The Village of North Aurora’s first Boo Bash, will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 E State St., North Aurora. There will be trick-or-treating and more than 25 local businesses and organizations, plus pumpkin painting and carving contests. There will
The picturesque Fox River is a familiar part of Aurora with its walking paths, wildlife areas, and looming presence along major roadways. But have you ever thought about what goes on behind the scenes to keep the river (and ultimately our city) running? The Aurora Public Library District’s upcoming program
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in October. 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. •No Carve Pumpkin Contest, Drop off October 21, Voting Oct. 22-29
Halloween Happening is set for Sunday, Oct. 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Court, Naperville. The free event is designed for children ages 10 and under. Kids can enjoy fun Halloween-themed activities and games where they can collect treats and
The Oswego Police Department will host a Trunk or Treat event Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon in the front parking lot of the Oswego Police Headquarters, 3355 Woolley Road, Oswego. The free community event will provide a fun and safe location for trick-or-treaters to collect candy and
Two great events to support senior citizens and their families are scheduled for this fall in Aurora. The Senior Resource Fair will be held Thursday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. through 1 p.m., at Senior Services Associates, 2111 Plum Street, Aurora. Senior Services 20th annual Pie Auction, the agency’s premier
Love photographing birds in Geneva? The City’s Natural Resources Committee would love to see your best images. After Geneva was designated a Bird City Illinois community earlier this year, the committee is highlighting local wildlife and natural areas by hosting its inaugural bird photo contest. Participants may submit a new
Public safety equipment fills the parking at the ninth annual Community Hero Day October 3 at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum in downtown Aurora.
The Batavia Boardwalk Shops, 114 E Wilson St., Batavia,, will get a little more magical in October with the return of Witches Night Out Saturday, Oct. 17, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. The evening will feature tarot and other readings, pop-up vendors, a costume contest, and festive specials throughout
Aurora Lions Club will offer its annual Candy Days fundraiser Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10. Volunteers wearing bright yellow aprons will accept donations from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. outside Prisco’s Family Market, 1108 Prairie St., Aurora. The fundraiser, organized by the Lions of Illinois Foundation, supports programs and services
Aurora Business United will meet from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9 at the Aurora Public Library, 101 S River St., Aurora. The guest speaker will be Rob Hinds who will speak on tips for effective time management. The event will be available on Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/vxeatk5c. —
Chris Linden will explore the legendary hideouts, real-life haunts, and the lingering connections with Prohibition in our region Tuesday Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. at 113 South Third Street, Geneva. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/2ruejvj9 —Geneva History Museum
Marta Keane, a career environmentalist, will give insight on our habits as consumers and our larger environment during a free program Thursday Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at Yorkville Congregational UCC, 409 Center Parkway, Yorkville. Marta will offer ideas on how to think out-of-the-box to make simple and effective changes
I don’t know about you, but the weather change has gotten me really excited for Halloween! Last week, my kids and I put out our decorations, including some homemade ghosts from a past Library program. Fall is a fantastic time to get creative, and the Aurora Public Library District has
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in October. 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. •Halloween Crafternoon, Monday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m., ages 7-12 Day off
The 23rd Annual Trunk or Treat will be at the Plano Methodist Church parking lot, 219 N. Hale Street, Plano, Sunday, Oct. 18, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. Children will be going from car trunk to car trunk collecting goodies from friendly ghosts, good witches, and pumpkins at each Halloween
A man watches two boys create crafts during Family Day October 3 at Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center Museum.
The Rotary Club of Batavia has officially launched its 38th Annual Charity Raffle, continuing a longtime community tradition that gives participants the opportunity to win significant cash prizes while supporting organizations and programs serving the Tri-cities area and beyond. Raffle tickets are $100 each, with only 1,200 tickets available. Proceeds
Batavia’s Fermilab, Kirk and Pine St., Batavia, will host its annual Seed Harvest Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Meet at the Lederman Science Center parking lot. Attendees will help gather seeds in the prairie and lunch with snacks will be provided. Please bring gloves, paper bags
The Little White School Museum’s annual Oswego Cemetery Walk, at the Oswego Township Cemetery on South Main Street in Oswego, was postponed from October 1, due to inclement weather, to Thursday, Oct. 8 Starting at 5:30 p.m., participants are invited once again to experience local history literally come to life
