The Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission invites everyone to discover the rich heritage of the community during a free historical presentation, “The Early History of Montgomery,” Saturday, June 20, at 10:30 a.m. in the Board Room at Village of Montgomery Village Hall, 200 N. River St., Montgomery. Presented by local historian
The food trucks will be back for the 5th Montgomery Street Eats Festival presented by Brew Avenue Events in collaboration with the Village of Montgomery at Montgomery Park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, June 12 along River Street in the iconic downtown Montgomery-area. The family-friendly event will have
U.S. Marine Corps veteran, James “Jim” Butler, was Grand Marshal of the Memorial Day Parade in Aurora. He was joined by State Representative Stephanie Kifowit, also a Marine Corps Veteran. Butler joined the Marine Corps in 1959, serving in Okinawa, Japan, with the 3rd Recon Battalion. After four years of active-duty service
The Norsk Museum will officially open its 2026 season Saturday, June 6, with the annual Taste of Norway Breakfast and a full day of cultural events celebrating Norwegian American heritage through food, crafts, history, and community traditions. The event will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Norway
It’s the end, kind of. I like to think of it as a beginning for something else, but it will be the end of Alley Art Festival as an afternoon of local art along Water Street Mall and Downer Place on the last Saturday of August. This is the first
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in June. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Stories in the Park- Town Square, Wednesday, June 10, 11:30 a.m.; June 24, 10:30
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) Aurora Community Walk will be from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13 at Waubonsie Lake Trail, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora. The Community Walk will be an opportunity to gather with family and friends and meet new neighbors while supporting the library
Naperville’s Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower will host the 2026 Summer Recital Series on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. beginning June 2 through August 18. Audiences are welcome to bring folding chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy the performances from Rotary Hill, at 443 Aurora Ave., or anywhere along the
Padres Líderes Activos de Aurora (Active Parent Leaders from Aurora) invites everyone to participate in a community meeting and resource fair Saturday May 23, at Wesley United Methodist Church 14 N. May St. Aurora. A meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the resource Fair from 10 a.m. through to
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in June. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Unearth a Story- Summer Read 2026, June 1-July 31Pick up your first of four
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will host tours of our local waterways during several exciting paddling adventures. The 2026 kayaking series will begin from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 30 at Oakhurst Forest Preserve, 1680 Fifth Ave., Aurora, with a lake-based basic paddling skills class. After the
St. George Byzantine Catholic Church, 720 Rural Street in Aurora, will host the 2nd Annual Sean Grief Memorial Car Show Saturday, May 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The show is open to the public with raffles, food, and beverages available. Cars may register for $10 from 8:30 a.m.
The Fort Hill Wellness Series continues with its next topic “Menopause” at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 21 at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville. Dr. Christy Takemoto, the medical director of Advocate OBGYN at Good Samaritan Hospital, will lead an hour-long discussion on menopause and perimenopause, including
Naperville North High School, 899 N Mill St., Naperville, will host the 7th Annual A Pint For Kim Blood Drive and Festival, Illinois’ largest one-day blood drive, Saturday, May 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Donors will receive a $20 Amazon gift card, in addition to free Little Pops
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in May. 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. •Artful Beginnings (preschool), Monday, May 11, 10:30 a.m.. Check out this
Alley Art Festival will celebrate its 16th and final year from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. The free arts festival will bring nearly 100 local artists to downtown Aurora. May 1 is the last day for artists to apply. The popular, grassroots art festival will be staged on
The City of Aurora government, in partnership with the Mayor’s Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board and Aurora GreenLights, an affiliate of The Conservation Foundation, will celebrate the return of Aurora GreenFest Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. The free, family-friendly event, which is returning following a one-year hiatus,
The City of Aurora’s Public Art Division is excited to unveil a new exhibit Friday, May 1, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., that challenges artists of all ages to transform discarded materials into compelling works of art. “Re-Imagined: The Art of Sustainability” highlights the intersection of creativity and environmental
CASA Kane County and the Kane County Circle of Care invites parents, families, educators, service providers, and community members to attend a free, one-day conference focused on helping families thrive through early intervention and prevention. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 1 at
The 19th annual Aurora African American Health Coalition Health Fair will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 2, at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Rd., Aurora. At the event there will be vendors, activities for children, health snacks, and giveaways.Attendees can signup at empower.health/aaahfehs for a free
