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Stay up to date with destination shopping, live entertainment, and family fun in the Aurora Area of Illinois!

Click here to view social links: https://www.enjoyaurora.com/social/ Less than an hour from Chicago, the Aurora Area is home to destination shopping, award-winning live entertainment, and some of the best family fun you can find for your dollar. Follow our page and stay up to date with all the great things happening in the Aurora area!

About the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (Aurora Area CVB)

Formed in 1987, the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and marketing the area as a visitor destination. The goal of the Aurora Area CVB is to enhance the economic and environmental well-being of our region compromised of 10 municipalities: Aurora, Batavia, Big Rock, Hinckley, Montgomery, North Aurora, Plano, Sandwich, Sugar Grove, and Yorkville. The Aurora Area CVB aggressively promotes the area as an overnight destination and increases visitor awareness and expenditures for the maximum economic benefit of our tourism partners.

10/21/2026

Your winter plans deserve a little showtime! 🎶 🎤 ✨

Hollywood Casino Aurora is bringing live music, big laughs and dazzling illusions to the stage in early 2027:
🎸 Jan. 16: Umphrey's McGee Umphrey’s McGee
😂 Jan. 30: Michael Blaustein
🪄 Feb. 21: The Magic of Rob Lake

Tickets for Umphrey’s McGee are on sale now! Tickets for Michael Blaustein and Rob Lake go on sale Friday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m.

Check out the lineup and start planning your night out in Aurora with the link in our bio to read more details about these upcoming events at Hollywood Casino!

Gather your favorite people and make the Aurora Area your next destination ✨

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10/20/2026

Fall looks good on the Aurora Area! Lace up, layer up, and take the scenic route through colorful woods, lakeside trails, and Fox River views. Your next autumn adventure starts here!🍂🥾

🌳 Oakhurst Forest Preserve | Aurora
Pair your fall-color walk with lakeside views! Explore the trails around Patterson Lake, watch wildlife, or bring your fishing pole for a relaxing autumn afternoon.

🚲 Bliss Woods Forest Preserve | Sugar Grove
Find your fall bliss among oak, hickory, and sugar maple trees, or hop on your bike for a ride along the Virgil-Gilman Trail.

🍁Fabyan Forest Preserve | Geneva
Fall colors with a side of history! Walk or bike along the Fox River, cross the river bridge for a fresh perspective, and snap an autumn photo with the historic Fabyan Windmill as your backdrop.

🥾 Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve | Elburn
Take your autumn walk up a notch with wooded trails winding over a glacier-formed hill.

🍂 Lyon Forest Preserve | Yorkville
Take the scenic route along wooded walking trails and boardwalks, explore the hill, and add a little treasure hunting to your visit with geocaching.

🎣 Big Rock Forest Preserve | Big Rock
Make a loop around the lake, explore woods and prairie, and trade screen time for a little fishing time.

🔎 Jay Woods Forest Preserve | Plano
Double up on autumn scenery with a woodland walk to an observation deck overlooking Little Rock Creek and a one-mile prairie path across Creek Road.

🍁 Glenwood Park Forest Preserve | Batavia
Enjoy a stroll or bike ride with Fox River scenery, pause to watch the river’s rapids and riffles, or bring your fishing gear.

Bring your camera, your favorite trail buddy, and a little extra time to enjoy the view. Save this list for your next crisp-air getaway! 📸

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10/16/2026

📞 What’s your favorite scary movie? Make it a night of SCREAM in downtown Aurora! 👻

Celebrate 30 years of the iconic horror film with a big-screen screening at Paramount Theatre, followed by a live conversation and audience Q&A with David Arquette—the actor behind fan-favorite Dewey Riley. Hear behind-the-scenes stories and bring your burning questions for a Halloween-season night to remember!

🗓️ Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕗 8 p.m.
📍 Paramount Theatre

Tag your horror-movie crew and plan your night out! 🎬
🎟️ Event details link in bio!

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10/14/2026

Mark your calendars for a night of laughs! David Spade brings his “I Got a Feel for It” tour to Hollywood Casino Aurora on February 27, 2027, at 8 p.m.

Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, October 16, at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster.

Make a getaway of it! Explore our online visitor guide for dining, attractions, and more, then book your stay for a fun-filled visit to the Aurora Area.

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10/13/2026

A new chapter is ahead for the Kane County Cougars! ⚾

The Cougars will join the National Association of Professional Baseball for the 2027 season, marking an exciting transition for the team and baseball fans across the Aurora Area.

Learn more about the move and what’s ahead: link in our bio!

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10/12/2026

Celebrate Fall where art, architecture, and nature meet at the Farnsworth Fall Festival!

Enjoy a colorful afternoon of hands-on activities, artisan vendors, local food and drinks, scenic walks, and plein air painting at the iconic Edith Farnsworth House.

📍 Edith Farnsworth House, 14520 River Road, Plano
📅 Sunday, October 18
🕛 Noon–4 p.m. (last entry at 3:30 p.m.)

