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
May 11 - July 15
Volleyball Leagues
Sign up now for our summer volleyball leagues on our 2 brand new courts. These are coed teams with both recreational and competitive nights! Call for more info. 630-273-6005. Say you seen it on here and get a discount. Sign-up by April 30th for the discount.
Timber Creek Inn and Suites
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich
(630) 273-6000
timbercreekinnandsuites.com
June – July
Concerts In The Park
Food vendors and open air concerts
Begins at 7:30 p.m.
Montgomery Park
River and Mill streets, Montgomery
(630) 896-8080
ci.montgomery.il.us
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
Free Summer Concerts
July 1
Big Band Concert
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 Yorkville Big Band under the stars. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
7:30-9 p.m.
Phillips Park (Ray Moses Drive)
Aurora
(630) 859-8606
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
July 2
Car Show
Hosted by: Carousel Sound
| Music & Trophies
Timber Creek Inn and Suites
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich
(630) 273-6000
timbercreekinnandsuites.com
July 2, 16
Groove On The Fox
Millennium Plaza, Downtown Aurora
grooveethics.com
July 2
Independence Day Fireworks and Activities
The City of Aurora’s annual Independence Day Celebration kicks off with activities & fireworks on Friday, July 2 at Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy and Aurora Central Catholic High School grounds located between Edgelawn Dr., Randall Rd., Sullivan Rd. and Indian Trail Rd.
The schedule of events is as follows:
· 6:00 - 9:00 pm - Food vendors, Moonwalks and Clowns
· 6:00 - 6:45 pm - Circus Boy
· 7:00 - 8:00 pm - Band, 28 Days
· 8:30 - 9:30 pm - Aurora American Legion Band
· 9:30 pm - Fireworks
July 4
Independence Day Parade
The Independence Day parade will take place on Sunday, July 4.
The parade steps off at 12 noon, Sunday, July 4 at the corner of River Street and Benton Street to Broadway, Galena Boulevard, Stolp Avenue, Downer Place, and ends at Middle Avenue. The parade program begins at 11:15 am in front of the Paramount Theatre. For further details, contact the City of Aurora’s Customer Service Department at (630) 264-INFO.
(630) 264-INFO
aurora-il.org/specialevents
July 4
North Aurora Fireworks & Concert
Concert at 7:30
Fireworks at dusk
Fireworks: IMSA & Aurora
Central Catholic properties
(630) 897-8228
vil.north-aurora.il.us
July 4
Yorkville's 4th Of july Celebration
This annual tribute features fireworks, a parade, music and fun for all ages morning to night. Begins at 9 a.m., festivities at Town Square, 10:30 a.m.
Town Square Park
Rt. 47 & Main St., Yorkville
(630) 553-6186
yorkville.il.us
July 9
Windmill Whirl 5K Run
Runners can soak up the splendor of Windmill City Festival before and after the Windmill Whirl 5K Run. The course covers some of the most spectacular scenery of the Fox River Valley. The registration deadline is Friday, July 2 at noon. Registration forms are available online at bataviaparks.org.
$20 by July 2 or $25 day of race
7:00 p.m. Start time
Batavia Riverwalk, Houston Street and Island Avenue
(630) 879-5235
bataviaparks.org
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
July 9 – 11
Windmill City Festival
Batavia’s Windmill City Festival boasts countless activities over the course of two and a half days - families will be able to take in concerts, compete in a 5k, participate in a pet parade, browse the craft show/flea market or dive in to an ice cream eating contest. Chicago entertainers such as Lazy Maybes and Dot Dot Dot will draw more than 13,000 attendees to the Batavia Riverwalk over the course of the festival. Plan now to drop by the downtown area and enjoy Batavia’s biggest event of the summer. Admission is free! For a complete schedule of events please visit www.bataviaparks.org.
Batavia Riverwalk, Houston Street and Island Avenue
(630) 879-5235
bataviaparks.org
July 9
Downtown Alive Summer Jam
Summer festival featuring live music and food along the scenic Fox River. Free Admission. Fri., 6 p.m.–10 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m.–10 p.m.
Galena Blvd. between Broadway and River, Aurora
(630) 264-INFO
downtownaliveaurora.com
July 10
Summer Gathering
Join us at the summer gathering 5-9 p.m. Bring a dish to pass and meat for grill, lawn chairs an instrument to play, a project to work on and join us for party.
