Aurora
• Thursday, Oct. 24 • 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Evening Networking Party
Aurora Business United and The Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club will have a networking Party on World Polio Day at AC’s Pub, 2124 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora, behind Dunkin Donuts and Subway. There will be free Appetizers, a cash bar, and 10% of all purchases will go to the Polio Plus Fund to end Polio.
• Saturday, Oct. 26 • 7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Aurora Lions Club To Hold Halloween Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Aurora Noon Lions club will hold its annual pre-Halloween pancake breakfast fundraiser at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie Street. The public is invited to attend in Halloween costumes. The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, mini donuts, orange juice and coffee or milk. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for children three to 12 years old, and free for children two and younger.
Tickets may be purchased from Noon Lions Club members, at the door, or by calling 630-849-1401.
• Saturday, Oct. 26 • noon – 3 p.m.
Free Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos can be celebrated with face-painting, painting activities for kids, a free pumpkin to decorate and take home, candy, snacks, canvas painting expo, and information on what Día de los Muertos means. This event is sponsored by the Fox Valley Park Foundation.
• Sunday, Oct. 27 • 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Fill The Bowls
The annual fundraiser as a benefit for Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry of Aurora, will be held at Gaslite Manor, 2485 Church Road. Aurora-area restaurants and food vendors will offer samples. High school choirs, bands, and orchestras, will provide live music. Prizes will be raffled. Tickets are $35 for adults, $10 for ages six to 12 and free for five and under.
For more information and tickets visits mariewilkinsonfoodpantry.org.
• Saturday, Oct. 26 • noon – 3 p.m.
Trick-or-Treat in Downtown
Kids can visit downtown Aurora businesses and museums for sweet treats. Costumes are a must!
For more information visit auroradowntown.com.
• Friday, Nov. 1 • noon – 2:30 p.m.
Veterans Day Luncheon
This annual beloved Veterans Day celebration will take place at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue, and is free for veterans. A catered turkey dinner will be served. The luncheon fee for non-veterans is $7. per resident and $11. per non-resident. Deadline to register is October 25.
For more information and to register call 630-859-8606 or visit www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.
• November 1-2, 15-16 • 7 p.m.
ACC to present two plays
Aurora Central Catholic High School will stage Shakespeare plays at the school 1233 N. Edgelawn Drive. At the school, will be Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark,” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2 and at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-16, “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.” Tickets are $10 for one show or $15 for both.
Tickets are available at the door or in advance by calling 630.907.0095.
• Saturday, Nov. 2 • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Trees and Treasures Craft Show
The eighth annual craft show offers a wide variety of handcrafted items from many craftspersons. Lunch is available for purchase from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Sponsored by Wesley United Methodist Women. Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street. (Corner of Galena Boulevard and May Street.)
For more information visit wesleyumcaurora.org.
• November 7-10
The Little Mermaid
Join Ariel and her aquatic friends under the sea for The Little Mermaid at Rosary High School, 901 N. Edgelawn Drive. Show dates are Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. Show tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are available at www.rosaryhs.com/musical.
For more information call 630-896-0831.
• November 8-10
Aurora Greek Fest
Indoor festival will feature Greek food, music, and cultural events at Saint Athanasios Greek Church on Aurora’s East Side. All events will be indoors. St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 1855 E. 5th Avenue.
For more information call 630.851.6106.
Batavia
• Saturday, Oct. 26 • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
BATFest
BatFest is Batavia’s annual Halloween-themed family event which attracts more than 2,500 ghouls. BatFest includes downtown trick-or-treating, Mothers’ Club parade, pumpkin roll, contests, BatArt, and games for free family fun. Riverwalk & Peg Bond Pavilion, 151 Island Avenue.
For more information visit downtownbatavia.com.
Elgin
• Saturday, Oct. 26 • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Art Harvest
Art Harvest is a free family-friendly event to celebrate the arts and the season. Events at DuPage Court include things such as a hay maze and hayride, face-painting, trick-or-treating, pumpkin-decorating, and a hunt for public art in downtown Elgin.
Geneva
• Saturday, Oct. 26 • 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Howl ‘O Ween Dog Parade
Participants are encouraged to bring their dogs and dress-to-impress at Peck Farm Park’s free Howl ‘O Ween Dog Parade! Prizes will be awarded for most creative, funniest, and scariest costumes. Lineup will be at 1:15 p.m. in front of the Peck House. The parade will begin promptly at 1:30 p.m.. Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road.
For more information visit genevaparks.org.
Montgomery
• Sunday, Nov. 3 • noon – 3 p.m.
Taste of Norway
An annual Fall festival will be a showcase of Norwegian food, music, and crafts at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 1233 Douglas Avenue. Admission and parking are free. Activities will open at noon when lunch will be served and a craft market opens. Scandinavian jewelry, gifts, and knitted items will be available for purchase. At 1 p.m., the Fox Valley Norwegian Choir, Polar Star members, will perform traditional selections.
For more information call 630.553.7389 or visit polarstarlodge.com/5.html.
