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 – September
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
Sept 3 – 5
18th Annual Hometown Days
Yorkville’s annual tradition continues with nightly entertainment, carnival rides, magic shows, pet parade, Pride and Joy car show and food, crafts and family fun! Noon-10 p.m.
Beecher Community Park
908 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
(630) 553-4357
yorkville.il.us
September 4 - 7
Labor Day Weekend Sale
Don't miss the annual Labor Day Weekend Sale at Chicago Premium Outlets. You’ll enjoy extra discounts on top of our everyday savings of 25%-65%.
1650 Premium Outlets Blvd., Aurora
(630) 585-2200
premiumoutlets.com
September 5
BLOCK PARTY
Downtown Batavia block party. Presented by Batavia MainStreet.
(630) 761-3528
downtownbatavia.com
September 6
Half Madness Half Marathon
A rolling course that will bring athletes though historic Batavia and along the Fox River. Start/finish: Houston St. at Batavia Riverwalk, Batavia 7 a.m.
(630) 973-6191
yorkville.il.us
September 9
Family Fun Day
The Fox Valley Park District invites you to celebrate 40 years of family fun at Blackberry Farm! Unlimited rides on the train, haywagon, carousel and ponies will be offrered during this special celebration. Admission is free to residents – regular admission fee applies to non-residents. Non-residents: $6 child/senior, $7 adult
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
September 11
Patriots Walk
Sat., 9 a.m.
Town Square Park
Rt. 47 and Main St. Yorkville
(630) 553-8564
yorkville.il.us
September 8 – 12
Sandwich Fair
Spanning 122 years, this is one of the largest in Illinois drawing thousands and thousands of people with live entertainment, food, games, shows, judging cook-offs, crafts tractor pulls and livestock shows. Begins 8 a.m.
Sandwich Fairgrounds
Suydam and Gletty roads, Sandwich
(815) 786-2159
sandwichfair.com
September 13
Fall Harvest Festival
Bring the entire family out to Blackberry Farm on September 13th! Discover the ways of the pioneer with harvest treats (for a small fee). Enjoy live music by nationally acclaimed singer-song writer, Chris Vallillo. All activities are included with your daily admission. 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
September 17, 5 p.m.
TEQUILA SUNRISE 2010-2011 SEASON
KICK OFF PARTY
Join us in the Grand Gallery for the Tequila Sunrise Kick off Party. Visit food stations and sample amazing treats and appetizers prepared by area restaurants and dining partners while sipping on a cool tropical beverage (cash bar). Try your luck for a chance to win amazing prizes. Dont’ miss the Hotel California concert right after.
The Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd. Aurora, IL 60506
paramountarts.com
September 17, 2010, 8pm
HOTEL CALIFORNIA: A Salute to the Eagles
HOTEL CALIFORNIA “A Salute to the Eagles” delivers the classic Eagles sound with an action packed performance. Take a trip down a dark desert highway, feel the cool wind in your hair, and experience the Grammy Award winning sounds that defined a generation-check into the HOTEL CALIFORNIA! Tickets: $27.50
The Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd. Aurora, IL 60506
paramountarts.com
September 17 – 19
Big Rock Plowing Match Festival – 116th Year
Includes horse show, competitive field plowing, 4-H Beef Show, arts and crafts, ladies fair, junior fair, train rides, pedal tractor pull, round bale roll-off, concessions and more. Begins at 8:30 a.m.
Plowman’s Park, 48W508 Hinckley Rd., Big Rock
(630) 556-9599
bigrockplowingmatch.com
September 18
Fiesta De Luces Festival Of Lights
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music, food, childrens’ games and rides. 2 p.m–7:30 p.m.
Commuter lot at Spring St. and Lincoln Ave., Aurora
(630) 264-INFO
aurora-il.org/specialevents
September 19
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
September 19
Bluegrass Jam At The Farm
Casual bluegrass music jam at historic Centennial Farm. Lunch on the grounds. Free
Dickson-Murst Farm
2550 Dickson Rd., Montgomery
(630) 272-0686
ci.montgomery.il.us
September 19
Raku Pottery Day
Visit Blackberry Farm on September 19th to try your hand at this ancient form of Japanese pottery. For a small fee, purchase one of the many pieces of pottery to glaze and decorate. Then watch the raku firing process in action. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All activities are included with your park admission. Plus, enjoy free ice cream from Colonial Cafe from 1 to 2 p.m. while you are there! Residents: $3.75 child/senior, $4.25 adult. Non-residents: $6 child/senior, $7 adult
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
September 19
Bluegrass Jam at the Farm
Dickson–Murst Farm 2550 Dickson Rd. Montgomery
(630) 272-0686
ci.montgomery.il.us
September 24
Cruise Night
Hosted by: Carousel Sound
| Music & Trophies
Timber Creek Inn and Suites
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich
(630) 273-6000
timbercreekinnandsuites.com
September 24 – 26
Plano Oktoberfest
6th annual Oktoberfest
Main Street, Plano
(630) 552-1770
planooktoberfest.com
September 25 – 26
Lyon Farm Fall Festival
37th annual event will include antiques, flea market booths, petting zoo, pony rides and much more.
10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Lyon Farm
7935 State Rt. 71,Yorkville
(630) 554-3064
kchs.us
September 25
BRAD GARRETT
A versatile-voiced man well-known for his role as Ray Romano’s brother on the hit sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, Brad Garrett is back by popular demand. Brad Garrett’s no-holds barred comedy routine leaves audiences laughing and begging for more. Brad’s humor isn’t for the faint- hearted. Anyone and everyone is open for mocking, including you. Rated R. Artist performance shall contain adult themed R-rated material. This show is not suited for minors or
sensitive individuals.
Tickets: $39.50
The Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd. Aurora, IL 60506
paramountarts.com
September 25
Phillips Park Fall Festival
Free activities and attractions including a petting zoo, hay rides, pony rides, a super slide, live entertainment, face painting and hands-on activities. 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora
(630) 264-INFO
aurora-il.org
September 25-26
Northern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days
Our FREE family-fun event serves to unite young and old alike in the education and sharing with other like-minded individuals, the knowledge, safety skills, and experiences gained through the Outdoors. Sharing the experiences that make our sporting way of life a special privilege is quite possibly the most important thing we can do. Seeing to it that others understand our history and our role as conservationists is the only sure way that what Outdoorsmen and women have fought for over 100 years will continue to be in good hands.
Silver Springs State Park, Yorkville
huntingandfishingdays.org/
September 26
Batavia Housewalk
Unique and elegant homes in Batavia are featured in this 2nd annual walk to showcase great design and decorating. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Various homes in Batavia
(630) 761-3528
downtownbatavia.com
September 26
BATAVIA HOUSEWALK
Unique and elegant homes in Batavia are featured in this 2nd annual walk to showcase great design and decorating.
Various homes in Batavia
10 a.m-4 p.m.
(630) 761-3528
downtownbatavia.com
September 26-27
Lyon’s Farm Fall Festival
Thirty-sixth annual event will include: antiques, flea market and quilting booths. Antique tractors, cars and trucks on display. Blacksmithing, rope making, wool spinning, chair caning, honey bee demos and more. Free pony rides, petting zoo and prairie grass rides. Lyons Farm Village open with people dressed in period costume.
$4 for adults,$2 children 7-12 , 6 and under free.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
7935 State Route 71, Yorkville
(630) 554-3064
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