Esther's Place
201 W. Galena St. (RT 30) Big Rock, IL 60511
(630) 556-9665
esthersplacefibers.com
July 11
Antique Car & Tractor Show
Blackberry Farm's Antique Car & Tractor Show features some of the coolest cas and tractors in the area including street rods, customized cars and classic automobiles. All activities are included with daily admission. Residents: $4.25 adult/ $3.75 child. Non-residents: $7 adult/ $6 child
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
July 14 - 18
Kane County Fair & Ind. Expo
Fox Valley's Top-Rated Summer Event! Season Ticket $20. The 2010 Kane County Fair will take place July 14 - 18. Below is information for the 2009 Fair. Additional information will be made available closer to fair dates.
Kane County Fairgrounds
525 South Randall Rd., St. Charles
Phone: 630-584-6926 Fax: 630-584-6991
kanecountyfair.com
July 14
Ice Cream Social
Visit Blackberry Farm on July 14th and receive free ice cream from Colonial Cafe with your daily admission. (while supplies last)
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
July 16
Roxanne Cann!
Roxanne Cann will be performing at 7:30pm! We are pleased to have her back. Roxanne has an original sound with an acoustic twist. She sings original songs as well as a few covers. Come on out and enjoy the intimate worship experience of a concert with Roxanne!
Visit her at www.myspace.com/roxannecann
Daniel's Den
115 E. South St. (Rt. 34) Plano, IL 60545
daniels-den.org
July 16 - 17
JOHN ROY at ComedyComedy!
You've seen him on CBS' Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comedy Central's Premium Blend and as the $100,000 Grand Prize Winner on Star Search - now see JOHN ROY at ComedyComedy! Don't miss this rare club appearance!
Fri Showtime: 8:30PM
Sat Showtime: 8:00PM
Cover: $15 21+ For more details and reservations,
call: (630) 264-2739
For group reservations,
call BERT: (630) 906-2277
205 N. Broadway, Aurora
(630) 264-BREW
walterpaytonsroundhouse.com
July 16 - 18
Batavia's Quilt & Textile Show
The fun doesn’t stop after Windmill City Festival! Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Quilt & Textile Show. Show hours are 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 16 and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18. Visitors will have the chance to browse more than 100 historical and contemporary quilts or stop by the vendor hall to shop for a variety of items, participate in vendor raffles, or view various demonstrations. For more information please visit bataviaquiltshow.com.
Admission: $6 general public, $5 for seniors 60+, free for children 10 and under
Eastside Community Center, 14 N. Van Buren St., Batavia
(630) 879-5235
bataviaquiltshow.com
July 16-18
Summer Stage presents Disney's "Alice in Wonderland Jr."
This production is based on the 1951 Disney film 'Alice in Wonderland' and the novels 'The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland' and 'Through the Looking Glass' by Lewis Carroll. Tickets, $10 each, reserved-style seating. Online: at foxvalleyparkdistrict.org from June 7 to July 8 ($1 handling fee per order). In person: at the Prisco Community Center from June 7 to July 15; at West Aurora High School on show days.
West Aurora High School
1201 West New York Street, Aurora
(630) 859-8606
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
July 17
T.O.W.
T.O.W. is a praise band out of Genoa IL with many members of all ages. Their unique blend of traditional praise and worhip and contemporary styles of today makes their band a favorite in the area.
For more information about T.O.W., visit them at towpraiseband.com
Daniel's Den
115 E. South St. (Rt. 34) Plano, IL 60545
daniels-den.org
July 19, 26
HISTORIC ROUNDHOUSE
GHOST TOURS
now open in Aurora, Illinois!
HISTORIC ROUNDHOUSE GHOST TOURS
Ghost tour dearly departs at 7:30 PM every Monday night, year-round!
TICKETS: $13 per person
Stop by The Roundhouse restaurant to get your tickets at the Host Stand,
or call 630-264-2739.
Reservations advised
205 N. Broadway, Aurora
(630) 264-BREW
walterpaytonsroundhouse.com
July 19 – 23
FARM CAMP
Dickson Murst farm camp for children ages 7 to 10. Learn about early 20th century farm life
9 a.m-3 p.m.
Dickson Murst Farm
2550 Dickson Rd., Montgomery
(630) 272-0686
Free Summer Concerts
July 22
Lucky Town (country music)
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 band, Lucky Town, under the stars. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Montgomery Park (River Street and Mill Street, Montgomery)
Montgomery
(630) 859-8606
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
July 22
Go Hawaiian at Raging Waves' Lu'au
Say "Aloha" at the ticket window that day and get $4 off your full-day pass. Between 4:30 and 7 p.m., listen to the tropical tunes of A Bunch of Coconuts. This special Hawaiian-themed event takes place on one of our "Hot Summer Nights." Raging Waves is open until 7:30 p.m. on Thursday nights through August 5th.
