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

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 an

d 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.

06/23/2026

Ready to celebrate the 4th of July in the Aurora Area?

From hometown parades and family fun to live music, fireworks, and festive ways to enjoy the holiday weekend, our latest blog rounds up the celebrations you won’t want to miss🎆

Whether you’re planning a full day of fun or just looking for the best spot to catch the fireworks, we’ve got you covered

Read more: https://www.enjoyaurora.com/blog/post/stars-stripes-and-celebrations-in-the-aurora-area/

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06/22/2026

Immerse yourself in the enchanting wonder, vibrant magic, and joyous celebration that is Mexican folkloric dance.

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl presents its 43rd Anniversary Concert, Thursday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora. Experience the charming, diverse folkloric dance styles of Mexican culture, cultivated right here in the Fox Valley.

Use our online visitor guide to sketch your perfect Aurora Area itinerary, then book your stay and make it official at enjoyaurora.com!

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06/17/2026

Bucking bulls, fast turns, and big-night energy are headed back to the Aurora Area! 🤠

The Great Chicagoland Pro Rodeo rides into Kendall County Fairgrounds in Yorkville for three action-packed performances of pro-level bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, roping, and more—plus food vendors, a beer garden, and family fun all weekend long.

📍 Kendall County Fairgrounds, Yorkville, IL
📅 June 26–28
⏰ Fri & Sat: Gates 5:00 PM, Rodeo 7:30 PM - Sun: Gates 12:00 PM, Rodeo 2:30 PM
🎟️ Choose your experience: General Admission, Silver Spur reserved seating, or Gold Buckle VIP seats right by the bucking chutes.

Round up your crew, grab your cowboy boots, and make it a rodeo weekend in the Aurora Area. 👉 Plan your trip and find nearby dining, hotels, and things to do at EnjoyAurora.com

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06/16/2026

Mark your calendars: Swedish Days returns to downtown Geneva June 24–28, 2026, celebrating the area’s Swedish heritage with live entertainment, a carnival, craft beer, food vendors, a 5K run/walk, and a community parade on Sunday, June 28.

Plan your stay in the Aurora Area and make Swedish Days your summertime getaway along the Fox River💙

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06/15/2026

Blues on the Fox returns to RiverEdge Park on Saturday, June 20, 2026, starting at 3 p.m., bringing the COOLEST blues festival in the Midwest to the banks of the Fox River in downtown Aurora.

This year’s lineup features headliner Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue plus Eric Gales, Ally Venable, and Tommy Castro & The Painkillers for a full day of soul, funk, and guitar-driven blues.

Gates open at 2 p.m. Pack your bag chairs and blankets for the lawn or grab your spot up close to the stage—this is an all-general admission show at 360 N. Broadway, just steps from the Aurora Transportation Center.

Plan your blues weekend in the Aurora Area at EnjoyAurora.com and make it a getaway with local dining, craft beer, and riverfront fun.

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06/11/2026

Summer starts June 18–21 at PrairieFest in Oswego! 🌾

Enjoy free admission and free parking every day, plus a full lineup of concerts ranging from national touring acts to local favorites on the main stage. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, spread out under the summer sky, and soak up those classic festival nights with food-truck eats, cold drinks, and great music.

Throughout the weekend you’ll find a big midway carnival with rides and games for all ages, a community expo, craft and vendor booths, and tons of kid-friendly fun—including family activities.

Make it a full family tradition with the PrairieFest 5K, fun run, and events that keep the energy going from morning through late evening.

Turn PrairieFest into a full getaway in the Aurora Area. Find nearby hotels, restaurants, and things to do at EnjoyAurora.com and start planning your festival weekend today.

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06/10/2026

🌈 Aurora Pride is bringing the energy—come celebrate love, community, and inclusivity all month long in the Aurora Area! 💖

✨Pride at the Plaza: Saturday, June 13
Celebrate at the plaza with live entertainment, community partners, and plenty of ways to show your pride.

🎈Pride Parade – Downtown Aurora: Sunday, June 14, Parade kicks off at 12:00 pm
Watch Downtown Aurora burst into color with floats, music, and big community spirit along the Fox River.

🎉Official Pride After Party at Two Brothers Roundhouse: Sunday, June 14 - 1:00–5:00 pm
Keep the celebration going right after the parade with music, drinks, and good vibes—all in support of Aurora Pride.

🚲Pride Ride: All Wheels Welcomed: Sunday, June 28 - 10:00 am
Roll out with community! Bikes, skates, scooters, and more are all welcome for this joyful Pride Ride.

Plan your Pride in the Aurora Area: enjoyaurora.com/events

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06/09/2026

Midweek plans = made. 🥕🎶

The Wednesday Evening Batavia Farmers’ Market returns to downtown Batavia starting June 10, 5–8 p.m. at its new home on the South Riverwalk Plaza in front of City Hall, right alongside the River Rhapsody Concert Series. Stroll the Fox River, shop local, and kick back to live music—all in one summer night out.

Opening night perks include:
“Build Your Own” gourmet salad bowls from Hanson’s Microgreens 🥗
A mystery marshmallow flavor from Cakeytown Marshmallows 🔍
Samples from Lil C’s Cheesecakes and Miss Lindy’s Bakery (hello, toasted s’mores cookie) 🍰
Sahha Granola sample packs and recipe cards to inspire your next breakfast ✨

Come hungry—there’s elote, açaí bowls, mini cheesecakes, gourmet cookies, hummus and dips, kettle corn, plus dirty sodas, kombucha, refreshers, matcha, and lemonade to sip during the show.

Read about the full details in our post: https://www.enjoyaurora.com/blog/post/wednesday-evening-batavia-farmers-market-returns-to-downtown-batavia-june-10/

📅 Select Wednesdays: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 15, 22, 29 & August 5 | 5–8 p.m.
📍 The South Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Batavia

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06/08/2026

Something big—and legendary—is coming back to downtown Aurora!

Paramount Theatre’s immersive Million Dollar Quartet returns this fall, and let’s just say… you won’t just be watching the show, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into music history itself.

Think iconic hits within an intimate setting and you’ll have a night out that you’ll be talking about long after the curtain call.

Get a sneak peek at what’s in store and start planning your visit: https://www.enjoyaurora.com/blog/post/million-dollar-quartet-set-to-return-this-fall/

Who’s ready for a little rock ‘n’ roll nostalgia?

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06/04/2026

Big news in the Aurora Area! 🎉

Hollywood Casino Aurora is leveling up with a brand-new $360M land-based resort opening June 24 near I 88 and Chicago Premium Outlets.

The longtime Hollywood Casino Aurora riverboat on the Fox River will officially close at 5:59 a.m. on June 10 as operations transition to the new resort.

Get all the details and start planning your next getaway to the Aurora Area of Illinois:
🔗 https://www.enjoyaurora.com/blog/post/hollywood-casino-aurora-to-open-new-360m-resort-june-24-riverboat-closes-june-10/

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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

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+16302563190

Website

https://www.enjoyaurora.com/

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