• Monday, Nov. 4 • 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Kindermusik Classes
The Village of Montgomery is a partner with Paramount School of the Arts in Aurora to offer free Kindermusik demo classes. Two classes will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to three-and-one half-years old and at 11:30 a.m. for newborn to 17 months old. Both classes will be at Village Hall, 200 N. River Street.
For more information contact Julie at kindermusik@paramountarts.com and Paramount School of the Arts. To RSVP visit ci.montgomery.il.us.
Naperville
• Sunday, Oct. 27 • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Halloween Happening
Families can enjoy lots of fun activities, games, and goodies at Naperville’s best free Halloween fest for kids 10 and under! Naperville Riverwalk Grand Pavillion.
• November 1-11
Naperville Healing Field
Naperville Park District, in collaboration with the Naperville Healing Field Committee, will be host the community’s fourth Healing Field of Honor at Rotary Hill, at 443 Aurora Avenue. There will be 2,019 American flags on Rotary Hill during this event which creates a stunning tribute to our military and their families and raises money through Operation Support Our Troops-America. The community is invited to purchase a flag by visiting www.healingfield.org/Naperville19.
North Aurora
• Saturday, Oct. 26 • 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Forest of Fright and Delight
Attendees can explore the Red Oak Woods at night on a self-led, haunted cave hike and sit by the campfire and listen to ghostly tales. Inside there will be activities, music and games. Flashlights are recommended. Fox Valley Park District. Red Oak Nature Center, 1385 N. River Road.
For more information call 630.897.1808 or visit bit.ly/2m1VtlM.
Oswego
• Sunday, Oct. 27 • 9 a.m.
The Edward Fraidycat 5K, Ghost Run 10K, & Meow Mile
Edward Elmhurst Healthcare and the Oswego Chamber of Commerce invite runners to register for the annual FraidyCat 5K, Ghost Run 10K, and Meow Mile through the heart of downtown Oswego. Start and finish will be at 61 Franklin Street, Oswego.
For more information visit www.fraidycat5k.com.
• November 1-2
Remembering Our Veterans
The history of Oswego’s fighting men and women will be told through an extensive display of rarely-seen military artifacts selected from the museum’s permanent collection, including items used during the Civil War, World Wars I and II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Little White School Museum, 72 Polk Street.
For more information visit littlewhiteschoolmuseum.org.
Sugar Grove
• Sunday, Oct. 27 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Free Airplane Rides for Kids
Kids aged eight to 17 years old can discover the magic of flight and cultivate a passion for aviation with free airplane rides at the Aurora Municipal Airport. EAA Chapter 579 Fox Valley Sport Aviation Association safely has flown more than 18,000 Young Eagles at Aurora Municipal Airport since the program was introduced by EAA in 1992.
For more information visit eaa579.org.
Wheaton
• Friday, Oct. 25 • 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Family Fun Night: Pumpkins & Treats
The Cantigny Park’s monthly Family Night series will continue with a Halloween theme. Costumes are encouraged! Kids can enjoy a fun craft, pumpkin-decorating, and trick-or-treating. Free with $5 parking. Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road.
• Tuesday, Oct. 29 • 6 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Kid Rock Boo-riffic Music & Dance Party
This music and movement parent-child event is perfect for children under five years old. Songs and musical activities will have a fun Halloween theme. Costumes are encouraged! Cost: $12 per child. Parking free. Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road.
For more information and to register visit Cantigny.org or call 630.260.8162.
• Wednesday, Oct. 30 • 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Boo Bash!
Children are invited to preview their Halloween costumes at the fun hour of not-too-spooky activities and stories, ending with a yummy treat! For aged three to five with an adult. Cost: $10 per child. Parking free.
For more information or to register Cantigny.org or 630.260.8162. Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road.
For more information and to register visit Cantigny.org or call 630.260.8162.
• Saturday, Nov. 2 • 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Eleventh Annual Chili Cook-Off
Every one is invited to this delicious celebration of Fall in downtown Wheaton. Attendees can vote for their favorite chili while touring participating downtown Wheaton restaurants. $22 for adults and $10 for kids ages 12 and under. Tickets will be available at 108 E. Wesley Street.
For more information visit downtownwheaton.com.
Yorkville
• Sunday, Oct. 27 • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Kendall County Historical Society Halloween on the Farm
There will be old-fashioned games and trick-or-treating for the kids, a costume parade, and prizes will be awarded. There will be hayrides that take attendees through the haunted barn. Lyon Farm, Route 71.
For more information visit lyonfarmkchs.org.
• Saturday, Nov. 2 • 10 a.m.
Annual International Program
Kendall County Association for Home and Community Education (HCE) will have its annual International program at the University of Illinois Extension office on Route 47, south of Route 71. The program on India is free of charge and will start at 10 a.m. and will include a taste of Indian food. Special speakers will include Teresa Sathuri who worked with Mother Teresa in India.
For more information call 731-314-0833, or Joan at 630-567-6407.
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