AURORA AREA TRAVEL NEWS & STORIES

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Oswego Christmas Walk returns December 1st, 2023

The Village of Oswego Christmas Walk presented by Allied First Bank kicks off the holiday season in downtown Oswego from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Dececember 1st, 2023. Presented by Allied First Bank for the sixth consecutive year, this free event features performances by local choirs, visits…

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Celebrate Oktoberfest in the Aurora Area

Hoist a stein at these upcoming Oktoberfest events, hosted by Two Brothers, Oswegoland Park District, Brother Chimp Brewing, Sidecar Supper Club, the Kiwanis Club of Yorkville, and more! Oktoberfest is always a fun, festive season in the Aurora Area, due to the number of growing and popular craft…

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Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race Set for Saturday, June 3

Around the same time every June, brothers Pete and Daryl Simon spend a little over an hour and a half (give or take) trying to chase down family in the Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race. It’s been a five-decade pursuit. “We’ve been beaten by brother Dave, brother Rob, and my son Michael,” says Pete…

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Illinois Makers in the Aurora Area

What do a coffee roaster, candlemaker, confectioner, sustainable gastropub, and purveyor of encased meats have in common? If it's handmade, homemade, and locally made, it's Illinois Made. Read our guide and you can discover five Illinois Made destinations right here in the Aurora Area of Illinois…

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