Bring your sketchbook and art supplies—or pick some up in the Museum Store—and take inspiration from the season’s changing colors. Admission includes grounds access and a self-guided tour of the Farnsworth House.

Use the link in the comments to purchase your tickets!

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10/08/2026

Fall is seeping into our boutiques and shopping centers in the Fox River Valley 🍂

From unique local boutiques and vintage treasures to big-name brands and outlet bargains, the Aurora Area is full of fall finds waiting to come home with you.

Begin in Aurora with a stop at Hoof + Horn for crystals, candles, books, incense, herbs, and other soulful finds. Nearby, Nide Jardin is filled with rare plants, plant accessories, self-care goods, and beautiful creations from local makers. Then, set out for downtown Geneva, where historic storefronts and Victorian-era homes hold more than 100 specialty shops, including BLACK SHEEP Threads & Shreds for bold clothing, jewelry, gifts, and rock ’n’ roll style.

For a bigger shopping spree, explore favorite brands and outlet deals at Chicago Premium Outlets. Shop, dine, and play games at Fox Valley Mall, or enjoy an open-air shopping day at Geneva Commons. Don’t miss the walkable downtown Batavia shopping scene and its seasonal Batavia Boardwalk Shops for even more locally owned finds.

Treasure hunters can make it a regional vintage-shopping adventure with stops at Happenstance Vintage & Antique Jewellery in North Aurora, The Rustic Fox - North Aurora, IL, and Undisputed Vintage in Aurora.

Whether you’re searching for a standout jacket, cozy seasonal décor, a statement plant, or a locally made gift, fall is the perfect season to shop your way through the Fox River Valley. 🛍️

Discover more than one reason to stay awhile—plan your trip to the Aurora Area✨

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10/07/2026

Get in, Aurora—we’re going behind the scenes! 🎭

Meet Steven Klenk, the Crete native bringing Damian to life in Mean Girls at Paramount Theatre. In our latest blog, Steven reflects on family, local theatre, and his return to the Aurora stage.

Read his story, then make plans to catch Mean Girls before it closes October 11!

Click the link in our bio to read the feature 💗

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10/06/2026

Find one-of-a-kind, handmade treasures at Geneva’s Festival of Arts & Crafts! Shop approximately 200 artisan booths filled with handcrafted goods, enjoy live music, and support Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources at Northwestern Medicine Field.

📍 Northwestern Medicine Field, 34W002 Cherry Lane, Geneva
📅 Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18
🕙 10 a.m.–4 p.m. both days
🎟️ $5 admission; free for children 11 and under
🅿️ Free parking

Saturday’s live music features No Limits Sound from 1–3 p.m., while Good Clean Fun takes the stage Sunday from 1–3 p.m. Make a fall weekend outing of it with friends, family, and fellow craft lovers!

Turn “someday” into this weekend—plan your Aurora Area trip and discover your new favorite Chicagoland escape.

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10/05/2026

Ready to deal, roll, trade or take on an epic quest? 🎲✨

A family getaway or friends’ weekend in the Aurora Area gets a whole lot more fun when game night is on the itinerary. Browse a new favorite, challenge the kids to a classic, join fellow players for organized events—or finally settle who is the household champion.

Gamers World Fox Valley Mall 🃏
Find board games, card games, puzzles, chess, toys and more—plus game events and tournaments for players ready to level up their visit. It’s an easy stop to add some friendly competition to a shopping day.

Dane's Games Geneva 🎮
From board games and trading card games to video games, consoles and accessories, Dane’s is packed with possibilities for every kind of player. Their Geneva location hosts Board Game Night on Mondays at 5 p.m.—a great excuse to bring the crew and try something new.

TGS Oswego & Batavia ✨
Trading card fans, this one’s for you! TGS offers trading card games, board games and tabletop games, with organized play at both locations. In Batavia, weekly Standard Showdown starts at 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, while Oswego has hosted its weekly Standard Showdown on Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

Grognard Games & Hobbies in Batavia⚔️
Build your deck, paint miniatures, jump into a role-playing adventure or test your strategy skills. Stop in for Modern Mondays at 6 p.m. or casual Nexus Night on Tuesdays at 6 p.m.—perfect for meeting fellow gamers and making a night of it.

Fair Game in Geneva ♟️
Bring the whole family to this welcoming downtown Geneva game shop, where you can discover board games, card games and puzzles—and even try many games in-store. Board Game Night happens Thursdays from 6–9 p.m., with titles ranging from Catan and Ticket to Ride to Chess and Monopoly – or bring your own!

Whether your group is full of seasoned strategists, curious first-timers or pint-sized puzzle masters, these local independent game shops make it easy to press pause on the usual plans and play together.

Event details, times and availability can change—check each shop’s calendar before your visit.

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Address

43 W Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL
60506

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+16302563190

Website

https://www.enjoyaurora.com/social, https://www.enjoyaurora.com/plan-your-visit/visitor-guide/, https://www.enjoyaurora.

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