Discover The Aurora Area in Illinois
Welcome to the Aurora Area, an outstanding travel destination in Illinois. Here you can experience award winning Broadway musical theater, the largest waterpark in Illinois, Chicagoland's largest outlet shopping center, a masterpiece of modern architecture, and unparalleled outdoor adventure on and along the Fox River. Whether you're traveling with family or friends, be sure to check out all that Aurora, Batavia, Big Rock, Elburn, Geneva, Hinckley, Montgomery, North Aurora, Oswego, Plano, Sugar Grove, Yorkville and Kendall County have to offer. Sign up for our e-Newsletter!
- October 08, 2025
- Paramount Theatre
Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Directed by Trent Stork Welcome to the rock—a safe space at the end of the world. Nominated for 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. Chicago-area Premiere. 9/11/2001… 38 airplanes, 6,579 stranded passengers from 100…
Million Dollar Quartet
Oct 08- October 08, 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…
Pumpkin Daze
Oct 08- October 08, 2025
- Abbey Farms
Welcome to your authentic farm adventure! Step away from modern life and make new memories with your friends and family at Abbey Farms Pumpkin Daze! Packed with activities, our 40-acre pumpkin farm has everything you need to make your family’s day at the farm special. From our friendly petting zoo…
LUMENAURA
Oct 10- October 10, 2025
- City of Aurora, Illinois
LUMENAURA is the City of Aurora’s unique annual experience that transforms downtown Aurora into a glowing wonderland of immersive light and sound. Stroll through mesmerizing art displays, interact with artistic soundscapes, and enjoy a magical, family-friendly adventure—completely free! Don’t just…
- October 10, 2025
- City of Aurora, Illinois
LUMENAURA® Festival Weekend (October 10-12, 2025) LUMENAURA® Fest Weekend is where the lights shine brightest! For one electrifying weekend (October 10-12), downtown Aurora transforms into an immersive playground of interactive art, music, and multi-sensory experiences. Wander through incredible…
Trip Ideas
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Broadway In Aurora
Come From Away at The Paramount Theater
- Paramount Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Directed by Trent Stork…
Frank Caliendo at Paramount Theatre
Master impressionist and comedian Frank Caliendo takes the Paramount stage for one…
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical at The Paramount Theatre
- Paramount Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin Book by David Ives and Paul Blake Directed by…
Dear Evan Hansen at The Paramount Theatre
- Paramount Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Book by Steven Levenson Directed by…
Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific at The Paramount Theatre
- Paramount Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Oscar Hammerstein II…
Dinner & A Show
The Venue Aurora
- 21 S. Broadway Avenue
- (331) 212-8490
The Venue is a live music venue and community center hosting concerts, workshops…
The Turf Room Restaurant
- 1033 Kilberry Ln.
- (630) 906-9300
Relax, this place has a winning combination of fine dining and exciting atmosphere…
Law Office Pub and Music Hall
- 226 S. Bridge St.
- (630) 882-9559
Within the walls of this historic 1800's era building, independent musicians from…
The Den
- 227 Heustis Street
- (630) 381-9390
The Den, located at 227 Heustis St in Yorkville, Illinois, is a high-energy bar and…
Comedy Vault
- 18 E. Wilson Street
- (630) 454-4174
The Comedy Vault in Batavia is a lively, intimate comedy club located in a renovated…
113 Main
- 113 Main Street
- (331) 216-5133
Welcome to 113 Main, located in the heart of downtown Oswego. Our menu features…
Family Vacation Guide
Raging Waves Waterpark
- 4000 N. Bridge St.
- (630) 882-6575
At Raging Waves, you'll find 58 acres of family-friendly water attractions. With 32…
Chicago Premium Outlets
- 1650 Premium Outlets Blvd.
- (630) 585-2200
Chicago Premium Outlets, an outdoor center located 40 minutes from downtown Chicago…
Altitude Trampoline Park Oswego
- 1600 Douglas Road
- (331) 717-9335
With over 30,000 square feet of indoor trampolines and other amenities, this place is…
Fox Valley Mall
- 195 Fox Valley Center Dr.
- (630) 851-7200
Fox Valley Mall is the premier shopping center in Illinois, featuring over 120 top…
Red Oak Nature Center
- 1385 N. River Rd.
- (630) 897-1808
Nestled on the east bank of the Fox River, the Red Oak Nature Center (On Route 25…
Two Brothers Roundhouse
- 205 N. Broadway
- (630) 264-2739
Discover the big, bold flavors of Two Brothers artisan beer, coffee, dining, and…
Heartland Charm
More Polish Pottery
- 8S953 Jericho Rd.
- (630) 605-2371
More Polish Pottery is the leading Midwest retailer for Boleslawiec Polish pottery…
Esther's Place
- 201 W. Galena St. (Rt. 30)
- (630) 556-9665
Join educator and fiber artist Natasha Lehrer in a memorable experience with nature’s…
South Moon Barbeque
- 100 E. Lincoln Ave.
- (815) 286-9227
Fantastic southern-style BBQ!! Aurora Area Champion for the best BBQ and winner of…
Keller's Farmstand Oswego
- 2500 Johnson Road
- (630) 219-8194
Family farmstand growing high-quality flowers, sweet corn, vegetables, apples, and…
The Growing Place
- 2000 Montgomery Road
- (630) 820-8088
Started from bare ground in 1989, The Growing Place has grown into a garden oasis for…
Abbey Farms
- 2855 Hart Rd.
- (630) 966-7775
Abbey Farms is a unique family-friendly agri-tourism farm in Aurora, IL that has been…
Curated Stories
Welcome to our Insider's Blog, your guide to all the wonders found throughout the Aurora area of Illinois. Get the latest travel tips, highlights, news, and stories from the people who know our city best.
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Dapper Brews
Honoring Latinx Roots in the Aurora Area Hispanic Heritage Month in Aurora offers a window into the city’s vibrant, diverse communities, and few local businesses capture that spirit…
Turning Pages, Building Community: Inside Two Beloved Bookshops of the Aurora Area in Illinois
Discovering the soul of a community is as simple as visiting its independent bookstores, and in the Aurora Area, Harvey's Tales and Yellow Bird Books offer two exceptional windows into…
Celebrating Latinx Heritage in Aurora: Cafe del Sol
Honoring Latinx Roots in the Aurora Area The Aurora Area is full of culture and history, effortlessly blending the stories of old with the vibrant energy of today. Many Hispanic and Latinx…