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!

Bunny Brunch

Mar 28
  • March 28, 2026
  • Prisco Community Center

Enjoy making crafts, an Easter egg hunt (outside weather permitting), pictures with the Easter Bunny, and a light bagged brunch! Please register each child and adult attending. We do request that at least one adult attend per family. Ages 4-12Y PLEASE BUY SAFELY – Please note that tickets…

Bunny Hop

Mar 28
  • March 28, 2026
  • Downtown Oswego

Join us for our ANNUAL BUNNY HOP EVENT in Downtown Oswego! Purchase your bunny bag (ticket), and stop at participating Downtown Businesses for a special treat or trinket! Make a stop with the BUNNY at Locked in Photography for an amazing lasting photo! Coloring Contest! Enter our annual coloring…

  • March 28, 2026
  • Copley Theatre

That’s Paramount’s new Copley Comedy Series. On select Saturday nights, now through May 2, extraordinarily talented, Chicago-based stand-up comedians will take the stage determined to crack audiences up in downtown Aurora’s intimate 165-seat Copley Theatre. Chicago comedy veteran Tim Benker hosts…

  • March 28, 2026
  • Geneva Commons

🐰🌸 Hop Into Spring at Geneva Commons! 🐰🌸 Join us for a FREE Easter Event filled with festive fun for all ages! ✨ Event Highlights: 📸 Photos with the Easter Bunny – snap your own pics! 🏰 Bouncy House 🚂 Trackless Train Rides 🎨 Face Painting & Crafts 📅 Saturday, March 28 ⏰ 11 AM…

  • March 28, 2026
  • Stolp Island Theatre

Extended once again by popular demand! 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…

Batavia Farmers' Indoor Market

Mar 28, 2026 - May 09, 2026 Sturdy Shelter Brewing

Bunny Brunch

Mar 28, 2026 Prisco Community Center

Bunny Hop

Mar 28, 2026 Downtown Oswego

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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    Riverdance 30 - The Next Generation at Paramount Theatre

    The magic of Irish dance will electrify Paramount Theatre’s iconic stage in downtown Aurora when Riverdance 30 - The Next Generation arrives for a limited engagement, March 27-29…

    Olivia Rivera
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