Things to do in Aurora, Illinois

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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!

  • August 27, 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…

  • August 27, 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…

  • August 27, 2025
  • Copley Theatre

Written by Sam Shepard Directed by Jim Corti When sibling rivalry collides with the American dream. Nominated for four Tony Awards including Best Play. Pulitzer Prize finalist for Drama. While house sitting just outside of LA, Austin just wants to finish his screenplay for the Hollywood producer…

  • August 28, 2025
  • Comedy Vault

Join us for a night of laughs at The Comedy Vault in Batavia! Cipha Sounds is a standout in NYC’s comedy scene, blending observational humor, improv, and music industry anecdotes into his performances. He was the original DJ for Chappelle’s Show and later created the acclaimed improv show Take It…

  • August 28, 2025
  • Fox Valley Mall

We’re closing out the season in style! Join Collective Unity for our End of Summer Jam Vendor Market featuring the legendary DJ Tito Latino and special guest DJs spinning feel-good Latin, house, and throwbacks all afternoon. Stroll our outdoor vendor market, grab bites from local food favorites, and…

Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health

Aug 25, 2025 - Oct 03, 2025 Batavia Depot Museum

Happy Hour at Barrel + Rye

Aug 25, 2025 Barrel & Rye

Hollywood Casino Aurora Karaoke hosted by Aurora Pro DJs

Aug 25, 2025 Hollywood Casino Aurora

Open Mic Night @ Nash Vegas Saloon

Aug 25, 2025 - Sep 01, 2025 Nash Vegas Saloon

Open Mic/Open Jam @ Preservation - Geneva

Aug 25, 2025 Preservation

Trip Ideas

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    Broadway In Aurora

    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…

    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…

    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

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    Christkindlmarket Returns to Aurora's RiverEdge Park in 2025

    The Christkindlmarket is delighted to announce the return of its cherished holiday tradition for its 4th year at RiverEdge Park in Aurora, Illinois. The Aurora location opens on Friday…

    James Cardis
    1 minute read
    Paramount earns 26 2024-25 Jeff Award nominations Liz Lauren

    Paramount earns 26 2024-25 Jeff Award nominations

    Aurora’s Paramount Theatre reached for the stars during Chicago’s 2024-25 theater season, and its commitment to excellence paid off with yesterday’s news that Paramount…

    Olivia Rivera
    4 minute read