"Ahui hou kakou," or "Until we meet again..."
Raging Waves Waterpark
4000 North Bridge Street (St. Rt. 47) , Yorkville IL 60560
(630) 882-6575
ragingwaves.com
Wings of Freedom Tour
July 21-23
The tour of WWII planes B-17, B-24 and P-51 will be hels at the Aurora Municipal Airport on Wed. thru Fri. Thirty-minute flights aboard these aircraft are available. For Reservations and information call 800-568-8924
Aurora Municipal Airport
43W752 Route 30, Sugar Grove, IL
(800) 568-8924
collingsfoundation.org
July 23 – 25
Sugar Grove Corn Boil
Forty-first year of this community event that features live music, food, craft, family fun and carnival amusements. Fireworks on Saturday night. Fri., 4 p.m.–11 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun.,11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Volunteer Park
85 Main St., Sugar Grove
(630) 466-5166
sugargrovecornboil.org
July 23
Downtown Alive! Rock On The Fox
Summer festival featuring live music (classic rock) and food along the scenic Fox River. Free
6 p.m.–10 p.m.
Galena Blvd. between Broadway and River, Aurora
(630) 264-INFO
aurora-il.org/specialevents
July 23
Cruise Night
Hosted by: Carousel Sound
| Music & Trophies
Timber Creek Inn and Suites
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich
(630) 273-6000
timbercreekinnandsuites.com
July 23
Radio Disney and Camp Rock 2 Ticket Give Away July 23
On Friday, July 23 from 3-4 p.m., visit the Radio Disney tent at Raging Waves for a chance to win tickets to see the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato at their Camp Rock 2 concert. The first 100 visitors to the tent will receive Jonas Brothers keepsake lanyards, while supplies last.
Raging Waves Waterpark
4000 North Bridge Street (St. Rt. 47) , Yorkville IL 60560
(630) 882-6575
ragingwaves.com
July 24
Touch-A-Truck
This event gives children the opportunity to climb aboard their favorite big right! A variety of trucks will be on display for children to safely climb, sit and play inside. Parental supervision is required. This is a free event.
Prisco Community Center Parking
Lot, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora
(630) 859-8606
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
July 24 – 25
Model Train Show Extravaganza
Visit Blackberry Farm on July 24th and 25th to see model trains in several displays - including HO, O Gauge and Lego! Included with daily admission fee. Residents: $3.75 child/senior, $4.25 adult. Non-residents: $6 child/senior, $7 adult
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
July 25
Vintage Baseball Game
Visit Blackberry Farm on July 25th to be entertained by the Sleepers Baseball Club of Lockport as they play the Ganymedes Baseball Club of Oregon. Enjoy baseball as it was intended to be- fun for the family, community pride, true sportmanship and gentlemanly behavior. Residents: $3.75 child/senior, $4.25 adult. Non-residents: $6 child/senior, $7 adult.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
July 29 – August 1
Kendall County Fair
Local county fair that includes truck and tractor pulls, a demolition derby, livestock shows, and great food Thurs., 8 a.m –10 p.m., Fri., 8 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sat., 8 a.m. –11 p.m., Sun., 8 a.m. –6 p.m.
Kendall County Fairgrounds
10826 Rt. 71, Yorkville
(630) 553-2860
kendallcoutryfair.com
Free Summer Concerts
July 29
American Legion 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 American Legion Band under the stars. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Phillips Park (Ray Moses Drive)
Aurora
(630) 859-8606
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
July 30 – August 1
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
July 31
Fishing Day & Picnic
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the shady picnic area. Afterward, visit the animals or take a ride on the fun attractions. A box lunch, drink and fishing bait will be provided. Each person attending the picnic must be registered individually. Fishing poles are provided; however, the supply is limitied. Bring poles if possible. Blackberry Farm 9 a.m. to noon. Ages 2 and up & adult. Residents: $9 Non-residents: $12
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
July 31
Christmas in July
Needle Felted Shepherds and Barnyard
Esther's Place
201 W. Galena St. (RT 30) Big Rock, IL 60511
(630) 556-9665
esthersplacefibers.com
July 31
2010 Chase the Moon Midnight Ride Fundraiser
The Chase the Moon Midnight Bike Ride Presented by The Conservation Foundation is this coming Saturday, July 31st into Sunday, August 1st and will kick off from Marmion Academy in Batavia with the route taking riders through Fermilab. Festivities will begin with a 10pm pre-party, and the bike ride will kick off at 12:01am. Cost for the ride is $40/rider for members of The Conservation Foundation, $45/rider for non-members, and $25 kids 12 and under.
chasethemoon.com
