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!
Pumpkin Weekends
Oct 12- October 12, 2026
- Blackberry Farm
A celebration of all things fall, Pumpkin Weekends take place Saturdays & Sundays throughout October plus Columbus Day. Every guest ages 1 and up must have a ticket. Tickets go on sale 9/1/2026
Pumpkin Daze
Oct 14- October 14, 2026
- 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…
- October 16, 2026
- Comedy Vault
See Greg Fitzsimmons LIVE at The Comedy Vault Batavia from October 16-17, 2026. Mixing an incisive wit with scathing sarcasm, Greg Fitzsimmons has achieved success as a stand-up, Emmy Award winning writer and host on both radio and TV. Greg is host of The Greg Fitzsimmons Show, on SiriusXM’s…
Festival of Arts and Crafts
Oct 17- October 17, 2026
- Northwestern Medicine Field
Step by Step Promotions will be hosting around 200 booths exhibitors selling a full array of unique handcrafted items, with live music and benefiting Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources. EVERYTHING HANDMADE IN THE U.S.A Parking is Free LIVE MUSIC (both days) 1pm – 3pm Sat. - No…
Boo Bash
Oct 17- October 17, 2026
- Geneva Commons
Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of FREE family fun at Geneva Commons! Saturday, October 17 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Bring the whole family and enjoy: Pumpkin Bounce House Creepy Crawly Petting Zoo Costume Parade (Come dressed in your favorite costume!) BYO Pumpkin Carving Station Yummy Treats…
AudaTours Aurora Audio Tour: Legends, Landmarks, and the Golden River Era
Oct 12, 2026 Two Brothers RoundhouseTrip Ideas
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Broadway In Aurora
A Christmas Carol
Adapted and Directed by Trent Stork Rediscover the magic of the holiday season with A…
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…
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.
Kane County Cougars Join The National Association of Professional Baseball
REV Entertainment announced today that the Kane County Cougars and Cleburne Railroaders will join the National Association of Professional Baseball (NAPB) beginning with the 2027 season…
Steven Klenk of Mean Girls at Paramount Theatre
For Steven Klenk, taking the stage in Mean Girls at Paramount Theatre is more than a career milestone—it is a homecoming. Raised in Crete in Chicago’s south suburbs, the…
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Que Buen Churro
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we are celebrating the people, flavors and stories that help make the Aurora Area such a vibrant place to visit. In the heart of downtown Geneva, Peter and…