, roll out a blanket and enjoy music from the Steel Crazy Steelband under the stars. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Greene Field Park (Illinois Avenue and Russell Avenue)
Aurora
(630) 859-8606
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
August 14 – 15
Art In Your Eye Fine Art Festival
Features award-winning artists, music, entertainment, City Hall Art Exhibit, childrens’ art activities, sculpture adventure and more. Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun.,10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Batavia Riverwalk
100 N. Island Ave., Batavia
(630) 761-3528
artinyoureye.com
August 14 – 15
Montgomery Fest
Two full days of fun including food, carnival rides, craft vendors, car show, fishing derby and music.
Montgomery Park, River and Mill streets, Montgomery
(630) 896-8080
ci.montgomery.il.us/fest.htm
August 20
Soul Fest
Celebration of the neighborhood with Gospel, Soul, Jazz and Blues music and down-home Southern
Soul food Noon-6 p.m.
May Street Park (May St & Highland Ave)
Aurora
August 20
Sweet Pea Beauty
Daniel's Den Concert Center Presents...
SweetPea Beauty
A VeggieTales movie.
Suggested donation of $15.00 per family.
Includes:
one FREE large popcorn,
FREE giveaways,
fun trivia,
coloring contest
and $5.00 coupon good at On a Wing and a Prayer Bookstore!
For more information call 630-552-7117.
Daniel's Den
115 E South Street
Plano IL 60545
www.daniels-den.org
August 21
Bug Fest
Bring the family for a morning with the wonderful world of bugs! Travel the Fox River bike trail from Red Oak to Lippold Park to meet these amazing creatures who live in the pond, prairie and forest. Meet live bugs, compete against insects in our first-ever bug olympics, buzz on over to the Predator Pavilion, win prizes and giveaways and create bug crafts! This is a free event for all ages. 9 a.m. to noon.
Red Oak Nature Center
2343 S. River St., North Aurora and Lippold Park (Route 25, North of Route 56, Aurora)
(630) 897-1808
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
August 22
Day At The Farm
There will be horses, farm equipment demonstrations with tractor plowing, corn shelling, tractor plowing, rock crushing and more. Tractor parade at noon. Hay rides all day. Kids’ pedal tractor pulls and other activities. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dickson-Murst Farm
2550 Dickson Rd., Montgomery
(630) 272-0686
August 26
Canning The Bounty
Join us to learn the basics of canning, where we'll make a soup, tomatoes and pickles. It is easy, safe and economical.
Esther's Place
201 W. Galena St. (RT 30) Big Rock, IL 60511
(630) 556-9665
esthersplacefibers.com
August 27
Cruise Night
Hosted by: Carousel Sound
| Music & Trophies
Timber Creek Inn and Suites
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich
(630) 273-6000
timbercreekinnandsuites.com
August 27
Summer Concert Series | Hi-Infidelity
Door: $8.00
Black Deck & Patio
Timber Creek Inn and Suites
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich
(630) 273-6000
timbercreekinnandsuites.com
August 28
5K Run/Walk for VNA Hospice
Certified 5k event to raise funds for VNA and awareness of end-of-life issues
Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Rd, Aurora
(630) 978-2532
vnafoxvalley.com/hospicewalk.html
August 28
Alley Art Festival
Art, Music, Performances, Puppets, Food
Noon - 5 p.m.
Water Street (Between Galena and Downer)
Downtoen Aurora
www.downtownauroran.com
