Happy New Year at annual Family New Year’s Eve Bash
A crowd gathers for a noon balloon drop during an annual Family New Year’s Eve Bash December 31 at the Fox Valley Park District’s Vaughn Center in Aurora.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra, The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra and point2pointproductions are bringing a concert-style performance of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” to The Hemmens Cultural Center Sunday, Jan. 11, at 2:30 p.m.. This lushly scored retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero showcases music
APLD Three Kings Day Celebration January 4
If you’re looking for a joyful way to kick off the new year with your family, the Aurora Public Library District has you covered. Our annual Three Kings Day Celebration will return to the Santori Library Sunday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. to bring family fun, cultural traditions, and moments
Yorkville youth service events plentiful in January
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in January. 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. Mommy and Me YOGA, Tuesday, Jan. 6 and 27, 10:30 a.m..
Rally in support of immigrants in downtown St. Charles
Local activist organizations plan a community rally in downtown St. Charles Saturday, Jan. 3, aimed at celebrating immigrants and their contributions to the area. When and where: The rally is set for Saturday, Jan. 3, from 11 a.m. to noon at 2 East Main Street in downtown St. Charles. Organizers
White Sox fundraiser for Salvation Army
In a fundraiser for the Salvation Army Aurora Corps, Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association will host a bus trip to a summer White Sox game. Tickets are on sale for the Sox vs. world champion LA Dodgers game Sunday, June 14, at 1:10 p.m. in Chicago. Dick Schindel, trip organizer
Yorkville youth service events plentiful in January
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in January. 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. Escape Room Adventure This month’s family fun Escape Adventure is ready!
The year 2025 wrapping up; upcoming 2026 events
As the year winds down, it can be reinvigorating to start planning the year ahead. A new year full of hope with new possibilities and lots of fun. Along with a blank calendar and longer days to fill up. In 2026, I hope you’ll join me at some of these
Forest Preserve District Polar-Palooza Winter Festival
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites residents to shake off the winter blues at Polar-Palooza, a nature-inspired arcade experience, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. at Creek Bend Nature Center. Guests of all ages can enjoy indoor and outdoor activities. Participants will earn tickets as
Sign-language Santa ‘talks’ kids’ holiday wishes
Aurora Lions Club held its 18th annual yule party for deaf and hearing impaired students, caregivers and educators from East and West Aurora public schools Tuesday evening, December 9. The party took place at East Aurora School District 131’s recreation center in Aurora. Attendees included about 100 students and caregivers,
74th annual Lehnertz Avenue drive-thru nativity
Illinois’ oldest outdoor free Christmas display opened Sunday, Dec. 14, in Aurora. The 74th annual Lehnertz Avenue drive-thru event featured a 6 p.m. blessing of the nativity crib by Fr. Godwin Asuquo, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Aurora. After he returned to give the blessing, Lehnertz Avenue Association
‘Tinsel and Tunes’ a sparkling celebration of magical sounds of the season, Sat., Dec. 20; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley holds annual Holiday party
By Russ George Members and friends of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) gathered together, Saturday, Dec. 13, for the Club’s fourth annual Holiday Party, at Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora. The evening began at 6 p.m., with a social gathering and buffet dinner at 7 p.m.. Following
West Aurora hosts Medieval-style Christmas
Aurora residents experienced a Medieval-style Christmas Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14-15, at West Aurora High School’s annual madrigal weekend presentations. A project of West students and staff, events featured a Saturday evening three-course feast which was sold out and a Sunday afternoon dessert performance. It was the 38th year of
Aurora winter celebration, Ward 3
Join Ward 3 alderman Ted Mesiacos and State representative Barbara Hernandez will host the annual Ward 3 Posada Navideña Sunday, Dec. 21 at the Third Ward Social Club, 612 5th Ave, Aurora.The event will feature food, piñatas, and a special appearance by Santa Claus. The event is for Ward 3
Aurora sing-along ‘Messiah’ Dec. 21
The public is invited to sing part 1 of Handel’s “Messiah” Sunday, Dec. 21, with the Fox Valley Orchestra and Chorus. Featuring the Hallelujah Chorus and seasonal carols, the 14th annual event will be held at 2 p.m. at Marmion Abbey Church, 850 Butterfield Rd. in Aurora. Guest soloists will
Bison return to Kane County prairie, after 200+ years
With a few steps off a trailer and onto Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve in Sycamore, American bison, also known as buffalo, have made a triumphant return to Kane County prairie, for the first time in more than 200 years. The move follows a three-way partnership between the Forest Preserve District
Many youth events at Yorkville Public Library
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in December. 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. 3D Printing, Saturday, Dec. 20, 10:30 a.m.. Fifteen-minute appointments are available
The Nutcracker Revamped for Community, City Lights on December 21
A Sugar Plum Fairy will be dancing on stage in a new, jazz-infused rendition of the beloved holiday performance of The Nutcracker at Batavia Fine Arts Centre Sunday, Dec. 21. Monarch Academy of Dance will perform The Nutcracker: City Lights featuring the classic story with big city flair full of
Celebrating Christmas Norwegian Style
With food, music and gifts, suburban Norwegian-Americans celebrated Christmas Nordic style December 7. Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472 held its annual Juletrefest, a Norwegian Christmas party, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery. Activities opened at 1 p.m. with trimming of a yule tree. After a potluck luncheon
Navy League Pearl Harbor Day Luncheon
Al Centofante, 100, USS Barnwell (APA 132), of St. Charles, fights back tears while he discusses his WWII experiences at the annual Aurora Navy League Council 247 Pearl Harbor Day Luncheon held December 8 at Batavia’s Lincoln Inn Banquets.