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!
- May 02, 2026
- Comedy Vault
Join us for a night of laughs at The Comedy Vault in Batavia! AJ Wilkerson is a stand-up comedian based out of a van, down by the retention pond, more than likely behind a truck stop. Don’t worry, he’s alive, he’s just from Florida, has parent-cousins, and he’s autistic. Not kidding, diagnosed and…
Aurora GreenFest 2026
May 02Aurora GreenFest 2026 is back! Aurora GreenFest is the region’s largest family-friendly celebration of sustainability, green living, and community action. Since 2010, our annual festival has brought together neighbors, businesses, environmental groups, and city partners to inspire a more sustainable…
- May 02, 2026
- Fox Valley Mall
🎉 Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Fox Valley Mall🎉 Get ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with culture, flavor, and fun at our Cinco de Mayo Celebration! Join us May 2nd–3rd for a vibrant indoor market experience that brings the spirit of Mexico to life with live entertainment, delicious…
- May 02, 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…
Geneva Art Explosion
May 02May 2, 2026 - Welcome Spring in Downtown Geneva with an Explosion of Art for all to enjoy at no charge. Visitors will stroll through participating shops, businesses and restaurants, which will host pop-up galleries featuring a diverse curation of local talent. From fine painting and photography to…
AudaTours Aurora Audio Tour: Legends, Landmarks, and the Golden River Era
May 02, 2026 Two Brothers RoundhouseTrip Ideas
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Broadway In Aurora
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…
Paramount School of the Arts: 5th Annual Spring Showcase: The Stage Is Ours!
Join Paramount School of the Arts for the 5th Annual Spring Showcase: The Stage Is…
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.
Celebrating Martha’s 50 Years at State Street Jewelers
If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then Martha is the diamond at State Street Jewelers in downtown Geneva. She’s easy to talk to, warm, and beloved by customers—and…
Aurora Regional Fire Museum Earns Two Statewide Honors
The Aurora Regional Fire Museum was honored earlier this week with two prestigious statewide awards from the Illinois Association of Museums during its Annual Awards Ceremony. The museum…
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…