The City of Aurora’s Public Art Division is excited to unveil a new exhibit from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 3, that will mark the homecoming of a world-renowned sculptor and historian, Dr. Charles Smith. The public is invited to attend the free opening reception at Aurora Public
Aurora’s newly-renovated RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, is ready for upcoming varied events. Following a year off for renovations, RiverEdge is back with improved amenities and has grown its capacity from 6,000 to 7,500. Upcoming events are: •Blues on the Fox, featuring Trombone Shorty and Ally Venable, Saturday, June
Kane County Farm Bureau Foundation’s (KCFB) 20th Touch-A-Tractor weekend of family fun will be held Friday through Sunday, April 10-12, at KCFB, 2N710 S.Randall Rd., St. Charles. Hours are Friday noon to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Cooped-up kids have
Redeemer Community Church, 905 N. Edgelawn Dr. in Aurora, will host an outdoor Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m.. Featuring 4,000 eggs and prizes, the annual event will take place on the church lawn north of the building. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free.
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in March. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Jumpstart Screening, Friday, April 10, 10:30 a.m.. Jumpstart is a free
Eight area residents were inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame at an awards banquet Friday evening, March 27, at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva. Inductees are: Kelly Barr, classical music; Denise Crosby, journalism; Leslie Hunt, popular and progressive music; Stanley Konopka, classical music; Mary Beth McCarthy,
More than 40 Aurora Lions, family members, and friends attended the club’s first-ever trivia night March 19 at Grandma’s Table restaurant in Aurora.
The FECK Awards, a powerful new national recognition program celebrating individuals who embody the transformative values of Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness, revealed the winners of its inaugural awards. Created by Chaz Ebert, CEO of Ebert Digital LLC and a longtime champion of empathy in storytelling and leadership, the FECK
The 2026 Open Roads ABATE Summer Books are being assembled and will be available April 1. The books have 59 stops which include bike dealers, places of interest, and places to eat. You can get your book at most of the stops in the book. Please see Open Roads A.B.A.T.E.
Kane County District 4 Board member Mavis Bates and Kane County Code Enforcement manager John Mall will host a Town Hall meeting Tuesday, March 31, at 6 p.m.. at the Aurora Public Library – West Branch, 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora. The Town Hall meeting will serve as an open
CASA Kane County invites the community to join Hands Around the Courthouse (HATCH) at noon Thursday, April 9 at the Kane County Courthouse100 S. 3rd Street, Geneva. The annual event is a powerful reminder of the urgent need to protect children from abuse and neglect while raising awareness about its
A little-known chapter of World War II history will take center stage Thursday, March 26 when historian and certified FAA pilot Rebecca Tulloch brings the story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) to life during a special presentation by Batavia Depot Museum, a facility of Batavia Park District. Tulloch’s
Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472, will host a free, two-hour, lefse-cooking class from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 1233 Douglas Ave., Montgomery. The public is invited. Viola “Vi” Skogen of Montgomery, a Polar Star member and lefse chef for 67
Looking for something fun (and free!) to do over spring break? Head to the Aurora Public Library District for a show that’s guaranteed to blow up your expectations (in the best way possible). Family entertainer Smarty Pants is bringing The Magical World of Balloons to APLD Wednesday, April 1 with
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in March. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Read with Paws, Saturday, March 28, 10:30 a.m.. Children can come
Sweet treats will be raining from the sky at Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Liberty Street in Aurora, as they again celebrate Easter by dropping candy stuffed plastic eggs from a helicopter, Saturday, April 4, the day before Easter. The event is open to children up to 10 years of age
It’s egg hunting season! Get ready for laughs, prizes, and lots of eggs! The Batavia Park District is bringing back its favorite spring events, and families won’t want to miss the fun at Prairie Path Park. •Glow-in-the-dark adventure for middle schoolers, Friday, March 27, 7:45 p.m.. Kids ages nine to
It can be fun to be a tourist in your own town. With Spring Break coming up, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore Fox Valley towns and enjoy the area as a visitor might. There are so many things to do right in our own backyard. Maybe you didn’t notice
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. Aurora, will host a joint concert by two brass bands Sunday, March 29, at 3 p.m.. “Brass Band Collaborative,” by Fox Valley Brass Band and the award-winning Illinois Brass Band, will take place in the church sanctuary. The public is invited. Parking
