The City of Aurora government and RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, are teaming up for free a World Cup Championship viewing party Sunday, July 19. Gates will open at noon and kickoff will be at 2 p.m.. Bring friends, blankets, and chairs to watch the action live on the
The Village of North Aurora is going to the dogs (and cats and all the pets) with Dog Days of Summer Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 East State Street. There will be a pet parade, fun contests, an adoption event, and
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in July. 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. •YOGA for Kids, Tuesday, July 7 and 21, 10:30 a.m. (ages
Naperville Park District, in partnership with BrightSide Theatre, will host a series of outdoor theatre performances titled, “Summer in the Parks: Classic Broadway.” This series of free musical performances will take place at several different park locations in Naperville throughout the summer. Each hour-long show will feature unforgettable showstoppers and
Central Bark Aurora-Fox Valley is celebrating its one-year anniversary with “Bark in the Park,” a free community event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Central Bark Aurora-Fox Valley, 4389 Fox Valley Center Dr., Aurora. The celebration will feature activities for dogs and families, local vendors, pet wellness
In celebration of America’s milestone 250th Anniversary, FTD Ministry will host Pets & Patriots 250, a landmark community event dedicated to honoring local heroes and raising tangible support for veteran mental health. The free public event will take place Sunday, July 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora, will celebrate its seventh birthday with two outdoor shows at the end of June. The concerts will be held rain or shine at adjacent Mundy Park Friday, June 26 and Sunday, June 28. Chicago Farmer and The Fieldnotes will start the celebration on Friday
The Daughters of the American Revolution invite everyone to a special Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary, at the St. Charles Police Department, 1515 W. Main St., St. Charles, Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m.. This patriotic event will feature St. Charles mayor Clint Hull, the Elias
The first annual Yorkville Area Pride festival will feature a variety of performers, local vendors, and engaging activities for children, ensuring a fun-filled day for everyone. The event will take place Saturday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Pkwy.,
A cast of world-class performers will lead attendees on an explosive journey through nine circles of circus excellence with awe inspiring aerial artistry and amazing acrobatics at Chicago Premium Outlets, 1650 Premium Outlets Blvd, Aurora. For tickets and more information, visit www.paranormalcirque.com or call 941-704-8572. — Cirque Entertainment
Batavia Park District executive director Allison Niemela was recognized for her role in co-creating a statewide recreation campaign at the June 16 meeting of the Batavia Park Board. Illinois State representative Matt Hanson presented her with a copy of House Resolution 594, officially recognizing July 11 as Unplug Illinois Day.
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit will offer a free recycle and shred day Saturday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at Kifowit’s office parking lot, 1677 Montgomery Rd., Aurora. Three garbage bags or two banker boxes will be accepted for paper shredding until a truck reaches capacity. Accepted for
The Sugar Grove Fire Protection District and the Sugar Grove Park District at the Library will host bike and helmet checks and a bike skills course before the main event Thursday, July 2 at the Sugar Grove Public Library, 125 S. Municipal Drive, Sugar Grove. The Bike Rodeo will take
Aurora’s St. Mark’s Lutheran Church will host a free pops concert and ice cream social Wednesday, July 8. The third annual concert by the church’s music ministry will be at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary at the church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. An ice cream social will follow
Alley Art Festival is an afternoon of local art along Water Street Mall and Downer Place on the last Saturday of August. This is the second in a series about the event that is ending this year. Sixteen years is the sweet spot for me. I thought of ending Alley
Congregants from Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora gather for a photo before marching in the Aurora’s annual Pride parade Sunday, June 14.
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their June membership meeting Wednesday, June 10, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Guest speaker for this month’s meeting was Lisa Foydel, resource development manager, for Tri City Health Partnership, 314 Walnut Street, in
Elgin Concerts in the Park are back for 2026! All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and run until 8:30 p.m.. Location alternates between the Wing Park Bandshell (1010 Wing St.) and The Pavilion at Lords Park (100 Oakwood Blvd). A food truck will be available before and during each concert.
Geneva’s 1893 replica Viking ship will host visitors Sunday, June 21; Saturday, June 27; and Sunday, June 28, at Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Dr. in Geneva. Visiting hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. The public is invited. Parking is free. Cost is $7 per adult, $4 for
Rev up your engines and pull up to one of Batavia’s favorite summer events, the annual Batavia Moose 682 Car Show, Saturday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Batavia Moose Lodge, 1535 S Batavia Ave, Batavia. Food, drinks, raffles, prizes, and a full day of cars and
